With the appearance of the Covid 19 pandemic, the world experienced a completely unusual situation, with a strong impact on the economies of the countries.
Many companies have closed their doors and the footwear and leather goods sector was no different. Despite government support in some countries, the lockdowns that occurred and the lack of a positive outlook had different consequences for the footwear industries.
Those who survive will have to resume their activities more efficiently, being more competitive in the face of the changes that occurred during the pandemic, which made the market even faster and more demanding.
To run a business, it is not enough just to know about footwear production. We need to understand modern management concepts, be agile in decision making, seek new commercialization channels, especially digital ones, make our factories more efficient and reduce costs without neglecting quality.
Sustainability was introduced in companies, attending to a demand from the consumer market. Due to the pandemic, environmental awareness increased considerably and industries are required to address this issue.
Companies that, with appropriate criteria, planning and methodology, implement sustainability concepts and practices added to the introduction of processes, equipment, raw materials and other innovative practices, will be able to obtain great benefits and competitive advantages. For example:
• Costs reduction
• Higher productivity and profitability
• Adding value to the product
• Expansion of the operating market
• Improvement of processes and products
• Managerial qualification
• Improved organizational culture
• Expansion of sales channels
• Reduction of dependence on unskilled labor
• Greater job creation
• Improve the image of the company, the brand, the product and the sector, among others.
To help the company management to better manage the business, having all the accurate information in real time, streamlining the processes and the delivery of products, it is necessary to computerize and interconnect all sectors.
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software is an essential tool for industrial companies in the sector. In micro-enterprises, the use of Excel and MS Project can satisfy the needs, considering the volumes produced, the number of employees and the existing manufacturing structure. But in larger and more structured companies, having software that connects all sectors, planning, scheduling, distributing tasks, routines, materials, equipment and employees very quickly and precisely, is essential.
Its implementation requires an networked computerized internal structure and trained professionals.
Customer orders are quickly recorded, the definition of materials, quantities, target price are immediately identified; production scheduling is done in minutes and with precision. The number and function of employees, types and quantities of equipment, required times and volumes produced by periods, are easily determined.
Thus, the company has secure and fast information and data to transmit to its suppliers the volumes and delivery times of supplies; and to customers, the invoice date of the entire order.
Production costs are reduced by saving time, rework and waste, avoiding order cancellations due to missed lead times.
In the industrial sector, technology has brought very efficient tools to develop products more quickly and economically, computer systems to control production and machine operating conditions, automated production equipment and 3D printing, which streamline and facilitate the production of components.
All these technological advances can make the company competitive, not only locally, but internationally.
However, the management team in the industrial area must be trained and prepared to introduce these technologies and make the most of them.
Source: Coelho Assessoria Empresarial
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