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Kick Start Q1 Efficiency: How Midwest Manufacturers Can Integrate Quoting, Inventory, and ERP for a Strong Start to 2026
For many small and mid-sized Midwest manufacturers, the first quarter sets the tone for the entire year. After year-end reporting, budget resets, and operational planning, Q1 is the ideal time to address inefficiencies that quietly erode margins, especially disconnected systems for quoting, inventory, and ERP.
Digital Manufacturing Resolutions for 2026: Start the New Year With Connected, Modern Systems
As the year comes to a close, manufacturers across the Midwest are already planning for 2026. Many share the same goals: improve efficiency, reduce labor strain, and strengthen long-term competitiveness. December is an ideal time...
Planning for 2026: How MSPs Can Expand Services Through Modernization and Integration
As managed service providers plan for 2026, the technology landscape continues to evolve rapidly. Manufacturers, distributors, field service teams, and supply chain-driven organizations now expect more than traditional IT support. They are actively seeking strategic...
6 Things We Learned that Impact Manufacturing at CBJ AI Summit and Competimates 2025
ERP, MES, or CPQ? 6 takeaways from CBJ AI Summit & CIRAS Competimates 2025 everyone in manufacturing should know including AI, lean, grants, and cultural tech fit.
5 Keys to Successful Adoption and Implementation of New Software
You have the right to see the implementation of new software system as it’s being built.
Ask your development team for incremental delivery—small, working pieces of the system that you can touch, test, and adjust early and often. This protects your investment and ensures the final product reflects your real-world needs.
From Spreadsheet Ingenuity to Business System Brilliance: A Natural Evolution for Businesses
Let’s be clear: spreadsheets got you here. They allowed your business to grow, adapt, and thrive when resources were tight and agility was key.
But now, you’re at a turning point.