12May
07May
Why Excel Fails in Packaging Manufacturing (and What Replaces It)
Excel may work for small tasks, but it fails in packaging manufacturing at scale. Learn why spreadsheets create inefficiencies and how ERP systems replace them with real-time control.
04May
Production Planning in Plastics Manufacturing Is Broken – Here’s Why
Struggling with traceability in plastics and packaging manufacturing? Discover how ERP enables real-time tracking, faster recalls, and audit-ready compliance.
02May
Why Plastics Manufacturers Lose Money on Scrap (and How Epicor ERP Fixes It)
Scrap in plastics manufacturing is more than material loss—it’s a hidden profit drain. Learn the real causes of scrap and how Epicor ERP helps reduce waste, improve traceability, and optimize production.
01May
Best ERP for Plastics Manufacturing in 2026: What to Look for in a Modern Manufacturing ERP
Looking for the best ERP for plastics manufacturing in 2026? This guide covers MES integration, real-time production reporting, cloud ERP, and what to look for to stay competitive.
30Apr
ERP for Packaging Industry: Key Benefits for Production, Inventory, and Quality Control
If you’re running a packaging manufacturing business and still juggling spreadsheets, disconnected systems, and “tribal knowledge,” here’s the uncomfortable truth: your competitors are probably running circles around you. Packaging is not a simple industry anymore. You’re dealing with short lead times, fluctuating...
29Apr
How ERP Improves Traceability in Plastics and Packaging Manufacturing
Struggling with traceability in plastics and packaging manufacturing? Discover how ERP enables real-time tracking, faster recalls, and audit-ready compliance.
20Apr
ERP for Plastics and Packaging Manufacturers: What Actually Matters (Not Features)
This guide cuts through ERP marketing to focus on what plastics and packaging plants actually need: process-aligned workflows for injection molding/extrusion, real-time traceability for regulated industries, accurate costing amid volatile resin prices, and constraint-based scheduling that matches shop floor reality.
14Apr
What Is the Role of R&D Modules in ERP (Especially Epicor Kinetic)?
This article explores how Epicor Kinetic enables structured R&D by integrating product data, engineering changes, and costing into a unified ERP environment—helping manufacturers innovate faster with better control and visibility.
07Apr