The top 5 challenges for manufacturing companies

Discover how to optimize production and increase operational efficiency on the basis of 5 IIoT dashboards in this e-book.

Forbes Advisor has named Business Central as the best overall ERP system in 2024. Read four good reasons for this here.

Increasing internal efficiency and collaboration between the engineering and production departments is a priority at many manufacturing companies, but isn't always easy.

Companies are facing a growing number of regulations related to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) matters. The imperative to engage with and report on sustainability is now essential. Wondering how to begin? Microsoft provides accessible tools to assist you in this area.

4 tips to get started with an effective testing strategy for your ERP solution and other software solutions in your company.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) will drastically transform the way we work and it will happen rather sooner than later. If harnessed correctly – so strategically and with the necessary C-level support – AI will provide immense added value to your organization, allowing you to gain an unbeatable competitive advantage, especially if you are one of the early adopters in your industry. The time to act is now. Do not postpone your evaluation process. Basically, you have no choice. AI is a tsunami coming towards us, and whether you love it or hate it, it does not matter, you simply need to find a way to embrace it. Start today for a better digital tomorrow!

Inflation hit hard in recent months and years. How do you deal with this as a manufacturing company? And can digital technology and IIoT help you?

The coming years are shaping up to be a groundbreaking time for Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), where the influence of AI is expected to revolutionize the entire process.

Microsoft Fabric is a completely new and ground-breaking all-in-one data platform giving you new possibilities for handling and analysing data.

Machine downtime can have a huge impact on your productivity. Yet production managers don't always have a view of why and how often a machine goes down.

Using IIoT sensors, you can monitor the quality of your production line automatically and in real time. Want to improve your OEE in a relatively short period of time?

Why does your company need the 9A Smart Insights BI tool? Discover the 7 reasons here!

Business Intelligence: the secret weapon for cost savings. Discover how smart data analysis helps companies improve efficiency. Read more!

Manufacturing companies are constantly confronted with significant changes in global supply chains. With BI, you can, among other things, improve resource efficiency and much more.

Do you know why your ERP solution should not stand alone? Read our whitepaper and find out!

When choosing ERP-solution there is a lot to consider. What to choose is dependent on your company. See the 5 must-have features for your manufacturing company.

One thing is to decide on a new ERP solution. Another is to find the ideal partner who matches your organization now and in the future. Here’s a step-by-step guide.

It is not insignificant for your manufacturing company how your ERP solution is structured. We have collected 5 advantages of having a manufacturing-focused ERP solution.

Data is the foundation of artificial intelligence, and the success of your projects depends on it. Manufacturers often have data stored in many systems, but for sure, an Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solution is the one producing data like nothing else in history.

It can be hard to grasp how exactly an ERP system can benefit your business. Learn about the five crucial roles you should expect an ERP system to fulfill.

Uncover cost challenges and risk factors in project-based manufacturing. Discover strategies for success in this specialized approach to tailored solutions.

Uncover challenges in discrete manufacturing, see how 9A Advanced Manufacturing transforms quality control. Learn about integrated systems, gain real-world insights.

It has only been a few months since Microsoft introduced its first Copilots. Since then, they’ve gradually released different Copilots for various subprocesses. In this article, we will explore the Copilots currently available in Dynamics 365 CE, Microsoft's customer relationship management solution consisting of various apps. Depending on the nature of your business, there could be up to a 25% increase in productivity.

Make the most of your AI system with our guide on prompt engineering. Learn how to craft effective prompts that have the right conversation style, and context, and apply to the right role so you can extract information from the AI quickly and effortlessly!

Joulz aims to expand the impact of field service with AI, discover the story of this leading energy supplier.

What new developments come with the introduction of Artificial Intelligence to Enterprise Resource Management? Find out how it's transforming Microsoft 365 Dynamics and what opportunities arise from this groundbreaking technology.

Variant configuration is for manufacturing complex products. There is great value in having a structured process for product variations.

With great power comes great responsibility. You must ensure your organization is equipped to safely develop and use AI tools without putting your organization at risk. We share 5 essential tips to avoid pitfalls.

Transform your business with AI-powered Business Intelligence (BI) solutions. From advanced data visualization to integrated analytics, AI is revolutionizing the way companies make informed decisions. Explore the power of Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, and 9A Smart Insights to streamline data processes and unlock valuable insights for your organization. Stay ahead in the data-driven world with AI-driven BI solutions.

