Manufacturing organizations are facing the requirement of reducing their carbon footprint and CO2 emissions level, especially in Europe, where the regulatory landscape is accelerating quickly. To understand where companies are, and which challenges they are facing along this journey, IFS ran a roundtable event with over 13 France-based C-level executives, mostly representing large multinational companies.
1. What is hands-on training? Hands-on training is a type of learning method that involves doing, rather than just watching or listening. It means that you get to interact with the ERP software directly, and practice the tasks and scenarios that you need to perform in your role. Hands-on training can take various forms, such
Scheduling service technicians efficiently poses a significant challenge for many companies today. With high volumes of jobs and resources, customer SLAs, and intense competition, this challenge will only intensify in the future. This is precisely where automation can revolutionize scheduling processes, and IFS is at the forefront of this transformation with its planning, scheduling and
Edwards Lorenz was a meteorologist and a mathematician who set off to devise a model to predict the weather but ended up discovering the chaos theory. He observed that small changes in a simple model led to different and drastic effects on the weather, from sunny skies to violent storms; and there was no way
Released in December 2023, the IFS Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) Trend Report offers a comprehensive analysis of the industry’s present landscape while exploring its challenges and opportunities. The report is a result of extensive market research and insights from 430 asset managers across various industries. Here are the highlights from the IFS EAM Trend Report: Enhancing efficiency
Fly me to an asteroid, hydrogen becomes the green king of fuel, supersonic travel meets reality, AI gives predictive maintenance the edge, and the battle against counterfeit parts Rob Mather, Vice President, Aerospace and Defense Industries at IFS looks at everything from new players in the global space race, to hypersonic flight, AI making predictive
1. What is ERP Software? ERP stands for Enterprise Resource Planning. It is a type of software that integrates various business functions, such as accounting, inventory, sales, purchasing, human resources, and more. ERP software allows you to streamline your operations, automate your tasks, and centralize your data. With ERP software, you can access real-time information
In life, change is often the only constant, and sometimes, it can be the catalyst for discovering new passions and unexpected paths. I worked for a few years as a process engineer in the manufacturing sector, but my curiosity about technology continued to grow. When the opportunity came to work at IFS, which seamlessly blended
1. Check Data Sources One of the first steps to ensure data quality is to check the sources of the data that feed into the ERP system. Data sources can include internal databases, external systems, manual inputs, or third-party providers. You should verify that the data sources are reliable, secure, and up to date, and
Whether it’s implementing cutting-edge technologies, upgrading systems, or optimizing processes, IT investments are critical for organizations in enhancing efficiency, competitiveness, and customer satisfaction. But one major obstacle that many businesses face is obtaining executive buy-in for these crucial initiatives. Securing support from top-level decision-makers is like unlocking a treasure trove of resources and opportunities. Many
