[Webinar] The Hidden Cost of the Wrong Tools: How Spreadsheets and Generic ERPs Drain Your Profits

Your ERP system should be doing more than keeping the lights on — it should be helping you grow.

In this eye-opening session, we’ll examine the very real financial and operational costs of running your business on spreadsheets or ERPs not designed for process and batch manufacturing.

From inaccurate costing to missed scheduling efficiencies, learn how these hidden inefficiencies quietly erode your cash flow and margins. We'll share real-world examples and benchmarks to help you quantify the opportunity cost — and explain how a process-specific ERP unlocks far more than data: it unlocks growth.

You'll learn:

Why spreadsheets and generic ERPs create risks that chip away at profitability
How to spot the common operational blind spots in costing and scheduling
How to apply real-world benchmarks and case examples that reveal the true scale of opportunity cost
What a purpose-built ERP can deliver beyond efficiency — from agility to growth

Kip Olmstead

Cornerstone Consulting

If you’re in manufacturing, you know how challenging it can be to juggle production hurdles, supply chain disruptions, and the constant drive to improve efficiency. That’s where Kip and the team at Cornerstone come in. With years of experience in operational consulting and process improvement, Kip has helped manufacturers across industries solve complex problems and achieve meaningful, measurable improvements in their operations.

Kip’s expertise isn’t just theoretical—he’s worked directly with businesses to streamline production, reduce waste, and increase throughput, all while keeping things simple and achievable. His ERP-agnostic approach means he can help businesses find the right solutions without pushing a particular software or system, ensuring the focus remains on what truly drives value for each organization.

Over the years, Kip has successfully helped small and mid-sized manufacturers across sectors—from automotive to industrial goods—optimize their operations and boost profitability. Whether it's reducing defects, improving lead times, or tackling supply chain inefficiencies, Kip has a reputation for turning challenges into opportunities.

The Hidden Cost of the Wrong Tools: How Spreadsheets and Generic ERPs Drain Your Profits

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