Sydney Hoffman

Avatar of Sydney Hoffman Sydney Hoffman is a software analyst and managing editor for Software Connect. She has a bachelor’s degree in technical writing from the University of Southern Indiana. With experience producing content for web, print, television, and radio, Sydney hails from the small, strange town of Santa Claus, Indiana, which is in fact a real place.

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How to Build an ERP Business Case

Create a compelling ERP business case with our guide and free template. Learn to justify costs, assess risks, and align your strategy to gain stakeholder approval.

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Best Discrete Manufacturing Software

Discrete manufacturing software manages supply chains, tracks inventory, and schedules production. Compare top picks like Epicor Kinetic, Acumatica, and ECI M1.

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QuickBooks Online Review: Features, Pros, Cons

QuickBooks Online is one of the most popular accounting software on the market today. Learn more about pricing, pros, cons, and key features.

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The Best Free Accounting Software for Small Businesses

Compare the best forever-free accounting software options and learn why you might want to use paid software.

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The Best Tool and Equipment Tracking Software

We researched the best tool-tracking software based on pricing, key features, and functionality: Eptura Asset · Asset Panda · UpKeep · eMaint · Limble CMMS

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Top 9 SYSPRO Alternatives and Competitors

Explore the top 9 SYSPRO alternatives including Epicor Kinetic, SAP Business One, ECI M1, and more. Find the best fit for your manufacturing ERP needs with our in-depth evaluation.

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SYSPRO Review: Features, Ratings, Pros, Cons

We like SYSPRO's modularity, intuitive user interface, and industry-specific features. For example, the ERP solution ensures compliance with ISO and SDS requirements for chemical and fertilizer manufacturers.

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What Is Oracle ERP Software?

Oracle ERP software is a SaaS suite of software applications developed by Oracle Corporation. It supports processes like accounting, procurement, and project management.

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TruckMaster EnVision Review: Pricing & Features

EnVision is a transportation management system handling dispatch, scheduling, and preventive maintenance. View pros, cons, pricing, and features.

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ERP Implementation Plan: 7 Key Phases

The 7 key phases of ERP implementation are 1. Assessing Systems · 2. Project Planning · 3. Selection · 4. Design · 5. Development · 6. Testing · 7. Deployment

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xTuple Review: Ratings and Features

xTuple is an affordable manufacturing ERP system for growing manufacturers, supporting numerous operations. See our verdict and user reviews for more info.

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The Best Architecture Project Management Software

Compare and get pricing on the top architectural project management software: BQE Core · Deltek Ajera · Monograph · Deltek Vantagepoint · Birdview PSA

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Deltek Ajera

Deltek Ajera is an ERP for small to mid-sized A&E firms. Explore features, pros, and cons for this project-based accounting solution.

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AI in ERP: Examples and Top Software

Explore AI in ERP systems with real-world examples, use cases, and top vendors. Learn what’s working in 2025 and what’s just hype.

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DirectLine Review: Ratings, Pros, & Cons

Cloud-based CMMS software built for maintenance teams in the healthcare, manufacturing, and education industries. Explore features, pricing, and our expert review.

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CenterPoint Payroll Review: Pros, Cons, Reviews

CenterPoint Payroll is a payroll software designed to streamline payroll processing for medium to large organizations. It offers both cloud and locally-installed options. Read for pros, cons, ratings, and reviews.

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CG4 Asset Tracking System: Pricing & Features

CG4 Asset Tracking is a software featuring inventory control, scanning, auditing, and document management. View pricing, pros, cons, and key features.

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IDU-Concept Review: Pros, Cons, Ratings

IDU-Concept is a web-based system that offers liscensable modules like financial budgeting, modeling, and sales planning. See our verdict with user reviews.

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Contractor Foreman Review: Ratings, Pricing, Pros, Cons

Contractor foreman is an affordable construction management software for contractors with a free trial and prices starting at $49/month.

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Food Connex Review: Features, Pros, Cons

Food Connex is a cloud-based ERP and food service management software with sophisticated inventory management. Explore our user reviews and expert software ratings.

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The Best Furniture Manufacturing Software

Compare the top furniture manufacturing software: xTuple · SYSPRO · Katana MRP · MRPeasy · JobBOSS² · Epicor Kinetic · Infor CloudSuite Industrial · Deskera ERP

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Leasecake Review: Pricing, Ratings, Pros, Cons,

Leasecake is a lease management software that simplifies lease administration, tracks key dates, and centralizes property data for easy access. Find pricing, reviews, pros, and cons.

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FactoryTalk Review: Features, Pros, Cons

FactoryTalk® software is built for supporting an ecosystem of advanced industrial applications, including IoT. It all starts at the edge where manufacturing happens and scales from on-premise to cloud. The software options offer cutting edge design, maximized operation efficiencies, and predictive and augmented maintenance advantages. @youtube Fact

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NorthStar WMS Review: 2025 Features, Pros, Cons

Northstar WMS is a tool for wholesalers, distributors, and manufacturers for order fulfillment and inventory management. See our verdict and user reviews.

