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Why Modern Manufacturers Are Moving to Cloud-Based MES

Bill of Materials, Manufacturing Execution and Planning System, Cloud Based Solution

Across industries, manufacturers are rethinking how they run their plants. The old model of on-premises systems and rigid IT infrastructure is giving way to flexible, cloud-first approaches. At the.. READ MORE


DATE: Oct 28, 2025
AUTHOR: Mike Bates

What Are The Different Types Of Open Source Licenses?

Apache OFBiz, Enterprise ERP, Open Source Software, Apache OFBiz Development

From the Android operating system powering billions of smartphones to the Apache web server running a huge share of the internet, open-source software forms the backbone of the modern digital world... READ MORE


DATE: Sep 10, 2025
AUTHOR: Mike Bates

What Is the Best Open Source ERP for Manufacturing?

Enterprise ERP, Open Source Software, Manufacturing Execution and Planning System

Manufacturing companies often struggle to find an ERP that truly fits their needs. Generic systems may cover basics, but they rarely address the complexities in production planning, shop floor.. READ MORE


DATE: Sep 01, 2025
AUTHOR: Mike Bates

What is Open Source Software?

Apache OFBiz, Enterprise ERP, Open Source Software

Open source isn’t just about open-access software — it’s a global movement that powers modern technology across infrastructure, AI, business systems, and beyond. This in-depth guide unpacks the.. READ MORE


DATE: Aug 11, 2025
AUTHOR: Mike Bates

What is MRP Software?

Bill of Materials, Manufacturing Execution and Planning System, Material Requirements Planning

In the face of fluctuating customer demand, tight deadlines, and complex production dependencies, manufacturers need more than just a basic inventory or scheduling tool—they need a system that brings.. READ MORE


DATE: Jun 02, 2025
AUTHOR: Mike Bates

The Obstacle is the Way: Creating the HotWax Accelerator

OFBiz

“To see an obstacle as a challenge, to make the best of it anyway, that is also a choice—a choice that is up to us.” –Ryan Holiday, “The Obstacle is the Way” READ MORE


DATE: Sep 01, 2016
AUTHOR: Mike Bates

Bridging the Divide Between Open Source and Enterprise Users

Thought Leadership, Open Source Software

What if a critical portion of your business strategy were based on a mistaken notion? Of course you’d want to know, right? READ MORE


DATE: Feb 04, 2015
AUTHOR: Mike Bates
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