What to Consider When Evaluating ERP Software

Every day we come to work we are driven by data. How that data is disseminated could be the difference between a well-oiled machine and a greasy oily mess. When researching an ERP system for your company, there are a lot of programs out there. There are a lot of questions that need to be asked. There is a ton of information that needs to be considered.

In this episode of Exchange, James Drury, RJ Pranski, and Jonah Coleman, a Product Specialist at Innergy, discuss what to consider when looking into an ERP system.

In this Exchange, RJ and James talk with Jacob Edmond about the importance of networking and how you should be networking any chance you get.

In this Exchange, James and RJ discuss with Jacob Edmond, of Duckworks Millwork Solutions, the challenges of finding, hiring, and training new Microvellum engineers and some options to combat those challenges.

To learn more about Microvellum and this episode visit, www.microvellum.com

Looking for a CAD/CAM software, but don't know where to start? In this Exchange podcast episode, industry experts discuss the questions to ask and what to consider when looking for a software solution, while helping to answer the question, "Are you ready?".

When it comes to researching CAD/CAM solutions, there are a lot of options and there are many factors to consider. If you're not asking the right questions, taking the time to investigate and take a deep look at your requirements, not only now but in the future, you could end up going down a path that could leave you with under-performing software - lost quality, increased labor and lost business.

RJ and James sit down with Jennifer Giffin of Mission Bell, and Tim Scholman and Brent Morris of Microvellum, to discuss what goes into finding the right software. Jennifer brings with her years of gained knowledge and experience with CAD/CAM software.

James Drury, Exchange Host and Technology Advocate, has transitioned from the shop floor, to becoming a drafter, managing an engineering department; and now, to the technological side of woodworking - he's seen it all.

RJ Pranski, Exchange Host and Training Analyst, a former engineer and project manager in the woodworking industry, RJ brings a wide array of knowledge and experience to the table.

Brent Morris, Technical Services Manager, has been in the industry for the past 18 years, starting with Microvellum 12 years ago as a service provider. Today as Technical Services Manager, he endeavors to help our clients achieve positive outcomes through rock-solid service.

Tim Scholman, Account Manager, has been helping the woodworking community for more than 22 years, as a user of the software, a certified instructor, and now an Account Manager. He works with clients all across Canada to help them reach their full potential.

Jennifer Giffin, Senior Developer at Mission Bell, started her journey in the millwork industry 13 years ago, programming casework with Microvellum. She pushed herself to understand the logic of Microvellum and developed a passion for creating custom libraries - ranging from products to formula-driven materials. She is focused on sharing the knowledge and perspective that she's acquired using Microvellum, learning every day from the unique challenges that engineers face in a high pace ever-changing environment.

About This Episode  

What does it mean and what does it take to “Own Thy Data”? In this episode, we'll take a deeper look at what it means to take ownership of your product data and how doing so can transform your design and manufacturing processes to be more efficient.  

When it comes to Microvellum, one of the most important things you can do to ensure the longevity and efficiency of your woodworking software is to take ownership of your data. By taking the reigns, you can fine tune your data to streamline your processes, create higher quality products, eliminate mistakes, and make more money for your company.  

Participants  

James Drury, Exchange Host and Technology Advocate, has transitioned from the shop floor, to becoming a drafter, managing an engineering department; and now, to the technological side of woodworking - he's seen it all.   

RJ Pranski, Exchange Host and Training Analyst, a former engineer and project manager in the woodworking industry, RJ brings a wide array of knowledge and experience to the table.  

Matt Parisher, Microvellum Account Manager, has been part of the team here for several years now. Matt comes with many years of experience in drafting and engineering. Along with years of training and implementing Microvellum software.  

Craig Snee, long time Service Provider, specializes in custom cabinet library development. Craig has an extensive background in woodworking and has helped consult and collaborate on many of Microvellum's product libraries.  

Truman Witt is the Engineering Manager for Benchmark Woodworks in Delaware, Ohio. Truman is a valued and trusted member of the Microvellum community and has years of experience diving deep into the weeds of his CAD software, tailoring it to suit the needs of his company.  

Are you a woodworking industry expert interested in being a guest on our Exchange podcast series? Email [email protected].

Enjoy our August Virtual Exchange event! Enjoy gaining  insights into how others in the industry are changing the way  they work  because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Microvellum Advocate, James Drury, and Jacob Edmond,  VP of USA Millwork, and James Drury will lead the discussion during Microvellum User's first Exchange event. These virtual events are not scripted presentations, they are user led and inspired discussions.

Outline of topics:

Enjoy this online event where technology enthusiasts gather to discuss all things related to manufacturing and Microvellum software.

Staying sharp? If not, check out this episode out to see what kind of training opportunities you should be considering!

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This episode wraps up our mini-series on 2D Drawing Instructions! Watch to learn how to add drawing tokens to subassemblies!

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Part 4 of our 2D Drawing Instructions mini-series goes over creating drawing blocks to help automate shop drawings!