Getting Your Back-Office Operations in Order
Implementing the Best Practices & Technology Will Serve Your Manufacturing Organization for Decades to Come When it comes to your back-office solutions, manufacturing companies have a lot to consider for managing all the various aspects of your business. However, before we dive into that topic – let’s clarify what we mean when we say, “back-office.” […]
How Your C-Suite Can Strategically Navigate the Rapidly Changing Technology Landscape
Seven Tips for Preparing for the Manufacturing Industry of Tomorrow C-level leadership executives across the manufacturing sector face countless challenges today, from profit margins to inventory control to changing industry regulations — the list goes on and on. Many of these responsibilities and decisions fall on the shoulders of the executive team. Additionally, this list has grown to other critical issues like establishing a […]
Are You a Manufacturer Working with Government Contracts?
Understand Your ERP Deployment Options Related to Department of Defense (DoD) Cybersecurity Requirements An interesting phenomenon has been taking root in recent years, in which the government has added cybersecurity requirements related to the United States Department of Defense (DoD) secrecy. It is well known that other countries understand the technological superiority of U.S. manufacturers […]
The Lake Companies receives U.S. & European Patents for Shop-Trak™
The Lake Companies is pleased to announce that we have been awarded separate U.S. and European Patents for Shop-Trak™, which is technology that monitors and controls complex manufacturing environments, using the Internet of Things (IoT), proximity-based reporting, and control software. “I am very proud of our team for the innovative solution embedded in our Shop-Trak™ Manufacturing Execution System,” […]
Your Four Keys to Getting Employee’s Buy-In During ERP Implementation
For Manufacturers, A Solid ERP Implementation Foundation Leads to Years of Benefits For over 38 years now, The Lake Companies has been working with Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Upper Michigan manufacturers to implement ERP solutions. During that time, we have developed a unique implementation methodology that blends people with technology. While each client’s definition of a […]
Creating Clarity – What You Need to Know About SyteLine / CSI Deployment Options
On-Premise, Private Cloud, SaaS – What Makes the Most Sense for Your Manufacturing Org? Recently, Infor has adopted a few different naming structures for its manufacturing ERP software. We are here to help clear up any confusion you may have about your options. SyteLine is back and refers to the ERP system, no matter where it’s deployed. […]
SMB Manufacturers Gain the Most from Their Technology Through ERP Integration
The wonder and inspiration of Industry 4.0 and the associated disruptive technologies and outstanding innovations–the advent of the 5G wireless technology, the power of IoT, machine learning, artificial intelligence, robotics, additive manufacturing, emerging developments in WiFi and Bluetooth technology–means the companies who stay abreast of technology and integrate it into their organizations stand to be leaders in their fields. […]
Kingsbury Inc. Shares Company-Wide Benefits of Document Automation
Philadelphia, PA-based, Kingsbury Inc., is a manufacturer of tilting pad fluid film thrust bearings, used in turbines for power generation, oil and gas refineries, marine propulsion systems, and all types of rotating machinery. Kingsbury serves a customer base of equipment manufacturers whose machines need to keep pace with the demand for faster speeds, heavier loads, […]
The Real-Time Advantage in Manufacturing
More and more manufacturers are realizing the potential of the Internet of Things (IoT) through data capture on machine quality, reliability, and performance, all in real-time. From the shop floor to the top floor, real-time data is one of the most powerful catalysts enabling greater manufacturing growth. The old-school manufacturing procedures still existing in many […]