ECI Staff

26/05/2025—ECI Staff Contributors

Streamlining order processing: tackling inefficiencies with your ERP

19/05/2025—ECI Staff Contributors

How can data visibility improve decision-making?

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Supply Chain Management

12/05/2025—ECI Staff Contributors

Overcoming inventory management challenges: How can your ERP help?

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03/03/2025—ECI Staff Contributors

Reducing production downtime: the role of ERP in maintenance management

24/02/2025—ECI Staff Contributors

Managing compliance and quality control using your ERP

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17/02/2025—ECI Staff Contributors

SMB Cybersecurity Tips for Remote and Hybrid Work Risks

Cloud-Computing

Business Growth

27/01/2025—ECI Staff Contributors

Cloud Benefits for SMBs: Spotlight on Ransomware

16/12/2024—ECI Staff Contributors

How to Optimize Your Small Business for Local SEO Success

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Cloud-Computing

Business Growth

02/12/2024—ECI Staff Contributors

How ECI Is Powering the Future of Office Tech: 2024 Leadership Insights

Business Growth

21/10/2024—ECI Staff Contributors

How to optimize your production process

ERP

17/10/2024—ECI Staff Contributors

Meet the team: Shane Taylor

ERP

30/09/2024—ECI Staff Contributors

The smart choice for small manufacturing companies: Ridder iQ Essentials

ERP software: the key to sustainable business

Business Growth

27/09/2024—ECI Staff Contributors

ERP software: the key to sustainable business

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30/08/2024—ECI Staff Contributors

5 Reasons Your Business Needs an Industry-Specific ERP System

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28/08/2024—ECI Staff Contributors

A Tale about Paying it Forward in LBM: Making your Customers the Hero

15/07/2024—ECI Staff Contributors

How businesses can support employees when a change is coming: from a new ERP to a new module

ERP

18/06/2024—ECI Staff Contributors

One size doesn’t fit all: how to get the most value from your ERP

23/05/2024—ECI Staff Contributors

TECH LIVE 2024

ERP

22/05/2024—ECI Staff Contributors

10 Steps to ensure you select the right ERP software for your business

24/04/2024—ECI Staff Contributors

Technology Is Reshaping What It Means To Run A Timber And Building Materials Business Successfully

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Cloud-Computing

Business Growth

Customer Experience

Business Intelligence

ERP

18/04/2024—ECI Staff Contributors

Meet Jason Pooley: Helping Trade Merchants Thrive with eCommerce

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21/02/2024—ECI Staff Contributors

Growth Strategies For Today's Office Technology Providers

The managed office technology services landscape is constantly changing and with that, dealers of all sizes must adapt to stay competitive. But how can you work toward achieving sustainable long-term growth? Here are six areas to consider when it comes to boosting business opportunities:

13/02/2024—ECI Staff Contributors

Servitization: the future of the machine builder as a service provider

ECI and IXON Cloud organised a roundtable session, which was broadcast at the end of 2023. The session focused on the evolution of traditional machine building to servitization – where firms don’t only sell products but deliver exceptional service and value to their customers. Experts from IXON cloud, Stefan Van Dooren and Pieter van Lith, and from ECI, Laurens Verbree and Bart mous, share their perspectives and experiences on servitization, and discuss why it will play a crucial role in the industry's transformation.

Builders’ merchants sore with shelves full of inventory

07/02/2024—ECI Staff Contributors

2024 Builders’ Merchants Industry Predictions & Trends

Builders’ merchants across the UK have continued to face challenges when it comes to attracting new staff, rising costs in materials, and embracing Net Zero. What does 2024 have in store for the construction and builders’ merchants industries? How can merchants get ahead and prepare strategies that will help to overcome the challenges? ECI polled businesses in the construction sector from around the UK to find out what’s in store for this year, and how to find the hidden opportunities.

02/02/2024—ECI Staff Contributors

The benefits of moving from a paper flow to a paperless environment

The manufacturing sector remains critical to the EU’s economy with production accounting for 17.3% of EU GDP and 83% of exports, which makes Europe the largest exporter of manufactured goods globally. Production processes have become increasingly digitised in recent years, led by the large firms and cascading down to small and mid-sized ones.

