MPI research finds most manufacturers lack the IT tools to stay competitive A recent report published by Manufacturing Performance Institute (MPI) indicates only half of all manufacturers have business systems adequately equipped to manage their process needs. When the manufacturers evaluated their ERPs in terms of future readiness, the results were even worse. Only a small percentage rated their systems as state-of-the-art or capable of supporting future growth. Why are so many manufacturers struggling to make do with sub-par ERP solutions? In most cases, it’s not because of neglect, indifference, or lack of resources. A far more dangerous threat can…
