ECI Staff Contributors

30/08/2024—ECI Staff Contributors

5 Reasons You Need an Industry-Specific ERP

15/07/2024—ECI Staff Contributors

How businesses can support employees when a change is coming: from a new ERP to a new module

ERP

18/06/2024—ECI Staff Contributors

One size doesn’t fit all: how to get the most value from your ERP

23/05/2024—ECI Staff Contributors

TECH LIVE 2024

ERP

22/05/2024—ECI Staff Contributors

10 Steps to ensure you select the right ERP software for your business

Cloud-Computing

Business Growth

Customer Experience

Business Intelligence

ERP

18/04/2024—ECI Staff Contributors

Meet the Team: Jason Pooley, eCommerce Consultant

21/02/2024—ECI Staff Contributors

Growth Strategies For Today's Office Technology Providers

The managed office technology services landscape is constantly changing and with that, dealers of all sizes must adapt to stay competitive. But how can you work toward achieving sustainable long-term growth? Here are six areas to consider when it comes to boosting business opportunities:

13/02/2024—ECI Staff Contributors

Servitization: the future of the machine builder as a service provider

ECI and IXON Cloud organised a roundtable session, which was broadcast at the end of 2023. The session focused on the evolution of traditional machine building to servitization – where firms don’t only sell products but deliver exceptional service and value to their customers. Experts from IXON cloud, Stefan Van Dooren and Pieter van Lith, and from ECI, Laurens Verbree and Bart mous, share their perspectives and experiences on servitization, and discuss why it will play a crucial role in the industry's transformation.

07/02/2024—ECI Staff Contributors

2024 Predictions for the Builders’ Merchants Industry

Builders’ merchants across the UK have continued to face challenges when it comes to attracting new staff, rising costs in materials, and embracing Net Zero. What does 2024 have in store for the construction and builders’ merchants industries? How can merchants get ahead and prepare strategies that will help to overcome the challenges? ECI polled businesses in the construction sector from around the UK to find out what’s in store for this year, and how to find the hidden opportunities.

02/02/2024—ECI Staff Contributors

The benefits of moving from a paper flow to a paperless environment

The manufacturing sector remains critical to the EU’s economy with production accounting for 17.3% of EU GDP and 83% of exports, which makes Europe the largest exporter of manufactured goods globally. Production processes have become increasingly digitised in recent years, led by the large firms and cascading down to small and mid-sized ones.

Press Release

20/12/2023—ECI Staff Contributors

ECI Software Solutions Acquires Treetop, Automating Dutch Residential Construction Businesses 

Strategic acquisition expands ECI’s presence in Europe with the most complete residential construction and craft business management software portfolio in the Netherlands.

18/12/2023—ECI Staff Contributors

Advantages and Disadvantages of Offering a Work-from-Home Option

Cloud-Computing

16/11/2023—ECI Staff Contributors

ECI Software Solutions Announces Winners of Its 8th Annual Everyday Hero Awards

ECI celebrates its customers behind the 141 Project, BeLEAF Survivors and The Silver Coin Project for positively impacting the lives of others

Customer Experience

30/10/2023—ECI Staff Contributors

Use This Simple Model to Resolve Common Customer Service Complaints

11/10/2023—ECI Staff Contributors

The Cost Of Commuting: Staff Spending Up To 20% Of Their Salary On Getting Back To The Office

The debate over whether or not to return to the office is far from settled - and yet, the push to get employees back to the office is becoming more and more apparent.

Cloud-Computing

11/10/2023—ECI Staff Contributors

Phishing Vigilance: What Your Employees Must Know to Identify and Stop Attacks

10/10/2023—ECI Staff Contributors

ECI Software Solutions Cloud Offerings Build Continued Trust and Business Value for SMBs

The global provider of cloud-based software joins the US National Cybersecurity Alliance’s group of Cybersecurity Awareness Month Champion organisations

05/10/2023—ECI Staff Contributors

ECI Software Solutions Integrates EvolutionX Ecommerce with Horizon ERP Software

The new integration increases efficiency for business supplies dealers in the UK and Ireland.

