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2025 proved something about successful businesses
In 2025, Method spent 24,572 hours customizing CRMs for manufacturers, distributors, and service companies. The most successful businesses refuse to change their proven processes to fit rigid software, but adapt software to fit their actual workflows instead.
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Introducing Method Enhancements: CRM customization made easy
Introducing Method Enhancements — a faster, transparent way to customize your CRM with real Method Experts. Say yes to industry-specific workflows, same-day implementations, and pricing you can trust. Book your free customization hour today.
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Method Named Intuit Platinum Partner, Expands Support for Intuit Enterprise Suite and Multi-Entity Customers with Launch at Intuit Connect
Method is now an Intuit Platinum Partner, expanding support for Intuit Enterprise Suite with a multi-entity CRM solution that unifies data and operations.
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The accountant’s guide to proposal automation in 2026
Learn how to automate your accounting proposals with customizable software that handles pricing, e-signatures, engagement letters, and QuickBooks sync.
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Electron Beam Melting: A complete guide (2026)
If you know anything about how the way light behaves, you might be aware that light beams consist of photons, and not electrons.Electron beams are different—they consist of electrons, not photons. Electronic Beam Melting (EBM) uses a focused beam of electrons to melt metal powder layer by layer. This process is especially useful in manufacturing…
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Selective Laser Sintering: Ultimate guide to 3D printing (2026)
Learn what Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) is, how the SLS process works in 3D printing, key materials, benefits for prototyping and end‑use parts, and how it compares to other additive manufacturing technologies.
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Advanced manufacturing processes: A complete guide (2026)
An in‑depth guide to advanced manufacturing processes and how these technologies boost product quality, sustainability, and operational efficiency in modern production.
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Reorder point formula and calculator for manufacturers: 2026 guide
Discover the reorder point formula, step‑by‑step reorder point calculation examples, and how to use lead time and demand to optimize inventory management and prevent stockouts.
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Manufacturing KPI dashboard: A 2026 guide for performance visualization
Discover what metrics to track on a manufacturing KPI dashboard, how these insights drive better decision‑making, and how to optimize production performance and profitability.
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Safety stock calculator: 2026 guide for optimal inventory levels
Learn how to use a safety stock calculator to determine optimal safety stock levels, factor lead time and demand variability, and improve inventory management and service levels.
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Manufacturing sales lead management: Best practices in 2026
Learn manufacturing sales lead management best practices to capture, score, and close more qualified leads.
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Top 11 FieldEdge alternatives and competitors
Looking for a FieldEdge alternative? Compare the 11 best field service management software to find the right solution for your business.
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Production planning and scheduling: A 2026 guide for manufacturers
Learn how effective production planning and scheduling can optimize your manufacturing process and improve on‑time delivery.
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Continuous improvement in manufacturing: A complete guide (2026)
Learn what continuous improvement in manufacturing really means, how to implement proven methodologies like kaizen, lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and PDCA, and how to measure improvements.
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Lean manufacturing principles: A complete guide to waste reduction (2026)
Learn lean manufacturing principles and how to apply them to reduce waste, improve production flow, and increase customer satisfaction.














