ERP & MRP Insights for Modern Manufacturing

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How ERP and MRP Platforms Increase Audit Readiness

ERP · Auditing · 5 min read

By Calum Lynch · 12 February 2026

Preparing for a quality or compliance audit can place significant pressure on manufacturing teams, especially when data is spread across spreadsheets, paper records, and disconnected systems. In this article, we explore how modern ERP and MRP software improves audit readiness through built-in traceability, centralised data, and structured process control, helping manufacturers reduce disruption, strengthen compliance, and approach audits with greater confidence.

Automation in Manufacturing

Automation · Manufacturing · 6 min read

By Calum Lynch · 28 January 2026

As manufacturers look beyond traditional automation, the focus is shifting toward intelligent software, AI, and integrated ERP and MRP systems that connect planning, production, and data into a single, scalable manufacturing platform.

Why Traceability Matters in Modern Manufacturing

Traceability · Manufacturing · 8 min read

By Calum Lynch · 24 January 2026

In today's highly regulated and competitive manufacturing landscape, traceability is essential for maintaining product quality, achieving regulatory compliance, and giving manufacturers full visibility into how every component, process, and finished product is tracked from raw material through to customer delivery.

5 Signs Your Manufacturing Business Needs an MRP System

ERP · Manufacturing · 6 min read

By Calum Lynch · 12 October 2025

Running a manufacturing business in the UK is a balancing act. You are managing everything from client orders and supplier deliveries to production schedules and quality control. At first, you might rely on spreadsheets, emails, and sheer determination to keep everything moving. But as your business grows, these manual methods...

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