How to Choose the Right ERP Without Getting Burned

How to Choose the Right ERP Without Getting Burned

How to Choose the Right ERP Without Getting Burned A no-nonsense guide for small and mid-sized manufacturers Choosing an ERP system is one of the most consequential decisions a manufacturer can make. It touches every corner of your business, from the shop floor to the back office, and when it goes wrong, it goes very […]

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What an ERP Consultant Actually Does (And Why It Matters More Than Ever)

By the time most companies realize their software is failing, the disruption to their operations has already begun  The system is in place. The implementation is “done”.. On paper, everything is working. But over time, something starts to feel off.  Processes don’t quite match how teams operate. Reporting takes longer than it should. Workarounds begin to show up in spreadsheets, emails, and […]

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AI Isn’t the Strategy. It’s the Output.

There’s a growing disconnect with how AI is being talked about versus how it’s actually performing inside manufacturing businesses.  Most organizations already have access, because those tools are embedded in ERP systems, added into workflows, and included in product roadmaps. On the surface, it looks like progress is happening quickly.  What’s less visible is how uneven the results have been. Some teams are seeing improvements […]

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Heading to DMEMS? Why In-Person Conversations Still Drive Real Progress

Will your team be attending the Del Mar Electronics & Manufacturing Show (DMEMS) from April 22-23rd?  Our AttivoERP team will be there alongside manufacturers, engineers, and technology leaders from across the industry — and if you’re anywhere near the area, it’s worth attending. The show is free, and it’s one of the easiest ways to get a pulse on what’s actually happening in the manufacturing biz right now.  With so many online events these days, it’s harder than ever […]

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AttivoERP Announces Acquisition of Acuity Consulting Group LLC

We’ve got news! Our team is pleased to share the recent acquisition of Acuity Consulting Group, bringing together two teams with deep experience across ERP strategy, implementation, and long-term client support.  This signals Attivo’s dedication to the growing ERP market, and what businesses will need from their ERP partners moving forward.  ERP Has Changed — and So Have Expectations  ERP was once viewed as […]

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When “Set It and Forget It” Starts to Catch Up with Macola

If you’re running on Macola, chances are it’s been in place for a long time.  It’s familiar. It’s stable. It gets the job done. And because of that, it’s easy to leave it as-is.  Most teams aren’t actively thinking about replacing their system—and they shouldn’t be. The focus is on running the business: fulfilling orders, managing inventory, and closing the books. But over time, that’s where friction starts to […]

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Packaging Chemical Concerns Are Rising — Is Your System Built for Compliance?

Food packaging is entering a new era of scrutiny.  Regulators, retailers, and consumer brands are paying closer attention to the chemicals used in packaging materials — including adhesives, coatings, and substrates that come into direct or indirect contact with food.   One area drawing significant attention is per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a group of synthetic chemicals […]

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Operational Bottlenecks You Can’t See… Until They Cost You

No one plans for operational bottlenecks. They aren’t flagged during strategic planning, and they rarely announce themselves in an obvious way. Instead, they quietly creep in as:  A production schedule adjusted “just this once.”  An approval handled over email because it’s faster.  A spreadsheet built to fill a reporting gap.  A process that only one long-tenured employee fully understands.  Individually, these moments feel harmless. Collectively, they create operational inefficiencies that […]

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AI Inside ERP: What’s Actually Useful vs. What’s Just Hype

Artificial intelligence isn’t new. It seems as though every ERP platform is now “AI-powered.” Every product demo mentions machine learning, and every roadmap promises intelligent automation that will only grow smarter.  For executives evaluating their systems, the question is whether AI is actually helping and if it’s meaningful innovation? The reality is simple: not all AI deliver equal value.  Some capabilities are practical and immediately impactful. Others are aspirational at best — and distracting at worst.  […]

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