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CAI Software Acquires LLumin; Expanding CMMS Capabilities for Process and Discrete Manufacturers
CAI Software, LLC ("CAI"), a global provider of industry-specific software solutions for manufacturing organizations, today announced the acquisition of LLumin, a purpose-built industrial CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) company serving complex mid-market and enterprise manufacturers.
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CAI Software Acquires PlanetTogether; Strengthening Advanced Planning and Scheduling Capabilities Across Manufacturing
PlanetTogether's APS capabilities help manufacturers reduce replanning time, optimize multi-plant capacity, and run scenarios before committing changes on the shop floor.
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CAI Software Names Gretchen Keefner General Manager of Graphic Communications Division
Keefner brings more than 20 years of executive leadership experience in high-growth vertical SaaS businesses and will be responsible for commercial strategy, revenue performance, and operational leadership of the division.
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CAI Software Appoints Gaurav Maini as Chief Technology & AI Officer
In this newly created role, Maini will lead CAI’s enterprise AI strategy, establish shared engineering capabilities across its product portfolio, and oversee the company’s India innovation center.
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CAI Software and Print ePS, a division of eProductivity Software (ePS), Announce Strategic Merger to Drive Innovation in Manufacturing Software Solutions
LINCOLN, RI, OCTOBER 8, 2025 – CAI Software, a leading provider of manufacturing ERP and production software solutions for more than fifteen vertical markets, and Print ePS, a leading provider of manufacturing ERP and production software for the graphic communications industry, today announced that they have combined in a merger of equals. The merger brings […]
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CAI Software Recognized as an Industrial IoT Product of the Year Recipient for ShopVue, Parsable, and Linsight
LINCOLN, RHODE ISLAND (6/11/2025) – CAI Software announced today that ShopVue, Parsable, and Linsight have received a 2025 Industrial IoT Product of the Year Award from IoT Evolution World, the leading magazine and Website covering IoT technologies. “At CAI Software, we constantly aim to drive innovation and provide value through our products and solutions. ShopVue, Parsable, and Linsight work to […]
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FABTECH Canada 2018 — Today’s most advanced welding robots
FABTECH Canada was my first international trade show and my first time visiting Canada, not to mention meeting Canadian experts in the industries of metalforming, fabricating, welding, and finishing. Visiting the Toronto Congress Centre, attendees sought opportunities to think, learn, and network, especially international growth strategy for manufacturers.
Everything is Awesome: Ready to Invest in Business Growth
There's some really good news coming out of the National Federation for Independent Business, which is reporting a record high in optimism and plans for growth among its membership of American small businesses. And importantly, it's not just good news for the companies — it's good for workers, too! The NFIB Research Foundation has collected Small Business Economic Trends data from NFIB’s membership with quarterly surveys since 1973 and monthly surveys since 1986. The most recent was conducted in August 2018, and the report is awesome.
Best Practice ERP: Migration Checklists
Many of you whom I have met personally know that I am an instrument rated pilot. As a pilot, I use checklists before, during and after every flight. They are a very important part of aviation for many reasons. Checklists promote safety by ensuring that critical tasks are completed. They also ensure that these tasks are done in sequence and that they are performed at the right time. For example, it is generally considered too late to put your gear down after landing. Finally, they ensure that everyone in aviation behaves and works in a consistent manner. The stakes are high so discipline is essential.
Best Practice ERP: Cycle Counting Inventory
Cycle counting is a topic that normally comes up during — or shortly after — the “up-and-running” phase of an enterprise resource planning (ERP) on-boarding is complete. It is a technique that is easily implemented but almost always incorrectly. Why? Because the philosophy most firms adopt for cycle counting is often contrary to its intended purpose, so, even with flawless execution they get poor results.
Best Practice ERP: Don’t settle for piecemeal, go for Change Management
Why do we implement enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions? Ask several different companies, and you will get a variety of answers. The one response I hear most often, indeed a common refrain from those who are most successful, is: “To integrate all facets of our business on a single application platform.” This makes sense, especially when you consider that the 'E' in ERP is Enterprise.
Sales growth for manufacturers: Looking for more qualified leads?
Worldwide manufacturing growth in the industrialized countries has been flat, and is forecast to remain flat for the foreseeable future. In a flat market, the fastest path to double digit growth for manufacturers is to steal share from less nimble competitors. What's your international growth strategy?
Business Growth: Adding employees? Time to Collaborate
A study by the U.S. Bureau of the Census found: "Major factors in a firm's remaining open include an ample supply of capital, the fact that a firm is large enough to have employees, the owner's education level, and the owner's reason for starting the firm in the first place, such as freedom for family life or wanting to be one's own boss."
2019 Sales Tax Changes
2018 was an exciting year for complying with sales tax regulations. 2019 promises to be the same.
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