Piece rate pay is an employment system where workers are paid per unit they process. While it has many benefits to both employers and employees, it also comes with a certain set of complexities and downsides. What is piece rate pay? Piece rate pay, also known as piece work, is a compensation method where employees […] The post What Is Piece Rate Pay and How to Manage It? appeared first on Blog for Manufacturers and Distributors ..read more

Frozen Garden produces its own healthy food products as well as white-label goods for other small brands. To effectively scale up, founder Allyson Straka decided to implement an MRP system. “When we started, we produced 200 smoothies a day,” she says. “Now we produce 1000 with the same number of people.” You can also listen […] The post Frozen Food Manufacturer Raises Efficiency by 400% appeared first on Blog for Manufacturers and Distributors ..read more

In today’s competitive manufacturing landscape, continuous improvement (CI) serves as a crucial strategy for enhancing efficiency, quality, and overall business performance. In this article, we explore various continuous improvement models and provide practical insights on how manufacturers can implement and benefit from CI initiatives. What is continuous improvement? Continuous improvement (CI) is a strategic process […] The post Continuous Improvement – Implementing CI in Manufacturing appeared first on Blog for Manufacturers and Distributors ..read more

After a long search, Cellular Mouldings found a user-friendly MRP software platform that enabled the company to improve administrative efficiency and achieve end-to-end traceability. “MRPeasy has been a major timesaver,” says Peter Matthews, Managing Director. From shoe soles to custom plastic components Cellular Mouldings is a custom plastics manufacturer based in Corby, England. The company […] The post Custom Plastic Components Manufacturer Achieves Full Traceability with MRP Software appeared first on Blog for Manufacturers and Distributors ..read more

Among the many invaluable performance metrics in inventory management, Days Sales in Inventory (DSI) stands out for its simplicity and straightforward insight into finding a balance between stock levels and sales. What is days sales in inventory? Days sales in inventory is an inventory metric that measures the average number of days a company takes […] The post Days Sales in Inventory – What is DSI and Why is it Important? appeared first on Blog for Manufacturers and Distributors ..read more

E-commerce is the new normal for not only end-consumers but also for manufacturing and distribution companies. Customer portals are a rising trend, gaining popularity across a large number of industries and markets, especially among B2B businesses. What is a B2B customer portal? A B2B customer portal is an online interface enabling a company to streamline […] The post Why It’s Good to Have a B2B Customer Portal in Your ERP System appeared first on Blog for Manufacturers and Distributors ..read more

Manufacturing is the process of transforming raw materials into finished products through various physical, chemical, or mechanical means. Here is all you need to know as a newcomer to the industry. What is manufacturing? Manufacturing is the process of transforming raw materials into finished products through various physical, chemical, or mechanical means. This transformation process […] The post The Ultimate Introduction to Manufacturing (2024) appeared first on Blog for Manufacturers and Distributors ..read more

Marine navigation device manufacturer FarSounder turned to MRP software to help with the complexities of inventory management and procurement. “Using our previous system, it took me a day to understand what parts we needed to order and when. With MRPeasy, it takes less than an hour,” says Matt Zimmerman, Founder and CEO. Improving upon sonar […] The post Sonar Systems Manufacturer Cuts Material Planning Time by 90% with MRP Software appeared first on Blog for Manufacturers and Distributors ..read more

Efficiency and quality are paramount in manufacturing. Poka-yoke, a Japanese term meaning “mistake-proofing” is a fundamental approach to achieving both. In this article, we delve into what poka-yoke is, explore its principles, and provide practical tips on implementing it into manufacturing processes. What is poka-yoke? Poka-yoke is a quality assurance mechanism designed to prevent human […] The post What is Poka-yoke and How To Use it in Manufacturing? appeared first on Blog for Manufacturers and Distributors ..read more

Tait Farm Foods adopted MRP software to get a clear overview of their operation and increase profitability. “We went from modest inventory management to full understanding of our manufacturing process,” says Sales Manager Karen Addenbrook. “It has been terrific for our business and made us enormously more efficient with our time and spending.” Problem-solving leads […] The post Specialty Food Manufacturer Meets FDA Requirements and Sustains Growth with MRP Software appeared first on Blog for Manufacturers and Distributors ..read more