Media Coverage

Yes, You Can Manage Your Tooling More Efficiently

Posted on November 29, 2023

Investment Casting Institute Article by Patrick McCrevan

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EHS - Methods of Supporting Your Efforts

Posted on February 20, 2023

Investment Casting Institute Article by Patrick McCrevan

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The Benefits of an ERP System Are Many

Posted on January 03, 2023

Your ERP system can be used in multiple ways to improve your productivity and help you grow your business.

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How Important is Forecasting in Your Investment Foundry?

Posted on July 12, 2022

Investment Casting Institute Article by Patrick McCrevan

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How Important Are Your Secondary Options?

Posted on June 23, 2022

Investment Casting Institute Article by Patrick McCrevan

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Tracking Metal Data for Certifications

Posted on May 23, 2022

Investment Casting Institute Article by Patrick McCrevan

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Exceeding Expectations – All the Way to Industry 4.0

Posted on February 01, 2022

Foundry Magazine Article by Jim Eaton, Rajesh Reddy, and Ethan Hamblen

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Q&A with an ERP Implementer

Posted on October 15, 2021

Investment Casting Institute Article by Shelby Lentz

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What Can Your ERP System Do For You?

Posted on July 01, 2021

Investment Casting Institute Article by Jim Eaton

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I'ts All About the Data...

Posted on May 01, 2021

Investment Casting Institute article by Patrick McCrevan

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How a Small ERP Firm Put Education in the Spotlight

Posted on December 21, 2020

B&L Information Systems, Inc. is not only a leader in ERP software for metal casters, but leading the way in educational opportunities.

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What More Can My ERP Do

Posted on January 28, 2020

Foundry Management & Technology article by Patrick McCrevan, Business Development, on the integration and interconnection of ERP.

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Technology Trends in the Making

Posted on January 20, 2020

Some leading edge technology could have an impact on the manufacturing sector in the very near future.

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What is CRM

Posted on November 14, 2019

Modern Casting article on using technology to improve customer relationships

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You Can Not Afford Complacency

Posted on September 12, 2019

Foundry Management & Technology article by Alexandria Trusov, Business Development, on the hidden costs of a legacy ERP system.

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Managing Maintenance to Boost Performance, Productivity

Posted on July 02, 2019

Foundry Management & Technology article by Aaron Stovall, Professional Services, on how a maintenance management system improves profits and productivity.

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Diecaster Opts for Industry-Standard ERP

Posted on April 22, 2019

Dyersville Die Cast in Dyersville, IA, has been relying on B&L Information Systems Odyssey enterprise resource planning (ERP) software solution for over two years.

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Improving the Day-to Day ERP Experience

Posted on April 17, 2019

Odyssey 6.1 Maintenance Release 3 is “a stability and performance update,” addressing users’ ability to engage and apply the enterprise software

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Transparency Through Technology

Posted on February 11, 2019

Foundry Management & Technology article by Matt Gacek, Business Development, on the need for clear cost information on Capital Projects and Job Costs.

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Surcharges and What They Mean

Posted on October 10, 2018

Metal Casting Design & Purchasing article by Patrick McCreven, Business Development, on what surcharges mean for buyers AND sellers.

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Evaluating Software

Posted on May 11, 2018

Foundry Management & Technology article by VP Matt Gacek on buyer education: how to cut down on the clutter of industry buzzwords and get to what matters.

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After A Cyber Attack

Posted on May 08, 2018

Michigan Manufacturing Association article by VP Joe Harmon on Cyber Security - The primary key to beating any cyber attack or data breach is in the readiness of preparation and compliance.

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ERP Adds Flask Managment

Posted on March 09, 2018

Foundry Managment & Technology article - New ERP update adds Flask Managment

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Tech Trends Have Real-World Effects for Metalcasting

Posted on January 17, 2018

Article from B&L Information Systems in Foundry Management & Technology's 2018 Idea Book on tech trends in metalcasting

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Step-by-Step Guide to Cyber Security

Posted on July 03, 2017

Foundry Management & Technology article by VP Joe Harmon - Metalcasters, and all manufacturing businesses, must adopt organization-wide strategies to achieve and maintain data confidence...

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Why Does CRM Matter to Manufacturers?

Posted on March 15, 2017

A good system will allow you to view customer relationships through a broader perspective that includes the customer's view

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Starter Guide to Staying Cyber Secure

Posted on November 10, 2016

InCast Magazine article by VP Joe Harmon - The manufacturing industry must provide more security for the manufacturing shop floor and front office...

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New CRM Module for Foundry-Focused ERP

Posted on November 07, 2016

Foundry Management & Technology article -Customer relationship management in response to metalcasting users' requests...

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Why Cloud Computing Makes Business Better

Posted on September 20, 2016

ERP News article by CEO Phil Laney - SMBs do not have the luxury of expending extensive resources on IT systems and infrastructure

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Why Cloud Computing Makes Business Better for SMBs

Posted on June 16, 2016

Foundry Management & Technology article by CEO Phil Laney - SMBs are moving to Cloud-based business systems at an increasing rate. Most of these companies recognize the benefits...

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Kicking Off the Shop Floor Era

Posted on January 14, 2016

Foundry Management & Technology article by VP Matt Gacek - A step-by-step approach to making data collection strategic, efficient, and cost-effective

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ERP Enters the Cleaning Room

Posted on January 07, 2016

Modern Casting article - Southern Cast Products, Inc uses Odyssey ERP system to help schedule tasks in modling and melting departments.

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Lessons from an Entrepreneur

Posted on September 05, 2015

Foundry Management & Technology article by CEO Phil Laney - One challenge for a second-generation business manager, or any succeeding leader is to figure out what things to keep...

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Managing Information to Speed Production

Posted on January 17, 2013

By effectively managing rework and scrap, foundries can save time and money while reducing interruptions to the production cycle 

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Software as a Service Empowers Metalcasters to Do More with Less

Posted on January 22, 2012

Foundry Management & Technology article  - Acquiring new software is an opportunity to take a close look at how your business functions

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ERP Software as a Service

Posted on January 21, 2010

Foundry Management & Technology article - Metalcasters who want to adopt Enterprise Resource Planning don't necessarily have to invest in the software, hardware, network technology...

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Metalcasting Execs Need to Know Management and Technology

Posted on December 13, 2007

Foundry Management & Technology article by CEO Phil Laney - I have always liked the title of this publication, Foundry Management & Technology. It covers both management topics as well...

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