18/12/2023—ECI Staff Contributors

Advantages and Disadvantages of Offering a Work-from-Home Option

Customer Experience

30/10/2023—ECI Staff Contributors

Use This Simple Model to Resolve Common Customer Service Complaints

23/10/2023—ECI Staff Contributors

Eight Ways to Use Technology to Stop Shoplifting in Your Branch

Shoplifting unfortunately affects all brick-and-mortar businesses. However, hardware store technology that combines POS with inventory management software allows you to mitigate your risk and minimize theft in numerous ways.

11/10/2023—ECI Staff Contributors

UK Commuting Costs: Staff Spend Up to 22% of Salary Returning to Office

The debate over whether or not to return to the office is far from settled - and yet, the push to get employees back to the office is becoming more and more apparent.

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Cloud-Computing

11/10/2023—ECI Staff Contributors

How to Prevent Phishing Attacks: 7 Crucial Tips for Employees

09/10/2023—ECI Staff Contributors

Retail Technology Trends Shaping the Future

Blog FS eautomate Vertical Vs Horizontal ERP Selection

29/09/2023—ECI Staff Contributors

Vertical vs Horizontal ERP Selection: Why A Vertical ERP Will Take You Further

22/09/2023—ECI Staff Contributors

Meet Matt Lindley: Sales Engineer Helping Building Suppliers Streamline with Software

We sat down with Matt Lindley, Sales Engineer at ECI Software Solutions to learn more about his role within the team.

04/09/2023—ECI Staff Contributors

Workshops, awards, black tie…what more can we ask from the BMF?

Our Spruce team are heading out to yet another Builders Merchants Federation event this September.

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21/08/2023—ECI Staff Contributors

Planning your ERP Budget

26/07/2023—ECI Staff Contributors

ECI’s UK Productivity Index Reveals Top & Bottom Performing Industries

The dictionary definition of productivity is ‘produc[ing] or do[ing] a lot in comparison to the amount of resources used’ – but that’s become an almost unattainable goal for many businesses today.

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27/06/2023—ECI Staff Contributors

ECI Spruce Joins BMF All Industry Conference 2023 in Istanbul

ECI are proud to have sponsored this year’s BMF All Industry Conference. For the first time, the BMF Conference took place on two continents and yet remained in a single fascinating city, Istanbul which for centuries has provided a strategic link between Europe and Asia.

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Business Growth

ERP

07/06/2023—ECI Staff Contributors

Inventory Tracking: Why It Matters and How It Helps Your Business

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Business Growth

ERP

06/06/2023—ECI Staff Contributors

Inventory Planning: How to Forecast Demand and Optimize Stock

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Business Growth

ERP

05/06/2023—ECI Staff Contributors

What Is Supply Chain Planning and Why It’s Crucial for Business

23/05/2023—ECI Staff Contributors

Meet Lauren Harrison: Customer Relationship Manager in the Construction Industry

We sat down with Lauren Harrison, Customer Relationship Manager at ECI Software Solutions to find out more about her role within the team.

14/04/2023—ECI Staff Contributors

The skills shortages report: Which industries are struggling to bridge the gap?

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses across the UK have been struggling to fill vacancies due to a lack of skilled workers. In fact, an ONS survey revealed that businesses experiencing a shortage of workers reached an all-time high of 16.8% in August 2022.

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10/04/2023—ECI Staff Contributors

Don't Let Misconceptions Derail Your SMB's Cloud Journey

23/02/2023—ECI Staff Contributors

Builders’ Merchants Challenges 2023: Inflation, Net Zero & Supply Strains

It’s fair to say that the construction industry has had a turbulent few years. A jump in the price of raw materials has created considerable challenges for the sector, as well as the impact of inflation, labour shortages and rising interest rates. What will the upcoming months have in store for builders’ merchants? How will drops in consumer spending affect the industry – and what infrastructure trends do merchants need to be on top of to stay resilient?

