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Article - June 09,2022

Why You Need a Connected Shop Floor (Plus How To Get One With Genius ERP)

ERP - Scheduling - Shop Floor

Your shop floor is central to your business, so why do so many manufacturers still rely on paper to manage it?

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Article - June 03,2022

What is Industry 4.0?

ERP - Industry News

Industry 4.0 is the combination of innovations in digital technologies that are changing the face of the manufacturing industry.

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Article - April 14,2022

Industry-specific ERPs vs. Generic ERPs

Custom Manufacturing - ERP

In today’s marketplace, many different types of ERP systems are available. While this increases consumer choice, it can make it difficult to understand and know which kind of system is best for your business. 

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Article - April 08,2022

The Do’s and Don’ts of ERP Implementation From an ERP Expert

Engineering - ERP - Management

Want to learn the true secret to a successful ERP implementation? We asked one of our top ERP implementation experts to answer all of your burning questions.

2022 manufacturing trends automation
Article - April 01,2022

What Can Manufacturers Expect in 2022?

Custom Manufacturing - ERP - Industry News

The good news: the manufacturing industry, with the exception of a few sectors, is booming, and the growth experienced in the industry over the last year is forecasted to continue throughout 2022 and into 2023.

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Article - March 11,2022

Marathon Paves the Way to Growth With Genius ERP

Customer Relations - ERP - Implementation

After moving into their new facility and a strong focus on growing their business, Marathon needed to improve their processes.

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Article - November 22,2021

New partnership with L’école des Métiers en Aéronautique de Montréal

Genius News

L’école des Métiers en Aéronautique de Montréal (ÉMAM) has chosen Genius ERP's Academic Program to help train the next generation of specialized workers on the tools they will use in a working manufacturing environment.

ERP vs. CRM what's the difference
Article - July 09,2021

What is the Difference between ERP & CRM Software?

ERP

ERP and CRM software are valuable tools that every manufacturer needs. While both will increase the overall profitability of your business, CRM software helps you manage your customers, whereas ERP software helps you streamline all of your business processes.

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Article - June 18,2021

Back to Basics: ERP for Production Managers

Production Planning - Scheduling - Shop Floor

An ERP will give production managers all the tools they need to plan, execute, and complete complex manufacturing jobs.

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Article - June 16,2021

How to Select an ERP System

ERP - Management

With hundreds, if not thousands, of different types of ERP systems on the market, it’s hard to know which system is right for your business. Different tiers, target markets, and feature sets can make the selection process overwhelming—and make it difficult to know where to start.

Back to Basics: ERP for Sales
Article - May 18,2021

Back to Basics: ERP for Sales

Customer Relations

Your sales team will benefit from the integration, organization, and tools an ERP provides — but most importantly, it will help your salespeople close more deals.

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Article - May 13,2021

Back to Basics: ERP for Purchasers

Inventory - Purchasing

An ERP makes purchasing easier for manufacturers by automating everyday purchasing tasks and providing accurate real-time data to ensure that you always have the right amount of stock on hand.

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Article - May 05,2021

Back to Basics: ERP for CEOs

Analytics & Reporting - ERP - Management

An ERP helps CEOs and senior executives make better strategic business decisions by supplying them with comprehensive, timely, and reliable internal data.

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Article - April 26,2021

Back to Basics: ERP for Engineers

Engineering - Product Development

Engineers need an ERP system that has their unique needs in mind, including creating and managing Bills of Materials (BOMs), routing steps, and work instructions. Engineers also need an ERP that allows for the seamless integration of a CAD system with the ERP. 

Back to Basics: ERP for Accountants
Article - April 20,2021

Back to Basics: ERP for Accountants

Accounting

Accountants will benefit from an ERP by using integrated data to streamline all of their accounting processes.

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Article - April 09,2021

Back To Basics: Benefits of an ERP System

Analytics & Reporting - Job Costing

ERPs are indispensable to manufacturing companies. They are the industry gold standard for a reason — nothing streamlines business processes, provides accurate real-time data, and reduces costs better than an ERP system.on.

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Article - April 09,2021

What do the Best Manufacturing Companies have in Common?

Custom Manufacturing - ERP - Purchasing

We all want to be the best at what we do, right? But as a manufacturer, what do you actually need to do to become the best?

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Article - March 25,2021

Back To Basics: Elements of an ERP System

Accounting - Inventory - Purchasing

You already know that ERPs enhance visibility, improve your business practices, and increase your shop’s efficiency. But how do ERPs actually do all of these things?

Seriously excel is not an erp
Article - March 24,2021

Seriously, Excel Is Not an ERP

Customer Relations - ERP - Inventory - Scheduling

Many manufacturing companies rely on Excel for all sorts of tasks, from scheduling to inventory management to data analysis, because it is readily available, easy to use, and is seen as a cost-effective solution for organizing and planning business operations.

what is an ERP connecting departments
Article - March 19,2021

Back To Basics: What Is an ERP?

ERP - Industry News

An ERP is business process management software that connects and integrates every aspect of a business — giving manufacturers visibility over their entire operation and allowing them to create better manufacturing processes, lower costs, and improve performance.

15 Common ERP Mistakes
Article - March 03,2021

15 Common ERP Mistakes

ERP - Management

Here are the 15 most common mistakes manufacturers make when they are selecting, implementing, or working with an ERP.

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