Manufacturers are Choosing Infor SyteLine CloudSuite Industrial Cloud ERP 

Manufacturers are Choosing Infor SyteLine CloudSuite Industrial Cloud ERP  Unplanned downtime in production can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars; overnight server failures and siloed on-premises ERPs can increase these risks. Manufacturers are choosing Infor SyteLine CloudSuite Industrial cloud manufacturing ERP because it delivers secure, scalable, and cost-predictable solutions tailored to the manufacturing industry.  Eliminate […]

Optimizing SyteLine ERP’s Inventory Management for Better Turnover and Cost Savings

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Effective inventory management is crucial for any manufacturing operation looking to scale. This blog post will delve into strategies for optimizing inventory turnover and achieving cost savings. It will cover the importance of accurate data on bills of materials, routings, and vendor lead times, and how this data can be used to reduce excess inventory and improve cash flow. The post will also highlight the benefits of regular inventory snapshots and quick filtering techniques to keep track of inventory levels, identify inefficiencies, and make necessary adjustments in real-time.

How Can I Improve My Manufacturing Organization Without Spending a Lot of Money?

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Four Insightful Tips for Long-term Business Success The Lake Companies has worked with manufacturers across the globe for nearly four decades. There is a common thread, the best manufacturers are leveraging to save money, see process improvements, and find hidden value in their existing assets. If you are asking yourself, “How can I improve my […]

The Lake Companies Announces New Shop-Trak DoD CMMC and Doc-Trak DoD CMMC Offerings

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Designed for Manufacturers Who Must Comply with Department of Defense (DoD) Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) to Ensure NIST 800-171 Security Standards are being Implemented Throughout the DoD Supply Chain With the latest developments to Shop-Trak & Doc-Trak DoD CMMC, The Lake Companies focuses on the most critical Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Those are the […]

Getting Your Back-Office Operations in Order

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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

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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 […]

Your Four Keys to Getting Employee’s Buy-In During ERP Implementation

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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 […]