Russ Davidson

Avatar of Russ Davidson Russ Davidson is a managing editor for Software Connect. Since 2014, he has researched and covered a wide array of business management software topics. Russ spends his free time with a dog, cat, wife, and baby, although not necessarily in that order.

The Best Bill of Materials Software

Looking for the best bill of materials software to manage complex manufacturing processes? Compare our top picks OpenBOM, MRPeasy, Arena PLM. and more.

Updated January 25th, 2024 • By Russ Davidson
The Best Equipment Maintenance Software

Explore our reviews of the most popular equipment management software i.e. eMaint, UpKeep, Limble, MaintainX, Fiix, Eptura Asset, MicroMain, and FMX.

Updated January 25th, 2024 • By Russ Davidson
The Best Transportation Management Systems

Read our reviews of the most popular transportation management system (TMS) software: Rose Rocket, Aljex, Axon, Blue Yonder, ezLoads, MercuryGate, TruckMaster

Updated January 25th, 2024 • By Russ Davidson
The Best Financial Forecasting Software

We tested the most popular financial forecasting software, including Workaday, Planful, Intuendi, and Anaplan. Read our firsthand reviews and pricing guide.

Updated January 25th, 2024 • By Russ Davidson
The Best Work Order Software

Scheduling technicians, machinery, or other resources? Discover the work order management software options best-suited to your needs.

Updated January 22nd, 2024 • By Russ Davidson
The Best Food Traceability Software

Compare Top Food Traceability Software: 1. Sepasoft 2. MRPEasy 3. Craftybase 4. FoodDocs 5. Smart Food Safe

Updated January 19th, 2024 • By Russ Davidson
The Best Maintenance Management Software

Maintenance management software automates maintenance work to lower your operating costs. Use software to improve production, maximize assets, and increase safety.

Updated January 19th, 2024 • By Russ Davidson
The Best Small Business Manufacturing Software

Small business manufacturing software provides inventory and shop floor control, purchase and sales order processing, and more. Explore top products like Katana, MRPEasy, and Fishbowl.

Updated January 16th, 2024 • By Russ Davidson
The Best Process Manufacturing Software

Learn about specialized manufacturing ERP software designed for process manufacturers. Compare top process manufacturing solutions like BatchMaster, Datacor, and Deacom.

Updated January 16th, 2024 • By Russ Davidson
Techno ERP

Techno ERP is a software for small manufacturers offering accounting, inventory tracking, and more. Browse pricing details, pros, cons, and key features.

Updated January 15th, 2024 • By Russ Davidson
AccelGrid

AccelGrid is an integrated, cloud-based ERP and MRP software for manufacturers and distributors. The main modules include Sales, CRM, Inventory, Accounting, and Purchasing.

Updated January 15th, 2024 • By Russ Davidson
The Best Manufacturing Quoting and Estimating Software

Manufacturing quoting and estimating software helps generate quotes based on the costs for materials, labor, overhead, and more. Compare top picks like Costimator JS, Katana, and DELMIAWorks.

Updated January 15th, 2024 • By Russ Davidson
The Best Job Shop Software

Compare Top Job Shop Software: 1. JobBOSS² 2. xTuple 3. Aptean 4. SYSPRO 5. Proshop 6. Epicor 7. Infor CloudSuite 8. Acumatica 9. Fulcrum 10. Katana

Updated January 12th, 2024 • By Russ Davidson
The Best Fresh Produce Software

Fresh produce software helps growers, distributors, and food processors with traceability, inventory, & EDI. Compare top picks like Food Connex and Acctivate.

Updated January 10th, 2024 • By Russ Davidson
The Best Cloud Manufacturing Software

Browse the best cloud manufacturing software options on the market, including NetSuite, Acumatica, SAP Business One, and Epicor Kinetic.

Updated January 9th, 2024 • By Russ Davidson
The Best Production Scheduling Software

Production scheduling software helps plan production on your shop floor based on materials and capacity. Explore top picks like Katana, Visual Planning, and MRPeasy.

Updated January 9th, 2024 • By Russ Davidson
The Best Logistics Software

Through firsthand testing and research, we ranked the best logistics software options for your business: GoFreight, Magaya, Soloplan, and Fishbowl Inventory.

Updated January 9th, 2024 • By Russ Davidson
Best Facility Management Software

Get reviews, pricing, and demos on the best Computer-Aided Facility Management Software. Prices starting from $33/user/month. Compare products like Hippo CMMS, ServiceChannel, and more. Reviews on macOS, Linux, iOS systems.

Updated January 8th, 2024 • By Russ Davidson
The Best Manufacturing Execution Systems

Explore our reviews of the most popular manufacturing execution system (MES) software i.e. FactoryTalk, ShiftWorx MES, Hydra, Eyelit, MasterControl, Epicor Advanced MES, Infor MES, DELMIAWorks.

Updated January 8th, 2024 • By Russ Davidson
Best Construction Project Management Software

Read our reviews of the most popular project management software on the market: Procore, Fieldwire, Buildertrend, ProjectSight, and Fieldwire.