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01/02/2023—ECI Staff Contributors

8 Crucial Reports Your Business Should Run

22/11/2022—ECI Staff Contributors

Most Hacked Football Passwords: Which Player Names to Avoid

Whether you’re looking to find a romantic partner or book a holiday, almost everything can now be done through the swipe of a screen or a click of a button. Brits love the convenience of digital-first culture, but this comes with more online accounts to manage than ever – and countless usernames and passwords to remember. We’re all familiar with that frustrating feeling of getting locked out, or worse, getting a notification to say that someone has been trying to access your account.

Builders merchant using cloud-based software to manage inventory and pricing

11/10/2022—ECI Staff Contributors

How Builders Merchants Adapted to Economic Pressures in 2022

2022 has seen builders merchants facing rocketing energy costs, inflationary pressures on construction projects and a slower-than-planned recovery from the materials shortage.

30/09/2022—ECI Staff Contributors

ECI Named Print IT Awards Finalist for 3rd Consecutive Year

ECI has been named among the Device Management Solution of the Year finalists as the Print IT Reseller Awards return for 2022.

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31/08/2022—ECI Staff Contributors

Is Cloud Computing the Smartest Move for Your Dealership’s Data?

03/08/2022—ECI Staff Contributors

Top UK Professions for Hybrid Working & How to Future-Proof Your Business

Since COVID-19 accelerated the pace of change, hybrid working, where employees work both in the office and remotely, has gathered momentum quickly across the UK. The flexibility of hybrid working is now seen by many as a job perk, or even necessity, following a shift in the understanding of how traditionally office-based jobs can be done. Jobseekers get the best of both worlds - the instant communication and collaboration you get in the office, along with the convenience of being able to work from home.

27/06/2022—ECI Staff Contributors

UK Manufacturing Skills Shortage: The Cities Struggling Most

Almost every UK industry has struggled to attract people with the right skills – but manufacturers have felt the pressure more than most in recent months. Long-standing labour challenges came to a head towards the end of 2021, due to a shortage of skilled workers from the EU after Brexit and COVID-19-related supply chain disruption.

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26/05/2022—ECI Staff Contributors

4 Customer Retention Best Practices to Grow Long-Term Loyalty

Portrait of Jamie Bradley, ECI field service sales engineer discussing career and industry insights

05/04/2022—ECI Staff Contributors

Meet Jamie Bradley: Field Service Sales Engineer at ECI

This month we feature Jamie Bradley, newly appointed sales engineer for Field Service at ECI Software Solutions. We sat down with Jamie to learn more about his role within the team.

04/04/2022—ECI Staff Contributors

7 Smart Strategies to Manage Email Overload at Work

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28/03/2022—ECI Staff Contributors

How to Hire Critical Thinkers and Problem Solvers Effectively

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21/03/2022—ECI Staff Contributors

A 5-Step Capital Budgeting Process for Your ERP Purchase

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07/03/2022—ECI Staff Contributors

Working ON vs. IN Your Business: A Guide for SMB Owners

Two warehouse operators discussing ERP supply chain management tools on a tablet.

28/02/2022—ECI Staff Contributors

ERP Solutions Help SMBs to Optimize Supply Chain Management

Two manufacturing experts reviewing an ERP dashboard displaying key business data through charts and graphs for actionable insights.

14/02/2022—ECI Staff Contributors

The Power of Data Visualization: ERP Dashboards for SMBs

Provide end-users actionable insights

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09/02/2022—ECI Staff Contributors

ECI Customers Win Big at 2022 Builders’ Merchants Awards

Two ECI customers have been announced as winners at the prestigious Builders’ Merchants Awards. Coomers Timber and Building Supplies, a longstanding ECI Spruce customer, won the Kitchen and Bathroom Showroom of the Year award, while eCommonSense customer, Haldane Fisher took home the Online and Digital Strategy of the Year Award.

07/02/2022—ECI Staff Contributors

ERP Streamlines and Simplifies Accounting

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04/02/2022—ECI Staff Contributors

5 Steps to help MPS providers drive profit

MPS providers should be focused on increasing visibility and control over inventory operations to drive profit. Laryssa Alexander, Field Service President, ECI, shares some practical tips to help monitor complex variables and provide a real operational boost to businesses

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04/02/2022—ECI Staff Contributors

Timber Shortages 2021: What Google Search Trends Reveal

Anyone working in the building supplies industry will know how much of a headache it has been to keep up with demand over the past year. Bricks, plaster, tiles and, of course, timber have all been in short supply at some point – leading to project delays, price hikes and potential cash flow issues for tradespeople and construction firms struggling to complete work on time.

