Four Ways Manufacturers Benefit From Cloud Computing

Cloud computing is now the choice platform for many technology enterprises due to its innovative and dynamic features. As opposed to on-premise implementation, manufacturing in the cloud gives developers access to unlimited resources such as servers, storage, hardware, and software. Cloud manufacturing enables manufacturers to outsource almost everything they need for software configuration. Software vendors in the cloud implement all the hosting, software update, and maintenance operations.

Cloud deployment has many advantages over the traditional on-premise model of implementation. Let’s take a look into four key areas where cloud computing beats on-premise deployment:

Cloud computing saves you time and cost
With the on-premise approach, you have to invest massively in hardware, software, and servers. Cloud computing takes care of these costs since a third-party vendor provides the infrastructure and you rent it out for a fee. This fee is much less compared to deploying your resources to purchase everything you need for your setup. Apart from saving you money, cloud computing also saves time spent by your internal IT staff developing, managing and maintaining your on-premise technologies.

Agility
With cloud computing, you get access to resources when you need them; hence you can complete and deliver projects within short periods of time. In this era of great demand for technologies and applications, clients require that you take the shortest time possible to deliver with efficiency.

Scalability
Cloud computing enables you to customize your technologies depending on your needs. You can easily scale your cloud capacity up or down based on your bandwidth demands. Available resources are matched to your actual usage needs, keeping costs contained and taking the worry out of database capacity.

With cloud computing, you don’t have to worry about regular software updates. Your supplier handles all the security upgrades and compliance concerns so you’re always up-to-date. Security updates and disaster recovery are also handled by your supplier so you can focus on running your business.

For more information on the advantages of cloud deployment, contact a Radley product specialist today.

Automated Data Collection: Count the Ways Its Saves

Many manufacturing companies balk at the upfront costs of automated barcode data collection, but a look at manual data entry reveals hidden costs that can be significantly reduced by automation. Production managers constantly seek ways to measure and positively impact efficiency and costs. Automated data collection does this in several ways at a cost that is repaid over time.

Automated barcode software improves efficiency in a manufacturing environment through real-time reporting that allows easier and faster identification of inefficiencies. One example of this is inventory. Performing this task via barcode scanning is faster than manual counting and recording and eliminates inaccuracies resulting from human error. This in itself improves efficiency and reduces cost by allowing more accurate ordering, less waste, and prevention of overstock. Automated data collection takes this elimination of human error beyond inventory and into all of your processes. There are no more mistakes from handwriting that is difficult to read, or from inexperienced or multi-tasking employees.

Automation also cuts supply costs and is good for the environment. Supplies required for manual record keeping are no longer necessary. Paper records are now on a computer, saving storage space, which can impact required office and warehouse space and leasing costs.

Automating how employees report their working time simplifies analysis of hours worked by various departments and at various pay levels. The simplified and faster production of this data means you can more quickly compare this data to other company data and identify possible changes to work schedules or staffing levels that will improve efficiency.

The cost of an investment in automated data collection pales in comparison to the immediate reduction of other costs and immediate improvements in efficiency. It’s an investment that will more than pay for itself in the long run.

Learn more about Radley’s solutions for data collection, or contact us for a free consultation.

Radley Corporation President to sit on "Cloud" panel of experts at IMPACT 2012

Online Tech to Speak About Transitioning to Cloud Computing at IMPACT 2012 Conference -- Panel to Help Businesses with Real-World Examples & Insight on Cloud Computing

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Joining Klein will be Mark Farneth, President of Radley Corporation, Jamie Hamilton, VP of Software Engineering at Quicken Loans, and James White, ...  

Congratulations Communications Systems, Inc. (CSI)

Grand Rapids, Mich., January 2012 -- Communications Systems, Inc. (CSI), provider of physical connectivity infrastructure and services for global deployments of broadband networks, has selected the automated data collection and EDI solutions from Radley Corporation to complement its IFS Applications Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution, which will replace legacy enterprise systems. Radley IFS/DC and iR*EDI are planned to be rolled out to multiple global locations. Radley IFS/DC will automate IFS transaction processing for material handling and production processes. Radley iR*EDI software will be used to manage eCommerce activity with CSI’s electronics customers. CSI joins with dozens of other IFS Applications users that rely on Radley’s IFS/DC and iR*EDI solutions to maximize the productivity of their ERP investments. 

Read IFS’ Press Release here: http://www.ifsworld.com/en-na/news/2012/2012-01-05-csi-selects-ifs/

Radley Corporation Employees Elected Officers of AIAG MMOG/LE Subcommittee

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. -- Radley Corporation is proud to announce that Bobbie Jarvi, Radley Corporation's Director of Client Services - Europe, and Kimberly Strange, MCSE, have been elected by the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) Materials Management and Logistics/Supply Chain Management Steering Committee, Global MMOG Revision AIAG & Odette sub-committee, to serve as Secretary and Co-Secretary. Other participants include Chrysler Group LLC, Ford Motor Company, Gates Corporation, General Motors Company, Odette, and QAD.


"Bobbie and I have our feet on the street with global implementations for suppliers across all of the major OEMs," Kimberly Strange stated, "Moreover, while we implement for one, we impact many. For example, we may be implementing solutions for a supplier to achieve the Level A required by Ford, but that same supplier may also use the solutions for BMW, Mercedes, Chrysler, GM, Nissan, or Toyota. By understanding the reason behind the requirement, we ensure that Radley's solutions are based on informed business decisions. The majority of the F3 questions in the MMOG/LE self-assessment tool are addressed directly by our eCommerce Platform (EDI) and our WorkForce Productivity (barcode, RFID, automated data collection) Suites of products."

Additional Resources:AIAG Training | AIAG Website | Odette Website | Ask Radley

WellPet Continues to Reduce Customer Lead Times with IFS Applications and Radley Data Collection

On August 30th WellPet went live with Radley's Automated Data Collection Solution for IFS Applications in their Mishawaka, IN location.  WellPet is a new company, formed by the merger and acquisition of several leading pet food companies. 

Why did WellPet choose Radley?  

WellPet’s primary objectives for automated data collection, as recommended by IFS North America, were to:

• Automate material and production control transaction processing within IFS
• Provide an error-proof method of controlling finished goods inventory
• Customer Order picking

Read the IFS Press Release.

Materials Management Operations Guideline/Logistics Evaluation - MMOG/LE...

Since the AIAG Global MMOG/LE Revision Team rolled out Version 3 of the Materials Management Operations Guideline Logistics Evaluation back in November of 2009, many large OEMs are now, or soon will be, requiring that their vendors become MMOG/LE compliant.

An AIAG member for over 25 year, with a long-standing and demonstrated commitment to the Automotive Industry, we were very excited to learn that we were chosen to participate in developing the materials that will be used to train the assessors. read more…