September 2019 - SYSPRO Blog

Why Choose a Mass Customizable ERP Solution?

March 4, 2021September 25, 2019 by Roger Landman

No two businesses are the same – which means that no two ERP solutions should be either. But what is “mass customization” and how does it affect an ERP?

Mass customization is the process of mass-producing and delivering sufficiently generic goods and services which can be configured to satisfy a specific customer’s need. In other words, mass customization is a manufacturing technique that combines the flexibility and personalization of custom-made products with the low unit costs associated with production of the baseline product.

Risk Management in the Digital Age

April 15, 2021September 23, 2019 by Roger Franklin

Over the last few decades manufacturing has changed profoundly, in response to factors that include: the opening up of world markets, the economies of Cloud-based computing, and the global adoption of ERP and Industry 4.0 applications. With the strategic introduction of connected, digital technologies, manufacturers open themselves up to enormous rewards – but they also expose their companies to brand new areas of risk.

How to Minimize Bugs in the Software Innovation Process

March 4, 2021September 18, 2019 by Rob Hurry

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“Everybody’s got a plan ‘til they get punched in the mouth” said the polemical pugilist Mike Tyson. That describes how we feel in the Innovation Team when an error comes through from the support teams.

After recently finalizing our development roadmap and starting our first sprints for enhancements due in 2020 we certainly had a plan, but maintaining existing software means it can’t be cast in stone. Receiving a support ticket is always a double-edged sword where you are disappointed that a bug was found but intrigued that a mango sharpening factory in the Democratic Republic of Manufacturistan is using our product.

4 Ways in Which ERP Provides a Competitive Edge

March 4, 2021September 16, 2019 by Deirdré Fryer

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We are constantly told that the world of business is becoming increasingly cut-throat and that every enterprise needs to find and hone its competitive edge if it is to survive and thrive. The local and global marketplaces are increasingly dynamic, which means that what worked yesterday, may not work tomorrow.

Consumers are Driving the Demand for Digital Manufacturing through Customization

March 4, 2021September 12, 2019 by Mike Hutson

With a focus on smart factories and digital manufacturing, Canadian Manufacturers must change their business model (including manufacturing processes from design to production) to adapt to the driving demands from customers for increased customization/personalization in manufacturing. Historically, mass production equated to high efficiency and maximum cost-effectiveness during production.

Using Technology to Create Manufacturing-data Storytelling

March 4, 2021September 10, 2019 by Mariekie Coetzee

I have always been fascinated by User Experience (UX), which is why I was delighted to attend a recent talk on data storytelling. Storytelling is almost as old as our species, and consciously weaving it into the fabric of our technology has the potential to meld the electronic and human domains into a harmonious and productive whole.

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