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Rescheduling is a major problem that manufacturers, especially custom manufacturers, are constantly dealing with. Rescheduling is the process of updating an existing production schedule in response to disruptions or other changes.

ERP implementation planning isn’t always easy. But if you work hard, and have the right people around to help you, you can get a new ERP system up and running in your shop in a few months — even if you think you are too busy to do it.

CRMs are a great tool to help you manage customer relationships — including managing customer information, leads and opportunities, and deals, quotes and order status — to create better customer experiences

Uncertainty abounds, and knowing what the future will bring, and when the current COVID-19 crisis will subside, is still up in the air. The harsh reality is that uncertainty is always present, and takes various forms, whether it is the current Coronavirus crisis, trade tensions, environmental concerns, or political unrest.

E-learning allows manufacturers to access high quality learning and educational resources at lower costs — with the added benefits of being more flexible and having higher retention and completion rates. Now, more than ever before online learning is the way forward for manufacturer

Excel is a good business tool that can do a lot of different jobs and support a lot of different functions, but it’s not equipped to manage the intricacies of a custom manufacturing business. You need to replace it now.

Manufacturers will keep the raw materials and supplies needed for production, and sometimes inventories of finished products waiting for shipment, on hand to help stabilize any fluctuations they experience with their supply and demand chains, production capacities, and lead times

By adopting an ERP system, small businesses can achieve real-time visibility, reduce operational costs, and increase efficiency, positioning themselves for sustainable growth and success.

As we prepare to say good-bye to 2019 and usher in a new year (and new decade), it’s time to take a look at future trends that will influence the manufacturing world in 2020 and beyond.

A bill of materials is the comprehensive list of all required parts, items, raw materials, and assemblies that you need to manufacture a finished product. A BOM is one of the most important documents for a custom manufacturer—think of it as a recipe for your supply chain.

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.

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. 

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!

Strong business analytics in the manufacturing industry is both integral and accessible with the right ERP. In a bygone era, successful business intelligence implementation meant having to gather data manually from numerous sources, and work it up in spreadsheets.

Do you want to gain a competitive advantage over other manufacturers in your sector? If you are a custom manufacturer, to do so, you need to get an ERP system.

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.

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?

Our team of experts answered the questions you're asking about good habits in inventory management. Learn more about inventory management methods & the importance of having the correct level of stock on hand. Read more!