20 Most Common Inventory Management Challenges (& the Solution)
Here at CAI, we work with many small businesses to help them overcome their inventory challenges. Small businesses often do not have the necessary resources or manpower to fully allocate to inventory control. This can make managing inventory difficult. Over the years, we’ve helped many companies utilize technology to gain better control of their inventory and […]
A Guide to Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES): Everything You Need to Know
The demands of the manufacturing industry are constantly changing. As market demands shift and evolve, manufacturers face the challenge of adapting their operations while maintaining high quality, productivity, and efficiency. Enter manufacturing execution systems (MES)—powerful solutions that can help your manufacturing organization navigate these complexities with confidence. What Is MES Software? Manufacturing execution systems are […]
How to Improve Warehouse Operations
We are frequently asked, “How can we improve warehouse operations?” While a complex question, in today’s article, we’ll break down the components of warehouse operations that can be improved with technology. The warehouse is the digital heartbeat of operations in product-based businesses—where every beep of a barcode scanner marks a step towards efficiency that was just a […]
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 […]
ERP Implementation Plan: Phases & Best Practices for Success
If your organization has decided to adopt a new enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, it’s essential to follow a carefully designed implementation plan. Approaching ERP implementation with a strategic and realistic plan that has clear objectives and goals increases the likelihood of success and decreases the chance of significant problems in the future. What Is […]
QuickBooks for Manufacturing: How ERP Systems Can Enhance QuickBooks for Manufacturers
As a small manufacturing company, you’ve likely experienced the relief of using QuickBooks to manage your basic accounting needs. It’s friendly, affordable, and a great way to get your business off the ground. However, as you’ve worked hard to establish your competitive edge and grow your customer base, you might find that QuickBooks is no […]
Data Analytics in the Manufacturing Industry
Industrialized data is the next evolutionary step in the manufacturing industry. It provides actionable insights into production processes. Also, data optimizes collaboration within the supply chain. Yet, manufacturers’ challenges are immense. As they grow, manufacturers struggle to connect sensors and devices to disparate systems. This stands in the way of a unified supply chain process […]
19 Manufacturing Maintenance Statistics to Consider
When manufacturing leaders and managers set strategic plans for the year ahead, their decisions must be guided by solid, actionable data. Maintenance is a major lever for driving operational efficiency, productivity, and safety on the shop floor, but to make the right investments, you need to know how your plant is performing. For maintenance teams, […]
How to Use Barcodes for Inventory Control
Barcodes: Reading Between the Lines The scientific community recently discovered new innovative ways to utilize barcoding technology as a part of research: tagging subjects of interest (such as rodents and insects) with barcodes as a means of tracking and collecting data. For instance, a Ph.D. student employed meta-barcoding technology to track the pollination patterns of […]
Warehouse Receiving: Process, Procedures, & Best Practices
Operating an efficient warehouse means optimizing for every daily procedure. Because labor alone can account for the bulk of a warehouse’s budget, streamlining common tasks can play a crucial role in saving money. A common but occasionally overlooked opportunity for warehouse optimization is the receiving process. Although no two cargo deliveries are identical, standardized procedures […]