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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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Supply Chain Management

12/05/2025—ECI Staff Contributors

Overcoming inventory management challenges: How can your ERP help?

Discover the 5 ways to make inventory management easier with an ERP-system.

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?

Learn what an Order Management System (OMS) is & how it works to streamline order fulfillment, inventory, shipping, & returns across multiple channels.

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...

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Supply Chain Management

16/11/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

How to Choose the Right Distribution Channel for Your Business

Learn how to choose the right distribution channel—direct, indirect, or dual—based on your business goals, scalability needs, and supply chain strategy.