What Manufacturers Should Look for in a Modern ERP Platform

Manufacturers are facing growing pressure to improve efficiency, increase visibility, and support growth without adding complexity. As labor constraints, rising costs, and supply chain challenges continue, many organizations are rethinking whether their current systems can support the business moving forward.

In this Nucleus Research report, explore the trends shaping the ERP market and learn what manufacturers should consider when evaluating solutions to support operational performance, automation, and future growth.

You'll learn:

  • How manufacturers are using ERP to improve operational visibility and coordination
  • Why automation, AI, and usability are becoming key evaluation criteria
  • What capabilities help organizations scale without increasing complexity
  • Which ERP vendors are recognized as market leaders

Whether you're planning a modernization initiative or simply exploring what's changing in the ERP landscape, this report provides valuable insight into what leading manufacturers are looking for in today's ERP platforms.

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How Manufacturing ERP Solutions Compare in 2026

Manufacturers evaluating ERP solutions face no shortage of options. As operations become more complex and the need for visibility, automation, and agility grows, choosing the right platform has never been more important.

In this G2 Grid® Report, explore how leading mixed mode ERP solutions compare based on customer satisfaction, market presence, and feedback from real users. The report highlights the platforms manufacturers rely on to support production, supply chain, inventory, quality, and business operations.

You'll learn:

  • Which ERP solutions are recognized as leaders in the market
  • How real users rate leading mixed mode ERP platforms
  • Key capabilities manufacturers should consider during ERP evaluations
  • How top solutions support complex manufacturing environments

Whether you're actively evaluating ERP systems or planning for future modernization, this report provides valuable insights to help guide your research.

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How to Deploy AI on the Shop Floor—and Scale with Confidence

Manufacturers are under increasing pressure to do more with less. Labor shortages, production complexity, supply chain disruption, and rising customer expectations are pushing organizations to explore AI—but success depends on turning operational data into faster, more informed decisions.

In this IDC PeerScape report, discover how manufacturers are using agentic AI to connect people, machines, and data in practical ways that improve productivity, decision-making, and operational resilience.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Turn disconnected data into real-time insights and actions
  • Help frontline teams make faster, more informed decisions
  • Improve production, scheduling, and resource utilization
  • Automate quality and operational workflows

Whether you're just beginning to explore AI or looking to expand existing initiatives, this report offers practical examples and guidance from manufacturers already putting these technologies to work.

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How to Deploy Agentic AI on the Shop Floor—and Scale with Confidence

Ready to move beyond AI pilots? As manufacturing grows more complex and unpredictable, traditional approaches can’t keep up. Before scaling AI, organizations need the right foundation to turn data into real-time, actionable decisions.

In this IDC PeerScape report, discover how manufacturers are deploying agentic AI to connect people, machines, and data—enabling smarter, faster decisions directly on the shop floor. Learn how to move from isolated use cases to a more resilient, adaptive operation.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Turn fragmented data into real-time, guided actions for operators
  • Augment frontline workers with AI-driven decision support
  • Optimize production, scheduling, and resources continuously
  • Automate quality and workflows with intelligent, closed-loop processes

If you’re exploring AI—or ready to scale—it provides a practical roadmap to transform operations and build a more resilient manufacturing business.

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The #1 ERP for Mixed Mode Manufacturing

Manufacturers face numerous challenges, especially when operating in a mixed mode environment:

  • Complex production schedules
  • Supply chain volatility
  • Outdated legacy systems

By treating these as interconnected issues, manufacturers can gain a competitive advantage.

Access this G2 Grid® Report for Mixed Mode ERP to see why Epicor Kinetic, the AI-powered ERP, is rated the #1 solution for mixed mode manufacturers in the mid-market.

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Hi-Kalibre Equipment Case Study: Real-Time Manufacturing with Cloud ERP

For decades, Hi-Kalibre Equipment has supported the global oil and gas industry with specialized components for drilling operations. But operating in a 24/7, high-demand environment required greater visibility, faster decision-making, and more resilient systems to keep pace with customer expectations.

To stay ahead, Hi-Kalibre modernized with Epicor Kinetic deployed in the cloud and Epicor Grow, creating a more agile, data-driven foundation for its operations.

The result? A more responsive, connected business that empowers teams with real-time insights and keeps operations running without interruption.

