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why manufacturing software only works when the people behind it understand the shop floor

Manufacturing software doesn’t fail because the technology is bad. It fails because it’s...

What to Consider When Selecting a Manufacturing Software Vendor

In this day and age, customer service andreputable businessesare getting harder to find. There is...

The 5 Reasons Why Everyone Hates Manufacturing Software

No one enjoys researching shop floor systems. You have plenty of other responsibilities on your...

How to Find the Best Partner for Your Manufacturing Software

Last week I read a press release announcing a merger between two manufacturing software companies....

Manufacturer’s Guide to Software Implementation

In a recent survey, Automation World and ARC Advisory found that MES systems were critical to...

How to Successfully Replace Manufacturing Software

There are manufacturers out there struggling with outdated and inefficient legacy software systems...

Good Samaritans, Guarantees and Paperless Manufacturing

The core of customer service in manufacturing software is ensuring the system works as promised. By...

Unravelling the Truth of Manufacturing Software Implementations

Software companies are quick to make claims about their implementation process, but the answers...

Managing the Speed of Change in Manufacturing

Manufacturers are continually looking for ways to improve, but are reluctant to actually embrace...

Sustainable Products, Consultants and Paperless Manufacturing

Manufacturers have options when selecting a software solution, but often they lose sight of the...

The Curious State of the MES Industry

Manufacturers shouldn’t expect MES projects to be late and over-budget, but many do. They should...

6 Tips for Forecasting an ROI for MES

Why Do MES Implementations Fail, and What You Can Do

An MES Implementation can be a high-risk project, but there are steps you can take to minimize risk...

Identifying Customer-centric MES Customization

Your company may need a viable custom MES solution, but not all software companies will offer it to...

Delivering Solutions with a Data Migration Engine

Quantum's Data Migration Engine gives companies a reliable and safe tool to transfer their critical...