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Article - May 29,2026

ERP Solutions for Machine Engineering and Equipment Manufacturers in 2026

Product Configurator - Purchasing - Quality Control

Machine engineering and equipment manufacturing requires a high degree of technical expertise and innovation, lots of inventory and machinary, and complicated processes — all of which make it a challenging enterprise.

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Article - August 12,2026

How To Use Concurrent Engineering in Your Custom Manufacturing Shop

Engineering - Product Development

Read on to find out ten actionable steps that you can take to stand out at trade shows and achieve your business goals.

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Article - February 19,2025

Marketing for Manufacturers: How To Use SEO to Market Your Business

Analytics & Reporting - Marketing

Our third Marketing for Manufacturers article is all about SEO, and how you can help your business get found in online search results.

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Article - April 16,2025

Marketing for Manufacturers: How To Claim Your Google Business Profile

Marketing

In the second installment of our Marketing for Manufacturers series, we will look at why and how to claim your Google Business Profile. 

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Article - September 12,2025

How to Market Your Manufacturing Business In 2025

Customer Relations - Management - Marketing

You may know all the ins and outs of manufacturing a quality product, but do you know all the ins and outs of marketing it?

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Article - July 30,2026

How To Know Your Business Is Ready for An ERP

Analytics & Reporting - Custom Manufacturing - ERP

Getting your first ERP is a big step for a small business. But how, exactly, do you know if you are ready for one?

Top 5 Tips To Improve Quality Management in Your Shop
Article - August 01,2024

Top 5 Tips To Improve Quality Management in Your Shop

Quality Control

The long-term success of your business depends on customer loyalty and satisfaction. See how high levels of quality lead to repeat business, increased profits, and recognition within your industry

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Article - August 12,2026

5 Ways To Use Business Intelligence in Your Shop

Analytics & Reporting - Integration - Shop Floor

Business intelligence (BI) gives manufacturers the tools to assess and improve their operations by streamlining their processes to increase efficiency and profitability. Read on to discover what BI is and the five best ways to use it in your shop.

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Article - September 12,2025

The Top 5 Best Manufacturing Practices of Good Companies in 2025

Custom Manufacturing - Management

Want to learn how to turn your manufacturing business into a well-oiled machine? We've created a list of the manufacturing industry’s best practices that your company can follow too. 

Top 5 Ways To Improve Your Shop Floor Productivity
Article - September 25,2026

Best Ways To Improve Your Shop Floor Productivity In 2026

Inventory - Production Planning - Shop Floor

A productive shop floor is organized, aligned, and connected. Learn how you can get there by implementing good shop floor management practices that will streamline your manufacturing processes.

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Article - August 13,2026

IoT Trends in Manufacturing

Custom Manufacturing - Industry News

By 2025, there are expected to be over 22 billion connected IoT devices worldwide. See how he Industrial Internet of Things can help improve manufacturing operations by streamlining processes, reducing costs, and increasing efficiency.

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Article - June 10,2026

How to Build Better Relationships With Your Customers in 2026

Customer Relations - Marketing

Creating good customer experiences doesn’t have to be difficult. Discover 6 ways to build and maintain great customer relationships for your business.

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Article - August 12,2026

Why Manufacturers Need an ERP Now More Than Ever for Supply Chain Management

Inventory - Purchasing

Supply chain management is now more important than ever. Manufacturers need robust supply chain management to help them cope with the disruptions to supply chains and material shortages that have plagued the industry in 2022.

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Article - October 13,2026

Why Manufacturers Need an ERP Now More Than Ever To Manage Their Inventory

Accounting - Inventory

Manufacturers need to keep an eye on their bottom line now more than ever. Improving inventory management practices is one of the biggest areas where manufacturers can make changes and save thousands — even hundreds of thousands of dollars.

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Article - July 09,2026

How to Reduce ERP Implementation Costs

Accounting - Implementation

ERP implementation projects are expensive — and often contain unforeseen costs that you didn’t have in your budget. Read on to learn about the three most common hidden or unforeseen costs of ERP implementation — plus what you can do to save on these costs.

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Article - May 29,2026

How to Evaluate an ERP Product Demo

ERP - Management

A product demo is a crucial element of the ERP selection process as it gives you a chance to see each ERP system in action. Demos allow you to see how the system functions and if it has the right features for your needs. 

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Article - July 09,2026

What To Ask ERP Vendors When Shopping for an ERP System

ERP - Management - Purchasing

ERPs improve every aspect of your manufacturing business, from increasing shop floor efficiency, to cutting costs, to speeding up crucial business tasks like month-end accounting practices. Finding the right ERP is critical as it will have a huge impact on your business.

What is an ERP?
Article - October 22,2026

What is an ERP?

ERP

Learn everything you have ever wanted to know about ERPs — plus why you need one.

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Article - June 17,2025

Common Problems Solved by Industry-Specific ERPs

ERP - Industry News

Industry-specific ERPs are built to meet the needs of your industry and will come loaded with the features that your business needs.

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Article - August 12,2026

Get Seamless CAD Integration with Genius CAD2BOM

Engineering - ERP - Implementation

CAD2BOM gives you a running start on production by quickly and accurately creating a complex BOM that includes a comprehensive list of all required parts and items plus routings and production steps, ready for procurement and production.

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Article - June 08,2026

Why You Need a Connected Shop Floor (Plus How To Get One With Genius ERP)

ERP - Scheduling - Shop Floor

Your shop floor is central to your business, so why do so many manufacturers still rely on paper to manage it?

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