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Article - August 17,2020

Genius ERP Is Excited to Announce our New Partnership with GenAlpha Technologies

ERP

Genius ERP is very excited to announce our new partnership with GenAlpha Technologies, which will now allow us to offer our customers new and exciting eCommerce solutions. 

What If Scheduling allows you to easily deal with changes and shifting priorities
Article - August 10,2020

How to Use What If Scheduling in Your Shop

Custom Manufacturing - ERP - Scheduling

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.

How Long Does it Take to Implement an ERP
Article - August 04,2020

How Long Does it Take to Implement an ERP?

Implementation

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.

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Article - June 19,2020

Why Online Training is Better Than On-Site Training

ERP - Genius Academy

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

Will Excel Ever be Replaced?
Article - June 11,2020

Will Excel Ever be Replaced?

Analytics & Reporting - Engineering - Scheduling

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.

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Webinars - June 11,2020

Genius CRM

Analytics & Reporting - Customer Relations

Genius CRM includes many features that make managing the sales process easier, including a personalized sales dashboard for managing customer information, leads and opportunities, as well as an easy tool to create marketing campaigns and mass emails.

What is a Manufacturing Buffer?
Article - June 10,2020

What is a Manufacturing Buffer?

Production Planning - Shop Floor

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

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Article - March 25,2020

Solve Production Bottlenecks using Drum-Buffer-Rope

ERP - Production Planning - Scheduling

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.

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Article - February 10,2020

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 - December 06,2019

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 - November 29,2019

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 - November 15,2019

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 - November 08,2019

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 - November 01,2019

Inventory Management is all About Good Habits

Inventory

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!

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Article - September 17,2019

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 - September 13,2019

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 - September 06,2019

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!

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Article - August 30,2019

How Real-Time Manufacturing Data Collection Fuels Production-Line Performance and Growth

Analytics & Reporting - Shop Floor

Our team took a deep dive on real-time manufacturing data collection. Close the book on topics like improving product quality & preventive measure. Come take a look!

How to Use an ERP to Improve your Purchasing Processes
Article - July 26,2019

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 - July 22,2019

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 05,2019

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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