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Patriot Software Review: Pros, Cons, Ratings

Patriot software is an online platofrm designed to assist small businesses with their accounting and payroll needs. Find reviews, pricing, and key features.

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CustomBooks

CustomBooks is an accounting software with strong inventory control and other features beyond financial management. Find pricing details, reviews, pros, and cons.

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Sage Intacct Review: Ratings, Pros, Cons

We like Sage Intacct for its multi-entity support, strong integrations, and user-friendly interface. Explore user reviews and pricing details for more info.

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Epicor Kinetic Review: Ratings and Features

Epicor Kinetic is a two-tier ERP software for discrete manufacturing environments. Find our more about pricing, ratings, and key features.

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Sage 50cloud Accounting

Sage 50c is a desktop-based accounting software that connects to cloud-based features like mobile invoicing. Get details on pricing, ratings, pros, and cons.

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Zoho Books Review: Pros, Cons, Pricing

Zoho Books is an accounting software that is a popular alternative to QuickBooks, offering easy-to-use features. See our verdict and user reviews for more info.

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Aptean Industrial Manufacturing ERP Workwise Edition Review

Aptean Industrial Manufacturing ERP Workwise Edition is an intelligent ERP that can be deployed on-premise or in the cloud. The solution is primarily used by manufacturers who need complete visibility into their shop floor and delivery operations in order to improve efficiencies, manage complexity, and grow their business. @youtube The Aptean Indus

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Odoo Review: Pros, Cons, Pricing

Odoo is an open-source ERP offering CRM, manufacturing, accounting, and eCommerce modules. View pricing, key features, reviews, pros, and cons.

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Wave Accounting Review: Pros, Cons

We like Wave for its ease of use, free features, and low barrier to entry for non-accountants. For the small business owner, it's a considerable step above using spreadsheets, introducing automation to your financial management.

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Infor CloudSuite Industrial Review

Infor CloudSuite Industrial is an effective manufacturing ERP for small to midsize companies. It provides strong planning, scheduling, and accounting capabilities.

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ECI M1 Review: Pros, Cons, Features

ECI M1 is a manufacturing ERP software best suited for mid-sized manufacturers and job shops. Get pricing details, pros, and cons now.

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Acumatica Cloud ERP Review: Features, Ratings

Acumatica Cloud ERP features an open architecture that caters to several industries including construction and manufacturing. See user reviews and our verdict.

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FreshBooks Review: Features, Pros, Cons

FreshBooks is an accounting software that allows you to invoice clients, track expenses, and accept payments. View pricing, pros, cons, and key features.

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The Best Cloud Construction Project Management Software

We researched and tested the top online construction project management software, i.e. Procore, Fieldwire, Contractor Foreman, Buildertrend, AutoDesk, and QuickBase.

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Top 8 ERP Solutions for Startups

Growing businesses can leverage an ERP solution for risk mitigation and forecasting. Read on for our 8 ERP picks for startups like Acumatica, Odoo, and more.

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JobBOSS² Shop Management Review: Details, Features

The result of combining E2 with JobBOSS, this manufacturing ERP system from ECI is best for small to mid-sized companies. See pricing details, reviews, pros, and cons.

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The Best Workforce Management Software

We reviewed the top workforce management applications: Deltek Replicon · Connecteam · Workday HCM

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The Best Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

We tested and compared applicant tracking systems like Paycor, ClearCompany, Rippling, Dayforce HCM, Homebase, BambooHR, Lever ATS, and ADP Workforce Now.

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What Are Variance Reports?

A variance report is a planning document that compares budgeted amounts for expenses and revenue to actual results. View examples and learn how to write a report.

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What Is Off-the-Shelf Software?

Off-the-shelf software is a readily available platform designed for a broad user base. It has prepackaged features and is not customized for specific companies.

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Root Cause Analysis Explanation and Examples

Root cause analysis (RCA) is a collection of systematic approaches to determine the underlying cause of problems. Learn more about its approach and techniques.

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Power BI Dashboards: 10 Examples and Best Practices

Jumpstart your dashboard with these ten Power BI examples, then learn nine best practices for building a clean and concise design with actionable insights.

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What are the Types of Enterprise Systems?

The three main types of enterprise systems are enterprise resource planning (ERP), customer relationship management (CRM), and supply chain management (SCM).

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What Is Inventory Shrinkage? Formula, Examples, & Prevention

Inventory shrinkage occurs when actual inventory levels are lower than your accounting records. Learn about causes, prevention, and how to calculate shrinkage rate with examples.

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6 Design Examples in Business Intelligence

The 6 fundamental design elements include: BI dashboards · KPIs · Historical trending · Segmentation (treemaps) · Variance (line charts, bar graphs) · Table graphics

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What is Business Intelligence?

Business intelligence is a technological infrastructure that compiles, parses, and turns data into actionable information. Learn how BI works and view examples.