From voice assistants like Siri and Alexa to personalized recommendations on streaming platforms, AI algorithms are constantly working behind the scenes to enhance our user experience. But the impact of AI goes beyond just convenience and entertainment. It can significantly enhance organizational efficiency and boost personal productivity.

Elevate your manufacturing game with AI! Discover how AI empowers staff, optimizes operations, and transforms product quality for C-level executives seeking digital transformation. Learn about key AI use cases that can revolutionize your business.

Optimise revenue and control costs with Field Service Management software for profitable service departments. Find out how!

Learn how technology, such as Field Service Management software, addresses the shortage of skilled personnel and improves customer experience

By implementing effective productivity practices, manufacturers can unlock a new level of growth, accelerate innovation, and gain a competitive edge. Download the whitepaper.

Three key elements hinder productivity in the manufacturing industry: disorganized records, high costs and compliance with industry standards.

Yes, the AI race is on! But how to benefit from AI as a business organization? This introduction is the first article in a series of blog articles to respond to your question.

Manufacturers can maintain a competitive edge by adopting more efficient business processes. Read more about the five significant benefits any manufacturer can experience.

AI technology can enhance business flows and enable faster, more accurate retrieval of information. But only if combined with the correct workflows.

We are proud to announce that we are participating in the early preview of Microsoft's Copilot in Dynamics 365 Field Service!

9altitudes, a leader in Microsoft technologies, has achieved the prestigious Microsoft Business Applications 2022/2023 Inner Circle award for the third time in a row.

9altitudes becomes an even stronger player in the field of digital transformation through the acquisition of Integral Group, a leading player in PTC's CAD/PLM business.

There is no doubt that the price has gone up a notch and inflation accelearted. But do you know how you can turn this situation into an advantage for your business?

There can be many reasons why a production machine suddenly stops and downtime occurs. Be one step ahead and help your customers to prevent this from happening to them.

Despite that the financial situation has been under pressure for quite some time, you can take advantage of this and ensure that you continue to have a stable income.

There are a number of reasons why companies operating in the supply chain and manufacturing industries need to think about and invest in sustainable business practices.

There are guaranteed to be many documents to keep track of in your company. When there is structure in the documents across the departments, it provides great benefits.

By focusing on version control and how the information of a new version is distributed in your organization, you can achieve many different benefits.

Cloud for Sustainability applies innovative machine learning and data analysis to spot areas of improvement.

How many times have you sat and spent necessary amounts of time to find the right documents? With efficient document management, you can use your time more efficiently.

Integrating your CAD solution with your ERP solution can be a big task with a lot of obstacles. The downside is, that even if you succeed with your integration, it might not be the solution that brings the most value to your organization.

A Field Service Management package can have a huge impact on the operation of your service team and improve the customer experience. But what exactly are its capabilities?

Technological innovations make it possible to offer the ultimate service. But to generate a revenue stream with your field service requires more than technology.

Choosing the appropriate software for your organization, however, is not so simple. So how do you begin the search for a software solution and partner that suits your business?

In our region, Coolblue is still considered the pinnacle of customer experience. Can manufacturing companies learn something from that for their field service departments?

9altitudes strengthens its position as market leader in the Danish Dynamics NAV and Dynamics 365 Business Central market through the acquisition of Dynalogic.

Quite often we hear that an organization chooses to build a Data Warehouse itself. In this blogpost we explain why that isn't the right strategy.

9altitudes and Transition Technologies PSC (TT PSC), both PTC partners, are joining forces in a partnership agreement to increase their impact in the digital transforming Manufacturing market with a fast-growing need for PTC solutions.

Implementing new digital technologies often involves a bumpy road. What is the biggest stumbling block here?

9altitudes, a leader in Microsoft technologies, has achieved the prestigious Microsoft Business Applications 2022/2023 Inner Circle award for the second time in a row.

Your organization's Dynamics solution hides a gold mine of data. The challenge is to find them. With Power BI, the Business Intelligence solution from Microsoft, you can find that data and convert it into concrete information. You can take advantage of that. How? We show it.

Yes! 2222 has arrived. It's a special day for our 9A family. We continue to grow and our European footprint - once again - reaches new heights. We are very proud to announce a new strategic alliance in France, making 9altitudes active in 6 European countries and combining over 700 #9Aheroes.

The two entities, both major Microsoft partners in France and Europe, are joining forces in a strategic alliance in order to respond together to the digital challenges of the market.

Due to the limitations, organizations are challenged to set up processes differently and to make use of online alternatives.

9altitudes formed by merging successful local players, boosting our expertise through integration.

