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Opportunities for Building Product Manufacturers in a Slow Housing Market

August 11, 2025
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| Categories: Door Manufacturing, Engineer to Order, ERP Software, Furniture, Glass, Kitchen & Bath Cabinets, Make-to-Order, Manufacturing, Metal Services, Sales Order Management, Uncategorized, Window & Door Manufacturing, Window Treatment Manufacturing, Wood Products
trade apprenticeships, apprenticeship, skilled labor, building product manufacturers, housing market

High interest rates and a slowdown in new home construction can feel like a setback for building product manufacturers. However, these economic shifts often present new opportunities for companies that are prepared to adapt. By understanding how demand patterns change during these times, manufacturers can reposition themselves to thrive, not just survive, until the housing market rebounds. Understanding the Current Housing Market The 2025 housing market is being shaped by two major factors: persistently high interest rates and ongoing…

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Cabinet Makers Connect Manufacturing and Showroom With ERP

July 23, 2025
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| Categories: CPQ, Engineer to Order, ERP Software, Kitchen & Bath Cabinets, Make-to-Order, Manufacturing, Product Configurator, Uncategorized, Window & Door Manufacturing, Wood Products
cabinet makers, cabinet manufacturing software, kitchen and bath, cabinetry

If you’re a cabinet maker, you know how important it is to have a smooth connection between your manufacturing floor and your showroom sales. The customers who walk into your showroom want to see their dream cabinets come to life, visually, quickly, and accurately. On the other hand, your production team needs clear, precise orders to build those cabinets without delays or costly mistakes. That’s why the right cabinet manufacturing software is more than just a tool for production;…

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The Best Industry-Specific ERP Features by Frontier: From Our Library

July 14, 2025
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| Categories: Door Manufacturing, Engineer to Order, ERP Software, Furniture, Glass, Industrial Products, Kitchen & Bath Cabinets, Make-to-Order, Manufacturing, Metal Services, Uncategorized, Window & Door Manufacturing, Window Treatment Manufacturing, Wood Products
home improvement business, year-end inventory, door manufacturing erp software, erp and manufacturing, standard operating procedures, forecast demand, erp software, dispatch planning, truckload shipping, order management, supply chain resiliency, ltl freight classification, indirect spend, direct vs. indirect spend, spend optimization, customer portal, account management, eCommerce ERP, distribution requirements planning, erps, drp, erp features

Frontier ERP is purpose-built for manufacturers who design, build, modify, or assemble products to order. We serve a wide range of industries—each with its own set of challenges, workflows, and customer expectations. From cabinets to HVAC systems, we deliver ERP features that adapt to the specific demands of your operations, helping you run smarter and scale faster. Every manufacturer faces unique operational challenges, and industry-specific ERP functionality can make all the difference. At Frontier ERP, we understand that cabinetry…

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2025 AWFS Fair: Friedman to Showcase Woodworking ERP Features

July 11, 2025
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| Categories: Door Manufacturing, Engineer to Order, ERP Software, Furniture, Kitchen & Bath Cabinets, Make-to-Order, Manufacturing, Uncategorized, Window & Door Manufacturing, Wood Products
AWFS Fair, woodworking industry

The 2025 AWFS Fair is shaping up to be one of the most exciting events in the woodworking industry calendar — and Friedman Corporation is proud to be part of it. As the leading ERP provider for custom manufacturers, we’re excited to meet with woodworking professionals and show how Frontier ERP can help transform their operations. From July 22–25 in Las Vegas, the AWFS Fair will bring together over 500 exhibitors and thousands of woodworking professionals eager to explore…

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5 Proven Ways to Improve Furniture Manufacturing Workflows

June 30, 2025
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| Categories: CPQ, ERP Software, Furniture, Make-to-Order, MES, Uncategorized, Wood Products
furniture manufacturing, workflows, Frontier ERP

Every day, custom furniture manufacturers face growing pressure to deliver faster, customize more, and maintain quality, without driving up costs. The key to keeping up? Streamlined workflows. By optimizing your day-to-day operations, you can enhance efficiency, minimize errors, and foster growth throughout your business. Here are five proven ways to improve furniture manufacturing workflows and how the right ERP system can make it all possible. 1. Standardize Processes Across Departments When teams use their own system or set of…

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Build Custom Cabinets Faster: Reduce Lead Times, Not Quality

June 16, 2025
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| Categories: CPQ, Engineer to Order, ERP Software, Kitchen & Bath Cabinets, Make-to-Order, Manufacturing, MES, Product Configurator, Sales Order Management, Uncategorized, Wood Products
custom cabinets, cabinet making, reduce lead times

Those who build custom cabinets know that speed and precision must work together. Today’s customers want quick turnarounds, but they’re not willing to sacrifice the beauty and craftsmanship of a handmade product. For cabinet making businesses, that means finding ways to streamline operations while still delivering detailed, made-to-order products. You don’t need to sacrifice quality and design to meet deadlines—you just need smarter processes, better visibility, and the right tools. The best ERP for manufacturing can help to reduce…

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A Smarter Approach to Quoting Custom Stairs: Integrated CPQ Software

June 4, 2025
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| Categories: CPQ, Engineer to Order, ERP Software, Make-to-Order, Manufacturing, Product Configurator, Uncategorized, Wood Products
custom stairs, staircases, integrated cpq, stair configurations

Custom stairs are a great way for your clients to bring character to their home or business. From wood and metal to glass and engineered materials, stairs come with countless combinations of styles, materials, dimensions, and architectural requirements. In turn, complex configurations can be complicated for those who build them. Integrated CPQ software simplifies this complexity by enabling sales teams to quickly and accurately build stair configurations, apply pricing logic, and generate professional quotes. Read on to examine CPQ…

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