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Plan, prepare and roll out Manu Online with confidence. Step-by-step guides, checklists and project templates from the people who help customers go live every week.

Planning an ERP implementation
Planning Apr 22, 2026

Three things to consider before you begin

Three things we think are critical for a successful ERP implementation: clean data, verifying the system fits your processes and getting proper training.

Project blueprints and design sketches
Planning Apr 08, 2026

Project Planning

How long does an ERP project really take? It depends on preparedness. A look at how cloud has reshaped ERP projects from "evaluate first" to "implement first".

Manufacturing team on the factory floor
Planning Mar 25, 2026

Successful Projects

For a 10-100 employee company, two factors matter more than all others for a successful ERP rollout: top management support and a dedicated project champion.

Manu Online getting started screen
Implementation Mar 12, 2026

Implementation — Not as hard as you feared

The question we hear most often: how long does implementation take? With the right approach, focus on process and a willingness to start simple, it is rarely as tough as you expect.

Short-form implementation checklist
Implementation Feb 26, 2026

Short Form Projects

A pragmatic checklist for small organisations with at least one experienced business systems user. Perfect when data is clean and you want to be running in a matter of days.

Multi-phase implementation plan
Implementation Feb 12, 2026

Long Form Projects

For companies with more than ~15 employees we recommend a four-phase rollout: prototyping, optional process development, piloting and go-live. Here is what each phase contains.

Getting started checklist
Setup Jan 29, 2026

Getting Started Checklist

A six-step checklist to get the core system live: users, system settings, accountancy connection, partners, items and product structures — with the exact menu paths.

Multi-step routing checklist
Setup Jan 15, 2026

Multi-step Routing Checklist

Adding routing on top of the core system. Eight extra steps covering periods, work cells, route templates, work and machine items, capacity and operators.

Sample data import options
Setup Jan 04, 2026

Sample Data

Three ways to get sample data into your account: import from a connected accountancy system, paste through the Quick Start wizard, or use our advanced Excel templates.

Support and professional services
Support Dec 18, 2025

Support and Professional Services

Ticketing support is built right into the product. For projects that need more, our consultants and system analysts can help with training, data migration and custom reports.

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