by PrismHQ | Dec 19, 2024 | Inventory Management, Operational Efficiency, Production Management, Technology
QuickBooks is practically a household name and serves as the foundation for financial management, handling essential accounting tasks. However, its inventory management and manufacturing capabilities are limited. These features help smaller businesses maintain a basic... 
by PrismHQ | Dec 12, 2024 | Operational Efficiency, Technology, Tips and Tricks
In today’s fast-paced global economy, scalability in manufacturing is a cornerstone success. The definition of a scalable process in manufacturing is one that can effectively adapt to increased production demands without a corresponding linear increase in costs. This... 
by PrismHQ | Dec 5, 2024 | Operational Efficiency, Technology, Tips and Tricks
Reducing Manufacturing waste—defined as any resource that does not add value to the final product—is a significant challenge for businesses aiming to enhance efficiency and sustainability. It is also unavoidable to varying degrees. The magic lies in the ability to... 
by PrismHQ | Nov 21, 2024 | Labor, Production Management, Technology
For production floor management in growing manufacturing businesses, the innovations of Industry 4.0 can represent a double-edged sword of promise and pain. On one side, the integration of advanced technologies like IoT, artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and big... 
by PrismHQ | Nov 14, 2024 | Inventory Management, Technology, Tips and Tricks
It seems like everybody is talking about AI right now, but with good reason. Searches for “implementing AI in manufacturing” have seen a steady uptick as companies strive to leverage AI for real-time data insights and automation. For instance, topics like... 
by PrismHQ | Nov 7, 2024 | Labor, Technology, Tips and Tricks
In previous articles, we’ve navigated skilled labor shortages and looked at ways manufacturers can do more with their current workforce. Today, we’re looking at the costs and causes of losing workers, and options for retaining skilled labor. After all,...