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Inventory control in small batch maufacturing

May 8th, 2008 · Posted by Mark Palony · No Comments

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Controlling costs through controlling inventory is Manufacturing 101. But for small batch manufacturers of food and  beverage products, indeed any perishable goods, the simple becomes complex.

Unlike big batch enterprises, where one line will produce the same product day after day, week after week, small batchers may run several products on one line, making tear down and set up a frequent occurrence.

Today’s podcast is for you, the small batch manufacturer.  In it we discuss what you want to look for in an ERP system when considering inventory.

WARNING: I’m departing from the normal tone of this blog by inviting you to watch a video case study.  Fischer & Wieser is a small batch manufacturer that produces more than 70 products on one production line.  Inventory variance was a major pain in their operation. The video illustrates how the right ERP system can make a major difference.

 

 

Tags: Consumer Products · Enterprise Software · Food & Beverage · Inventory Contorl

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