Big Ideas for Small Businesses
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The Key to Visible Actionable Data on Your Shop Floor
Check out the transformative power of Alora and Cognytics. Optimize your shop floor data, gain actionable insights & streamline production.
Booms and Busts: How America's Manufacturers Need To Prepare For Economic Uncertainty
Learn how American manufacturers can stay resilient in any economic condition. Get tips on how to optimize capacity, stay agile, & build sustainability.
Bid With Confidence Using Solid Analytics
Alora is a manufacturing intelligence solution that delivers real-time data, advanced analytics, & actionable insights. Submit profitable bids today!
Manufacturers Need Predictive Planning
In this post, we’ll learn how Alora can help you get the data you need to deploy predictive planning. Improve efficiency and productivity. Find out more!
Connecting Your ERP and Shop Floor Data for Immediate Success
With Alora, you can connect your ERP & shop floor data. Reduce downtime and gain real-time insights for improved productivity and cost savings. Learn more!
Using Technology to Battle Labor Shortages
Employers are struggling to hire & retain workers. Implementing an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system can be a technological solution. Find out how!
ITAR Versus CMMC: What Manufacturers Need to Know
In this post, we'll examine the difference between ITAR and CMMC. Learn the key benefits & features of both & how each relates to your manufacturing business.
Automation Can Save Time and Money
Manufacturing automation saves time & money by fostering efficiency, ensuring accuracy, and boosting production levels. Find out how!
Get to Know Lance Thrailkill, CEO of All Metals Fabricating
According to Lance Thrailkill, CEO of All Metals Fabricating, ECI’s Alora has made his company more profitable by integrating with other ERPs. Read on to find out how!
Efficiency Can Be the Best Path to a Better Bottom-Line
Find out how operational efficiency is the key to driving better profitability in job shops.
Six Manufacturing Weaknesses of Outdated Systems
There are six major business weaknesses that are caused by outdated systems and could be leading to lost productivity and profitability.
Eight Reasons Manufacturers Need ERP
The benefits of ERP for manufacturing go beyond improvements in productivity and profitability. Centralized data provides easy access to real-time business information for...
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