Factory floor using data-driven technology to boost productivity

01/02/2022—ECI Staff Contributors

How Discrete Manufacturers Can Solve the Labor Shortage with Efficiency

Operator reviewing real-time manufacturing intelligence dashboard on factory floor

01/02/2022—ECI Staff Contributors

Why a Manufacturing Intelligence Platform Is Critical for Discrete Manufacturers

Blog Scale Your Business Through Effective Delegation

31/01/2022—ECI Staff Contributors

How to Scale Your Business with Effective Delegation Strategies

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24/01/2022—ECI Staff Contributors

Strategic Business Partnerships: 3 Key Benefits and How to Build Them

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17/01/2022—ECI Staff Contributors

5 Time Management Rules for Working Smarter, Not Harder

Blog Statistical Case For Digital Transformation

10/01/2022—ECI Staff Contributors

A Statistical Case for Digital Transformation

Supply Chain Management

10/01/2022—ECI Staff Contributors

Why inventory management is critical in the supply chain

In the world of supply chains, the importance of inventory management can often be overlooked as one of the less pivotal functions. This approach, though, should be taken at your peril.

Two business managers review and discuss purchase-to-delivery processes using an order management system.

Supply Chain Management

10/01/2022—ECI Staff Contributors

What is an Order Management System (OMS) & How Does It Work?

An order management system (OMS) is a software package that coordinates all of the disparate functions of an order fulfillment process and allows them to be controlled succinctly.

Supply Chain Management

10/01/2022—ECI Staff Contributors

What are the different types of inventory systems?

Juggling a supply chain is one of the trickiest, but most important, aspects of managing a manufacturing business. Keeping that supply chain healthy and working at its optimum means the business can perform to its best ability on a day-to-day basis.

Supply Chain Management

07/01/2022—ECI Staff Contributors

Key concepts of inventory management

With billions wasted on stale or unsellable inventories each year, and an additional estimated $40 billion lost to employee theft in the US alone, the importance of keeping a strong handle on your business's stock with good inventory management techniques is becoming more apparent.

06/01/2022—ECI Staff Contributors

Builders’ Merchants Urged to Invest in Skills and Digital In 2022

Investment in recruitment and digital capabilities will be needed to tackle mounting challenges in the year ahead, according to a poll of builders’ merchants.

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06/01/2022—ECI Staff Contributors

2022 Predictions for Builders’ Merchants: Trends & Challenges

Builders’ merchants have enjoyed a bumper year of sales, in part thanks to DIY and large-scale home improvements ramping up during the pandemic.

27/12/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

7 Word of Mouth Marketing Methods You Can Start Using Today

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23/12/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

The Recycler podcast: Is print dead or is it just sleeping?

It’s safe to say that since the pandemic struck in early 2020, it’s been a non-stop whirlwind for the office supplies and managed print services (MPS) industries. We’ve all had to learn how to adapt to this new normal. In a recent podcast, we chatted with the hosts David Connett and Peter Mayhew about the biggest challenges the industry has faced and offered some predictions for the future.

20/12/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

5 Tips for Simplifying and Shortening Your ERP Search

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13/12/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

10 Cloud Predictions for 2022: Powering the Digital Economy

Portrait of Anna Grubb, leader in field service industry sales and strategy

25/11/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

Meet Anna Grubb: Head of International Sales in Field Service

This month we feature Anna Grubb, ECI’s Managing Director of International Sales for Field Service. We sat down with Anna to learn more about her experience within the field service industry.

Blog 5 Ways ERP Automates Business Processes

22/11/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

5 Ways ERP Automates or Streamlines Business Processes

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Supply Chain Management

16/11/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

How to Choose the Right Distribution Channel for Your Business

The supply chain distribution industry continues to evolve as companies are expected to meet customer expectations. Finding and creating a distribution chain that will support growth and improve performance is one of the key factors to staying ahead of the changes in the market.