With cloud ERP Hi-Kalibre can:

  • Gain real-time visibility into production, sales, and customer data
  • React quickly to market changes and adjust planning or pricing
  • Eliminate manual system maintenance with automatic updates
  • Enable shop floor teams with instant access to critical information
  • Turn complex data into clear, actionable insights with dashboards

Read the full success story to see how cloud ERP is driving smarter, faster decisions—and laying the groundwork for AI-driven insights.

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10 Must Do’s for Small- to Medium-Sized Manufacturers

What sets today’s best small and mid-sized manufacturers apart?

Many shops still rely on manual processes, disconnected systems, and outdated workflows that slow production and increase costs. This whitepaper outlines the 10 must-do practices top manufacturers use to boost efficiency, accuracy, and profitability.

Inside, you'll learn how to:

  • Reduce labor waste with real-time tools
  • Shorten cycle times through automation and better scheduling
  • Improve inventory and purchasing accuracy
  • Strengthen quoting and job costing
  • Run your shop in one unified ERP instead of siloed systems

These best practices help manufacturers eliminate inefficiencies, increase visibility, and run a more predictable operation.

Download the whitepaper to explore all 10 must-dos for manufacturing success.

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Manufacturing Chaos to Control: 8 Fixes That Pay Off

Are hidden inefficiencies slowing down your manufacturing operation?

Many manufacturers still rely on outdated, manual processes that drain profit and create constant firefighting. This whitepaper breaks down the eight issues that quietly disrupt production—and how a modern ERP helps you fix them fast.

Inside, you’ll learn how to address:

  • Disconnected systems that cause data silos and errors
  • Scheduling delays that lead to missed deadlines
  • Inventory and quality gaps that increase waste and rework
  • Labor and costing inefficiencies that hurt margins
  • Shop-floor bottlenecks that impact throughput

Get practical fixes that help you eliminate bottlenecks, improve accuracy, and run a smoother, more profitable operation.

Download the whitepaper to discover the eight fixes that deliver real results.

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10 Things Great Manufacturers Won’t Do

What sets top manufacturers apart?

Many teams still struggle with outdated, manual processes that slow production and raise costs. This whitepaper from Global Shop Solutions highlights the 10 things great manufacturers refuse to do—and how modern ERP systems help them operate smarter.

Inside, you’ll learn:

  • The outdated practices high performers avoid
  • How real-time data and automation cut waste
  • Why integrated ERP beats disconnected tools
  • The habits that drive efficiency and continuous improvement

Use these insights to reduce bottlenecks, improve accuracy, and build a more resilient operation.

Download the whitepaper to see the 10 things great manufacturers won’t do—and how your team can follow their lead.

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The UK Buyer’s Guide to 3D Room Planners

With shoppers expecting realistic, personalised product visuals, 3D room planning technology has become essential for enterprise furniture retailers. This guide explores how 3D planners help customers visualise complete spaces, improve buying confidence, and drive higher in-store and online conversions.

In this guide, you'll learn how retailers are using 3D planners to:

  • Enhance free design services: Create accurate 2D and 3D floor plans that help shoppers imagine furniture in their own space.
  • Increase transaction size: Upsell full-room solutions through personalised digital merchandising and product grouping.
  • Improve shopper confidence: 68% of furniture buyers prefer stores offering 3D visualisation services like room planners.
  • Streamline design workflows: Use accurate real-time geometry, lighting, and layout updates that support both customers and professional designers.
  • Centralise 3D content: Reduce vendor sprawl by managing visual assets across room planners, configurators, WebAR, and renders in one ecosystem.
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The UK Buyer’s Guide to 3D Product Configurators

As furniture shoppers increasingly begin their journeys online, clear, immersive product visualisation has become essential. This buyer’s guide explains how retailers and manufacturers can use 3D configurators to improve accuracy, reduce returns, and deliver a more confident buying experience across channels.

