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Article - November 17,2025

Top 7 Features to Look for in a Manufacturing ERP

ERP

Discover the 7 best ERP features that manufacturers need to improve efficiency and profitability, optimize resources, and minimize downtime.

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Article - November 10,2025

A Manufacturer’s Guide to KPIs: What to Track and How to Use Them

Analytics & Reporting - ERP

New challenges, new technologies, and tighter margins mean companies can’t just keep doing things the way they always have.

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Article - October 27,2025

What Manufacturing Leaders Need to Focus on in 2026

ERP

New challenges, new technologies, and tighter margins mean companies can’t just keep doing things the way they always have.

prextra and genius team members
Article - October 23,2025

Genius Solutions Expands Its ERP Portfolio with the Acquisition of Prextra ERP Developer CDID

ERP - Genius News - Implementation

Today, we’re taking an important new step on that journey: Genius Solutions has acquired CDID, the developer of Prextra ERP.

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Article - October 17,2025

Best ERP for Manufacturing 2025

Custom Manufacturing - ERP - Industry News

Finding the best ERP for manufacturing in 2025 is about more than just picking software from a list—it’s about selecting a system that fits your processes, solves today’s challenges, and sets you up for tomorrow.

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Article - October 08,2025

What’s the Real ROI of an ERP for Manufacturers?

ERP

If your current systems are holding you back, the cost of doing nothing is likely higher. See how our ERP solutions deliver ROI for manufacturers.

CRM Integrations for ERP manufacturers
Article - July 25,2025

Why CRM Integrations Matter for Manufacturers

Custom Manufacturing - Customer Relations

Discover why CRM integrations matter for manufacturers. Learn how connecting your CRM to your ERP streamlines sales, quoting, and customer service.

Real-Time data
Article - June 27,2025

What Is Real-Time Data in Manufacturing? Why It Matters + How ERP Helps

Engineering - ERP - Job Costing

Real-time data transforms manufacturing operations. Learn why it matters and how Genius ERP delivers real-world results from manufacturers

Manufacturing worker in plant with the aid of a full-suite ERP
Article - June 20,2025

What Is a Full-Suite ERP?

Engineering - ERP - Job Costing

What is a full-suite ERP and why it matters for manufacturers. Learn how ERPs improve efficiency and visibility, across your operation

ERP changes, Genius ERP answer burning questions
Article - June 13,2025

The Future of ERP: Our Experts Talk about ERP Changes

Artificial Intelligence - ERP

Learn what really matters in ERP today—from ERP changes and AI to KPIs—with insights from Genius ERP experts Jean Magny and Max Larose.

Shop floor employee using an ERP built for manufacturers
Article - May 23,2025

Why Manufacturers Deserve an ERP Built for Manufacturing

Custom Manufacturing - Engineering - ERP - Implementation

Why manufacturers need more than a brand name to succeed with ERP.

Manufacturers in deep reflection trying to make a decision
Article - May 16,2025

How Real-Time Business Intelligence Helps Manufacturers Make Better Decisions

Analytics & Reporting - Custom Manufacturing - ERP

Discover how real-time business intelligence helps manufacturers make faster, smarter decisions using live data and actionable KPIs.

Engineer working on a robot Manufacturing ERP trends 2025
Article - February 14,2025

ERP Trends 2025: How AI, Cloud, and IoT Are Transforming Manufacturing

ERP - Industry News

Discover the top manufacturing ERP trends for 2025. How IS technology transforming the industry and helping manufacturers stay resilient.

Automation manufactrer working on robot with ipad
Article - February 07,2025

Best ERP Software for Automation Manufacturers

ERP - Management

Learn how Genius ERP helps automation manufacturers to transform their business with seamless integrations and more.

Shop Floor Management 101
Article - August 16,2024

Shop Floor Management 101

ERP - Shop Floor

An ERP system provides the visibility and control needed to stay competitive. Invest in your shop floor management and reach new heights.

How will Artificial Intelligence Impact ERP Software?
Article - April 19,2024

How will Artificial Intelligence Impact ERP Software?

Industry News - Production Planning - Shop Floor

AI technology built directly into ERP systems can help automate routine processes or create better user experiences by learning and adapting to user's language, allowing systems to better understand and respond to users.

man in front of machine
Article - March 08,2024

How to Identify Bottlenecks in your Manufacturing Process

Custom Manufacturing - Scheduling - Shop Floor

Bottlenecks—all manufacturers have to deal with, and they can effectively grind your operations to a halt, causing you to deliver orders late, and even costing you business altogether.

A Brief History of ERP
Article - February 28,2024

A Brief History of ERP

ERP - Industry News

ERP software systems have deep roots in the manufacturing industry, but many manufacturers still have trouble understanding exactly what an ERP is and does.

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Article - January 19,2024

A Beginner’s Guide to Manufacturing ERPs For 2025

Custom Manufacturing - Engineering - Product Configurator

With so many enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions available and boasting diverse features and functionalities, finding the best fit for your unique manufacturing needs can be difficult.

earth day plant emerging from gears
Article - April 21,2023

Earth Day Special: 5 Ways Manufacturers Can Become More Sustainable

Industry News

Sustainable manufacturing is the practice of manufacturing products with the least amount of environmental impact possible. By adopting this approach, manufacturers can maximize a product's advantages while minimizing its negative effects on the environment.

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Article - January 27,2023

The Top 5 Reasons You Need an ERP

ERP - Job Costing - Management

Manufacturing companies that handle their various business tasks with separate systems are more prone to run into problems like disconnected departments, information silos, data inaccuracies, duplication of tasks or records, and poor communication.

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