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    ERP Migration Checklist for UK Manufacturers: Key Steps to Identify and Migrate Your Data Successfully
    ERP
    29/09/2026—Beth Cokayne

    An ERP migration checklist for UK manufacturers

    Follow our ERP migration checklist built for UK manufacturers. Identify key steps, cleanse data, and measure ROI. Start your digital transformation today.

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    Manufacturing employee using a tablet to review production data on the factory floor
    ERP
    22/09/2026—Beth Cokayne

    5 practical fixes to reduce ERP downtime today

    See how ERP downtime impacts operational efficiency and manufacturing performance – and find out the practical ways to fix it.

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    Technicians inspect precision parts and operate machinery on a modern manufacturing floor equipped with CNC machines and industrial robotic arms.
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    15/09/2026—Penny Coleman

    Hidden costs of sticking with a broken ERP – and how to get back on track

    Uncover the hidden costs linked to a failing ERP and learn about the practical steps you can take to address it.

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    250820206 Emergency ERP audit How to diagnose a failing ERP in 48 hours
    ERP
    08/09/2026—Shane Taylor

    Your ERP Rescue Guide: How to Diagnose a Failing ERP in 48 Hours

    Is your ERP rescue overdue? Spot the signs of ERP implementation failure in 48 hours and fix shop floor chaos fast. Start your audit today.

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    A manufacturing manager reviews ERP dashboards at a workstation overlooking a busy production floor.
    ERP
    25/08/2026—Penny Coleman

    How to migrate your ERP: a practical guide to process, data, and ROI

    A practical guide to manufacturing ERP migration – from cleaning data and managing project teams to measuring post-launch ROI.

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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.
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    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 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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    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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    Operator op de werkvloer gebruikt Ridder iQ op een tablet.
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    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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