Blog FS eautomate Vertical Vs Horizontal ERP Selection

29/09/2023—ECI Staff Contributors

Vertical vs Horizontal ERP Selection: Why A Vertical ERP Will Take You Further

22/09/2023—ECI Staff Contributors

Meet the Team: Matt Lindley, Sales Engineer - Building Supply

We sat down with Matt Lindley, Sales Engineer at ECI Software Solutions to learn more about his role within the team.

04/09/2023—ECI Staff Contributors

Workshops, awards, black tie…what more can we ask from the BMF?

Our Spruce team are heading out to yet another Builders Merchants Federation event this September.

21/08/2023—ECI Staff Contributors

Planning your ERP Budget

26/07/2023—ECI Staff Contributors

ECI’S PRODUCTIVITY INDEX: WHICH INDUSTRY HAS IMPROVED THE MOST?

The dictionary definition of productivity is ‘produc[ing] or do[ing] a lot in comparison to the amount of resources used’ – but that’s become an almost unattainable goal for many businesses today.

27/06/2023—ECI Staff Contributors

ECI Spruce team attends the BMF All Industry Conference in Istanbul

ECI are proud to have sponsored this year’s BMF All Industry Conference. For the first time, the BMF Conference took place on two continents and yet remained in a single fascinating city, Istanbul which for centuries has provided a strategic link between Europe and Asia.

Business Growth

ERP

07/06/2023—ECI Staff Contributors

Inventory Tracking: What Is It And Why Is It Important?

5 Inventory Management Pitfalls to Avoid

Business Growth

ERP

06/06/2023—ECI Staff Contributors

What Is Inventory Planning And How Do You Do It?

Business Growth

ERP

05/06/2023—ECI Staff Contributors

Supply Chain Planning: What Is It And What Are The Advantages?

23/05/2023—ECI Staff Contributors

Meet the Team: Lauren Harrison, Customer Relationship Manager – LBMH

We sat down with Lauren Harrison, Customer Relationship Manager at ECI Software Solutions to find out more about her role within the team.

14/04/2023—ECI Staff Contributors

The skills shortages report: Which industries are struggling to bridge the gap?

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses across the UK have been struggling to fill vacancies due to a lack of skilled workers. In fact, an ONS survey revealed that businesses experiencing a shortage of workers reached an all-time high of 16.8% in August 2022.

23/02/2023—ECI Staff Contributors

Survey: Builders’ Merchants Share Challenges For Year Ahead

It’s fair to say that the construction industry has had a turbulent few years. A jump in the price of raw materials has created considerable challenges for the sector, as well as the impact of inflation, labour shortages and rising interest rates. What will the upcoming months have in store for builders’ merchants? How will drops in consumer spending affect the industry – and what infrastructure trends do merchants need to be on top of to stay resilient?

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01/02/2023—ECI Staff Contributors

8 Crucial Reports Your Business Should Run

22/11/2022—ECI Staff Contributors

Which Footy-Themed Passwords Have Been Hacked The Most?

Whether you’re looking to find a romantic partner or book a holiday, almost everything can now be done through the swipe of a screen or a click of a button. Brits love the convenience of digital-first culture, but this comes with more online accounts to manage than ever – and countless usernames and passwords to remember. We’re all familiar with that frustrating feeling of getting locked out, or worse, getting a notification to say that someone has been trying to access your account.

11/10/2022—ECI Staff Contributors

How Builders Merchants Have Adapted To The Economy In 2022

2022 has seen builders merchants facing rocketing energy costs, inflationary pressures on construction projects and a slower-than-planned recovery from the materials shortage.

30/09/2022—ECI Staff Contributors

ECI named among finalists at Print IT Awards, for the third consecutive year

ECI has been named among the Device Management Solution of the Year finalists as the Print IT Reseller Awards return for 2022.

31/08/2022—ECI Staff Contributors

Should Your Dealership’s Data Reside in the Cloud?

03/08/2022—ECI Staff Contributors

The Best Professions For Hybrid Working In The UK: How To Help Your Business Adapt

Since COVID-19 accelerated the pace of change, hybrid working, where employees work both in the office and remotely, has gathered momentum quickly across the UK. The flexibility of hybrid working is now seen by many as a job perk, or even necessity, following a shift in the understanding of how traditionally office-based jobs can be done. Jobseekers get the best of both worlds - the instant communication and collaboration you get in the office, along with the convenience of being able to work from home.

