Replacing an ERP system is a major business decision. An ERP replacement requires an investment of time, resources, training, and money, so most companies do not make the decision without careful consideration. If you have not read our blog on the costs associated with replacing your ERP System, it’s a good one to completely understand the total investment. But how do you know when your current ERP software is holding your business back? As companies grow, their technology needs change. An ERP system that worked well several years ago may no longer provide the functionality, scalability, reporting, or automation your business requires today.Read More
5 Simple Ideas for Manufacturing Plant Managers to Improve Profits
For those seeking expert manufacturing tips for profitability, you’re in the right place. After 30 years of helping manufacturers and distributors improve their operations through ERP and Additional Shipping Technologies, I’ve got five straightforward ideas that won’t cost much but will provide immediate returns.
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DCWarehouse Automation .055 New Release
Woot, it’s available now! You will be so excited to see some amazing new distribution and manufacturing features added in DCWarehouse Automation Release .055.
Marketing Automation Tools
Most businesses are looking for ways to be more productive and efficient with less effort and resources. Wouldn’t it be great if your website answered email inquiries on its own? Or what if it had a chatbot to directly engage visitors in real time? In this #USAMfgHour chat, the topic was “B2B Marketing Automation: Making Meaningful Scaling Simple”. We discussed these questions and many other options for using automation to improve multiple facets of your company’s public engagement.
Boosting Manufacturing Reach with Hashtags
If you’re a manufacturer, you may wonder if social media is an important part of your marketing plan. It absolutely is, but are hashtags important, too? Ruby Rusine, President of Social Success Marketing, led an awesome chat covering this topic.
Beyond the Buzz on AI & Wearables: What’s Here and What’s Working
On January 11th Michael Womack, Sr. Marketing & Communications Manager of NJMEP (New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program) led a very hot topic, AI and Technology! The world is moving at such a fast pace! How are these technologies helping manufacturers? How quickly are people adopting and investing in cutting-edge solutions? Let’s look at this!
#USAMfgHour Anniversary Chat
Happy New Year, and thank you for being a part of our #USAMfgHour Chats. Today, we celebrate the 1-year anniversary of our quest to bring US Manufacturing together for the greater good of all.Read More
#USAMfgHour Smarketing: Sales and Marketing Alignment
Just like a machine, it’s the communication of a team that makes it work. When sales and marketing work together, the result is a powerful alignment that drives next-level success. Ben Nordman of Obsidian Manufacturing discusses the “Smarketing” concept, its benefits, and how to apply it during the #USAMfgHour chat on X (formerly known as Twitter.) Read More
#USAMfgHour Mentoring Strategies to Take Your Team to the Next Level
In life and the workplace, the pressure is on to meet goals and achieve success. Everyone has their own set of skills and strengths, and mentors often have been down the same road you’re on. Mentors are there to be a guiding force, reminding workers that obstacles can be overcome. Author and speaker Dondi Scumaci hosts this week’s #USAMfgHour on Twitter on mentoring that takes the workplace to the next level.Read More
#USAMfgHour eCommerce for USA Manufacturers!
Buying and selling on the internet are simple if someone knows what they want and where to get it. Yet, if you’re a seller or service provider, there is a craft in knowing how to improve the shopping experience for the target customer. Curt Anderson of B2Btail shares his eCommerce strategies that benefit U.S. manufacturers for this week’s #USAMfgHour chat on X (formerly known as Twitter).Read More
