From Paper to Digital: How SyteLine ERP Drives Smarter Manufacturing Processes
For manufacturers, efficiency on the shop floor is critical to keeping up with demand, meeting customer expectations, and maintaining profitability. Yet, one of the most overlooked barriers to efficiency is the reliance on paper-based systems. Managing job packets, work orders, and quality control documents manually can quickly spiral into chaos, especially when production ramps up. […]
The Lake Companies Named ‘2023 Company of the Year’ by the Technology Headlines
Technology Headlines has recognized The Lake Companies as one of the leaders in the industry. Their publication is celebrating the most shape-shifting entrepreneurs in the industry and their companies. The in-depth cover story in the March issue of The Technology Headlines, including an interview with The Lake Companies founder and president, Greg Lake. Lake commented, “A […]
The Lake Companies Recognized as One of the ‘Top 10 Companies Revolutionizing Manufacturing in 2022’
Industry Tech Insights has recognized The Lake Companies as one of the leaders in the industry. Their publication focuses on a new generation of sophisticated technologies that are transforming manufacturing into a highly connected, intelligent, and more productive industry. An in-depth article is in the November issue of Industry Tech Insights, following an interview with […]
How Can I Improve My Manufacturing Organization Without Spending a Lot of Money?
Four Insightful Tips for Long-term Business Success The Lake Companies has worked with manufacturers across the globe for nearly four decades. There is a common thread, the best manufacturers are leveraging to save money, see process improvements, and find hidden value in their existing assets. If you are asking yourself, “How can I improve my […]
Selecting the Best ERP Solution for Your Manufacturing Organization
Not all Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software is Built the Same Whether you are a manufacturer looking for an ERP software or to replace an outdated system, the search often begins with simple questions like, “which ERP is best for manufacturing?” or “which ERP solution is best for our industry?” The simple fact is that […]
Process Improvement – Harvesting the Most Out of Your Existing Resources
Leverage Your Existing Manufacturing Assets Without Spending More Whether your organization is operating on the Agile Methodology, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Just-In-Time, or another business methodology – there is one thing we hear consistently from all of our manufacturing clients, there is always room for improvement. What is process improvement? Process improvement, also called Business Process […]
Manufacturing Automation: Tips you can borrow from GM, GE, HP & Paper Machinery Corporation
Implementing Technology for Your Shop Floor… And Beyond We have all been hearing about manufacturing industry trends like automation, the Internet of Things (IoT), and 3D printing for nearly a decade now. But what do these technology buzzwords truly mean for small to mid-size manufacturers (SMMs)? Is it realistic for manufacturers of any size to […]
The Lake Companies Announces New Shop-Trak DoD CMMC and Doc-Trak DoD CMMC Offerings
Designed for Manufacturers Who Must Comply with Department of Defense (DoD) Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) to Ensure NIST 800-171 Security Standards are being Implemented Throughout the DoD Supply Chain With the latest developments to Shop-Trak & Doc-Trak DoD CMMC, The Lake Companies focuses on the most critical Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Those are the […]
Getting Your Back-Office Operations in Order
Implementing the Best Practices & Technology Will Serve Your Manufacturing Organization for Decades to Come When it comes to your back-office solutions, manufacturing companies have a lot to consider for managing all the various aspects of your business. However, before we dive into that topic – let’s clarify what we mean when we say, “back-office.” […]
Creating Clarity – What You Need to Know About SyteLine / CSI Deployment Options
On-Premise, Private Cloud, SaaS – What Makes the Most Sense for Your Manufacturing Org? Recently, Infor has adopted a few different naming structures for its manufacturing ERP software. We are here to help clear up any confusion you may have about your options. SyteLine is back and refers to the ERP system, no matter where it’s deployed. […]