Industrial Equipment and Machinery Manufacturing is a diverse industry that produces an impressive range of products. Though the prevalent narrative in American culture would have you believe that Industrial Equipment and Machinery manufacturing is now something that happens exclusively overseas, … Continued
When asked by manufacturing businesses to explain the importance of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Material Requirements Planning (MRP), and other important manufacturing programs and software, we’ve found that a seemingly strange rhetorical question can help emphasize why all businesses … Continued
Over the years, manufacturing has benefited enormously from the growth of technology. Though some small and even medium-sized businesses still use “homegrown” in-house technology solutions, the majority of companies are now switching over to standardized systems that offer increased … Continued
Here at SMe Software, we dedicate ourselves to serving the needs of small and medium-sized manufacturing companies. Within that seemingly narrow definition, there is actually a great deal of diversity. That diversity certainly applies to the industries that we work … Continued
Many people in the U.S. today view domestic manufacturing jobs as a thing of the past. These people believe that the U.S. economy is now entirely dependent upon tertiary sector jobs such as services and marketing, and that there … Continued
For those outside the industry, the term “manufacturing” may bring to mind large factories and big corporations. In reality, there are over a quarter million manufacturers in the US that employ 500 workers or less! These small to mid-sized manufacturers … Continued
Here at SMe software, we think it’s important to dismantle stereotypes and misconceptions about the manufacturing industry. For example, we recently published an article debunking the oft repeated narrative that Midwestern manufacturers are a dying breed–and focused on … Continued
Even in 2016, there are still a surprising amount of manufacturing businesses that use spreadsheets to manage their data. Though this might seem like a cost effective solution that is manageable for a small business, the truth is that many … Continued
What better day than #FatTuesday to take a look at the State of Louisiana’s Manufacturing Data? The State of Louisiana’s Manufacturing Data continues to grow. Louisiana’s export economy in 2014 reached $45.94 billion dollars in manufactured goods with 84.5% coming from … Continued
Learn about the past, present, and future of robotics technology and ERP in the manufacturing sector. A brief history of robotics in manufacturing When Henry Ford’s first assembly line began running on December 1st, 1913, the world of manufacturing changed … Continued