Big Ideas for Small Businesses Manufacturing
Discover practical steps UK manufacturers can take to become AI-ready, from improving data quality to upskilling teams and implementing ERP systems.
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.
What research among manufacturing companies reveals about the path toward 2026
What do the trends in 2026 reveal for the manufacturing industry? Insights from research among more than 300 manufacturing companies on processes, people, and technology.
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.
The changing role of ERPs with artificial intelligence (AI)
Discover how AI is reshaping ERP systems for manufacturers—improving accuracy, automation, and smarter decision-making. Learn what an AI-powered ERP can do.
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.
Looking ahead to a successful Autumn
UK manufacturers are gearing up for a busy autumn. Discover how Ridder iQ ERP helps boost efficiency, optimise inventory, improve shop floor performance and prepare for...
How can manufacturers get into pole position?
Discover how manufacturers can achieve pole position by streamlining operations with Ridder iQ ERP. From production to sales, learn how data-driven insights, automation and...