28/06/2022—ECI Staff Contributors

4 Best Practices in Customer Retention

27/06/2022—ECI Staff Contributors

Manufacturing Skills Crisis: Which UK Regions Have Been Worst-Hit?

Almost every UK industry has struggled to attract people with the right skills – but manufacturers have felt the pressure more than most in recent months. Long-standing labour challenges came to a head towards the end of 2021, due to a shortage of skilled workers from the EU after Brexit and COVID-19-related supply chain disruption.

05/04/2022—ECI Staff Contributors

Meet the Team: Jamie Bradley, Sales Engineer For Field Service

This month we feature Jamie Bradley, newly appointed sales engineer for Field Service at ECI Software Solutions. We sat down with Jamie to learn more about his role within the team.

04/04/2022—ECI Staff Contributors

Email Overload? Here’s How to Effectively Manage It

29/03/2022—ECI Staff Contributors

Supporting HBI to Close the Skills Gap in the Building Industry

29/03/2022—ECI Staff Contributors

How NCT Plumbing Increased Profits and Family Time

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28/03/2022—ECI Staff Contributors

Your Game Plan for Hiring Critical Thinkers and Problem Solvers

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21/03/2022—ECI Staff Contributors

A 5-Step Capital Budgeting Process for Your ERP Purchase

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17/03/2022—ECI Staff Contributors

How Margin Accelerator Helped Richter Total Office Claim Extra GP Dollars

07/03/2022—ECI Staff Contributors

Working On the Business vs. Working In the Business

03/03/2022—ECI Staff Contributors

3 Ways Insearch Interactive Software Makes Builders Lives’ Easier

28/02/2022—ECI Staff Contributors

ERP Solutions Help SMBs to Optimize Supply Chain Management

14/02/2022—ECI Staff Contributors

The Importance of Data Visualization

Provide end-users actionable insights

09/02/2022—ECI Staff Contributors

Two ECI Customers Announced As Winners At The 2022 Builders’ Merchants Awards

Two ECI customers have been announced as winners at the prestigious Builders’ Merchants Awards. Coomers Timber and Building Supplies, a longstanding ECI Spruce customer, won the Kitchen and Bathroom Showroom of the Year award, while eCommonSense customer, Haldane Fisher took home the Online and Digital Strategy of the Year Award.

07/02/2022—ECI Staff Contributors

ERP Streamlines and Simplifies Accounting

04/02/2022—ECI Staff Contributors

5 Steps to help MPS providers drive profit

MPS providers should be focused on increasing visibility and control over inventory operations to drive profit. Laryssa Alexander, Field Service President, ECI, shares some practical tips to help monitor complex variables and provide a real operational boost to businesses

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04/02/2022—ECI Staff Contributors

Google search data sheds light on last year’s timber shortages

Anyone working in the building supplies industry will know how much of a headache it has been to keep up with demand over the past year. Bricks, plaster, tiles and, of course, timber have all been in short supply at some point – leading to project delays, price hikes and potential cash flow issues for tradespeople and construction firms struggling to complete work on time.

Blog Alora Discrete Manufacturers Are Hiring

01/02/2022—ECI Staff Contributors

We’re Hiring: Could Increased Efficiency be the Real Answer?

Blog Alora Want To Win The Manufacturing War

01/02/2022—ECI Staff Contributors

Want to Win the Manufacturing War? Install a Manufacturing Intelligence Platform Today

31/01/2022—ECI Staff Contributors

Scale Your Business through Effective Delegation

Blog 3 Reasons Your Business Needs Strategic Partnerships

24/01/2022—ECI Staff Contributors

3 Reasons Your Business Needs Strategic Partnerships and 3 Ways to Form Them

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17/01/2022—ECI Staff Contributors

5 Time Management Rules for Working Smarter, Not Harder

13/01/2022—ECI Staff Contributors

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Blog Statistical Case For Digital Transformation

10/01/2022—ECI Staff Contributors

A Statistical Case for Digital Transformation

Supply Chain Management

10/01/2022—ECI Staff Contributors

Why inventory management is critical in the supply chain

In the world of supply chains, the importance of inventory management can often be overlooked as one of the less pivotal functions. This approach, though, should be taken at your peril.

