Posts Tagged ‘formula manufacturing’
Replacing Formula Manufacturing Systems: Excel Spreadsheets
When Is It Time to Change? Many of us are holding on to existing ERP systems well beyond their useful lives. Find out the primary reasons formula manufacturers typically hold on to their old solutions, key indicators that the time has come for a change, and alternatives to the current systems. There are three primary…
Read MoreUsers Conference Recap- FOCUS 2018
FOCUS is the first formula manufacturing users conference from Vicinity Manufacturing. Focus brings together software users, Microsoft Partners, Vicinity team members, and process manufacturing industry experts together to discuss ways to improve and most effectively utilize Vicinity software. This year we had an outstanding event with clients and partners from all over the country. FOCUS…
Read MoreAccurate Reporting Builds Trust
At the end of any period, it is critical to be able to measure how your business did and to have the ability to report those findings to various people, both inside and outside your organization. Accurate reporting requires a precise record of exactly what happened during a given period. Projections for future forecasts also…
Read MoreGrouping Production Batches Saves on Cost Per Unit
Different manufacturing organizations use different strategies when it comes to scheduling their production runs. One strategy that manufacturers often use is “manufacturing to order” instead of grouping production batches. Many organizations will choose this method to meet unforeseen demand. In these conditions, the placement of an individual order triggers each separate batch. It is often…
Read MoreHow Formula Manufacturing and Formula ERP Software Can Solve 3 Common Mistakes
We are going to talk about the three most common and critical R&D mistakes and how a formula ERP software system like Vicinity can help formula manufacturers correct them or avoid them altogether. 1. Overuse of Excel As I travel to clients and prospects, I find one of the most used R&D database tools…
Read More7 Essential Resources for Microsoft Dynamics Customers
The great thing about Microsoft Dynamics™ is the wide variety of customer resources available to their software users. In this blog, we will discuss seven essential resources for Microsoft Dynamics that I find to be very helpful for any user no matter which product your company is currently utilizing. Whether you are on Dynamics GP,…
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