Takt time is a key concept in lean manufacturing and process management, representing the rate at which a finished product needs to be completed in order to meet customer demand. Let’s take a look at where and when it could be implemented. You can learn more about it from this episode or read about it on our blog More information about MRPeasy software at our website mrpeasy.com ..read more

UK-based nanomaterials developer Advanced Material Development prides itself as “a provider of nano-scale solutions to world-scale challenges.” In this case study, we look at how AMD scaled new heights in traceability and bill of materials (BOM) management with the help of MRP software. You can learn more about it from this episode or read about it on our blog More information about MRPeasy software at our website mrpeasy.com ..read more

Raw materials are the substances or components used in the production of goods. Properly managing their raw material inventory allows manufacturers to ensure a smooth production flow, control costs, and respond promptly to customer demand. You can learn more about it from this episode or read about it on our blog More information about MRPeasy software at our website mrpeasy.com ..read more

Managing the manufacture of electronics could be as complicated as the products themselves are. This complexity can be significantly reduced with powerful software now accessible to manufacturers of any size. Here are three real-life examples of issues electronics manufacturers face and how MRP software can help resolve them. You can learn more about it from this episode or read about it on our blog More information about MRPeasy software at our website mrpeasy.com ..read more

With 70% of their business taking place during the holiday season, Fontana Candle Company needs to be able to ensure the timely production and delivery of their products. “I could never do it without MRPeasy,” says Eric Roering, Founder and COO. You can learn more about it from this episode or read about it on our blog More information about MRPeasy software at our website mrpeasy.com ..read more

Setting a minimum order quantity for products can be a very beneficial move for distributors and manufacturers. Here we look at the ins and outs of MOQs and give recommendations on how best to manage them. You can learn more about it from this episode or read about it on our blog More information about MRPeasy software at our website mrpeasy.com ..read more

Inventory shrinkage is a common issue in most businesses that deal with physical inventory. The consequences of shrinkage may include financial losses, operational disruptions, and loss of competitiveness. But how does it happen and how to prevent it? You can learn more about it from this episode or read about it on our blog More information about MRPeasy software at our website mrpeasy.com ..read more

Safety stock is the buffer inventory that helps companies keep serving their customers when disruptions occur. Striking a balance between stockouts and overstocking needs to rely on reliable data and mathematical equations, however. You can learn more about it from this episode or read about it on our blog More information about MRPeasy software at our website mrpeasy.com ..read more

Cycle time is the time it takes to complete a single manufacturing operation. It is a manufacturing KPI used to measure the efficiency of specific production processes and to discover and eliminate bottlenecks. You can learn more about it from this episode or read about it on our blog More information about MRPeasy software at our website mrpeasy.com ..read more

Craft chemical manufacturer Stakam brought its inventory management to a new level of efficiency. Managing Director Alistair Watson says, “I feel like we struck gold with MRPeasy. It’s become such an asset that I often grapple between wanting to keep it as our secret weapon and the desire to showcase our robust systems.” You can learn more about it from this episode or read about it on our blog More information about MRPeasy software at our website mrpeasy.com ..read more