EnterpriseWise™ Business Technology & Enterprise Software Tips

Higher Minimum Wage & New Overtime Rules – Predictions of Robots, Chaos and Calamity

GPoe@scc-co.com (Gerry Poe) — Tue, 31 May 2016 21:00:00 GMT

The first minimum wage was $0.25 per hour (equivalent to $4.18 today) and affected about 20% of the entire labor force. In 2012, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 74.6 million workers over age 16 who were paid an hourly wage. Of this group, about 4.7% or 3.5 million were paid the minimum wage or lower.

Arguments about the benefits and potential chaos are presented in the news and has become a part of the politicians campaign rhetoric.

Win Cold Hard Cash from DASH at SYSPRO’s Simply Smarter 2016 Conference in Anaheim

GPoe@scc-co.com (Gerry Poe) — Tue, 24 May 2016 11:30:00 GMT

This week you may be attending the SYSPRO Conference, SIMPLY SMARTER 2016 May 23rd – May 25th at the Hilton Anaheim Hotel.

The SYSPRO Simply Smarter 2016 User Conference is designed to deliver both value and innovation. SYSPRO is bringing together customers, partners and industry experts in a forum designed to foster education and idea exchange, enabling you and your business to better leverage your SYSPRO investment.

To be held at the Hilton Anaheim Hotel in sunny Southern California, the Simply Smarter 2016 User Conference will offer:

Technical and product support
Networking opportunities
SYSPRO’s tips and tricks

There is an opportunity to win prizes!

Among the prizes, Dash is offering an opportunity to win COLD HARD CASH along with special conference prices. (good until June 30^th)

Case Study: R&D Tax Benefits Maximized by Medical Devices Manufacturer using Work in Process (WIP)

GPoe@scc-co.com (Gerry Poe) — Fri, 15 Apr 2016 15:30:00 GMT

The U.S. offers some valuable R&D tax incentives, however, if you are not taking advantage of them, you are not getting the money available.

WIP and ERP Tax Benefits has its roots in Research and Development (R&D) tax credits for manufacturing organizations. Tapping into extended advantages of ERP’s Work In Process (WIP) application. Most teams see producing products for sale to be the sole purpose of WIP. Here is how your company, by extending the use of WIP can add value to the ROI of ERP.

WIP base functionality is Bill of Materials (BOM) execution. In this case, WIP jobs are created using BOM, which contains Labor, and Sub-Contract Operations, and components, or materials. These lists, sequenced parts, and labor steps constitute the sum of costs and time to produce a given product. We can also say, they impact your organization, taking into account capacities to produce.

"Enterprise Cybersecurity" - APICS Ventura Event Reveals the Dark Side of Cyberspace

GPoe@scc-co.com (Gerry Poe) — Mon, 04 Apr 2016 15:30:00 GMT

In 2015 alone, hackers stole the records of - 11 million people from Premiere Blue Cross - 10 million people from Excellus BlueCross BlueShield - 80 million people from Anthem In contrast, only 22 million people were directly affected by the hackers who stole information from the Office of Personnel Management.

A recent APICS Ventura event offered the attendees new informatoin about the dark side of cyberspace, what to watch for resources to learn more. Gerry Poe, CEO of Santa Clarita Consultants, led the discussion and shared why there is a growing concern for cyber security.

Women in Technology: Triumphs and Barriers [infographic]

GPoe@scc-co.com (Gerry Poe) — Mon, 14 Mar 2016 16:59:29 GMT

March is Women's History Month! The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum join in paying tribute to the generations of women whose commitment to nature and the planet have proved invaluable to society.

Since we have 30 years in the technology business, we want to take a moment to celebrate and pay tribute to women in technology.

While women continue to blaze new trails in several notable positions at the forefront of big tech companies, they are the exception to the rule.

As an example, the Professional Women in the Washington, D.C. Technology Community are being recognized for their extraordinary vision.

