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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.

Manufacturers have faced several challenges in recent years, and it appears that 2023 will be no different. Read about our predictions for the top 10 trends that we think will have a major impact on the industry in 2023.

The long-term success of your business depends on customer loyalty and satisfaction. See how high levels of quality lead to repeat business, increased profits, and recognition within your industry

Even though the mix of work that flows through a custom shop can vary greatly from week to week, there are things custom manufacturers can do to improve their delivery rates and get more jobs out the door. Learn 5 simple ways to improve productivity and customer satisfaction.

Custom shop floors can be disorganized and chaotic. But you can’t afford to halt operations to track down missing items you need to complete a job. Discover why implementing sound inventory management procedures and practices can help you get control of your inventory.

Want to learn how to turn your manufacturing business into a well-oiled machine? We've created a list of the manufacturing industry’s best practices that your company can follow too. 

A productive shop floor is organized, aligned, and connected. Learn how you can get there by implementing good shop floor management practices that will streamline your manufacturing processes.

By 2025, there are expected to be over 22 billion connected IoT devices worldwide. See how he Industrial Internet of Things can help improve manufacturing operations by streamlining processes, reducing costs, and increasing efficiency.

Creating good customer experiences doesn’t have to be difficult. Discover 6 ways to build and maintain great customer relationships for your business.

Supply chain management is now more important than ever. Manufacturers need robust supply chain management to help them cope with the disruptions to supply chains and material shortages that have plagued the industry in 2022.

ERP implementation projects are expensive — and often contain unforeseen costs that you didn’t have in your budget. Read on to learn about the three most common hidden or unforeseen costs of ERP implementation — plus what you can do to save on these costs.

You invested a lot of time and money into finding the right ERP for your business. To ensure that your ERP remains a relevant and helpful tool in your shop for years to come, you must continue to invest in training and learning long after implementation is over.

Genius ERP is excited to announce our new partnership with CEI MTL. Together, we are working to promote and support the digital transformation of manufacturers in the Montreal region toward industry 4.0.

Business intelligence (BI) and analytics are more important now than ever as they give manufacturers tools to analyze their shops and make better business decisions.

A product demo is a crucial element of the ERP selection process as it gives you a chance to see each ERP system in action. Demos allow you to see how the system functions and if it has the right features for your needs. 

ERPs improve every aspect of your manufacturing business, from increasing shop floor efficiency, to cutting costs, to speeding up crucial business tasks like month-end accounting practices. Finding the right ERP is critical as it will have a huge impact on your business.