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Article - August 28,2023

Simplify Taxes with Genius ERP: Genius Solutions Partners with Avalara to Automate Tax Compliance

Accounting - Genius News - Integration

Genius Solutions is excited to announce our new partnership with Avalara‍. Avalara is an automated tax service, that will provide best-in-class tax and compliance solutions to our customers that operate or sell products in the United States.

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Article - August 01,2024

Learn How to Create a Schedule that Actually Works for Your Custom Shop

ERP - Production Planning - Scheduling

Scheduling is one of the toughest things for a custom manufacturer to get right. So many variables, and building a product that has never been built before, can make it hard for traditional scheduling systems to keep up with the needs of custom manufacturers. 

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Article - October 22,2026

Top 5 Signs Your Business Needs an ERP ASAP

Custom Manufacturing - ERP

As a custom manufacturer you should know that ERPs are essential in today’s complicated manufacturing environment, because ERPs help you to manage and improve every aspect of your business. Learn more here!

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Article - May 29,2026

What Are the Most Important ERP Modules?

Engineering - ERP - Inventory - Production Planning - Scheduling

There are a few modules and features that custom manufacturers should be on the lookout for when picking the ERP best suited to them. Custom manufacturers are unique in that they are never really building the same thing twice.

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Article - October 22,2026

Industry 4.0: Are you ready?

Custom Manufacturing - Industry News

Industry 4.0, smart factories, the internet of things (IoT) are terms that we hear all the time floating around the manufacturing industry. But what do they actually mean?

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Article - September 17,2024

Advantages of DBR scheduling

Scheduling

DBR, or Drum-Buffer-Rope, scheduling sounds elaborate and complicated. But, it is actually a simpler and smarter way to schedule your custom manufacturing shop—and one that you should think about embracing. Curious? Keep reading!

What is DBR Scheduling?
Article - August 01,2024

What is DBR Scheduling?

Production Planning - Scheduling

Scheduling is one of the most difficult tasks that custom manufacturing shops face. Learn more about what is DBR and how it will help you deliver on time.

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Article - August 12,2026

Better project management and monitoring with an ERP

Management

Our team of experts answered the questions you're asking about ERP project management and monitoring. Learn more about focusing on the right elements & the importance of consistency. Read more!

How to Use an ERP to Improve your Purchasing Processes
Article - July 29,2026

How to Use an ERP to Improve your Purchasing Processes

Production Planning - Purchasing

Genius ERP put together our top tips on ERP purchase orders. Read all about how ERP could lead to more efficient purchasing & how to optimize your relationship with your suppliers.

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Article - May 26,2026

Top 5 Reasons to Use an ERP for all of Your Accounting Needs

Accounting - Analytics & Reporting

Our team of experts compiled some must-know points on ERP Accounting module. Find out about real-time prediction & easier scalability. Learn more!

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Article - July 09,2026

The Fail-Proof Genius ERP Implementation Process

Implementation

Genius ERP exposed the truth about ERP system implementation process. Find out about finding the right ERP & the steps you will follow to implement it. Read more!

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Article - October 22,2026

How to Increase Your Margins with an ERP

Job Costing

Our team explored how to increase your margins with an ERP. A fresh take on the impact of an ERP system on your margins. Take a look around!

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Article - August 01,2024

Four Important Stages During Your ERP Implementation Plan

Implementation

Getting an ERP up and running is a monumental task that can save your company significant cost and make your employee’s daily work much more enjoyable. The right implementation plan starts with the right software, and you don’t get there just by Googling “best ERP for me.”

The Power of Business Intelligence in Manufacturing
Article - August 01,2024

The Power of Business Intelligence in Manufacturing

Analytics & Reporting

Looking to take your manufacturing business from good to great? Start using business intelligence to help you better understand your organization, make more informed decisions, and build a more efficient and effective business.

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Article - September 17,2024

Deliver On Time, Every Time with an ERP

Analytics & Reporting - Engineering - Scheduling

Deliver on time, every time. You know it’s the number one thing you need to do to keep customers happy and remain competitive in today’s marketplace.

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Article - June 17,2024

Why You Should Use an ERP to Make Strategic Business Decisions

Custom Manufacturing - ERP

Recently we looked at 5 ways that an ERP can help out CEOs. One of the biggest ways that an ERP can assist senior management is by helping leaders to make better, and more informed decisions.

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Article - March 04,2024

Stop Using ERP Workarounds

Custom Manufacturing - ERP

Does “ERP” actually stand for Excel Runs Production at your shop?

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Article - July 14,2025

Leverage Your Data to Help Solve the Manufacturing Labor Shortage

Custom Manufacturing - ERP

A shortage of skilled and qualified workers is one of the biggest challenges facing custom manufacturers today.

Why an Excel ERP System Isn't Enough
Article - May 29,2026

Why An Excel ERP System Isn’t Enough

Analytics & Reporting - Scheduling

Our team answered the questions you're asking about Excel ERP Systems. Learn more about Data entry & Efficiency. Take a look around!

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