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Smart manufa
How AI-driven ERP systems lead the way . By Andy Coussins
Undoubtedly , we ’ re living in a time of unprecedented events . Everything from climate change , and rising costs of raw materials , to supply chain disruptions such as the Red Sea Crisis is forcing the manufacturing world to take a deep look into their operational strategies and ask the question : how can we do better in the face of all these pressures ?
The need for efficient , flexible , and smart manufacturing solutions has never been greater . Cloud-based Enterprise Resource Planning ( ERP ) solutions have been the solution for many manufacturers as they ditch decade-old legacy systems in favor of more efficient operational strategies .
Challenges or opportunities ? Meeting disruptions with solutions
The manufacturing sector has faced a whole host of challenges in recent years . In 2020 , two major events massively disrupted the supply chain . First , Brexit led to extra border checks , rising costs for EU imports , and additional compliance expenses , placing a huge financial burden on UK manufacturers . Then , Covid-19 hit , causing massive supply chain disruption with labor shortages and factory shutdowns .
While these challenges were tough , they also presented opportunities for growth . Progressive Technology Group , a leader in advanced manufacturing and precision
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