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Insights on production scheduling, lean manufacturing, and manufacturing software from 35+ years of industry experience.
How the platform actually works: scheduling, optimization, the shop floor and ERP data.
A First-Week ERP Integration Checklist for EDGEBIC
A day-by-day first-week checklist for integrating any ERP with EDGEBIC: export order, mask building, verifying counts, the first schedule, and locking a weekly rhythm.
CSV vs Database View: ERP Export Tradeoffs for EDGEBIC
When to feed EDGEBIC a CSV or Excel file versus a read-only database view: inspectability, automation, permissions, and how the import mask handles both the same way.
EDGEBIC + ECI M1: The Complete Scheduling Integration Guide
ECI M1 production scheduling integration with EDGEBIC: export items, work centers, routings and jobs to CSV, map columns once, and schedule at finite capacity.
EDGEBIC + Fulcrum: The Complete Scheduling Integration Guide
Fulcrum production scheduling integration with EDGEBIC: export items, work centers, routings and work orders to CSV, map columns once, and schedule at finite capacity.
EDGEBIC + Genius ERP: The Complete Scheduling Integration Guide
Genius ERP production scheduling integration with EDGEBIC: export items, work centers, routings and jobs to CSV, map columns once, and schedule at finite capacity.
EDGEBIC + Prodsmart: The Complete Scheduling Integration Guide
Prodsmart production scheduling integration with EDGEBIC: export items, work centers, operations and orders to CSV, map columns once, and schedule at finite capacity.
EDGEBIC + Realtrac: The Complete Scheduling Integration Guide
Realtrac production scheduling integration with EDGEBIC: export parts, work centers, routings and jobs to CSV, map columns once, and schedule at finite capacity.
EDGEBIC + Statii: The Complete Scheduling Integration Guide
Statii production scheduling integration with EDGEBIC: export parts, work centers, operations and jobs to CSV, map columns once, and schedule at finite capacity.
Keeping Product Masters in Sync Between Your ERP and EDGEBIC
How to keep item and product master data aligned between an ERP and EDGEBIC: natural keys, case-insensitive matching, Reused vs Updated, and safe partial refreshes.
Mapping Routings vs Operations From Your ERP Into EDGEBIC
How to map an ERP's routing and operation exports into EDGEBIC: sequence numbers, run and setup times, the two-pass import, and wiring steps into one connected flow.
Scheduling a Nightly ERP Export and Import Routine for EDGEBIC
How to run a repeatable nightly or weekly ERP export and EDGEBIC import routine: mask order, safe re-imports, verifying counts, and keeping the schedule current.
Scheduling When Your ERP Has No Routing Data
How to schedule at finite capacity when your ERP only carries items and orders: build routings once inside EDGEBIC, import demand from the ERP, and keep both in sync.