Manufacturing and Industry 4.0: Then, now and in the future
Industry 4.0 has long been a buzzword in the world of manufacturing, rising to prominence in 2011 as part of an initiative to enhance German competitiveness in the global manufacturing market - although it was then “Industrie 4.0”.
In this whitepaper we look at how Industry 4.0 has changed the manufacturing industry and what changes are still to come.
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HSO Partner: Guest Whitepaper
Increasing sales, ensuring profitability, and retaining clients. These are some of the most common challenges we hear about from our manufacturing customers and prospects. We are entering the next Industrial Revolution, the Digital age, so there has never been a better time to take advantage of the Digital transformation opportunity to drive your growth to the next level.
This e-book describes how e-commerce can help manufacturers overcome the new challenges they face and capitalise on the many opportunities afforded by new technologies.
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Whitepaper: Microsoft Dynamics 365: Bringing transformative technology
to manufacturers
Manufacturing has changed dramatically in recent years with the focus on the customer throughout the production process rather than just at the end. Now there is an ongoing need to develop a relationship with the consumer. This whitepaper takes a look at how Microsoft Dynamics 365 is eliminating data silos and giving manufacturers familiar productivity tools that provide an organisation-wide consistent view of customers, suppliers and partners.
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to manufacturers
Whitepaper: The key to servitisation success
Fabrizio Battaglia, Head of Manufacturing at HSO Enterprise Solutions, explains the vital role that ERP (enterprise resource planning) software can play for engineer-to-order manufacturing companies wanting to increase revenues through value-added services, commonly referred to as servitisation.
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Distribution - Staying ahead of the game in today's digital era
Business of all shapes and sizes now have access to cost-effective transformative technology, so where does the differentiation happen? This whitepaper looks at how companies can stand-out in this era of digital transformation, using IT to support business innovation and growth, and empower core business functions from operations and finance, to marketing and sales.
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WHY MANUFACTURERS ARE LOOKING TO INTEGRATE MACHINE LEARNING INTO THEIR OPERATIONS
Manufacturers are already using the predictive analytics of ERP to gain competitive advantage,
and now they’re turning to machine learning to further enhance this function. This whitepaper explores how machine learning, in conjunction with ERP, can help manufacturers bring about business process improvements and greater productivity as a result.
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10 WAYS MANUFACTURERS ARE TRANSFORMING OPERATIONS USING CLOUD COMPUTING
According to predictions from IDC, 65% of manufacturers will have metrics in place to evaluate and drive pervasive changes in the workplace with their new technology investments by the end of 2016. This whitepaper looks at 10 ways manufacturers are using cloud computing to revolutionise their industry.
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IOT AND A SMARTER FUTURE FOR MANUFACTURING
As customer expectations drive demand, manufacturers must continue to innovate to stay ahead of the game and remain compelling. Technologies based on the Internet of Things (IoT) have the potential to radically improve visibility in manufacturing. In fact, many industry commentators are predicting that IoT will herald the dawn of smart manufacturing.
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How Can Companies Overcome the Manufacturing Skills Gap?
In this whitepaper, we discuss the skills gap that the manufacturing industry faces. With global supply chains, empowered customers and highly intuitive Enterprise Resource Planning systems, fast and continual changes has left the industry calling for more skilled workers, that currently are hard to find.
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Servitisation 3: Creating a balanced revenue stream with Servitisation
In our previous whitepaper, we discussed the need to transform from a product supplier to a total supplier and the steps that should be avoided when undertaking this process. In our latest whitepaper here, we discuss the important aspects of a successful transformation. Download it now below.
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Supply Chain Management: Taking Control With Technology
Today's manufacturers have evolved from traditional methods of manufacturing and selling products; their supply chains are usually global, and their suppliers have become business partners.
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Servitisation Part 2: How to reap the benefits of a servitisation strategy
The world in which manufacturers operate is changing rapidly.
Your customers demand value and this requires you to make strategic changes to your business, and moving from product to service provider is key.
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Servitisation Part 1: How manufacturers can put the customer first
A servitisation strategy ensures a stable revenue stream because profits are made through service contracts on all products sold.
In this whitepaper, we discuss what manufacturers need to consider when introducing a servitisation strategy and the focus on implementing it is a strategic change to the entire organisation into becoming a total solution provider.
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CRM Manufacturing Whitepaper
In an increasingly competitive industry, the pressure is on to gain new customers, retain existing ones and treat them all with the same high level of service. With the globalisation of supply chains and customer demand for low cost, it’s difficult to serve them all at the best possible price. It is therefore paramount to select a CRM solution that specifically addresses the needs of manufacturers by providing a flexible solution to effectively manage business interactions.
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The benefits of servitisation for manufacturers
The benefits of servitisation are difficult for manufacturers to ignore. Many are expanding their business operations to offer services and solutions that complement and add value to their core product offerings. This approach gives them the opportunity to improve customer service and increase revenue growth. This whitepaper looks at the positive impact sevitisation can have on a manufacturers revenue stream.
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Smoothing the manufacturing reshoring transition
It seemed like a good idea at the time. A decade or so ago, offshoring appeared the only way forward. There were reports of overhead cuts of around three-quarters and many manufacturers believed they had no choice but to make the move to remain competitive. But how things change.
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Microsoft Dynamics AX for Business Project Services
The increasing complexity of installations, new legislation and regulations and demand for cheaper sustainable solutions. These are only a few examples illustrating the turbulence you have to deal with in your industry.
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Microsoft Dynamics AX for Asset Rental
Rental companies play a crucial role in nearly all supply chains. By responding promptly and flexibly to customer needs, rental companies are able to provide temporary solutions that contribute qualitatively to the success of its clients.
Microsoft Dynamics AX for Asset Rental
Microsoft Dynamics AX Mobile Field Services
We understand your need to streamline operations when facing increased competition and cost-cutting initiatives. We realize to maintain competitive advantage, you must accomplish more with less staff, while customers continue to demand higher service levels.
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Microsoft Dynamics AX Service Management
In challenging economic and competitive climates it is easy to view service as a cost center and to cut back the tools and infrastructure necessary to support service business growth.
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Microsoft Dynamics AX Maintenance Management
In the world of maintenance management, the need to streamline operations when facing the need for maximizing return on assets and cost-cutting initiatives is well known.