ERP

16/11/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

Choosing the Best Order Management Software for Your Business

Whether you’re looking to scale up, or just need to streamline the back-end processes of your business, order management software (OMS) is an essential tool for all ambitious retailers.

ERP

16/11/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

FIVE WAYS YOUR BUILDING SUPPLIES SOFTWARE CAN HELP YOUR CUSTOMERS

As the world adopts a more digital approach, it is highly likely that you have, or soon will, outgrow your usual working methods. If this is the case, when managing your business, you could be looking to move from using manual processes to investing in more mature, innovative construction software.

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15/11/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

Start Your Marketing Digital Transformation by Rethinking 4 Outdated Ideas

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08/11/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

6 Goal-Setting Strategies to Motivate and Engage Employees

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01/11/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

The Benefits of Paid Parental Leave: Can You Afford Not to Offer It?

25/10/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

5 Tips for Managing Email Overload

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20/10/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

Choosing the Best Distribution ERP Software for Your Business

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11/10/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

5 Ways to Speed Up Your Hiring Process and Attract Top Talent

Manager managing inventory in a warehouse with software to avoid common inventory management mistakes

22/09/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

7 Inventory Management Mistakes That Hurt Profitability

Today’s most competitive service providers are built to manage inventory for maximum efficiency and profitability. By implementing a complete business management software specifically for field service providers with an inventory management component, these organizations establish and maintain appropriate inventory levels in their fleets and (for some) warehouses. The technology enables them to offer superior customer experiences while delivering optimum net savings for the business.

20/09/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

5 Reputation Management Rules for SMBs

Business consultant reviewing a business dashboard showing data visualizations for improved decision-making and growth

13/09/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

How Data Visualizations Drive Business Intelligence & Growth

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08/09/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

6 Reasons Service Agreements Boost Service Business Success

Successful HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and other service providers with long-term solid business plans almost always share one key component: prioritizing maintenance (or service level) agreements over other practices in customer acquisition and retention. These agreements can be the lifeblood for residential service providers, ensuring a steady income regardless of seasonal and cyclical buying cycles. Below are six benefits of maintenance agreements that will have you wondering why you haven’t considered them before.

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06/09/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

10 Time and Energy Management Tips for a More Productive Day

B2B customer interacting with business through multiple channels—web, mobile, and support

30/08/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

How Customer Experience Makes Price Increases Easier and More Profitable

23/08/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

12 Keys to ERP Discovery Call Success

Happy professional using an ERP dashboard on a tablet to manage small business operations

09/08/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

6 Essential ERP Features Every Small Business Needs

05/08/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

ERP vs MRP: Choosing the Right System for Manufacturing Success

Factory manager in a manufacturing floor monitoring production and inventory

05/08/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

How an ERP system can help your business thrive as manufacturing makes a comeback

News that the Australian government would provide approximately $1.5 billion over five years to support the Modern Manufacturing Strategy (MMS) was welcomed by the sector, with the Prime Minister pledging to build scale and capture income in high-value areas of manufacturing, "where Australia either has established competitive strength or emerging priorities".

05/08/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

Why do manufacturing businesses need an MRP system?

Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems have been around for a long time, and while they are not a buzzword that many business leaders are used to hearing regularly in comparison to others; it remains a fundamental necessity within the manufacturing industry. With the business cycle moving faster than ever, manufacturers must evolve to keep pace - technology is vital to this process.

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02/08/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

Rethink These 4 Outdated Ideas to Lead Your Digital Marketing Transformation

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26/07/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

5 Benefits You Need to Attract and Retain Millennials

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12/07/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

The Digital Economy: Reshaping Modern Supply Chains

05/07/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

SMBs Must Manage the Cybersecurity Threats of Hybrid and Remote Work Environments

28/06/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

How to Detect When Employees Are Stealing from Your Company

17/06/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

Digital Dilemma: Fabulous Innovations Spawn Frightening Cybercrime

07/06/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

How to Become a Local Thought Leader and Boost Your Brand

Manager on an open laptop thoughtfully considering which ERP system is best suited to his business needs.

