Revolutionizing Wood Products: New Materials, Smart Manufacturing

May 5, 2025

| Categories: CPQ, Door Manufacturing, Engineer to Order, ERP Software, Furniture, Kitchen & Bath Cabinets, Make-to-Order, MES, Product Configurator, Uncategorized, Window & Door Manufacturing

Wood product manufacturing is experiencing a renaissance, driven by breakthroughs in sustainable materials, digital technologies, and automated processes. From plant-based composites that rival traditional lumber to CNC-precision fabrication and real-time smart systems, today’s designers are reimagining how we source, shape, and finish wood products. In this era of customization and environmental accountability, manufacturers now have an opportunity to deliver high-performance, eco-friendly solutions while maintaining agility and profitability. The Latest in Wood Product Manufacturing Innovations in wood product manufacturing are…

8 Cloud ERP System Features for Manufacturing Millwork Products

February 19, 2025

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| Categories: CPQ, ERP Software, Make-to-Order, Manufacturing, Product Configurator, Sales Order Management, Supply Chain Management, Uncategorized

Manufacturers of millwork products face many moving parts in their daily operations. Custom orders, complex product configurations, and design integration add difficulty to workflow management. That’s why many millwork businesses have adopted Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems – specifically, cloud ERP systems. A cloud ERP system is a web-based enterprise resource planning solution hosted on a vendor’s cloud platform. Cloud systems include the same features as on-premises or hybrid ERP systems. They help businesses manage important tasks like finance,…

Aging-in-Place Design: Creating Universal Kitchens for an Aging Population

January 22, 2025

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| Categories: CPQ, ERP Software, Kitchen & Bath Cabinets, Make-to-Order, Manufacturing, Product Configurator, Uncategorized

Aging-in-place has gained significant traction as the population grows older, especially in home design. Aging-in-place design prioritizes functionality, safety, and accessibility, enabling individuals to live comfortably in their homes regardless of age or ability. Among these designs, universal kitchen design is significantly important. It combines practicality and style to meet the different needs of older homeowners. For manufacturers and dealers, universal kitchens represent a response to growing market demand and an opportunity to innovate. What is Aging-in-Place Design? Aging-in-place…

Seamless CAD ERP Integration with Frontier CADFlow

November 18, 2024

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For custom manufacturers, CAD models are key to their unique product designs. A common challenge they face is connecting those CAD designs to their ERP’s product configurator. Seamless CAD ERP integration is important for accurate product manufacturing. It helps ensure that product specifications are met while keeping design rules from CAD programs in place. Frontier CADFlow is a scalable module that seamlessly links popular CAD programs with Frontier ERP’s product configuration tools. The CADFlow connection helps you expedite product…

CADFlow Webinar: 3D Product Configurator CAD Integration

November 12, 2024

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Join us for an informative live webinar on how you can enhance your 3D modeling with Frontier CADFlow. See firsthand how our advanced CAD software integration tool can bring your 3D product configurator to life! Why Attend the CADFlow Webinar? Unfortunately, many companies struggle with the lack of real-time integration between their 3D product configurations and the engineering drawings generated in CAD systems like Autodesk Inventor. Frontier CADFlow automates the creation of detailed 3D product configurator models and production…

Growing Home Improvement Business Increases Demand on Manufacturers

November 4, 2024

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During the pandemic, homeowners focused on updating and upgrading their spaces. This resulted in a huge uptick in home improvement business. Higher interest rates over the past few years caused that trend to wane. However, the recent rate cut has seen the upward trend reemerge as more homeowners look to refinance their homes at lower rates. A new report suggests the renovation and home improvement sector will be big factors driving more activity in 2025. The surge in remodeling…

Cabinet Building Software Goes Beyond Design with ERP

July 18, 2024

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| Categories: CPQ, ERP Software, Furniture, Kitchen & Bath Cabinets, Make-to-Order, Manufacturing, Uncategorized

Kitchen and bath cabinet manufacturers operate in a fiercely competitive industry. Most manufacturers rely heavily on their cabinet design software for layout diagrams, 3D renderings, and pricing. While design applications are important, cabinet makers should not ignore the advanced features of cabinet building software to improve manufacturing efficiency. A cabinet manufacturing ERP provides features and capabilities that automate cabinet production workflows and much more. The right ERP can streamline processes in many critical areas including design, sales, manufacturing, inventory…

9 Must-Have Kitchen Cabinet Software Features

March 5, 2024

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| Categories: ERP Software, Kitchen & Bath Cabinets, Product Configurator

Advanced kitchen cabinet software solutions have become increasingly pivotal for cabinet manufacturers and designers in today’s market. That is because the popularity of custom kitchen and bath cabinetry in homes and offices is on the rise. In November 2023, the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association reported that total custom cabinet YTD sales were up 6.4% over 2022 and are expected to grow. As the market demand increases, so does the need for sophisticated manufacturing software. The right cabinet manufacturing software…

Why You Should Integrate a Cabinet Design Tool with Your ERP

September 13, 2023

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| Categories: ERP Software, Furniture, Kitchen & Bath Cabinets, Make-to-Order, Manufacturing, Product Configurator

If you make custom cabinets, you know that good quality and proper fit are only part of the equation. Increasingly, customers are expecting an exceptional cabinet design and ordering experience. From kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, and custom built-ins to modular office furniture and store fixtures, it’s all about making your customer happy. These days, it’s not enough to deliver outstanding craftsmanship at a reasonable price. You also need to offer an exceptional design experience to your customers. They want…

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Revolutionizing Wood Products: New Materials, Smart Manufacturing

Aging-in-Place Design: Creating Universal Kitchens for an Aging Population

Seamless CAD ERP Integration with Frontier CADFlow

CADFlow Webinar: 3D Product Configurator CAD Integration

Growing Home Improvement Business Increases Demand on Manufacturers

Cabinet Building Software Goes Beyond Design with ERP

9 Must-Have Kitchen Cabinet Software Features

Why You Should Integrate a Cabinet Design Tool with Your ERP

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