The Profit You Can’t See: Why Inefficient Scheduling Is the Silent Killer in Health & Beauty Manufacturing Every Health & Beauty manufacturer knows the visible costs — the price of oils, pigments, packaging, labour. They’re easy to count, easy to explain, and easy to chase down in a spreadsheet. But not every loss comes with…
Walk down any health & beauty aisle and you’ll see hundreds of products — each one a potential move in a high-stakes game of 3D chess. From seasonal gift sets to custom fragrances, today’s factories juggle thousands of micro-variations every day. This isn’t just an operational headache; it directly impacts margins, delivery performance, and brand…
Customer Story Granado’s story began in 1870 as Brazil’s first pharmacy in Rio de Janeiro. By 1917 it had opened its flagship store in front of the Imperial Palace — a site still operating today. Over time, Granado became a household name, combining heritage with innovation across health, hygiene, cosmetics and perfumery. The acquisition of…
From Kick-Off to Results in Weeks: How Manufacturers Can Fast-Track Opcenter APS ROI For many manufacturers, the idea of implementing a solution like Siemens Opcenter Advanced Planning and Scheduling(Opcenter APS) conjures up images of lengthy projects, complex integrations and a painfully slow path to payback. It’s easy toassume that an Opcenter APS investment will take…
Why ERP Scheduling Isn’t Enough For many manufacturers, ERP is the beating heart of the business. It tracks orders, manages inventory, handles finance, and keeps the operation running. And because many ERP systems include a scheduling module, it can seem logical to use it for production planning too. One system, one plan, one place for…
The 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Low-Code Application Platforms has just been released — and once again, Mendix has been recognised as a Leader. For the ninth consecutive year, Mendix has secured a position in the top quadrant, this time ranking furthest on the Completeness of Vision axis. It’s a significant achievement, but for…
We’re excited to announce that Kudos Solutions will be exhibiting for the first time at Smart Manufacturing Week 2025, taking place at the NEC Birmingham on 4–5 June. As the UK’s largest showcase of advanced manufacturing innovation, it’s a fitting place to demonstrate how we’re helping manufacturers take control of complexity—and move towards a more…
Making Smart Investments:The Benefits of Spreading Project Costs When considering a new planning and scheduling solution, manufacturers often face the challenge of balancing investment costs with operational improvements. The decision to invest in solutions can feel daunting, especially when budget constraints, competing priorities, and the need for immediate returns are factored in. However, for some…
Adapting to Customer Needs in a Dynamic Market Over the past 30 years, Koch Foods has evolved from a small operation into one of the largest vertically integrated poultry processors in the United States. Specializing in high-quality poultry products, the company serves a diverse clientele, including food service providers, retailers, and quick-service restaurants. To meet…
The Flowroom: A New Era of Business Agility and Strategy Digital transformation is a journey every business must navigate, but finding the right path can often feel overwhelming. Where should you focus first? Which challenges will yield the greatest results? And how can you ensure that your strategy delivers real, measurable outcomes? These are the…
