Manufacturing is a competitive industry where standing still will mean failing behind. The industry is constantly introducing new methods of moving faster than competitors, and introducing new technologies is the avenue they use to do so. Downtime in manufacturing is costly, and ineffective and can put processes behind schedule. On a larger scale, this can... Read More

Manufacturing businesses traditionally drive their production processes using machinery and physical assets. However, data has now become a valuable asset for organizations across industries. In particular, manufacturing firms have started leveraging data to gain a competitive edge. Data analytics in manufacturing is becoming more and more popular nowadays. Using the power of data, businesses facilitate... Read More

When it comes to manufacturing, efficiency and speed are the top requirements to meet demands. The best way to increase the speed and efficiency of your operations is a cloud based manufacturing software that has individualized solutions based on the size of the business. A common misconception when it comes to an ERP for manufacturing... Read More

Lumberton, NJ (December 6th, 2022)-  SoftwareAdvice, a leading provider of business software reviews, has named Striven as the 2nd best small business manufacturing software of 2022. Striven’s placement above the majority of manufacturing software options showcases the increased emphasis that manufacturers place on incorporating business management technology into their daily operations. For small manufacturers, the... Read More

When your SME relies heavily on managing inventory, you want to make sure that your inventory management system is as organized and accurate as possible. To be more specific, you want to keep your inventory management system set up in a way that avoids what some refer to as organizational lag— “the inability to adapt,... Read More

In the manufacturing sector, we all are reliant on strategic partnerships with our suppliers, dealers, distributors, freight and rail vendors, and customers. Success is dependent on the entire network. If one link in the chain fails, we all fail. As a distributor in the middle of the funnel, we rely on our international suppliers for... Read More