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Everything's Bigger in Texas: Including Our Commitment to Manufacturing
At MepApps , we spend our days helping manufacturers upgrade legacy systems, embrace automation, and transform operations from the inside...

Kimberly Prevost
Jul 293 min read


AI-Powered Quoting & Scheduling: From Nice-to-Have to Non-Negotiable
In today’s manufacturing landscape, one thing is clear: the companies that quote faster, cost smarter, and schedule more flexibly win the...

Kimberly Prevost
Jul 172 min read


Manufactures Reshoring and Real-Time Response Are the New Competitive Edge
MepApps helps Manufacturers Scale There’s a quiet transformation underway across the shop floors and boardrooms of U.S. manufacturers:...

Kimberly Prevost
Jul 162 min read


From Data to Decisions: The Case for Embedded Analytics Over BI Tools
Everyone talks about data. Dashboards, KPIs, “data-driven decisions.” But for many manufacturers and distributors, data still lives in...

Kimberly Prevost
Apr 302 min read


Fabricating for the Future: Smart Moves for Oil & Energy Manufacturers
The world of oil and energy manufacturing is shifting. Fast. Tighter project timelines, increased material volatility, and growing...

Kimberly Prevost
Apr 292 min read


The Power of Personalization in ERP: Workspaces That Work for You
In an era where nearly every app on your phone knows your preferences, recommends content, and adapts to your habits—why are so many ERP...

Kimberly Prevost
Apr 282 min read


FRF: Three ERP Myths That Make Me Want to Throw My Laptop
(and why they keep holding good companies back) Welcome to For Real Fridays —where we drop the polished pitch decks and get brutally...

Kimberly Prevost
Apr 252 min read


Beat the Bottlenecks: Lean Distribution Strategies That Actually Work
“Don’t Let Inefficiencies Cork Up Your Flow – Beat the Bottlenecks with Lean Distribution” In today’s complex and demand-driven...

Kimberly Prevost
Apr 243 min read


Outsmart Risk: How Mobile Automation is Rewiring Distribution
As global supply chains face mounting pressure—from economic instability to labor shortages and geopolitical disruptions—distribution...

Kimberly Prevost
Apr 222 min read


When the Chips Are Down: Smart ERP Strategies for Electronics Supply Chain Disruptions
If you manufacture electronics or semiconductors, you've already felt the sting of a disrupted supply chain. Maybe it was a raw material...

Kimberly Prevost
Apr 163 min read


How MepServices Empowers Pressure Vessel Manufacturers
Pressure vessel manufacturing is one of the most demanding segments in industrial fabrication. Whether you’re delivering to oil and gas,...

Kimberly Prevost
Apr 152 min read


Digital Transformation Is Not a Buzzword—It’s a Profit Driver
Let’s be honest: “digital transformation” has become one of those phrases that gets tossed around so often it starts to lose meaning....

Kimberly Prevost
Apr 143 min read


FRF: Why Your ERP Vendor Should Be Your Business Wingman
Because going it alone is so last quarter. We’ve all been there. You're in the thick of it—operations humming (or not), deadlines...

Kimberly Prevost
Apr 112 min read


Are Your Operations Audit-Ready? A 3-Step Compliance Guide for Manufacturers
In today’s regulatory landscape, manufacturers face an ever-growing maze of compliance requirements—from traceability and tax exemption...

Kimberly Prevost
Apr 92 min read


The 2025 Manufacturing Roadmap: 5 Tech Investments to Future-Proof Your Business
As we look ahead to 2025, manufacturers across every industry are facing a new normal defined by volatility, innovation, and high...

Kimberly Prevost
Apr 82 min read


Q2 2025 Mep Magazine - Manufacturing News
MEP Magazine Q2 2025 explores how U.S. manufacturers are responding to trade disruptions, regulatory pressure, and digital transformation. +

Kimberly Prevost
Apr 21 min read


FRF: The Cost of Doing Nothing
Welcome to For Real Fridays —where we drop the polished pitch decks and get brutally honest about what it really takes to grow, compete,...

Kimberly Prevost
Mar 282 min read


Working Around Your Business Systems? That’s a Red Flag
In manufacturing, efficiency, compliance, and visibility aren’t luxuries—they're lifelines. So what does it mean when your team starts...

Kimberly Prevost
Mar 273 min read


Level Up: The Smartest Tools to Reskill for AI in Manufacturing
In today’s rapidly evolving manufacturing landscape, staying relevant is no longer about doing what you’ve always done—it's about...

Kimberly Prevost
Mar 254 min read


The FDA’s Newest Regulations: What Medical Device Manufacturers Need to Know
The medical device industry is undergoing a transformative shift. As technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), 3D printing, and...

Kimberly Prevost
Mar 243 min read
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