How Predictive Analytics Works in Concert with ERP
In our last blog, we discussed how predictive analytics is the use of data, statistical algorithms and machine learning techniques to identify the[...]
August 14, 2017
Three Forces Driving the Future of Manufacturing (Part II)
When a company really knows its manufacturing operation, it can adjust to market forces and stay competitive and efficient. In part I, we considered two new forces of customization that would help...
August 7, 2017
Three Forces Driving the Future of Manufacturing (Part I)
We are already half way through 2017, and more than halfway through the decade, yet the Great Recession of 2008 continues to pose challenges for manufacturers. Some challenges can present new...
July 24, 2017
Promise of 3D Printing for Manufacturers
Transforming manufacturing and may bring U.S. jobs back In the world of motorcycle racing, Ducati is a name that evokes a passion for well-made motor bikes that satisfy style and racing. Winner of...
July 17, 2017
Your shop floor has gotten smarter. Time for your people to do the same.
We all know that manufacturing jobs are disappearing. But even for seasoned industry people, the pace of job evaporation is pretty breathtaking. We’ve lost 5,000,000 factory jobs since 2000.
July 10, 2017
The Wild West of Ransomware is here…
Ransomware is one of the newest malware threats in the news. (Mal, the Latin root for “bad” or “evil,” forms words like malfunction, maltreat, and malice.) And ransomware is truly bad! An attack will...
June 26, 2017
When CRM meets ERP
In the late 90’s, the front office reception team at Nestle USA would greet incoming calls saying, “This is Nestle. How can I help?” My reaction was always a combination of ease and encouragement....
June 12, 2017
Hockey Stick Growth: How ERP Can Make You Ready Through “the Blade” and Beyond
The hockey stick growth mode is what all businesses aspire to, but the key to that growth is in the pre-growth mode “the blade” where clients are “delighted” through quality products and all-star...
June 5, 2017
When 'Do It Yourself' is No Longer the Answer
For two years, I was stationed in a remote area of South Africa teaching English in a poor, rural public school to Zulu-speaking middle schoolers. Having few resources and books, I relied on chalk...
April 27, 2017
TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL – Could Cloud MRP, ERP and Lot control have helped?
The Facts The Takata Airbag recall is the equivalent of 9/11 for terrorist’s attacks, Deep Water Horizon for the oil drilling industry and Hurricane Katrina for natural disasters. At the time of this...
March 6, 2017
Rootstock Continues to Win Recognition with THINKstrategies 'BoSS' Showplace Award
We know that our Cloud ERP solution can help manufacturing firms reduce costs, increase sales and customer satisfaction, speed up operations and enjoy greater profitability. Apparently, thought...
