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Article - April 26,2024

Boost Contract Manufacturing with Genius ERP

Custom Manufacturing - ERP - Production Planning

ERP systems are crucial for contract manufacturers and can improve every aspect of their manufacturing processes. 

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Article - April 22,2024

Earth Day Special: The Benefits of Sustainable Manufacturing

Custom Manufacturing - ERP

Sustainable manufacturing is no longer solely a niche environmental concern; it's increasingly becoming vital for businesses worldwide.

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.

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Article - April 12,2024

What Aerospace and Defense Manufacturers Need in an ERP

Custom Manufacturing - ERP

Due to the complex processes involved in the aerospace and defense sectors, a manufacturing-specific ERP system is not just beneficial but essential.

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Article - April 10,2024

Beyond Your ERP Implementation

Custom Manufacturing - ERP - Implementation

There are countless stories out there, both good and bad, about the challenges of implementing a new ERP system.

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Article - April 05,2024

Carbonneau Group’s ERP Implementation Project Nominated for Project of the Year

Custom Manufacturing - ERP - Production Planning

The Carbonneau Group was recently nominated for Project of the Year by STIQ for their successful implementation of an ERP system.

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Article - March 28,2024

Genius ERP’s Maxime Larose Featured on Digifab Podcast

Custom Manufacturing - ERP - Genius News

Genius ERP’s Maxime Larose recently sat down with Digifab to talk about the digitalization of the manufacturing industry.

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Article - March 22,2024

Why Job Shops Need a Manufacturing-Specific ERP

Custom Manufacturing - ERP - Job Costing - Shop Floor

Job shops face unique challenges that demand specialized solutions. Unlike large-scale production facilities, job shops specialize in custom manufacturing, prototyping, and small- to medium-batch production runs. 

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Article - March 19,2024

An In-Depth Guide to Digital Marketing for Manufacturers

Marketing

Dive into our comprehensive guide, where we demystify digital marketing for manufacturers and reveal the secrets to creating an effective marketing strategy for the digital age.

Article - March 15,2024

Customer News: Carbotech Group Acquires Sawquip

Customer Relations - Genius News - Industry News

Genius ERP is pleased to share that Carbotech Group, a Genius customer and leading provider of comprehensive sawmill solutions, has recently acquired Sawquip, a manufacturing company specializing in sawmill equipment.

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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.

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Article - March 01,2024

The Genius ERP Approach to Streamlining MTO Manufacturing

Custom Manufacturing - Engineering - ERP - Production Planning - Shop Floor

In Make-to-Order (MTO) manufacturing, products are only manufactured after receiving a customer's order.

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Article - March 01,2024

Improve MTS Production With Genius ERP

Custom Manufacturing - ERP - Production Planning

In Make-to-Stock (MTS) manufacturing, companies predict demand for their products and manufacture goods in advance, storing them in inventory until they are sold.

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 - February 23,2024

What is Green Manufacturing? (Plus 5 Steps to a Greener Future)

Custom Manufacturing - ERP

Green manufacturing, also known as sustainable manufacturing, focuses on producing goods in a way that minimizes environmental impacts while maximizing resource efficiency.

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Article - February 21,2024

Genius ERP’s Ben Van de Velde Featured on Data-Driven Supply Chain Podcast with Axya

Custom Manufacturing - Genius News - Integration

Genius ERP’s Ben Van de Velde was featured in the January episode of Axya’s Data-Driven Supply Chain Podcast.

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Article - February 16,2024

Simplify Your Sales Processes With Genius ERP’s Product Configurator

Custom Manufacturing - Product Configurator

Your products aren’t one-size-fits-all. As a custom manufacturer, everything you build is tailored to meet your customers' exacting needs.

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Article - February 09,2024

Everything You Need To Know About ERP Integrations

Custom Manufacturing - ERP - Integration - Scheduling

ERPs are awesome. They act as a centralized hub for your business and are the foundation for your manufacturing operations.

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Article - February 08,2024

Genius ERP Announces Partnership with Global Payments

Genius News - Integration

Genius ERP is excited to announce our strategic partnership with Global Payments, one of the world's largest payment technology providers.

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Article - January 19,2024

A Beginner’s Guide to Manufacturing ERPs

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.

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Article - January 12,2024

Reduce Supply Chain Risk: Genius ERP Announces New Partnership With Axya

Genius News - Integration

Genius ERP is excited to announce that we have teamed up with Axya to improve how manufacturing companies manage their supply chains. Axya brings innovative technological solutions to the table, aiming to make supply chain management easier and more efficient.

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