by ASI | Jul 25, 2017 | ASI News
Ensuring quality throughout the manufacturing process is one of the biggest challenges that companies face. In a fiercely competitive industry such as manufacturing, any advantage you can bring to your processes can help set your company apart. Providing high-quality...
by Brian | Sep 6, 2016 | IoT, Manufacturing
Sometimes the changes in manufacturing are so large, they are considered a revolution. We all know about the first Industrial Revolution when machines were introduced to produce cotton and weave textiles. The second Revolution is famous as well: Henry Ford brought...
by ASI | Feb 21, 2014 | Barcoding, ERP, Manufacturing, Technology
Improving efficiency and achieving lean status are common goals among manufacturing companies. As the market becomes increasingly more global and competition continues to rise, manufacturers are feeling the pressure to produce more quality products at less expense....
by ASI | Oct 15, 2012 | ASI News, ERP
Sage recently surveyed 134 executives of small and mid-sized (SMB) manufacturers about the general health of their businesses and use of ERP software. The survey revealed that hiring is up, with 73% of respondents reporting that they’ve hired staff within the last six...
by ASI | Aug 8, 2012 | ASI News, Distribution
Increasing Value for Customers and Shareholders With costs and competition rising faster than ever, only businesses that find ways to increase value for their customers and shareholders can thrive in today’s market. Michael Porter’s value chain concept holds that...