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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

Why Small Businesses Need an ERP System
Article - April 23,2020

Why Small Businesses Need an ERP System

ERP - Integration

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.

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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.

How to Make a Bill of Materials (BOM) the Right Way
Article - March 05,2020

How to Make a Bill of Materials (BOM) the Right Way

Engineering - Product Development

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.

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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 - December 05,2019

5 Common Business Mistakes you Make that are Solved by ERPs

ERP - Scheduling

We all make mistakes, but repeatedly making the same mistakes over and over again with your business can cost you time and money, and can stop clients from knocking at your door.

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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 28,2019

Why Business Intelligence and Analytics feature is a must for SME Manufacturing ERPs

Analytics & Reporting - ERP

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.

How ERP Systems Can be a Source of Competitive Advantage
Article - November 22,2019

How ERP Systems Can be a Source of Competitive Advantage

Inventory - Production Planning - Scheduling

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.

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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 - October 14,2019

The Future of Manufacturing Scheduling

Custom Manufacturing - Integration - Scheduling

To remain competitive, manufacturers need to be able to quickly adapt and adjust their production lines, and easily manage and communicate shifting priorities. DBR scheduling gives better priority management and a better way to shift and adjust to changes.

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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!

What is the difference between MRP versus ERP
Article - August 19,2019

What is the Difference Between MRP Versus ERP?

ERP

Genius ERP exposed the truth about ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) versus MRP (Material Requirements Planning) difference. Whether for inventory management or the material requirements planning. Learn more about better collaboration & increased efficiency. Come take a look!

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Article - August 12,2019

Create Better Quotes With An ERP

Job Costing - Shop Floor

Our team of experts puts together our top tips on quotation software for manufacturing. Learn more about why using an ERP leads to better quotes and estimates & accurate tracking of the involved costs. Come take a look!

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