Inside the guide, you'll learn:

  • Which configurator type fits your needs: 3D product vs. 3D modular tools for complex, configurable catalogues.
  • No-code and ease-of-use features: empower large teams to update products and configurations without relying on developers.
  • Enterprise-grade efficiency: reuse 3D assets across configurators, AR, room planners, and renders to reduce duplicated work and vendor sprawl.
  • Integration essentials: PIM, DAM, ERP, and SIF support for accurate pricing, attributes, and order files across markets and channels.
  • Environmental impact and ROI: how digital visualisation reduces physical samples, improves accuracy, and supports sustainable operations.
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The US Buyer’s Guide to 3D Room Planners

Buyers expect to see how furniture fits and looks before they commit. This buyer’s guide walks enterprise retailers and manufacturers through selecting a 3D room planning platform that delivers fast floorplan creation, photoreal HD renders, and turnkey integrations with PIM/ERP for consistent omnichannel experiences.

Inside, you'll learn:

  • Key features to require: flexible floorplan tools, real-time 3D realism, and high-definition renders for polished proposals.
  • Operational benefits: vendor consolidation and reusable 3D assets that reduce manual work and support multiple channels.
  • Integration musts: PIM, inventory, add-to-cart, and SSO to ensure accurate pricing and seamless checkout.
  • Business impact: improved buyer confidence and measurable uplift in AOV and conversions.

Enterprise retailers using integrated 3D room planners see stronger engagement and higher order values—this guide gives you the checklist and vendor criteria to select the platform that fits your catalog, channels, and timeline.

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The US Buyer’s Guide to 3D Product Configurators

Shoppers expect immersive, accurate visuals when customizing products online. This buyer’s guide explains how enterprise retailers and manufacturers choose 3D configurators that scale from no-code editors to WebAR, PIM/ERP integration, and return-reducing render quality.

Inside the guide, you’ll learn:

  • Which platform type fits your catalog: product vs. modular configurators for single items or complex assemblies.
  • No-code & time to launch: why enterprise implementations typically target 8–12 weeks and what accelerates launch.
  • Integration & operational efficiency: PIM, DAM, ERP, SIF support, and reusing 3D assets across room planners, AR, and renders.
  • Cost vs. value: how to evaluate pricing models and measure ROI through reduced returns and operational savings.

Enterprise teams that pick the right configurator reduce manual work, improve order accuracy, and increase buyer confidence with near-photorealistic renders and AR previews. Use the checklist inside to compare vendors and avoid costly, low-value choices.

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The Modern Distributor’s Guide to Omnichannel B2B Commerce

The B2B distribution world has crossed a digital threshold. Buyers expect the same seamless, self-service experience they get from Amazon—but with the precision and personal touch only a distributor can provide. If your channels aren't connected, your customer experience and your margins are at risk.

This guide explains how forward-thinking distributors are unifying sales, operations, and customer experience to drive the next wave of growth.

Inside, you will learn:

  • Why Omnichannel is Today's Baseline: Digital channels now drive nearly half of all B2B revenue, and 80% of buyers have switched suppliers due to poor digital service.
  • The Three Pillars of Success: How to build a strategy based on a Single Source of Truth, a Consistent Buyer Experience, and Empowered Field Sales.
  • The Modern Tech Stack: See how Pepperi integrates with your ERP (SAP, NetSuite, Dynamics) to unify field sales, B2B eCommerce, and mobile ordering in one platform.
  • The Transformation Roadmap: A phased approach to integrate your ERP, launch channels, and achieve continuous optimization, often going live in weeks, not months.

Automation and integration are no longer "nice to have"—they're how you protect profit and build loyalty. Download the guide to assess your omnichannel readiness now.

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The UK Buyer’s Guide to 3D Room Planners

With shoppers expecting realistic, personalised product visuals, 3D room planning technology has become essential for enterprise furniture retailers. This guide explores how 3D planners help customers visualise complete spaces, improve buying confidence, and drive higher in-store and online conversions.

In this guide, you'll learn how retailers are using 3D planners to:

  • Enhance free design services: Create accurate 2D and 3D floor plans that help shoppers imagine furniture in their own space.
  • Increase transaction size: Upsell full-room solutions through personalised digital merchandising and product grouping.
  • Improve shopper confidence: 68% of furniture buyers prefer stores offering 3D visualisation services like room planners.
  • Streamline design workflows: Use accurate real-time geometry, lighting, and layout updates that support both customers and professional designers.
  • Centralise 3D content: Reduce vendor sprawl by managing visual assets across room planners, configurators, WebAR, and renders in one ecosystem.
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