Systems6 min read
Why ERP will not solve chaos in a company
ERP can be a good tool, but without clear processes it only moves chaos into a new environment.
Articles
Articles and field notes
Short texts about what I most often see in companies during growth, process changes, manufacturing and system implementations.
ERP systems
Why traditional ERP systems fail in manufacturing
Production needs to plan what happens next. Traditional ERP, however, often grew out of accounting, which mainly records what has already happened.
Read more →Process
Why a good process in a manufacturing company saves more than you think
A good process reduces the number of errors, speeds up the flow of information, and eliminates work that brings the company no value.
Read more →Systems
Why invest in a quality production and order management system
A modern system connects the dealer network with production, reduces error rates, and helps the company grow without extra administration.
Read more →Operations5 min read
Excel is not the problem. The problem starts when it becomes the company’s main system.
A spreadsheet is useful until it starts managing orders, production, warehouse and decisions.
Manufacturing7 min read
Most production problems start outside production
Often the issue is not production capacity, but information, handovers and decisions before production.
Preparation8 min read
How to prepare a company for a new system
Before choosing a system, it pays to clean up responsibilities, data and everyday working habits.
Management4 min read
Simplicity as a competitive advantage
A company that works simply can decide faster and handle growth more calmly.