Supply Chain Management

10/01/2022—ECI Staff Contributors

What is an order management system & how does it work?

An order management system (OMS) is a software package that coordinates all of the disparate functions of an order fulfillment process and allows them to be controlled succinctly.

Supply Chain Management

10/01/2022—ECI Staff Contributors

What are the different types of inventory systems?

Juggling a supply chain is one of the trickiest, but most important, aspects of managing a manufacturing business. Keeping that supply chain healthy and working at its optimum means the business can perform to its best ability on a day-to-day basis.

Supply Chain Management

07/01/2022—ECI Staff Contributors

Key concepts of inventory management

With billions wasted on stale or unsellable inventories each year, and an additional estimated $40 billion lost to employee theft in the US alone, the importance of keeping a strong handle on your business's stock with good inventory management techniques is becoming more apparent.

06/01/2022—ECI Staff Contributors

Builders’ Merchants Share Top Predictions For 2022

Builders’ merchants have enjoyed a bumper year of sales, in part thanks to DIY and large-scale home improvements ramping up during the pandemic.

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03/01/2022—ECI Staff Contributors

Staffing Challenges and Solutions in a Post-Pandemic World

27/12/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

7 Word of Mouth Marketing Methods You Can Start Using Today

23/12/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

The Recycler podcast: Is print dead or is it just sleeping?

It’s safe to say that since the pandemic struck in early 2020, it’s been a non-stop whirlwind for the office supplies and managed print services (MPS) industries. We’ve all had to learn how to adapt to this new normal. In a recent podcast, we chatted with the hosts David Connett and Peter Mayhew about the biggest challenges the industry has faced and offered some predictions for the future.

20/12/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

5 Tips for Simplifying and Shortening Your ERP Search

10/12/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

2021 ECI Residential Home Construction Builder Survey

25/11/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

Meet the Team: Anna Grubb, Head of International Sales, Field Service

This month we feature Anna Grubb, ECI’s Managing Director of International Sales for Field Service. We sat down with Anna to learn more about her experience within the field service industry.

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23/11/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

Top New Home Builder Tips for 2021 copy

Blog 5 Ways ERP Automates Business Processes

22/11/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

5 Ways ERP Automates or Streamlines Business Processes

Supply Chain Management

16/11/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL

The supply chain distribution industry continues to evolve as companies are expected to meet customer expectations. Finding and creating a distribution chain that will support growth and improve performance is one of the key factors to staying ahead of the changes in the market.

ERP

16/11/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN ORDER MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

Whether you’re looking to scale up, or just need to streamline the back-end processes of your business, order management software (OMS) is an essential tool for all ambitious retailers.

ERP

16/11/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

FIVE WAYS YOUR BUILDING SUPPLIES SOFTWARE CAN HELP YOUR CUSTOMERS

As the world adopts a more digital approach, it is highly likely that you have, or soon will, outgrow your usual working methods. If this is the case, when managing your business, you could be looking to move from using manual processes to investing in more mature, innovative construction software.

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15/11/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

Start Your Marketing Digital Transformation by Rethinking 4 Outdated Ideas

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08/11/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

ECI is Now an Affiliate Partner of HBA Rebates

08/11/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

6 Strategies to Help Your Employees Become More Goal-Oriented

01/11/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

A Deep Dive Into Paid Leave: Can’t afford it or can’t afford NOT to offer it?

25/10/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

5 Tips for Managing Email Overload

21/10/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

MarkSystems Helps Nova Triad Improve Margins and Processes

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20/10/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

How to choose the best distribution ERP software

Blog 5 Ways To Speed Up Your Hiring Process

11/10/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

5 Ways to Speed Up Your Hiring Process and Get Good Employees

22/09/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

7 Costly Inventory Management Mistakes

Today’s most competitive service providers are built to manage inventory for maximum efficiency and profitability. By implementing a complete business management software specifically for field service providers with an inventory management component, these organizations establish and maintain appropriate inventory levels in their fleets and (for some) warehouses. The technology enables them to offer superior customer experiences while delivering optimum net savings for the business.