Cloud-Computing

31/05/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

Selecting an ERP System: What You Need to Know

24/05/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

Hiring for Diversity: Boost Employee Performance by 12%

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10/05/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

Big Data for SMBs: Why It’s Essential to Compete and Grow

Business owner using ERP software on a tablet while spending time outdoors

07/05/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

7 Ways ERP Software Can Improve Your Work-Life Balance

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03/05/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

4 Post-Pandemic Business Trends That Are Here to Stay

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26/04/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

Customer Success vs. Customer Support: Key Differences and Business Impact

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21/04/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

8 Key Benefits of Using a Document Management System

09/04/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

ERP Upgrade to Web-Based ERP to Stay Ahead of the Competition

09/04/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

How to Use Google to Market Your Job Shop Better

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09/04/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

5 Proven Ways to Build Long-Term Customer Relationships in Your Shop

Busy job shop workers reviewing job shop management software on workstations

09/04/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

How to Choose the Best Shop Management Software for Job Shops

09/04/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

3 Easy Ways to Get Your Shop Floor Under Control

Warehouse team using shop floor scheduling software to plan

09/04/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

How Shop Floor Scheduling Software Helps You Handle Rush Jobs

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09/04/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

5 Common Reasons Machine Shops Lose Money—and How to Fix Them

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08/04/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

ERP Data Transfer: How to Move from Spreadsheets Efficiently

Side-by-side comparison of cloud ERP and on-premise ERP benefits for manufacturers

08/04/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

Cloud ERP vs On-Premise: Which Is Best for Your Machine Shop?

Man sitting behind a cluttered desk frustrated that he did not switch to automated data collection methods.

08/04/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

Manual vs Automated Data Collection: Costs, Risks & ROI

08/04/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

Manufacturing Scheduling Software: Balancing Art, Science, and Lean

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02/04/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

3 Management Tips to Make Your Job Shop More Efficient

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02/04/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

3 Essential Tips for Accurate and Efficient Job Shop Scheduling

02/04/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

7 Habits of Highly Effective Job Shops for Sustainable Growth

30/03/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

10 Ways to Help Your Employees Return Safely and Confidently to Work

Busy machine shop floor highlighting inefficiencies and disorganization

30/03/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

5 Costly Mistakes Machine Shops Make Daily—and How to Fix Them

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29/03/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

Job Shop Marketing Made Easy: 5 Proven Tactics to Grow Your Business

29/03/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

Machine Shop Software Enables Employees to Track Production

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29/03/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

MRP vs ERP: Understanding the Key Differences for Manufacturers

26/03/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

The Difference Between an MRP System and an ERP System

Blog Hiring Qualified Employees4 Factors

16/03/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

Hiring Qualified Employees: 4 Factors to Consider

09/03/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

18 Customer Loyalty Best Practices to Boost Retention: Part 2

02/03/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

How to Create an Effective Marketing Strategy for Your Small Business

20/02/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

How Managers Can Empower Employees to Make Decisions

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17/02/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

How to Meet Customer Expectations in Today’s High-Demand Homebuilding Market

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11/02/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

How the Getting Things Done Method Boosts Focus and Productivity

How to Reduce Employee Absences Vital for SM Bs During a Pandemic

29/01/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

How to Reduce Employee Absences: An Imperative for SMBs During a Pandemic

22/01/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

How to Host More Engaging Office Meetings Online

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07/01/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

Are Your Spreadsheets Ready for the Digital Economy?

29/12/2020—ECI Staff Contributors

5 Common ERP Implementation Obstacles and How to Overcome Them

Two manufacturing managers reviewing ERP software options on a tablet on a production floor

29/12/2020—ECI Staff Contributors

How to Choose the Right ERP to Grow Your Business: 10 Expert Tips

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29/12/2020—ECI Staff Contributors

8 Signs You’re Using the Wrong ERP System for Your Business

28/12/2020—ECI Staff Contributors

Key Benefits of ERP for Service Providers

Blog Is Your Management Style Right For Your Employees

15/12/2020—ECI Staff Contributors

What's Your Management Style? Find the Best Fit for Your Team

14/12/2020—ECI Staff Contributors

ECI Hosts Holiday Pet Photo Contest to Support Animal Charities

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19/11/2020—ECI Staff Contributors

How to Throw a Virtual Holiday Party Your Employees Will Love

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19/11/2020—ECI Staff Contributors

Best Pet and Child Friendly Houseplants for Your Home Office

With working from home likely to continue for some time, UK workers are now balancing a house which has become an office, gym and even a pub!

