When it comes to leading the pack of manufacturing ERP solutions, having a seasoned expert like Joshua Tillotson on board is a game-changer for Rootstock’s customers. Holding the title of Manufacturing ERP Consultant, Josh is at the forefront of aiding companies in seamlessly integrating their processes into Rootstock’s manufacturing ERP. His role is not merely technical but strategic, focusing on optimizing business processes and ensuring that Rootstock becomes an invaluable asset for every customer. Josh’s experience spans 17 years in executive roles overseeing ERP and IT for an ETO (enginee ..read more

What is Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM)? It takes a lot to manufacture any product. The key component is manufacturing operations, or the process of manufacturing, which includes everything from sourcing materials and analyzing performance to measuring quality and getting products into customers’ hands. Manufacturing operations management (MOM) is the process of controlling the structure and systems used by manufacturers to produce products efficiently. The goal is to make the highest-quality products at the lowest possible cost as quickly and efficiently as possible, and MOM is how ..read more

Unleashing Innovation: Why You Should Attend the Salesforce Manufacturing Summit  Registration is now open for the much anticipated Salesforce Manufacturing Summit in Atlanta January 10th. In the ever-evolving landscape of manufacturing, staying ahead of the curve is not just a competitive advantage; it’s a necessity. The Manufacturing Summit promises to be a day filled with cutting-edge insights, networking opportunities, and groundbreaking sessions led by industry trailblazers.   Not convinced yet? Here are five reasons why the Salesforce Manufacturing Summit will be a game-ch ..read more

Everyone is talking about artificial intelligence (AI) in manufacturing today because it promises to change everything, from managing our day-to-day lives to managing a massive manufacturing facility. Manufacturers specifically are starting to realize how the different types of AI can be used in manufacturing. AI is already being used to automate processes and routine tasks, create more accurate forecasts, improve predictive maintenance, improve logistics, sniff out potential errors, and so much more. This demonstrated success across many AI use cases in manufacturing is encouraging manufactur ..read more

For over 15 years, discrete manufacturers have chosen Rootstock Software to digitally transform their businesses. Built on the Salesforce Platform, Rootstock offers a native connection between its Manufacturing ERP and other manufacturing applications that are part of the Salesforce ecosystem. As a result, many manufacturers utilize Rootstock Manufacturing Cloud ERP as their centralized control hub to oversee their entire operation. By empowering manufacturers to navigate ongoing challenges and to scale for growth in spite of the hurdles, it’s no surprise that Rootstock is an award-winning, c ..read more

On Saturday, September 30—with just 32 minutes left on the clock—the country was spared from a federal government shutdown, as Congress passed a 45-day budget which would keep things running. Hearing this news, many in manufacturing were relieved, as a shutdown would have been a significant disruptor to the industry with widespread repercussions. One of the main effects would have been financing. For example, after the supply chain challenges brought about by the pandemic, the government stepped in with legislation like the CHIPS and Science Act, which infused billions of dollars into bolster ..read more

Manufacturing CRM (customer relationship management) software allows industrial organizations to not only gain visibility into real-time customer, order, and sales data but also provides a base for connectivity to supply as orders come in. Frank Borovsky is a former manufacturing sector Vice President at Salesforce and here he shares the difference in benefits and features of a CRM built for manufacturing versus a one-size-fits-all CRM. What is Manufacturing CRM Software?  Customer relationship management (CRM) software is any digital system or program that helps businesses manage and imp ..read more

3 Key Takeaways from Rootstock’s First Women in Manufacturing Event Manufacturing is thriving. According to Axios, 800,000 new jobs have been added in the U.S. since President Biden took office, and spending on new manufacturing factories is triple the average rate seen back in the 2010s.    But when it comes to representation of women, the industry is still lagging. The Manufacturers Alliance Foundation reports that women make up less than one third of manufacturing roles despite making up nearly half of the overall workforce, and only 12% hold C-suite positions.  Rootstoc ..read more

The Ultimate Guide to Engineering Change Management for Manufacturers The only thing you can always count on in product development is change. Engineers will continue to change and improve a product design until it is done–or they run out of time. Updating dimensions or tolerances for manufacturability, only for the wrong revision to be sent to a customer and returned for rework. Changes for manufacturers are becoming far more expensive and disruptive as manufacturing processes becomes more complex, projects more bespoke, and customers more demanding. While changes to designs, materials, and p ..read more

Production planning manages everything needed to run your manufacturing operations, from workers and materials to schedules and equipment, and everything in between. Your manufacturing operations and business success rely on efficient, effective planning to better achieve and maintain profitability. Rootstock Cloud ERP automates this process with a capacity planning workbench and a material requirements planning (MRP) engine to coordinate when purchased items are required, parts are available, sales order details, shipping requirements and dates, and more. And, with Rootstock being built on th ..read more