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ERP & CMMC Compliance: How Infor ERP Helps Manufacturers

By Tim O'Brien on 11/15/24 12:00 AM

CMMC compliance for DoD manufacturers

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is a Department of Defense (DoD) program that outlines the cybersecurity standards and best practices required for government contractors. CMMC compliance for manufacturers in the DoD supply chain involves meeting specific cybersecurity standards and best practices.

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4 Options for Handling Tax Compliance in Your ERP

By Bryan Foshee on 11/12/24 10:00 AM

Tax compliance can be a tricky and time-consuming task, especially for manufacturing businesses operating across multiple jurisdictions. Most companies in the industry have an ERP system in place that helps streamline operations and internal processes, but these solutions don't always come with robust tax compliance features. To keep your business growing and avoid common tax pitfalls, here are a few options for handling tax compliance within your ERP system:

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Why & How to Integrate Avalara with Your Infor ERP

By Bryan Foshee on 10/30/24 10:00 AM

Every manufacturer knows that managing tax compliance can be a headache—especially when you’re dealing with multiple states, countries, and ever-changing regulations. Add in managing exemption certificates, and it’s enough to slow down your business.

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How to Select the Best ERP for Government Contractors

By Tim O'Brien on 10/9/24 10:00 AM

Balance compliance and functionality

Government contractors have a unique set of requirements for their business systems, and that includes ERP. This article focuses specifically on ERP for government contractors that do production and service. Manufacturing-centric requirements will be part of any ERP evaluation, but the priority for those in the defense industrial base is to ensure the system provides an infrastructure for meeting Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 compliancy and other government requirements.

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How to Fine Tune Your ERP Production Planning

By Jamey Moone on 10/2/24 10:00 AM

What is production planning?

ERP production planning can mean many things to many people, so let’s start by explaining what it means to me and therefore, what I’ll be writing about. ERP production planning is the coordination of people, machine capacity, and raw materials, so you can make what you make when you need to. The key phrase of “…when you need to” is based on a customer demand or an internal demand (sub-assembly, forecast, etc.). The need for better production planning is usually a major driver for the search and purchase of an ERP system.

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ERP Selection Process Made Simple: 6 Key Criteria

By Jamey Moone on 9/25/24 10:00 AM

You need a plan to select the right ERP

Visual South has helped thousands of manufacturing businesses evaluate ERP software since we launched in 1994. During all those evaluations, we have engaged in both good and bad experiences.

Topics: ERP selection
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ERP Roll-Out Strategy: How Infor Changed The Game

By Tim O'Brien on 9/18/24 10:00 AM

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How to Select Discrete Manufacturing ERP Software

By Tim O'Brien on 8/28/24 10:00 AM

Address your business issues

When looking for the best discrete manufacturing ERP software, you need to pick an application that addresses your business issues. Yet we often see the focus of an ERP evaluation shift to matters that do not impact the business. Cool features can distract you from choosing a system that can help discrete manufacturers manage their business better. That’s why you need an ERP Evaluation Checklist—it will help you stay focused on these best practices.

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Infor ERP Training: Where To Find The Best Resources

By Jamey Moone on 8/14/24 10:00 AM

Effective training is crucial for maximizing the value of any ERP system, and Infor ERP is no exception. Whether you’re using Infor VISUAL, CloudSuite Industrial (SyteLine), or any other Infor product, having access to high-quality training resources is essential for ensuring your team can fully leverage the software’s capabilities.

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5 Signs Small & Medium-Sized Manufacturers Need Cloud ERP

By Tim O'Brien on 8/7/24 10:00 AM

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) often grapple with resource constraints and operational challenges that can impede growth and efficiency. In the manufacturing industry, cloud ERP solutions offer a way to overcome these hurdles by streamlining processes and enhancing flexibility.

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