20/09/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

5 Reputation Management Rules for SMBs

Blog Data Visualizations Are Key Business Intelligence Growth

13/09/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

Data Visualizations are Key to Business Intelligence and Growth

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08/09/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

Six Reasons Service Agreements Work

Successful HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and other service providers with long-term solid business plans almost always share one key component: prioritizing maintenance (or service level) agreements over other practices in customer acquisition and retention. These agreements can be the lifeblood for residential service providers, ensuring a steady income regardless of seasonal and cyclical buying cycles. Below are six benefits of maintenance agreements that will have you wondering why you haven’t considered them before.

06/09/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

10 Tips for Managing Your Time and Your Energy

30/08/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

A Focus on the Customer Makes Price Increases Easier

23/08/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

12 Keys to ERP Discovery Call Success

09/08/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

Six ERP Basics Your Business Can’t Do Without

05/08/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

ERP vs MRP: How both systems can help you to excel in the manufacturing industry

05/08/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

How an ERP system can help your business thrive as manufacturing makes a comeback

News that the Australian government would provide approximately $1.5 billion over five years to support the Modern Manufacturing Strategy (MMS) was welcomed by the sector, with the Prime Minister pledging to build scale and capture income in high-value areas of manufacturing, "where Australia either has established competitive strength or emerging priorities".

05/08/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

Why do manufacturing businesses need an MRP system?

Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems have been around for a long time, and while they are not a buzzword that many business leaders are used to hearing regularly in comparison to others; it remains a fundamental necessity within the manufacturing industry. With the business cycle moving faster than ever, manufacturers must evolve to keep pace - technology is vital to this process.

02/08/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

Succession Planning: What to do when it’s time to hand the business off

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26/07/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

5 Benefits You Need to Attract and Retain Millennials

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23/07/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

Managing the Chaos of Home Building

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13/07/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

Neilcorp Homes Customer Success Story: How MarkSystems Home Builder Software Improves Productivity, Information Flow, and Communication

13/07/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

3 Types of Reporting Home Builder Solutions Should Provide

12/07/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

The Shape of Supply Chains in the Digital Economy

05/07/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

SMBs Must Manage the Cybersecurity Threats of Hybrid and Remote Work Environments

28/06/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

How to Detect When Employees Are Stealing from Your Company

17/06/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

Digital Dilemma: Fabulous Innovations Spawn Frightening Cybercrime

15/06/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

Meet the Team: Patti Sorensen, Senior Consultant, MarkSystems

15/06/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

9 Ways Bolt Improves a Trade Contractor's Life

Blog 5 Ways Build Tools Saves Custom Builders Remodelers Time

10/06/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

5 Ways BuildTools Saves Custom Builders and Remodelers Time

07/06/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

Marketing Doesn't Have To Be Hard: How to Become a Local Thought Leader

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Cloud-Computing

31/05/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

What No One Told You About Selecting an ERP System

Blog Better Visibility Helped This Team Set Records

25/05/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

Better Visibility Helped this Team Set Records. You Can Follow Their Lead.

24/05/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

Increase Employee Performance by 12% by Hiring for Diversity

21/05/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

Women in Building and Construction - Kay Renwick

14/05/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

Are you a builder that the trades want to work with?

10/05/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

Big Data for SMBs: It’s Your Present and Future

07/05/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

7 Ways ERP Can Improve Your Work-Life Balance

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05/05/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

MarkSystems Community User of the Month - Julia Phipps

Blog Post Pandemic Business4 Things Here To Stay

03/05/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

Your Post-Pandemic Business: 4 Things That Are Here to Stay

26/04/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

Customer Success vs. Customer Support

22/04/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

3 Ways BuildTools Helps the Cost-Plus Builder

21/04/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

8 Benefits of Efficient Document Management

15/04/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

10 Benefits of Construction Management Software

09/04/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

ERP Upgrade to Web-Based ERP to Stay Ahead of the Competition

09/04/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

How to Use Google to Market Your Job Shop Better

09/04/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

5 Tips for Building Customer Relationships That Last

09/04/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

What's the Best Shop Management Software for Your Job Shop?

09/04/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

3 Easy Ways to Get Your Shop Floor Under Control

09/04/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

Shop Floor Scheduling Software

09/04/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

The 5 Biggest Reasons Why Your Shop is Losing Money

08/04/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

Data Transfer: From Spreadsheets to an ERP System

08/04/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

Cloud ERP or On-Premise: Which Is Right for You?