29/10/2020—ECI Staff Contributors

10 Steps to Building Optimized Supply Chains in a Post-Pandemic World

01/10/2020—ECI Staff Contributors

How to Build Customer Loyalty: 3 Easy and Effective Strategies

18/09/2020—ECI Staff Contributors

Karie Ann Murray of Cronkhite Homes: MarkSystems Success Story

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17/09/2020—ECI Staff Contributors

COVID-19 Workplace Safety: 5 Steps to Protect Employees

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17/09/2020—ECI Staff Contributors

Meet the Team: Victoria Schmidt, Business Consultant for MarkSystems

16/09/2020—ECI Staff Contributors

Building Remotely: Tips for Home Builders

10/09/2020—ECI Staff Contributors

5 Best Practices for Building Your Business through Social Media

20/08/2020—ECI Staff Contributors

10 Business Lessons for Thriving in a Post-COVID World

11/08/2020—ECI Staff Contributors

Why Software End of Life (EOL) Can Benefit Your Business

10/08/2020—ECI Staff Contributors

Six Manufacturing Weaknesses of Outdated Systems

28/07/2020—ECI Staff Contributors

Meet the Team: Jeremy Jackson, Director of Consulting, MarkSsytems

16/07/2020—ECI Staff Contributors

As Remote-Work Revolution Surges, Can Your ERP System Keep Up?

07/07/2020—ECI Staff Contributors

Collaborative Tools for a Remote Workforce

25/06/2020—ECI Staff Contributors

How to Help Your Employees with Pandemic-Related Mental Exhaustion

18/06/2020—ECI Staff Contributors

How to Reopen Your Business Safely During the Pandemic

10/06/2020—ECI Staff Contributors

In Post-Pandemic World, ERP Becomes Even More Strategic

27/05/2020—ECI Staff Contributors

Customer Care is Not a Department...It’s Everyone’s Job

27/05/2020—ECI Staff Contributors

Keeping the Workplace Clean

31/03/2020—ECI Staff Contributors

Meet the Team: Mary Haskell, Senior Consultant, MarkSystems

17/03/2020—ECI Staff Contributors

Meet the Team: Ron Olson, Senior Consultant | MarkSystem

09/03/2020—ECI Staff Contributors

MarkSystems Community User of the Month - Julie Mastriani

Professional portrait of Brad Haubert, MarkSystems Senior Consultant

27/02/2020—ECI Staff Contributors

Meet Brad Haubert: MarkSystems Senior Consultant & Home Building Expert

10/02/2020—ECI Staff Contributors

Expert Insights: Jeff Muir on Homebuilding and MarkSystems Success

Jeff Muir Senior Consultant

08/02/2020—ECI Staff Contributors

MarkSystems Spotlight: How Emily Holler Drives Operational Efficiency at Mungo Construction

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25/11/2019—ECI Staff Contributors

MarkSystems Community User of the Month - December

Carrie Roeger, COO at Windsong Properties, sharing her experience with MarkSystems ERP

22/10/2019—ECI Staff Contributors

MarkSystems Success Story: How Carrie Roeger Drives Results at Windsong Properties

MarkSystems Community User of the Month, Carrie Roeger

11/10/2019—ECI Staff Contributors

Monica Wheaton joins ECIs Residential Home Construction Group

ECI Industry Update: Industry Veteran Joins ECI’s Residential Home Construction Group

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Business Growth

Business Leadership

23/09/2019—ECI Staff Contributors

5 Keys to Strategic Planning

Sales Strategies

22/07/2019—ECI Staff Contributors

How to Drive Retail Traffic with Engaging In-Store Experiences

Sales Strategies

20/07/2019—ECI Staff Contributors

How to Properly Nurture Your Sales Leads