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    An industrial worker in a blue uniform sits with her head in her hand, looking stressed and exhausted in a factory setting. She is surrounded by heavy machinery, emphasizing the high-pressure environment found in manufacturing or production facilities.
    18/08/2026—Beth Cokayne

    10 signs your ERP implementation is failing: How to spot the problems before they damage your business

    Spot the early warning signs of a failing ERP implementation before it impacts your margins. Learn how to identify the problems and rescue your project.

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    A wide banner image depicting a digital transformation by contrasting two different eras of technology. A legacy setup with an old beige monitor and floppy disks on the left transitions into a modern, sleek workspace on the right. A flow of energy connects the dated interface to a contemporary, vibrant software dashboard on a curved ultra-wide screen.
    CAD/CAM-Software
    ERP
    14/08/2026—Beth Cokayne

    Thinking of switching from Odoo, Acumatica, Javelin, or Epicor? Here’s what UK manufacturers should know

    Struggling with manual processes and poor job costing? Compare five manufacturing ERP platforms to find the right software for your shop floor.

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    A manufacturing professional in a safety vest and glasses walking through a clean, modern factory floor with organized assembly lines and shelving units.
    ERP
    06/08/2026—Penny Coleman

    Your ERP implementation is failing. Now what?

    Is your manufacturing ERP implementation stalling? Learn the root causes of ERP failure and follow 4 practical steps to get your project back on track.

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    Manufacturing manager using a tablet while overlooking a modern factory production floor.
    AI
    09/07/2026—ECI Staff Contributors

    AI-ready manufacturing: Practical steps to solve your shop floor challenges and stay competitive

    Discover practical steps UK manufacturers can take to become AI-ready, from improving data quality to upskilling teams and implementing ERP systems.

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    Manufacturing professional using browser-based ERP software remotely on a tablet
    ERP
    18/05/2026—ECI Staff Contributors

    Out of office, but not out of control: Why browser-based ERP solutions can help you stay on top of your shop floor

    Ridder iQ browser-based ERP helps manufacturers improve shop floor visibility and stay in control from anywhere.

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    A female engineer wearing a white hard hat, safety glasses, and a high-visibility yellow vest stands in a modern, automated manufacturing facility. She is holding a digital tablet and looking thoughtfully toward robotic arms working on an assembly line in the blurred background. The scene conveys a sense of advanced industrial technology and professional oversight within a British factory setting.
    Business Growth
    ERP
    11/05/2026—ECI Staff Contributors

    From shop floor to … anywhere: Run your business flexibly with a browser-based ERP

    Ridder iQ Essentials is now available in the browser: secure up‑to‑date data and tools that help you work more flexibly and scale.

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    UK trend report to overcome the ETO time trap
    16/03/2026—ECI Staff Contributors

    Overcoming the ETO time trap: How can fabricators and machine shops spend less time quoting and scheduling – and make more?

    Don't let manual admin limit your output. Learn how to automate quoting and scheduling to maximize your shop floor capacity and secure more high-value custom projects.

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    Two manufacturing employees in safety gear reviewing data on a computer in a production facility
    Business Intelligence
    ERP
    20/02/2026—ECI Staff Contributors

    The hidden cost of doing nothing. What our ERP savings calculator could tell you about inefficiencies in your manufacturing business

    Are you paying an inefficiency penalty in your manufacturing business? See how many hours manual processes are costing every week and year. Use our calculator to quantify...

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    Worker in safety vest standing in a manufacturing facility with industrial machines, illustrating ERP selection for manufacturers
    12/02/2026—ECI Staff Contributors

    How to choose the right ERP for your manufacturing business

    Choosing a manufacturing ERP can be complex and costly. Learn the key challenges, biggest benefits, and 10 practical tips to select the right system with confidence.

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    ERP
    Trends
    10/02/2026—ECI Staff Contributors

    Five trends shaping UK manufacturing in 2026

    From real-time dashboards to cloud ERP and the growing AI opportunity, here are 5 manufacturing trends for 2026, and practical steps to prepare.

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    Manufacturing manager reviewing production and performance data on the factory floor
    Business Growth
    Supply Chain Management
    Business Intelligence
    ERP
    14/01/2026—ECI Staff Contributors

    How UK manufacturers can achieve their growth goals in 2026

    UK manufacturers: set 2026 growth goals with stronger processes, better planning visibility and a clear ERP strategy—so scaling doesn’t create chaos.

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    Manufacturing technician inspecting components on the shop floor at A2R Tooling
    12/01/2026—ECI Staff Contributors

    How A2R Tooling scales manufacturing operations with ERP

    Read how A2R Tooling overcame stock shortages and limited visibility using Ridder iQ ERP to support growth in manufacturing.

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