April 2020 - SYSPRO Blog

Merging Technology with Employee Wellbeing to Reimagine the Future of Work

March 4, 2021April 30, 2020 by Terence Moolman

Over the last few weeks, one thing has become clear – the world as we know it has changed. As social distancing becomes the new normal, entire workforces have needed to connect as well as collaborate remotely.

At SYSPRO, our immediate response was to set up a COVID-19 task team to manage the impact of the pandemic. In preparation for business continuity, it became apparent that two components play a critical role – technology and people. On one side of the coin, we needed to be digitally ready for business continuity, and simultaneously, the safety and prioritization of people has had to take precedence. Together, these elements have paved the way for the future of work to reach the world sooner than we imagined.

Working-From-Home (WFH) – Finding the Positives and Adapting our Processes

March 4, 2021April 28, 2020 by Doug Hunter

20+ days in lockdown to stave off the Covid-19 virus – what are you learning about yourself and your environment?

So after many working days including a long ‘holiday’ weekend in a Working-from-Home (WFH) “environment”, am I safe and well? Yes, I guess so, at least I know I’m safer in that I don’t share the virus with others. But self-isolation means I want to share my thoughts on survival in this invisible battle, the sometimes-cacophonous silence, and worry about severe health consequences from a stranger.

How Heavy Industry can Transition to More Sustainable Practices

March 4, 2021April 23, 2020 by Sridharan Arumugam

This year marks the 50^th anniversary of Earth Day, the world’s largest environmental movement to drive transformative change for people and planet. Over the last few weeks, social media and traditional media have been abuzz with stories around how the lockdown has had a positive impact on the environment. In China, carbon emissions were reduced by 18 percent between early February and mid-March due to falls in coal consumption and industrial output, according to calculations first published by climate science and policy website CarbonBrief.

How ERP can Help the Circular Economy

March 11, 2021April 21, 2020 by Roger Landman

This year is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, an annual event where communities and individuals come together to demonstrate support for the environment, and environmental protection. Since the 1990s, one of the themes has been the issue of recycling, and out of the awareness generated by that has emerged the concept of “the circular economy”. The core message of the circular economy is ‘take, make, reuse’, which is in contrast to the traditional (linear) approach of ‘take, make, dispose’

Addressing the post-COVID-19 Challenges in the UK Industrial Machinery and Equipment Industry

March 4, 2021April 16, 2020 by Chris Burnett

The UK Industrial Machinery and Equipment (IM&E) industry makes a significant contribution to the economy, but there’s a growing realization that the post Coronavirus/COVID-19 world will not be the same as it was. My guess is that organizations will start to look at digital strategies a lot more seriously after the pandemic. Companies that don’t understand that things will need to change may not survive.

The Added Value of a Manufacturing Execution System

March 4, 2021April 14, 2020 by Steve Bassaw

In today’s increasingly connected and digital world, the need for data on-demand is greater than ever before. Manufacturing operations need to understand the status of various processes rapidly and derive insights from trends. One tool that helps address this need is a Manufacturing Execution System (MES).

5 Benefits of the Latest SYSPRO ERP Capabilities

March 4, 2021April 9, 2020 by Roger Landman

As a Business Analyst within SYSPRO Product Management, I continuously look at market trends, and engage with our customers within the manufacturing and distribution sectors to really understand the needs of the industry, and how we can support those needs within the product. Now more than ever, as most of the world enters a lockdown of unknown length, it is clear that these sectors need to figure out how to get ahead of the curve and remain ahead of the curve. This will require agile business processes, supported by superior security and need the necessary digital support to optimize production processes for now and going forward.

The True Value of ERP Channel Partners in the Age of Digitalization

March 4, 2021April 7, 2020 by Darren Edwards

The age of digitalization has changed the world as we know it. Over the last few weeks, we have seen the rise of the remote workforce like never before. In some cases, businesses have even started looking beyond borders to locate the necessary talent, resulting in multi-cultural teams, interconnected by the advances in digital technology.

Traceability in the Auto Parts Industry – Avoiding that Million-Dollar Loss

March 4, 2021April 2, 2020 by Deirdré Fryer

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It used to be that auto manufacturers’ success was based on their ability to efficiently and profitably design, produce, sell and ship products. But in a fast-changing world, with more complex engineering and the outsourcing of sub-components, manufacturers now have to consider the quality and safety of their products as well.

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