ERP & Manufacturing Solution Blog

Posted on Nov 24, 2015 12:00:00 PM by Joy Budnik

Taking a Smart Look at Data - October 2015 Manufacturing Outlook

Topics: Manufacturing, Trends, Data Analysis

This month, Bloomberg Business released two articles* on the state of manufacturing in the U.S. based on October reports. The headlines read: “Manufacturing in U.S. Stagnated in October on Weak Exports” “Manufacturing in U.S. Climbs for First Time in Three Months” Looking at these headlines, it’s...

Posted on Oct 28, 2015 1:07:39 PM by MAX

5 Simple Steps To Improve the Quality of your ERP Data

Topics: ERP Reporting

We're guessing that one of your top goals as a manufacturer is to make sure your company's operations run smoothly. Right? The good news is that an effective ERP system can help you do just that. An ERP system provides consistent information and data that can be used for analysis and reporting,...

Posted on Oct 20, 2015 10:00:00 AM by MAX

Building Your Workforce: How to Connect with Millennials

Not long ago, manufacturing was a hot career path. Salaries were reasonably high and there was plenty of work to be had. Then came the digital revolution and waves of outsourcing. Manufacturing jobs grew scarcer, and salaries were no longer as generous. Many people left manufacturing for greener...

Posted on Oct 12, 2015 10:00:00 AM by MAX

3 Steps to Take When Your ERP System Reaches Its End of Life

When your ERP vendor announces your software has reached its end of life (EOL), you may feel a momentary sense of panic. Your ERP system is such an essential part of your business that it may be hard to imagine what you would do without it. Not to worry! It's possible to make ERP EOL a non-event,...

Posted on Sep 25, 2015 9:30:00 AM by MAX

How to Get Involved on Manufacturing Day

Topics: Manufacturing

To some, every day may feel manufacturing day, but it's also a yearly celebration of modern manufacturing meant to attract and inspire the next generation of manufacturers. Only a week away, the 4th Annual Manufacturing Day (MFG Day) will take place on October 2, 2015. What is Manufacturing Day?...

Posted on Aug 28, 2015 10:30:00 AM by MAX

6 Excuses For Not Implementing ERP (Debunked!)

As a small or mid-sized manufacturer, you probably have a lot on your plate. You might be feeling squeezed by larger competitors, or you could be struggling to maintain margins while keeping up your pledge to offer superior customer service. And with limited resources to take on new projects, it...

Posted on Aug 14, 2015 9:00:00 AM by MAX

5 ERP Myths Debunked

Topics: Implementation, ERP, Best of Breed, SMBs

ERP has been around for nearly 50 years. Thousands of companies have successfully implemented it during that time, but the same myths come back time and again. Here is the reality behind persistent ERP myths. Myth 1: Small Companies Don’t Need ERP Many small and even mid-sized companies still...

Posted on Aug 5, 2015 1:00:00 PM by Anthony Trejo

5 Steps to Great Navigation & A Website That Sells

Topics: Front Office, Small Business, Manufacturing

My most recent web project made me realize once again how many moving parts there are when creating a website. Choosing a domain name, CMS and hosting seems trivial once the actual design and coding of the site begins. Everything seems ready to start working into the actual design, looking at...

Posted on Jul 30, 2015 9:30:00 AM by MAX

7 Ways to Achieve Manufacturing Success with ERP [Infographic]

Topics: ERP, Strategy, Infographic

Manufacturing is complicated, with many competing priorities vying for the lion’s share of attention. Each priority is like a “house” on HBO's Game of Thrones, and it isn’t easy to tame even one house, never mind all of them. But tame them you must, if you want to rule the throne of manufacturing....

Posted on Jul 21, 2015 10:00:00 AM by MAX

The 11 Core Elements of an ERP System [Infographic]

Topics: ERP, Infographic

Let's Play "ERP Operation" & Dissect the Perfect ERP Solution Many people call a company’s ERP system its “backbone”. It certainly is the backbone, but it’s also the heart, soul and lifeblood of a company.