Entries by Bizowie

Manufacturing Inventory Management: Raw Materials, WIP, and Finished Goods

February 2, 2025 in /by

Inventory is the lifeblood of manufacturing—and its most persistent management challenge. Too much inventory ties up capital, consumes warehouse space, and risks obsolescence. Too little halts production lines, delays customer shipments, and damages relationships. The perpetual quest for balance makes inventory management one of the most consequential disciplines in manufacturing operations. But manufacturing inventory isn’t […]

How to Evaluate Manufacturing ERP Vendors: A Practical Scorecard

February 2, 2025 in /by

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

October 22, 2023 in /by

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

January 14, 2022 in /by

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

October 23, 2021 in /by

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

October 22, 2021 in /by

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

October 13, 2021 in /by

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 […]