Business Automation and Software Blog

Get the Most from Your Syspro System Investment

LBaran@PositiveVision.Biz (Linda Baran) — Tue, 26 May 2026 13:00:01 GMT

Are you getting the most out of your Syspro system—or are you allowing teams to set up shadow systems?

Shadow systems are real. It’s when someone on the shop floor decides that the ERP is too hard to learn, so they set up a spreadsheet to track their numbers. Then someone else decides they need a special report, so they begin pulling data files from the ERP and running them through spreadsheets to create a graph. Pretty soon, managers notice how many special spreadsheets there are and ask, “What’s the problem?”

ERP Trends 2026: How AI-Driven BPM Is Transforming Manufacturing Operations

LBaran@PositiveVision.Biz (Linda Baran) — Mon, 04 May 2026 13:00:01 GMT

ERP trends for 2026 include AI-driven Business Process Management (BPM) to make ERPs smarter and better than ever. Many manufacturers rely on their ERP as the backbone of operations and production. Thanks to AI-driven Business Process Management (BPM), the system you already depend on is evolving into something far more powerful and far more helpful.

The Business Case for Industry-Specific ERP Manufacturing Systems

LBaran@PositiveVision.Biz (Linda Baran) — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:00:03 GMT

Is it finally time to get a 'real' ERP system, an ERP manufacturing system that ties together your shop floor, your inventory, your financials, and your customer orders? However, questions arise in your mind. Should you go with one of the big generic platforms and customize it to fit your company’s needs, or should you buy something built specifically for manufacturers?

Syspro ERP's Rebrand: A Sign of Where ERP Is Headed

LBaran@PositiveVision.Biz (Linda Baran) — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:00:03 GMT

When Syspro ERP announced its rebrand on a digital board in Times Square, it wasn't just about a fresh logo. For a company that's historically kept a lower profile compared to giants like SAP and Oracle, going big in Times Square signals something more interesting: the ERP market is changing, and Syspro is betting on where it's going.

The rebrand highlights three major shifts in the ERP landscape: vertical specialization, cloud modernization, and closer alignment with how manufacturers actually work. Let's unpack what's really going on here.

Break Down Silos: How the Right ERP Helps Break Down Department Walls

rbaran@positivevision.biz (Robert Baran) — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Did you know that an ERP can help bring down workplace silos? You know the ones—the ones that are keeping your departments from communicating. The ones causing bottlenecks. If your departments are working in their own little bubbles, it’s making things way harder than they need to be.

Why Manufacturers Need Syspro ERP to Remain Competitive

LBaran@PositiveVision.Biz (Linda Baran) — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 14:00:03 GMT

Manufacturers today are navigating an incredibly challenging landscape. Supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, rising regulatory demands, and customer expectations for faster, more customized products have converged into a complex business environment. Systems that once kept operations running smoothly are starting to show cracks, and problems are popping up where they’re least expected. Generic ERP platforms, built to serve every industry, are increasingly becoming obstacles rather than enablers of growth.

The Right ERP Software Fit for Your Manufacturing Business

rbaran@positivevision.biz (Robert Baran) — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 19:45:00 GMT

As Chicago-area ERP software consultants, we see a lot of manufacturers struggling with their business management software. Maybe what they have doesn’t have all the features they thought they were buying, and it’s not supporting business growth. Or, it has too many bells and whistles, and it’s confusing the heck out of everyone.

Tracking the Metrics that Matter with an ERP Manufacturing System

rbaran@positivevision.biz (Robert Baran) — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:00:00 GMT

Distributors seeking to improve profitability should focus on five areas of business, supported by an ERP manufacturing system that enables tracking the numbers. When you combine the right systems with clear metrics, powerful results follow. CFOs and accounting leaders at manufacturing and distribution companies who use modern, flexible ERP manufacturing systems can help their companies profit and grow. Let’s take a look at five areas to focus on for profitability and the metrics that matter.

How Sage 300 ERP Software Boosts Profitability for Distributors

rbaran@positivevision.biz (Robert Baran) — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 14:00:03 GMT

Running a distribution business means juggling a lot of moving parts. You need to keep inventory flowing, maintain strong supplier relationships, keep customers happy, and somehow stay profitable while doing it all.

That's where Sage 300 ERP software comes in. This powerful system helps distributors improve profitability by optimizing inventory management, automating purchasing processes, and streamlining sales operations. Let's dive into how Sage 300 transforms these critical areas and puts more money back into your business.

Five Simple Warehouse Training Tips to Transform Your Team

LBaran@PositiveVision.Biz (Linda Baran) — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 13:45:00 GMT

Want to transform your workforce? Use these warehouse training tips to add both fun and teambuilding to your workplace.

If the words “teambuilding exercises” conjure up a 1990s-style vision of ropes courses and walking on hot coals, don’t worry—we aren’t going to ask you to do either. Instead, we’ve put together five tips that will help you build the teamwork that makes the dream work (thank you, John Maxwell).