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The Benefits of Digital Quoting Tools for Manufacturing

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Expires the End 2025: Implications for Manufacturing

The Ripple Effect of Tariffs: How Technology Can Be Your Safety Net

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Mar 13, 2025
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The Benefits of Digital Quoting Tools for Manufacturing

The manufacturing industry is evolving, and those who embrace digital solutions gain a competitive edge. Digital quoting tools empower machine shops to quote faster, price accurately, improve profitability, and provide a better customer experience. Adopting a modern manufacturing quoting software solution can be a game-changer. Here’s why...

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Jan 29, 2025
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Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Expires the End 2025: Implications for Manufacturing

The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) significantly bolstered the manufacturing sector, leading to record job creation and wage growth. It expires the end 2025. What are the implications for the manufacturing sector?

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Growth
Jan 13, 2025
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The Ripple Effect of Tariffs: How Technology Can Be Your Safety Net

President-elect Trump’s posture on levying tariffs has sparked debate across industries, and the machining community is no exception. Will tariffs benefit small machine shops like yours? Let's dive into the potential impacts and explore the public sentiment surrounding this complex issue.

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Dec 24, 2024
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Quoting Complex Custom Jobs: How Quotation Software Makes It Easy for Manufacturers

In an industry where speed, precision, and customer confidence are critical, leveraging the right quoting software for manufacturing is a must.

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Nov 12, 2024
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Enhancing Customer Experience with Quotation Software for Manufacturing

In manufacturing, where precision and speed are essential, efficient quotation software can significantly enhance customer experience, improving the overall quote-to-cash (QTC) cycle. Ensure a winning position in today’s digital manufacturing landscape with automated and accurate quotes that turn to $$.

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Nov 14, 2024
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MRP Software for Custom Manufacturing: Solving Complex Production Challenges

If your business is in custom manufacturing, you already know how wild the workflow can get. MRP software helps custom manufacturers move away from spreadsheets and manual tracking toward an integrated, automated system that can handle complexity with ease.

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Jun 24, 2024
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4 Ways Manufacturing Software For Small Business Supports Compliance

One effective solution to meet these rigorous standards is through advanced manufacturing software solutions like StartProto. This blog post explores how StartProto, a cloud-based manufacturing MES + MRP software, supports small businesses in achieving and maintaining compliance, in a concise and easy way. 

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Sep 17, 2024
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Paperless Manufacturing: Unveiling the Benefits Beyond the Obvious

The transition to paperless manufacturing offers a myriad of benefits that extend far beyond immediate cost savings. Manufacturers who embrace this digital transformation not only position themselves for greater operational efficiency but also pave the way for sustainable growth and innovation in an increasingly competitive landscape.

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May 30, 2024
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Unlocking Manufacturing Success: Top Performance Metrics You Need to Know

In the fast-paced world of manufacturing, success isn't just about meeting production quotas; it's about optimizing every aspect of operations to drive efficiency, quality, and profitability. By tracking and analyzing these metrics, manufacturers can identify areas for improvement, implement targeted interventions, and drive continuous improvement across their organization.

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May 12, 2024
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12
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How to Run a Successful Machine Shop With Cloud Manufacturing

Learn how a cloud manufacturing ERP platform can optimize your shop, from production processes to communication and internal analysis.

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Mar 20, 2024
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Werner Machine Case Study

Werner Machine is a small job shop located in Marietta, Georgia that has implemented StartProto.

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Mar 20, 2024
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9
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StartProto vs. ProShop ERP: Comparing Manufacturing ERPs

In the realm of Manufacturing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), StartProto & ProShop ERP emerge as 2 formidable contenders

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Mar 20, 2024
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3
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Paperless Manufacturing

See how paperless manufacturing can drive growth in your manufacturing company.

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Mar 20, 2024
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Machining Smarter: Streamlining Processes and Enhancing Performance for Job Shops

Discover how StartProto, a powerful manufacturing ERP software, is transforming job shops and machine shops.

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Mar 20, 2024
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3
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Modernize Employees to Modernize the Shop

How poka-yoke ideals can empower your operators ad improve your operation.

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Apr 26, 2024
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6
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Tips for Organizing Your Manufacturing Job Shop | StartProto

Get real input from where it matters - no one knows the processing requirements and gaps on the floor better than you!

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Oct 24, 2024
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Cloud-Based Manufacturing Analytics Will Help Your Job Shop Grow

The manufacturing industry is facing intense headwinds, but the right cloud-based analytics software provides data-driven insights to give small manufacturers vital competitive edge and ensure sustainable growth.

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