14Sep
25Aug
Can Your Factory Trace a Batch in Under Five Minutes? A Practical Reality Check
Here’s a simple test for your factory: Pick one finished-product batch at random. Start a timer. Now answer: Which raw material lots went into it? Which production order made it? Which machine or line produced it? Who produced it? What inspections were performed? How much scrap or regrind was involved? Where did the finished...
17Aug
Why Production Planning Keeps Changing Every Day (And Why ERP Alone Won’t Fix It)
Your Production Plan Was Perfect. Until Monday Happened. At 8:00 AM, the production plan looks beautiful. At 9:15, a customer moves up an urgent order. At 10:30, a critical material is delayed. At 11:10, Machine #3 goes down. At 1:00 PM, someone discovers that the inventory balance was… optimistic. By 3:00...
11Aug
ERP for Plastics & Packaging Manufacturing: What Actually Matters (Not Features) (Updated)
Most ERP buying decisions start with feature comparisons. The successful ones start with operational reality. Discover what actually matters when selecting an ERP for plastics and packaging manufacturing - and why process fit always beats feature count.
13Jul
The Hidden Cost of Scrap: Why Most Factories Measure It Too Late
Scrap is often treated as yesterday’s problem. By the time reports reach management, the material has already been wasted, machines have continued producing defects, and profits have disappeared. Learn why real-time scrap visibility is becoming one of the biggest competitive advantages for plastics and packaging...
06Jul
Why ERP Projects Fail in Plastics & Packaging Manufacturing (It isn’t the Software)
Many plastics and packaging manufacturers blame ERP software when projects fail. The reality is different. Most ERP failures are caused by poor business processes, unclear objectives, weak leadership, and inadequate planning—not the software itself. Learn why successful ERP implementations focus on people, processes, and data...
04May
Production Planning in Plastics Manufacturing Is Broken – Here’s Why
Struggling with traceability in plastics and packaging manufacturing? Discover how ERP enables real-time tracking, faster recalls, and audit-ready compliance.
02May
Why Plastics Manufacturers Lose Money on Scrap (and How Epicor ERP Fixes It)
Scrap in plastics manufacturing is more than material loss—it’s a hidden profit drain. Learn the real causes of scrap and how Epicor ERP helps reduce waste, improve traceability, and optimize production.
07Apr
Using Epicor’s Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) to Capture Quality, Responsiveness, and Price Metrics
Learn how Epicor Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) tracks supplier quality metrics, responsiveness, and price performance through scorecards and dashboards—helping manufacturers reduce risk and improve procurement decisions.
20Dec