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Volatility in manufacturing: A game plan for success

Manufacturer's Monthly

The following is a summary of a blog from Epicors Andrew Robling, Principal Product Marketing Manager relating to tariffs, but provides lessons for Australian manufacturers: Tariffs are more than political rhetoric they significantly impact manufacturing by raising costs, disrupting supply chains, and creating uncertainty.

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Without a Purpose-Built MES: Aerospace & Defense Manufacturers Risk Contract Loss & Revenue Decline

iBASEt

These requirements are enforced up and down the A&D supply chain, from preproduction to program ramp-up and sustainment (maintenance repair and overhaul). Seamless Ecosystem Integration Modern A&D manufacturing depends on interconnected systems across engineering, production, and quality functions.

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MES and ERP Data Integration

ATS

Share Manufacturing execution systems (MES) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) tools both play critical roles in production line performance. Understanding MES and ERP systems: key differences and functions MES and ERP systems are complementary. What is an ERP?

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Inventory management key to maintaining a competitive edge

Manufacturer's Monthly

Managing inventory with varied lead times requires careful planning and coordination to ensure materials are available when needed. Australian manufacturers are particularly vulnerable, with events like the COVID-19 pandemic exposing Australias supply chain weaknesses and reliance on imports.

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Navigating Production Planning for Small and Medium-Sized Manufacturers

CMTC Manufacturing Tech

Small and medium-sized manufacturers with successful supply chains rely heavily on robust production planning. Optimizing the production plan, which takes into account the manufacturing process from raw materials to finished goods, can enhance a company’s operational efficiency, cost savings, and customer satisfaction.

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Breaking the Cycle of Quality Challenges in Aerospace & Defense

iBASEt

This blog explores how embedding quality management within an MES platform can really make a difference in production processes and strengthen quality assurance. Integrating MES with Supplier Quality Management (SQM) enables manufacturers to uphold the same high standards throughout their supply chains.

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What is a Virtual Factory?

ATS

From the data pool, machine learning subtly identifies patterns and trends, effectively predicting maintenance needs, orchestrating supply chains and boosting worker productivity. Even more so, they allow for advanced scenario planning and risk management.