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Purchasing an ERP system is a project — and needs to be managed like one to ensure a successful rollout. Establishing an organized and structured approach, along with a defined timeline, is crucial to completing your project and successfully implementing an ERP system.

As manufacturers seek ways to improve efficiency and lower expenses, automation, Industry 4.0 and other connected manufacturing solutions are gaining in popularity.

Given that the world is changing at an ever-increasing pace, manufacturers often find it difficult to stay up-to-date with new trends and emerging technologies.

Genius ERP is excited to announce our new partnership with SecturaSOFT, the fast and robust quoting and estimating platform created for metal fabricators, that will allow our customers to save time, create better quotes and win more business. 

‍Your website serves as your calling card in the modern business world, meaning it must be accurate, informative, user-friendly, and easy to navigate.

Transportation manufacturers have been trusting Genius ERP for over 30 years to make them more efficient, profitable, and productive.

‍SEO is a valuable tool that can increase online visibility and brand awareness and is part of a smart digital marketing strategy — but SEO is not always a guarantee. 

Custom manufacturers, now more than ever, are looking for ways to improve operational efficiencies and reduce costs while continuing to meet customer needs and business objectives. Find out how how you can streamlines your operations and reduces costs.

Recent high-profile ransomware attacks — including on Indigo, Canada’s largest bookseller, the Royal Mail in the UK, and CEFCO convenience stores in the southern United States — have put cybercrime back in the news.

The latest installment in our Marketing for Manufacturers series will teach you everything you need to know about email marketing and how to use it in your manufacturing business to boost leads and sales.

Machine engineering and equipment manufacturing requires a high degree of technical expertise and innovation, lots of inventory and machinary, and complicated processes — all of which make it a challenging enterprise.

Read on to find out ten actionable steps that you can take to stand out at trade shows and achieve your business goals.

Traditionally, ERP systems were implemented as on-premise software systems. But over the last few years, there has been a growing trend toward cloud-based ERP systems. 

In the second installment of our Marketing for Manufacturers series, we will look at why and how to claim your Google Business Profile. 

You may know all the ins and outs of manufacturing a quality product, but do you know all the ins and outs of marketing it?

For over three decades, Genius ERP has worked closely with custom manufacturers across North America, helping them to streamline their operations and improve productivity. ‍

Getting your first ERP is a big step for a small business. But how, exactly, do you know if you are ready for one?

Manufacturing companies that handle their various business tasks with separate systems are more prone to run into problems like disconnected departments, information silos, data inaccuracies, duplication of tasks or records, and poor communication.