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By Katie Foley Locals still call it "The Shoe." Built in the early 1900s as the headquarters and manufacturing complex for the United Shoe Machinery Corporation, it was, in its day, one of the most advanced industrial facilities in the world. USMC didn't just make shoes — it made the machines that made shoes, turning a slow, labor-intensive craft into a modern, scalable industry.

By Mike Murphy Over the past four years, we’ve visited more than 50 manufacturers. In each case, we’ve had the opportunity to dig deep into their systems, observe their processes, and identify opportunities for improvement. Despite differences in size, industry, or product, every manufacturer is trying to accomplish the same fundamental goal: move efficiently from customer request to cash in the bank.

By Mike Murphy Not all ERP systems are created equal — and in 2026, that distinction has never been more consequential. As manufacturers face mounting pressure from supply chain volatility, labor shortages, and accelerating customer expectations, the software powering your operations isn't just an IT decision. It's a competitive one. That's why the latest recognition from SelectHub carries real weight.

How AI Is Changing Reporting in ERP Systems By Mike Roma For decades, getting meaningful data out of an ERP system has followed the same basic playbook: identify the question you need answered, find or build a report, run it, interpret the results, and repeat. It works — but it's slow, it requires technical knowledge, and it only tells you what you already knew to ask. AI is about to change all three of those problems at once.

By Mike Murphy For centuries, manufacturing has been the backbone of global economies. At its core, it’s always been about transformation—turning raw materials into something more valuable than the sum of their parts. But today, the most valuable “raw material” isn’t physical at all. It’s data. Across the manufacturing landscape, data and analytics are quietly—but profoundly—reshaping how businesses operate.

The Benefits of a Product Configurator in ERP for Manufacturers By Mike Murphy A product configurator within an ERP system may sound like a niche feature—but for manufacturers producing complex, customizable products, it can transform operations, improve accuracy, and accelerate growth. Here’s why it matters. The Challenge of Product Complexity in Manufacturing Modern manufacturers rarely offer one-size-fits-all products.

Managing Realized and Unrealized Foreign Exchange Gains and Losses in Visibility ERP Take Control of Multi-Currency Accounting with your ERP System By John Nugent In a multi-currency environment, exchange-rate fluctuations can affect far more than period-end reporting. They can influence the value of receivables, payables, cash balances, and outstanding receipts across the business. For finance teams, the challenge is not just identifying those changes.

How Tariffs Are Reshaping the Manufacturing Industry - and How ERP Can Help By Katie Foley Tariff policies continue to reshape the landscape for U.S. manufacturers, driving cost volatility, supply chain disruptions, and rapid changes in sourcing strategies. For complex, make-to-order manufacturers, these market shifts introduce even greater uncertainty—impacting everything from materials procurement to project pricing.

Take Your ERP System Poolside: Manage Your Business From Anywhere By Katie Foley It's the first day of summer! Temperatures are rising, the kids are out of school, and it might be time to sneak away on a summer vacation. Just because you're out of the office, doesn't mean you can't manage things from afar - thanks to ERP software. Let's take a look at some of the ways that modern ERP systems keep us stay connected to our business whether we are vacationing poolside, beachside, or mountainside.

How ERP Can Provide Global Supply Chain Visibility By Katie Foley Predicting demand with accuracy is critical to optimize inventory management. Low inventory can lead to lost sales, production delays, and customer dissatisfaction, while too much inventory can cause increased storage fees, tied-up capital, and potentially wasted material if it becomes expired or obsolete. Modern ERP systems come with advanced forecasting technology that can predict demand based on historical data and market trends.