You already have a schedule. But do you know what’s happening on the shop floor? For many manufacturers, creating the production schedule is no longer the problem. Opcenter APS provides the visibility and control needed to build achievable plans based on real-world constraints. The challenge is maintaining that visibility once production starts. Teams still rely…

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…

The holiday season is the ultimate test for FMCG manufacturers. Stocking shelves with festive treats while juggling unpredictable demand can feel like trying to assemble a puzzle without all the pieces. But let’s face it—this isn’t the only time of year your business faces these challenges. Whether it’s barbecues in July, back-to-school snacks in September,…

The fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry is a highly competitive environment and comes with its own unique challenges where efficiency, precision, and adaptability are very important. Traditional Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, while helpful, often fall short of addressing the unique challenges inherent to FMCG operations. This gap has given rise to specialised ERP add-ons…

Planning and scheduling play a major role in most businesses, however in the world of Fast Moving Consumer Goods with changing consumer demands and tight sell-by dates, it’s absolutely vital. The process of managing resources, production, and distribution requires a balancing act to meet customer demands while ensuring efficiency and maximising profits. To achieve this…

The world of Fast-Moving Consumer Goods is fast-paced and competitive, so managing demand variability and gaining visibility into supply chain operations is essential for success. With rapidly changing consumer preferences, products with short shelf lives, and fluctuating market demands, FMCG companies face the challenge of ensuring their production and distribution processes are efficient as possible…

Quality control (QC) serves as the cornerstone for business operations in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry. Ensuring optimal quality standards significantly influences the overall business success, influencing customer satisfaction, brand reputation, and ultimately, profitability. Kudos Solutions, a leading player in the FMCG space, understands this principle and leverages its deep expertise to provide stellar…

Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) planning refers to the comprehensive process of scheduling, organising, and controlling the fast-paced and often complex flow of products, from initial manufacturing to the final point of sale. It’s a formidable task for planners who need to balance supply with demand, manage resources, and ensure timely delivery to maintain customer satisfaction. …

In today’s fast-paced and increasingly environmentally conscious world, businesses in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry are under pressure to not only meet consumer demands but also to do so in an environmentally friendly manner. Planners and financial directors face the challenging task of making key decisions that affect both the company’s profitability and its…

It’s no secret that the nation’s typical working pattern has changed dramatically over recent years, and this has reignited conversations around flexible and hybrid working and its benefits. Hailed as the future of work-life balance and productivity, trade unions across Europe have called on governments to implement the four-day working week. Many countries have trialled…