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09/04/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

How to Use Google to Market Your Job Shop Better

Google search is where most people look for answers and display their ads. It can also be a marketing tool for your job shop.

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09/04/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

Build Long‑Term Customer Relationships: 5 Proven Shop Strategies

Build long‑term customer relationships for your shop. Learn 5 proven strategies—communication, feedback, personalization, accessibility & marketing.

Busy job shop workers reviewing job shop management software on workstations

09/04/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

How to Choose the Best Shop Management Software for Job Shops

What determines the 'best shop management software' for your job shop depends on if you're replacing an existing system, starting new and other factors.

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09/04/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

3 Easy Ways to Get Your Shop Floor Under Control

It’s not impossible to get your shop floor under control. It just takes some focused action on the part of you and your team. If you develop a game plan, you’ll likely have...

Warehouse team using shop floor scheduling software to plan

09/04/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

How Shop Floor Scheduling Software Helps You Handle Rush Jobs

Avoid production delays and cost overruns. See how shop floor scheduling software helps you assess capacity, inventory, and labor before taking rush jobs.

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09/04/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

5 Common Reasons Machine Shops Lose Money—and How to Fix Them

Learn why machine shops lose money—from bad bids to poor cash flow—and how to fix these issues with better processes, tools, and shop floor management.

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08/04/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

ERP Data Transfer: How to Move from Spreadsheets Efficiently

Learn how to transfer accounting, BOMs, and current data from spreadsheets to your ERP system efficiently—without wasting time or importing unnecessary info.

Side-by-side comparison of cloud ERP and on-premise ERP benefits for manufacturers

08/04/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

Cloud ERP vs On-Premise: Which Is Best for Your Machine Shop?

Compare cloud ERP vs on-premise for your machine shop. Understand the costs, flexibility, and control to choose the best ERP system for your needs and budget.

Man sitting behind a cluttered desk frustrated that he did not switch to automated data collection methods.

08/04/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

Manual vs Automated Data Collection: Costs, Risks & ROI

Manual data entry costs time and money. Discover how automated data collection boosts manufacturing efficiency and eliminates costly errors.

08/04/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

Manufacturing Scheduling Software: Balancing Art, Science, and Lean

Explore how manufacturing scheduling software blends lean principles with real-time adaptability to optimize job shop efficiency and production planning.

Job shop manager writing on a board during a training session

02/04/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

Boost Job Shop Efficiency with These 3 Proven Management Tips

Improve job shop efficiency and profitability with three proven strategies focused on labor, training, and data-driven decision-making for smarter operations.

Factory scheduling board with operator using real-time data for job shop management

02/04/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

3 Essential Tips for Accurate and Efficient Job Shop Scheduling

Learn 3 essential tips for efficient job shop scheduling—covering estimating, material planning, and real-time data to reduce delays and improve margins.

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