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How Lean Enforces More Efficient Equipment Utilization

One of the primary goals of Lean in manufacturing is to arrive at the most efficient degree of equipment utilization. In simple terms, that means achieving optimal use of the people, facilities, machinery, and processes used in a manufacturing business. Getting there begins with evaluating and optimizing capacity and utilization. What do these terms mean? […]

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Why Inventory Management is Central to Lean

Opportunities for ERP systems to improve efficiency of operations and the level of customer satisfaction abound, yet no other reason is more compelling than the benefits of Lean management systems when applied to inventory management. Countless managers blame poor fulfillment and needless manufacturing downtime on inventory management problems, however these are symptoms, not root causes. […]

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Moving forward with Lean and Attivo-All-In-One

“There is nothing so useless as doing efficiently that which should not be done at all.”           – Peter F. Drucker, management consultant, speaker, and author   As you begin to explore the value of implementing Lean Management into your organization, two questions likely come to mind: Why do it at all? Will it work […]

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Doesn’t your system deserve the best maintenance and support?

Today’s business environment is more competitive than ever. Globalization, inflation, higher labor costs, and the wider availability of cheaper (and often inferior) goods produced offshore make it essential that your company leverage every advantage available to you. You’ve already optimized your organization with Macola to achieve efficient data management and operational transparency – but have […]

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Why Lean should be central to your ERP and corporate culture

In our new series about the value of Lean Management we will discuss how our Attivo ERP architects leverage this powerful approach in our Attivo-All-in-One solutions. What is Lean? Based on the Continuous Improvement model developed in Japan immediately following WWII, the goal of Lean is to improve every process within an organization. This is […]

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The path to higher productivity begins with document management

Effective document management is critical to operational success, robust productivity, and the continued profitability of any organization. As the end-to-end management platform for your business, your ERP system also functions as a central repository for your data. These assets are typically in the form of documents, accounting ledgers, sales records, invoices, contracts, personnel data, and […]

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Macola in the Attivo Cloud

The time has come for more security, scalability, and savings Thousands of organizations in more than 40 countries rely on Progression, Macola ES, and Macola 10 to manage their data and remain agile and competitive. Increasingly these leading manufacturers and distributors are running their entire ERP infrastructure and other IT assets in the cloud. Although […]

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Electronic Banking Built for the Way You Do Business

Customers appreciate being offered quick and easy payment options. During the buying decision phase, it can make the difference between a transaction or a lost sale. Put yourself in your customers’ shoes for a minute and ask yourself – are you providing prospects (or equally important, repeat customers) with simple-to-understand and instantaneous payment choices? If […]

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On-Time Order Delivery

The booking of an order is typically the culmination of a variety of factors working seamlessly together. Effective marketing, consistent performance by the sales team, and your firm’s reputation within the industry all contribute to buyers choosing you over other suppliers. It only makes sense to protect your company’s good name and make certain the […]

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What Is the SAP Business One Starter Pack?

SAP Business One Starter Package is a software bundle that caters to a growing business’s needs with an integrated and affordable enterprise management solution. It provides a scalable and flexible solution that meets all your current business needs while laying the foundation for future growth with minimal investment and risk. The SAP Business One Starter […]

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