Women in Technology (WIT), the premier organization contributing to the success of professional women in the Washington, D.C.-area technology community, announced the finalists for the 17th Annual Leadership Awards. This annual awards program identifies, recognizes and celebrates female professionals who are leaders in the technology field and who bring a unique vision and talent to the industry. :Learn more about the finalists for the 17th Annual Women in Technology Leadership Awards here >

This short video shares stories from women in technology -
"MAKERS at Google: Women in Technology":

COLLECT® Advanced Fulfillment Software Buyer's Checklist

GPoe@scc-co.com (Gerry Poe) — Mon, 22 Feb 2016 21:00:00 GMT

With many experts are predicting tough times ahead which makes it a good time to add supply chain execution capabilities to streamline the shipping and receiving processes, improve productivity and meet the increasingly complex industry and customer requirements.

Unfortunately, not all systems help you compete and if you are a smaller manufacturer or distributor, you may not need the complexity of an ERP application designed for larger peers.

With this consideration, you still need a solution that helps compete for business in the demanding, global world of distribution.

Industries which have an opportunity to improve functionality, compete and win business, even when times get tough:

Complex industries – Industries like consumer packaged goods often have complex needs such as unique labeling, packaging and shipping requirements.

Regulated industries – Regulated industries such as automotive and those that handle hazardous materials need systems that help them stay in compliance.

Distribution to large retailers – Many large retailers have unique and stringent material handling and labeling requirements that need to be met in order for a distributor or manufacturer to maintain status as a preferred supplier.

Global distribution – Organizations that distribute goods abroad need systems that help them create all the necessary paperwork and ensure that nothing is missed.

COLLECT Shop Floor Data Collection Software - the best WMS choice

GPoe@scc-co.com (Gerry Poe) — Mon, 15 Feb 2016 21:00:00 GMT

This is a detailed introduction and overview of COLLECT Shop Floor Data Collection software. We have found that implementing this software into an operation makes the shop floor more efficient, people more effective and companies more profitable.

Successful Selection and Implementation of WMS for Manufacturing and Distribution

GPoe@scc-co.com (Gerry Poe) — Mon, 08 Feb 2016 22:00:00 GMT

Supply chain managers have been trying to get visibility into their operations as long as there have been supply chains. In an omni-channel operating environment, visibility is more critical than ever. When a customer places an order, you need to have some degree of confidence that the inventory is going to be there. The value of a warehouse management system is quickly obvious which brings us to the questions of “which system?” and “who will implement the system?”

When selecting a warehouse management system (WMS), there are an abundant number to choose from. After working with the best (and worst), we understand the frustration of how expectations can be exceeded (or broken).

If you currently operate an ERP system, the WMS functionality may be part of that suite, or you can use a bolt-on WMS package or an extended WMS for convergence. We have implemented both and believe the choice of WMS software should fit exactly to the requirements of your warehouse operations. (vs. changing the operation to meet the demands of the WMS software)

Maximize Results with WMS Shipping Software – A checklist to evaluate shipping errors

GPoe@scc-co.com (Gerry Poe) — Mon, 01 Feb 2016 22:00:00 GMT

Wholesale distributors, fulfillment companies, and manufacturers can now accurately label and track packages, quickly provide rate and service information during the order entry or fulfillment process, and identify time-in-transit.

Warehouse Slotting – When is it time to reslot

GPoe@scc-co.com (Gerry Poe) — Wed, 20 Jan 2016 18:30:00 GMT

Many changes within the warehouse can have a negative impact on productivity making the original slotting setup less than optimal. SKU stock or velocity, new products, discontinued products, new trends in the industry and new technology are examples. The changes can happen slowly and may not be apparent.

It's been proven that a properly slotted warehouse drives down operation costs and improves distribution productivity by 8% to 15%, and can yield space savings up to 30%. It is possible to understand the issues and opportunities with a hits and movement analysis, by mapping it out, or by following pickers. Even so, it's very easy to overlook the true opportunity of slotting and underestimate the impact it can have on productivity.