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Key Takeaways Core software needs are universal, but workflows are not: Every business values intuitive design, reliable change logging, and strong search functionality, yet the way estimates, inventory, and operations are managed varies widely by industry and company...
Key Takeaways Limitations of shelf management software for complex bids: Off-the-shelf estimating tools often lack the flexibility, integration, and automation required for industries with detailed cost structures, leading to slower quotes, manual errors, and reduced...
What’s the best way to manage your business operations more efficiently and effectively? It's a tough question, especially with so many options out there. You’ve likely come across two main choices: Custom Software solutions and online Software as a Service (SaaS)...
Key Takeaways Static spreadsheets and generic estimating tools create compounding risk as project complexity grows: Manual data entry, lack of integration with production and CRM systems, and templates that cannot accommodate unique pricing logic make it difficult to...
Explore the crucial role estimating software plays in manufacturing and how custom cost estimating software can help you create sophisticated estimates in less time.
One of the unfortunate truths about Claris FileMaker™ is that it is far too well-kept of a secret. There is a reason why I have worked with it for 30 years…
A huge acceleration of the Claris platform is occurring as integration with JavaScript becomes a native feature. This makes it possible to bring any of thousands of existing open source javascript libraries into a FileMaker app.
Long-time Alchemy Consulting client Judson Studios is profiled in this excellent L.A. Times article. https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2020-05-01/coronavirus-furloughs-judson-studios-oldest-stained-glass-maker?
Sometimes all it takes to discover a great thing is an acute need. Our clients most often come to us when they have a unique problem to solve. Read this great article on just how that's happening in this historic moment:...
Advances in computer systems have made it easier than ever to collaborate with your teammates across even log distances.
