Entries by Bizowie

How to Evaluate Manufacturing ERP Vendors: A Practical Scorecard

Selecting the wrong ERP vendor is one of the most expensive mistakes a manufacturer can make. Beyond the direct financial impact of failed implementations, poor vendor selection wastes years of organizational effort, damages operational performance, and creates problems that persist long after the initial decision. Yet many manufacturers approach vendor evaluation casually, relying on impressive […]

Bizowie Relocates Headquarters from Downtown Pittsburgh to Strip District

PITTSBURGH, PA — Bizowie, a leading cloud ERP software company, has officially moved its headquarters from Downtown Pittsburgh to the city’s bustling Strip District. The relocation, aimed at supporting the company’s continued growth and fostering a collaborative work environment, positions Bizowie in one of Pittsburgh’s most dynamic neighborhoods. The new office space, located amid the […]

7 Infrastructure Questions for Prospective ERP Vendors

When searching for a new ERP solution, almost everyone understands the importance of thorough due diligence on a prospective system’s features and applicability for business requirements. But another important area of focus is often left by the wayside: infrastructure. Without the proper IT resources, even the most feature-rich ERP system can leave your employees frustrated […]

5 Ways to Improve Job Shop Profitability with Cloud ERP

Leverage dimensional profitability analysis Getting an accurate picture of job-level profitability is a great first step, but it’s only one piece of the puzzle. It’s also important to gain an understanding of profit margins across broader dimensions, including: Sales by rep or estimator – Who consistently delivers the highest-margin deals? Sales by customer – How […]

Cloud ERP and EDI: What You Need To Know

What is EDI? Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) is a term used to refer to the use of computers to electronically exchange business documents between trading partners (generally a customer and their vendor) using a standardized file format. Leveraging EDI allows both parties to save money on manual work. For example, imagine a customer that places […]

4 Ways To Save Money on ERP Software Licensing

When selecting a new ERP system, carefully understanding and comparing the costs of each product is critical. ERP pricing can be very complex, and vendors often hide the true costs of their products in the hope of closing a deal faster. In this article, we’ll outline just a few of the areas where asking questions […]