Complex Configurations in the Manufacturing Space
Listen as Gil Garcia, Director of Manufacturing Industries for Microsoft, and Scott Sandusky, Director of CPQ Business Development for Experlogix, discuss complex configurations in the IEM industry....
View Article2015 Trends in CPQ
The latest Gartner report on CPQ (Configure, Price, Quote) really confirms the trends that we have been talking about here on the Dynamics Café. But there were some new and interesting tidbits to share...
View ArticleWhat’s Happening on your Production Floor
Products and parts become obsolete every day. It could be anything from the Palm Pilot, the Microsoft Zune, the beloved Ford Pinto (ok, bad example), or the home movie industry. Back in the day, people...
View ArticleIs there a Cyborg in the House?
Is there a Field Service technician coming to repair your machine a human or a cyborg (cybernetic organism)? Well, I don’t think you really need to worry about that for a few years yet, but in the...
View ArticleIEM Field Service – The Internet of Things and M2M
Gil Garcia, Director of Manufacturing Industries at Microsoft, talks with Kris Brannock, Executive VP of Vertical Solutions, about how the Internet of Things can apply to field service.
View ArticleIs there a Medieval Barber Bleeding Your Business?
Back in the late 70’s there was a recurring SNL skit with great Steve Martin where he played Theodoric of York, Medieval Barber. Back in those days (medieval times not the late ‘70s as you might...
View ArticleManaging Plant Capacity
If you are a student of history (which I am) you try to learn lessons, both good and bad, from events that occur around you. Being around Manufacturing ERP in the mid 2000’s I saw the demise of both...
View ArticleMake-To-Order Made Easier with Modern ERP
These are exciting times for discrete manufacturers in the industrial equipment industry. Emerging technologies like 3-D printing and cold spray, combined with the Internet of Things have sparked a new...
View ArticleMicrosoft Dynamics Industry Program Overview
If I were a manufacturing prospect for Dynamics AX ERP or CRM, how would I go about selecting the right partner for my project? Most people are unaware that Microsoft has an industry team that has the...
View ArticleIEM eBook: The Journey to Lean
Lean! That term can mean you are really skinny, or it can be a way of life for a manufacturing company. A few years ago, I participated in a 2 week survival course in Utah just to see if I could still...
View ArticleBuilding a Lean Strategy
Uncovering the parallels between one man’s outdoor adventure and the constant struggle for Lean Enterprise in the Industrial Equipment Manufacturing Industry. Gil Garcia is the Director of...
View ArticleCybersecurity and AX Validation
AX Computer systems used in highly regulated companies include sensitive and valuable information. Some of this information includes valuable electronic submissions, clinical information, medical...
View ArticleFor UDI Compliance, Data Quality Is Critical
Implementation of the FDA’s long-awaited unique device identification (UDI) system for medical devices has begun, and the requirements for manufacturers are significant. Device makers must build an...
View ArticleCloud & Smart Technology Innovations Propel Life Sciences Manufacturing to...
The emergence of cloud and smart technology innovations in recent years are propelling a new era in the Life Sciences manufacturing space – from modern collaboration platforms to increasingly efficient...
View ArticleLife Sciences Edition- Compliance
As an Industry Director for the Microsoft Life Sciences practice most of the questions I get from the field (partners, customers, and analysts) revolve around compliance in the Life Sciences space....
View ArticleWebinar: The Dynamic Manufacturer
Learn how manufacturers are transforming their businesses through the Internet of Things (IoT). Realize the value of connecting the Marketing, Sales, and Service departments within your organization....
View ArticleWebinar: Microsoft Dynamics AX Industry Strategy and Solutions Briefing
Microsoft Dynamics AX delivers powerful Industry solutions across Manufacturing, Retail, Distribution, Services, Healthcare and Public Sector. In this webcast, you will hear from Microsoft’s US...
View ArticleFood and Beverage Buyers Guide
I often refer to good process manufacturing software as “Pure Process” because it does not need any workarounds to manage a process manufacturing company. Too often ERP Buyers in the Food and Beverage...
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