“Data is the new oil. We need to find it, extract it, refine it, distribute it and monetize it,” So are you actively listening?

Industry 4.0 makes it possible to reduce decision-making times between an action and the associated reaction.

At 9altitudes the customer isn’t always right. We speak up. We are driven to give you the best solution for your business – not just the features you think you need.

Many companies ask us how to thrive while living continuous Digital Business Transformation at the same time. We answer this question by defining their required capabilities to Maintain, Support, Optimize, and Innovate their Digital Business Technology Platform.

If we compare with over a decade ago, our consultants were our customers’ hero if they were able to automate manual tasks with a single business application.

At 9altitudes you can truly experience cross-pollination at work across an International organization of Danes, Dutch, Belgians, French and Slovenes. 9AHero’s really lift each other and customers to new heights.

In all honesty, your business needs Marketing Automation if you are determined to survive this digital era. The pandemic firmly set a new standard in digital innovation and customer insights within all industries. It makes sense that marketers welcome the change with open arms.

It is only human nature that our preferences change over time. That goes for your customers as well. Nowadays, the true challenge lies in your customers’ ever-changing behaviour and preferences. Mainly because of how their preferences seem to change overnight.

How do you know what your customer wants to voice? Sometimes all it takes is to ask the right questions to the right people. In this case, your customers can help you take your marketing, product development, sales and customer service to the next level.

Managing a Bill of Materials (BoM) is increasingly important to keep product costs under control and to move a product smoothly from design to production. But how do you best manage that, if you know that the design and production department often have different BoMs?

With more than 750 customers in the European Manufacturing industry, 9altitudes strongly positions itself as the number one Digital Transformation partner for Manufacturing companies.

This holiday season certainly is one we will never forget due to the pandemic. The season also serves as an eyeopener for many businesses as they have to deal with the busiest shopping season of the year.

The ERP solution of the future lives in the cloud. With Business Central, Microsoft is making every effort to make it attractive for small and medium-sized businesses to go cloud – and upgrade from XAL, C5 and NAV.

Because commercial aviation traffic is subject to the whims of the economy and public health, there is an urgent need for a digital transformation in aircraft engineering, manufacturing and life cycle management. Going digital will make it possible to design better, faster and at a lower cost while ensuring excellent quality and maintenance. It will also foster the emergence of designs and solutions to reduce the environmental footprint of airplanes in the future.

If Europe is going to meet its climate goals, it must decarbonize its manufacturing sector. Approximately 12% of the territory's greenhouse gas emissions comes from manufacturing activities. The electrification and decarbonization of heat production are among the most frequently mentioned solutions, but digital technologies can also help green factories while improving the performance of the sector as a whole.

The implementation of Industry 4.0 principles is increasingly vital in many manufacturing sectors. But the success of this technological shift will depend on how well Industry 4.0 accounts for two major challenges facing our societies: the environmental crisis and the digital transformation. These two challenges are often perceived to be distinct — if not incompatible, but in reality they are complementary where manufacturing is concerned.

Digitalized, automated and optimized: Industry 4.0 is a manufacturing model that is meant to address all the new challenges that will define our economies in the coming decades. That means it is impossible to overlook environmental questions and their economic corollary, namely, the circular economy.

Even during these pandemic times, the combined group around Ad Ultima, Pylades and Cayentis keeps growing.

There are still too many myths standing in the way of sane business decisions to go cloud or not. Since these 'cloud myths' are hard to discard, the truth must now be told: Microsoft Azure Cloud is superior to on-premise on many parameters if you want the best for your data, applications, and services.

Recent events made us rethink on how we manage and run our supply chain. How do we cope with high customer demands, shortage of raw materials and challenging logistics.

To which extend are you obsessed by your end-customer? Only custome-obsessed companies survive disruption and can react quickly to changing demands and trends.

Data is the new oil which ultimately needs to get cultivated into actionable insights that add value to the end customer. How do you deliver 'always on' services to your customer?

Your relationship with customers is what will win you new business over and over again. If you manage to do it right of course. So, what do you need to do to stay ahead of the fierce competition during these troublesome times?

9altitudes strengthens its position as market leader in the Danish Dynamics NAV and Dynamics 365 Business Central market through the acquisition of Dynalogic.

To make sure that we can offer end to end solutions tailored to our focus industries and our customer’s needs we combine and extend world class proven platforms from our partners Microsoft and PTC with best of breed industry solutions, best practices and horizontal solutions.