IT Due Diligence & Integration Checklist for Manufacturing M&A
Most manufacturing M&A deals don't fail because of strategy. They fail because systems don't talk to each other. You can have the right acquisition, the right price, and the...
Manufacturing AI: How Businesses Move From Reactive Reporting to Proactive Decision Making
Manufacturing AI is helping companies move beyond reactive reporting and into proactive decision making. This article explains how predictive analytics, real time manufacturing data, and [...]
The Reality of Digital Transformation in Manufacturing: a 2025 Report
Throughout 2025, we interviewed manufacturing professionals across environmental equipment, HVAC distribution, building materials, flexible packaging, and others. These conversations revealed a [...]
Consistency in the High-Turnover World of Manufacturing with Custom MES
The Hidden Cost of Employee Turnover in Manufacturing For manufacturing managers struggling with the reality of high employee turnover, the question isn’t whether people will leave. [...]
Finding Passion for the Overlooked: Why We Love Developing Software for “Ordinary” Industries
When I tell people I develop software for elevator manufacturers, I'm often met with the same tired joke: "How's the elevator industry? Does it have its ups and downs?" The...
5 Undeniable Truths About Modern Manufacturing (And How to Move Beyond Them)
When it comes to modern manufacturing, certain challenges persistently impact operations and growth. While manufacturers have made significant strides in technology adoption...
Filling the Holes in Your ERP System with Custom Solutions
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems are the backbone of many modern businesses, serving as a central hub for various operational processes. They are designed to organize everything from [...]
What You Need to Know Before Investing in a CRM for Your Manufacturing Company
When it comes to customer relationship management platforms (CRMs), there aren’t many popular industry-specific options for manufacturing companies. When selecting a CRM...
Stop Making Your Engineers Copy and Paste: How Custom Integration Eliminates Manual Handoffs
In the past 17 years, we’ve had the opportunity to work with many companies that engineer products for their customers, ranging from elevators to specialty chemicals to beverage containers. [...]
Understanding the Impacts of Lean Process Initiatives to the Manufacturing System
Originating from an article written in 1988, the term “lean production” was first used to describe a manufacturing process that involves improvement of processes and minimizing costs. [...]
How Lean Six Sigma is Simplifying The Manufacturing Process For Companies
When it comes to manufacturing, constant improvement is crucial. Manufacturing companies are always looking for ways to improve the manufacturing process. One of the most...
