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What is Manufacturing ERP Software?

Running a successful manufacturing business requires juggling production, stock management, supply chain, and customer relations. To streamline this process, many businesses turn to Manufacturing ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software….

The Crucial Role of Production Scheduling in Manufacturing

In the evolving world of manufacturing, “production scheduling” might not sound as exciting as cutting-edge technology or ground-breaking innovations. However, it is a fundamental aspect of successfully running any…

5 Reasons to Switch to Cim200 Manufacturing from Sage 200 Manufacturing

Cim200 Manufacturing was released in November 2021 and is a product we developed in-house as an alternative solution to Sage 200 Manufacturing. Why? To provide our customers with an…

How does the Cim200 Manufacturing Scheduler work?

Efficient planning is key to successful manufacturing. Proper planning ensures that products are available when customers need them. By effectively allocating resources, businesses can reduce waste and cost, improve…

Sage 50 Accounts v29.2 is now Available

The latest version of Sage 50 Accounts v29.2, is now here! This release incudes some great new features that help streamline your processes. Included in Sage 50 v29.2: Click the…

Cim50 v2024 is now Available

The latest version of Cim50, v2024, is now here and we are pleased to announce that it is available to download from our website. This release of Cim50 contains our…

Introducing our Graphical Scheduler for Manufacturers

Behind the scenes, CIM’s development team has been working to develop new manufacturing functionality for Cim50 and Cim200. Namely, a Graphical Scheduler for Manufacturers. This has been a product…

Our Roadmap & Wishlist are here

You asked, we listened… Our Roadmap and Wishlist are now live! The Roadmap outlines the expected functionality included in each upcoming Cim50 and Cim200 release and the Wishlist consists…

What’s New In Sage 200 2023 R2

The latest version of Sage 200 has just been released, 2023 R2. One of the key highlights of this release is the introduction of the ability to customise existing…

Cim200 v2023 R2 is Now Available

Our latest release of Cim200, v2023 R2, is now available! This release builds on the success of Cim200 and includes some of the most requested wishlist items from our…

Sage 200 Standard vs Professional Comparison Guide

Sage 200 is Sage’s business management solution designed for small to medium-sized businesses. It’s suitable for companies with between 5 and 100 employees and can handle up to 9…

Cim50 v2023.2 is here!

Cim50 v2023.2 has been released and we are pleased to announce that it is now available to download from our website. This release of Cim50 is compatible with Sage 50cloud…

ERP vs MRP Software Comparison

ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) and MRP (Material Requirements Planning) are both software systems used in manufacturing and supply chain management. MRP systems’ functionality is primarily focused on materials planning…

Sage 50 Manufacturing End of Life FAQs

In August 2020, CIM Software entered into an agreement with Sage that resulted in our Cim50 Manufacturing solution being the recommended and accredited manufacturing software package for Sage 50…

5 Reasons to Switch to Cim50 Manufacturing from Sage 50 Manufacturing

Sage 50 Manufacturing has been announced as end of life and all support and services from Sage, for the product, ended in September 2021. At CIM Software, we have…