Bringing your business into the digital world means being aware of a lot of different terms, technologies, and possible options for your company. Business automation and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software are often spoken about together, but are they actually the same thing, or separate technologies that you need to know about. Today we are going to look at what CRM and Business Automation (also known as Business Process Automation or BPA) actually are, how they compare if you were to look at having one or the other, and the key benefits that come from utilising both.

Automation and Artificial Intelligence (AI) have been massive trends for manufacturing industry businesses for a while now, and for these industries in 2025, this is not only set to continue but also continue to grow in importance. In this article we are going to look at how AI and automation have impacted the manufacturing industry in 2024, why it is looking set for 2025 trends in manufacturing to be dominated by these technologies, and what key trends are set for automation and AI in 2025 and beyond.

There are a diverse range of metals and oxides being manufactured by industries across the globe. Different metals and oxides span different industries, from medical to construction, energy and batteries to wiring, and so much more. The need for metal and oxide manufacturers to identify their leads, target specific industries and niches, and operate profitably comes down to how well they understand their customers and can effectively drive their sales. In this article, we will have a brief look at the metals and oxide manufacturing industry as it currently stands. Then we will look at what the challenges are for lead management in such a diverse area, and how automated lead management can help overcome these challenges.

The medical technology industry is a niche governed by strict regulations, data protection requirements, and legal obligations to keep customer information from being mishandled. Despite these restrictions, the use of business data in this industry is incredibly valuable and can make a wide-reaching positive impact across the company when done correctly. In this article, we take a brief look at the current position of the medical technology industry, the challenges that come from managing large volumes of data, and what technology can help to handle it.

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Keeping a close eye on your stock is important for business, and for machine tool manufacturing, where there are a lot of variations, small parts, and even made to order options, knowing what you have on hand and managing your raw materials is even more important. In this article, we look at some of the challenges that machine tool manufacturers face, 5 of the different tools that are being adopted to meet these issues, and where to begin when adopting inventory management for your machine tool manufacturing.

The ability to boost sales with automation has been a key driver for sales in the renewable energy sector. In fact, between 2024 and 2031, automation software is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.84%, shared by SkyQuest. In this article, we will look at why automation software is growing in the sustainable energy India manufacturing industry, and if you should consider automation technology for your sales.

Lead generation can be a time-consuming process, especially when you are looking for a specific type of lead. Noting down lead information and manually adding it to a spreadsheet or CRM takes time and resources, but this is where TEB comes into play. In this article, we will look at how TEB streamlines the customisability and management of lead fields.