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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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
Nightmare before Christmas: what happened when Santa didn’t use an ERP?
Santa tried to manage Christmas without ERP. Spoiler: it didn’t end well. Discover how Ridder iQ could have saved his workshop from chaos.
How Santa uses ERP software to deliver Christmas on time in 2025
Santa’s elves ditched spreadsheets. Discover how ERP software helps them manage inventory, plan production and sleigh Christmas 2025 on time.
Artificial intelligence: a manufacturer’s best assistant?
Explore how AI supports manufacturers with better decisions, predictive maintenance and smarter processes—and why the right ERP is key to success.
Why moving your ERP to the cloud is no longer optional
Learn why cloud-based ERP is now critical for manufacturers—offering flexibility, security, lower IT costs and real-time access across your organisation.