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The hidden cost of doing nothing – what our ROI 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 ROI calculator to...
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.
Excel vs. Manufacturing ERP: Why Spreadsheets Are Losing the Race
Learn why Excel fails in complex manufacturing, illustrated by this Williams F1 inventory case study, & why sturdy manufacturing ERP software prevents errors.
Your machines are engineered to perform - your processes should be too
Engineer-to-order becomes unmanageable in Excel. Discover why machine builders are replacing spreadsheets with ERP—and what’s at stake if you don’t.
Why Excel is failing metal manufacturers (and what it’s costing you)
Still planning production in Excel? Discover the hidden costs—and how ERP gives metal manufacturers real-time control and traceability.
Stop Profit Leaks in MPS: Track Printer-Level Contract Costs
Find out how to identify unprofitable printers under contract. Gain insights to protect MPS margins with ERP-driven profitability reporting.
Meet the team: Shane Taylor
Shane Taylor shares how Ridder iQ ERP helps UK manufacturers boost efficiency, automate tasks, and drive growth with advanced manufacturing software solutions.
The smart choice for small manufacturing companies: Ridder iQ Essentials
Imagine if there was a business system designed specifically for small manufacturing companies that want to quickly generate quotes, easily send orders to production,...
One size doesn’t fit all: how to get the most value from your ERP
The right industry specific ERP helps to create value for SMB's. Discover how in our blog.
10 Steps to ensure you select the right ERP software for your business
When it comes to choosing ERP software it’s important that you choose the right solution for your business and team of employees. There are a number of key steps to...
Meet Jason Pooley: Helping Trade Merchants Thrive with eCommerce
Learn how Jason Pooley helps independent trade merchants future-proof with eCommerce, self-service tools, and digital strategy to compete with national players.