Growth & Commerce · 5 MIN READ
Manufacturers selling direct to consumers: plan the work behind the store
How MAGI Channel Hub connects multiple online sales channels with the orders, stock and shipping work inside a manufacturing business.
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Manufacturers selling direct to consumers: plan the work behind the store
How MAGI Channel Hub connects multiple online sales channels with the orders, stock and shipping work inside a manufacturing business.
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Manufacturing decisions, explained.
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ERP Selection · 4 MIN READ
Evaluating manufacturing ERP: prove one complete order
Use a demanding manufacturing order to evaluate production, material, fulfillment and financial workflows together.
ERP Selection · 4 MIN READ
Switching manufacturing ERP: compare the work, the data and the support
A practical way to compare replacement systems, test exceptions and scope a move to MAGI.
Growth & Commerce · 5 MIN READ
Wholesale, Amazon, Shopify and Walmart: planning a multichannel operation
How to connect several online channels without losing control of stock, order identity and fulfillment.
Inventory & Planning · 4 MIN READ
Too much inventory, still missing parts: look at commitments and timing
A worked shortage example shows why inventory value is a poor substitute for component availability and dated supply.
Inventory & Planning · 5 MIN READ
MRP explained: turn demand into dated material decisions
Follow a simple bill of materials through net requirements, purchase multiples and lead times—and learn what a planner must still decide.
Production & Costing · 4 MIN READ
Production scheduling: put material and capacity on the same plan
Finite and infinite loading answer different questions. Use a work-center example to evaluate scheduling software.
Production & Costing · 4 MIN READ
Manufacturing costing: explain the difference between plan and actual
A clear cost comparison helps you evaluate material, labor, overhead and service costs in your next ERP.
ERP Selection · 4 MIN READ
Configurable manufacturing ERP: ask how changes are supported
Separate normal setup, supported customization and new development—and make each part of your software evaluation.
Implementation · 5 MIN READ
Manufacturing ERP implementation: a working checklist for data and people
Assign owners, rehearse transactions and reconcile the records before moving manufacturing work into a new system.
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