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08/04/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

Struggles of Manual Data Collection

08/04/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

The Art and Science of Manufacturing Scheduling Software

02/04/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

3 Management Tips to Make Your Job Shop More Efficient

02/04/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

3 Tips for Scheduling Job Shops Efficiently

02/04/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

7 Habits of Highly Effective Job Shop Management

02/04/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

ERP Systems: A Complete Guide

30/03/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

10 Ways to Help Your Employees Return Safely and Confidently to Work

30/03/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

5 Mistakes Your Machine Shop Makes Every Day

29/03/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

6 Big Reasons Why Software for Small Job Shops Makes Sense

29/03/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

Job Shop Marketing in 5 Easy Steps

29/03/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

Machine Shop Software Enables Employees to Track Production

29/03/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

Why Corporate Social Responsibility Is Important to Your Shop

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29/03/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

The Difference Between an MRP System and an ERP System

29/03/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

Why You Need Job Shop Scheduling Software for Your Shop

24/03/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

Merchant Beware: 8 Warning Signs of Credit Card Fraud

18/03/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

How Technology Can Help Improve Builder-Trade Relations

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18/03/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

MarkSystems Consulting: Helping Builders Automate and Streamline Processes

Blog Hiring Qualified Employees4 Factors

16/03/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

Hiring Qualified Employees: 4 Factors to Consider

09/03/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

Creating Customer Loyalty: Part 2

05/03/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

Women in Building and Construction - Meg Epstein

02/03/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

How to Create an Effective Marketing Strategy for Your Small Business

Blog 5 Proven Strategies Maximize Employee Motivation

23/02/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

5 Proven Strategies to Maximize Employee Motivation and Performance

20/02/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

Managers’ Edition: Why Can’t They Just Do It?

17/02/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

How to Meet Customer Expectations in a High-demand Market

11/02/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

Keep Your Mind Ready for Great Ideas: Using the Getting Things Done Methodology

Blog Lot Vue Home Buying Process Is Changing

09/02/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

The Home Buying Process Is Changing—Are You Ready?

08/02/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

Women in Building and Construction - Shonna ver Kuilen

How to Reduce Employee Absences Vital for SM Bs During a Pandemic

29/01/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

How to Reduce Employee Absences: An Imperative for SMBs During a Pandemic

28/01/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

MarkSystems Community User of the Month | Ethan Kelly

22/01/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

Must-See Education Sessions for Home Builders at IBSx<

22/01/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

How to Host More Engaging Office Meetings Online

15/01/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

5 Website Design Mistakes SMBs Must Correct in 2021

Blog Think Your Spreadsheets Are Ready Digital Economy

07/01/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

Think Your Spreadsheets Are Ready for the Digital Economy?

29/12/2020—ECI Staff Contributors

5 ERP Implementation Obstacles and How to Overcome Them

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29/12/2020—ECI Staff Contributors

Choosing the Right ERP to Grow Your Business

29/12/2020—ECI Staff Contributors

8 Signs You’re Using the Wrong ERP

28/12/2020—ECI Staff Contributors

Benefits of ERP for Service Providers

Blog Is Your Management Style Right For Your Employees

15/12/2020—ECI Staff Contributors

What’s Your Management Style and Is it Right for Your Employees?

14/12/2020—ECI Staff Contributors

ECI Brightens Facebook with Charitable Holiday Pet Photo Contest

MKSYS Blog Userofthe Month December 2020

04/12/2020—ECI Staff Contributors

MarkSystems User of the Month - Andy Lett

24/11/2020—ECI Staff Contributors

Home Builder Tips 2021

Blog How To Throw A Virtual Holiday Party Employees Will Love

19/11/2020—ECI Staff Contributors

How to Throw a Virtual Holiday Party Your Employees Will Love

19/11/2020—ECI Staff Contributors

The most pet and children friendly home office plants you can buy

With working from home likely to continue for some time, UK workers are now balancing a house which has become an office, gym and even a pub!

