Evidence Desk
ERP, MES, CMMS, QMS, and related systems — selection evidence, cost transparency, and implementation conditions.
Method: requirements are compared against operating constraints before any shortlist.
News
Eyelit 10.1 gives Agent EyeQ a path from scheduling advice to logged execution. See its controls, production use cases, and unanswered proof points. Read the file →
News
Deere's FTC settlement opens dealer-grade repair software for 10 years, but some tools arrive in August or December. See the rollout and OEM lesson. Read the file →
Buyer Guide
The manufacturer's guide to quoting software: 10 estimating tools scored by shop type, verified pricing, and when to choose CPQ or an ERP module instead. Read the file →
Analysis
ERP, MRP, MES, PLM, QMS, CMMS: six systems that overlap and confuse buyers. See what each layer does, where they collide, and which one to buy first. Read the file →
Buyer Guide
A CMMS runs work orders, preventive maintenance, and spare parts. See what it is, how it differs from EAM and ERP, and 10 systems on live pricing. Read the file →
News
Mastercam 2027 adds smoother toolpaths, setup automation and EverPath beta access. CNC shops should test proof on real jobs first. Read the file →
News
CAI bought PlanetTogether, adding APS to its ERP, MES, and shop-floor stack. The buyer question is whether scheduling becomes the missing layer. Read the file →
Buyer Guide
A job shop's QMS isn't a device maker's validated system. We map 11 quality tools to ISO 9001, 13485, IATF 16949 and AS9100 with live June 2026 pricing. Read the file →
Buyer Guide
Most "manufacturing CPQ" is sales software with the label bolted on. We scored 10 tools on configuration, BOM and CAD output, with verified 2026 pricing. Read the file →
Buyer Guide
Manufacturing inventory software lives in standalone apps, ERP/MRP modules, or a WMS. Compare 9 systems by fit, with verified June 2026 pricing. Read the file →