Updated January 3rd, 2024 • By Russ Davidson
The Best Financial Management Software

Financial management systems help businesses track income and expenses and plan for growth. Rview top products like Sage Intacct, NetSuite, and Dynamics 365.

Updated December 29th, 2023 • By Russ Davidson
The Best Financial Consolidation Software

Financial consolidation software speeds-up the creation of consolidated financial statements for complex companies. Review top picks like CCH Tagetik, OneStream, and more.

Updated December 19th, 2023 • By Russ Davidson
Hippo CMMS Review: Pros and Cons, Features, Pricing

Hippo CMMS is a versatile maintenance management software offering work order, preventive maintenance, asset tracking, and reporting tools. Its user-friendly design improves uptime and efficiency for various industries. Find user reviews, pricing, pros, cons and features.

Updated December 13th, 2023 • By Russ Davidson
ERP vs. Accounting Software: Differences Explained

The main difference between ERP and accounting software is the capabilities: Accounting only handles financials while an ERP does everything. Eplore the 7 key differences.

Updated November 16th, 2023 • By Russ Davidson
MicroMain CMMS Software Review

We recommend MicroMain for manufacturing companies looking to digitalize their assets and streamline their maintenance processes.

Updated November 8th, 2023 • By Russ Davidson
Guide to ERP Finance Modules: Features and Benefits

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software is a popular method for managing business operations, particularly those which involve financial management.

Updated November 7th, 2023 • By Russ Davidson
ERP Benefits in 2023: Advantages of ERP Systems

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software offers many benefits to businesses. As a software suite, ERP includes many popular features for customizing your company operations across multiple departments.

Updated November 7th, 2023 • By Russ Davidson
The Best Bank Reconciliation Software

Bank reconciliation software helps automate the financial close process in a centralized online system. Find the best products through our independent review process.

Updated November 2nd, 2023 • By Russ Davidson
The Best Freight Forwarding Software

Freight forwarding software helps freight companies manage cargo receipt, storage, and delivery in real-time. It also creates necessary documents such as air waybills and bill of lading needed to move shipments via land, sea, and air.

Updated November 1st, 2023 • By Russ Davidson
The Best Factory Automation Software

Factory automation software helps your organization achieve high availability of plants and machines through resource and cost optimized production.

Updated October 31st, 2023 • By Russ Davidson
The Best Freight Broker Software

Freight broker software is a type of transportation management software (TMS) that streamlines freight brokerage operations by entering loads, sourcing and qualifying carriers, dispatching drivers, invoicing customers, and paying carriers.

Updated October 31st, 2023 • By Russ Davidson
The Best General Ledger Software

Sage Intacct offers a customizable chart of accounts, transaction types, and dimensions, allowing businesses to tailor their financial management to meet their specific requirements.

Updated October 31st, 2023 • By Russ Davidson
Float Cash Flow

Updated October 30th, 2023 • By Russ Davidson
Mosaic

Updated October 30th, 2023 • By Russ Davidson
The Best Sales Forecasting Software

Sales forecasting software provides the tools you need to create financial reports and predict future sales. Get user reviews, pricing info, and request demos on the best products available.

Updated October 27th, 2023 • By Russ Davidson
Pipedrive

Updated October 26th, 2023 • By Russ Davidson
How Can An ERP Improve Business Performance?

Updated October 24th, 2023 • By Russ Davidson
The Best Sales and Operations Planning Software

Sales and operations planning software (also known as S&OP software) integrates your supply chain planning processes to create a unified business plan surrounding supply chain demand.

Updated October 24th, 2023 • By Russ Davidson
Top 9 Odoo Alternatives

Updated October 23rd, 2023 • By Russ Davidson
How ERP Software Helps Decision Makers Achieve Success

Updated October 23rd, 2023 • By Russ Davidson
Truckbase

Updated October 20th, 2023 • By Russ Davidson
Why ERP Systems are Important for Your Business

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions, an integrated suite of business applications, allow organizations to streamline and optimize their business processes, such as financial, sales, and...

Updated October 20th, 2023 • By Russ Davidson
ERP Modules: Types, Benefits, and Functions

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems are a critical part of any modern business.

Updated October 20th, 2023 • By Russ Davidson
10 Popular ERP Features: List of Key Capabilities

Do your needs require an industry-specific ERP? Or will mainstream ERP products provide the features you need? We survey 25 popular products to find out.

Updated October 20th, 2023 • By Russ Davidson
12 Cloud ERP Benefits for Your Business

Updated October 20th, 2023 • By Russ Davidson
What is ERP Inventory Management Software?

Updated October 20th, 2023 • By Russ Davidson
What is Project-Based ERP? Overview and Top Options

Updated October 20th, 2023 • By Russ Davidson
ERP Implementation Plan: 5 Key Phases

The 5 key steps of successful data integration are: installation, configuration, customization, data migration, and integration. Find out how to optimize your new ERP.

Updated October 20th, 2023 • By Russ Davidson
Deciding When to Replace or Upgrade Your ERP Software

Updated October 20th, 2023 • By Russ Davidson
Maximizing Profits with an ERP System

Updated October 20th, 2023 • By Russ Davidson