MKSYS Blog Userofthe Month November 2020

13/11/2020—ECI Staff Contributors

MarkSystems Community User of the Month - Jami Mossholder

28/10/2020—ECI Staff Contributors

Cutting Your Build Cycle by Mapping to Critical Path

16/10/2020—ECI Staff Contributors

Managers’ Edition: How to Develop Your Employees’ Problem-Solving Capabilities

01/10/2020—ECI Staff Contributors

3 Easy, Yet Powerful Ways to Build Customer Loyalty

18/09/2020—ECI Staff Contributors

MarkSystems Community User of the Month - Karie Ann Murray

ECI blog How To Minimize Threat Covid Workplace

17/09/2020—ECI Staff Contributors

How to Minimize the Threat of COVID-19 Spread in Your Workplace

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17/09/2020—ECI Staff Contributors

Meet the Team: Victoria Schmidt, Business Consultant for MarkSystems

16/09/2020—ECI Staff Contributors

How to Become a More Profitable Home Builder

16/09/2020—ECI Staff Contributors

Building Remotely: Tips for Home Builders

16/09/2020—ECI Staff Contributors

Eye of the tiger: The most popular songs for Brits returning to the office

Is there anything more hotly debated than the office playlist? Aside from the heating temperature of course!

10/09/2020—ECI Staff Contributors

5 Best Practices for Building Your Business through Social Media

20/08/2020—ECI Staff Contributors

After COVID-19: 10 Business Lessons for a Profoundly Different World

10/08/2020—ECI Staff Contributors

Six Manufacturing Weaknesses of Outdated Systems

28/07/2020—ECI Staff Contributors

Meet the Team: Jeremy Jackson, Director of Consulting, MarkSsytems

23/07/2020—ECI Staff Contributors

How Home Builders Can Leverage Technology to Succeed

22/07/2020—ECI Staff Contributors

PPP and the Home Building Industry: Impact of Policies and Regulations

17/07/2020—ECI Staff Contributors

Meet the team: Chris Mierchuk, Implementation Team Lead, MarkSystems

16/07/2020—ECI Staff Contributors

As Remote-Work Revolution Surges, Can Your ERP System Keep Up?

07/07/2020—ECI Staff Contributors

Collaborative Tools for a Remote Workforce

25/06/2020—ECI Staff Contributors

How to Help Your Employees with Pandemic-Related Mental Exhaustion

18/06/2020—ECI Staff Contributors

How to Reopen Your Business Safely During the Pandemic

10/06/2020—ECI Staff Contributors

In Post-Pandemic World, ERP Becomes Even More Strategic

27/05/2020—ECI Staff Contributors

Customer Care is Not a Department...It’s Everyone’s Job

27/05/2020—ECI Staff Contributors

Keeping the Workplace Clean

31/03/2020—ECI Staff Contributors

Meet the Team: Mary Haskell, Senior Consultant, MarkSystems

17/03/2020—ECI Staff Contributors

Meet the Team: Ron Olson, Senior Consultant | MarkSystem

09/03/2020—ECI Staff Contributors

MarkSystems Community User of the Month - Julie Mastriani

27/02/2020—ECI Staff Contributors

Meet the Team - Brad Haubert, Senior Consultant, MarkSystems

10/02/2020—ECI Staff Contributors

MarkSystems Consultant Interview - Jeff Muir

Jeff Muir Senior Consultant

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08/02/2020—ECI Staff Contributors

2020 Builder Benchmark Survey: Production & Operations Report

08/02/2020—ECI Staff Contributors

MarkSystems User of the Month: Emily Holler

13/01/2020—ECI Staff Contributors

MarkSystems User of the Month - Lizzy Craig

03/12/2019—ECI Staff Contributors

Top Home Builder Tips for 2020

As we head into 2020 we asked the top industry thought leaders to weigh in on what we can expect in the coming year. Here are their thoughts and insights on an array of home building topics.

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25/11/2019—ECI Staff Contributors

MarkSystems Community User of the Month - December

22/10/2019—ECI Staff Contributors

MarkSystems Community User of the Month

MarkSystems Community User of the Month, Carrie Roeger

11/10/2019—ECI Staff Contributors

Monica Wheaton joins ECIs Residential Home Construction Group

ECI Industry Update: Industry Veteran Joins ECI’s Residential Home Construction Group

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Business Growth

Business Leadership

23/09/2019—ECI Staff Contributors

5 Keys to Strategic Planning

Sales Strategies

22/07/2019—ECI Staff Contributors