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Genius Solutions

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Genius Solutions
File:Genius Solutions logo.png
ISIN🆔
IndustryEnterprise software
Founded 📆1989
Founder 👔
Headquarters 🏙️,
Quebec City, Quebec
,
Canada
Area served 🗺️
Key people
  • Jean Magny (CEO)
Members
Number of employees
🌐 Websitewww.geniuserp.com
📇 Address
📞 telephone

Genius Solutions is a Canadian software company based in Quebec City, Quebec. It develops enterprise resource planning (ERP) software for small and medium-sized enterprises in manufacturing.[1][2] The company offers two platforms, Genius ERP and Prextra ERP, designed to support production, inventory, and business management.[3]

History

Founded in 1989, Genius Solutions began as an industrial engineering consulting firm based in Quebec City, Quebec.[4][5] In 1995, the company released Genius ERP, the first version of its enterprise resource planning software.[6] Since then, it has focused on developing Genius ERP for manufacturers that produce build-to-order products in sectors such as equipment, machinery, transportation, and aerospace.[7][8][9] The company also offers Prextra ERP, a software platform designed to support firms in manufacturing, distribution, and services.[3]

Jean Magny is the president and CEO of Genius Solutions.[10][11] He joined the company in 1997 after graduating from the Université Laval with a mechanical engineering degree.[12] Magny implemented ISO standards for manufacturing clients. He was also involved in training, consulting, and sales.[13] Magny was appointed president in 2006, as the company became an ERP software provider for small and medium-sized enterprises in North America.[6][14] Over the years, Magny has contributed articles to trade publications on ERP usage in the manufacturing industry.[15][16][17] He has been interviewed by The Globe and Mail about employee engagement and business sustainability.[10][18]

In November 2009, the company received $240,000 in funding from Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED).[19] In April 2015, it obtained an additional $375,000 through the Quebec Economic Development Program (QEDP).[20] Canadian politician Denis Lebel announced that the funding would help the business implement a commercialization strategy in the United States, targeting markets for metal tanks, trailers, and industrial machinery.[21][22]

In July 2025, Genius Solutions received funding from Scale AI, an artificial intelligence consortium that invested $98.6 million in 23 technology projects.[23][24] The funding supports integrating three AI modules into Genius ERP, including tools for inventory management, production planning, and quotation automation.[25] That same year, Genius Solutions participated in industry trade shows such as Hannover Messe and the Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show (CMTS).[26][27][28]

In October 2025, Genius Solutions acquired CDID, a Quebec company that developed the Prextra ERP platform for manufacturers, distributors, and service providers.[4][29][30] Approximately 100 CDID employees joined Genius Solutions, bringing the company's total workforce to about 225.[31] Following the acquisition, Prextra ERP continued to operate under its existing brand.[3]

Software

Genius Solutions offers two software platforms, Genius ERP and Prextra ERP, designed for small and medium-sized enterprises.[32][33] The company has also partnered with Canadian educational institutions to integrate its software into engineering programs.[2][34]

Genius ERP

Genius ERP supports production processes in manufacturing, such as engineering management, inventory management, project management, and quality control.[35][36] It offers tools for cost estimations, business analytics, accounting, scheduling, and automation to optimize production planning.[37][38] Users can monitor order processing in real time and track jobs on mobile devices.[39][40] The system also includes an integrated customer relationship management (CRM) module.[41][42]

In 2014, the company released Genius Manufacturing 7.2, an updated version of its enterprise resource planning software.[43][44] In 2016, Genius Manufacturing ERP V8 was released with updated modules for accounting, preliminary purchasing, and customer relationship management.[45][46] In 2019, Genius ERP was certified by Technology Evaluation Centers (TEC) as an engineer-to-order manufacturing ERP solution, meeting the business benchmarks established by TEC analysts.[39]

Genius ERP has continued to add and update software features since its release.[47] In 2022, Magny was interviewed by Fine Engineering Magazine about the CAD2BOM system, which transfers a bill of materials (BOM) from a CAD program into the Genius ERP platform.[1] The automated process imports the BOM to reduce manual data entry and improve accuracy.[38] Magny also discussed the software's Smart Scheduling feature, which was developed using Eliyahu Goldratt's Theory of Constraints.[48] The system automatically generates a production schedule based on the most limited resource, helping manufacturers plan and prioritize their operations.[49]

Prextra ERP

Prextra ERP is a software platform that supports manufacturers, distributors, project managers, retailers, and service providers.[4] Originally developed by CDID, the software includes modules for sales, production, and customer relationship management, along with tools for cost analysis and performance reporting.[50][51]

Awards

In 2024, Jean Magny received the CEO of the Year award from the Quebec Technology Association (AQT) and the National Bank of Canada.[14][52] The award is presented annually to CEOs from Quebec's technology and digital sectors.[53][54] AQT cited Magny's leadership, innovation, and contributions to Quebec's economic growth.[55]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Genius ERP: A Complete Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Solution Built Exclusively for Custom Manufacturers". Fine Engineering Magazine. 2022-02-08. Retrieved 2025-10-15.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Québec Aerospace 2015" (PDF). Global Business Reports. Retrieved 2025-10-15.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Genius Solutions acquires Prextra ERP developer CDID". Canadian Metalworking. 2025-10-23. Retrieved 2025-10-30.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "About Us | Genius ERP Manufacturing Solutions". Genius ERP. Retrieved 2025-10-15.
  5. ↑ Lord, Simon (2015-09-14). "Un logiciel pour gérer la fabrication". La Presse (in français). Retrieved 2025-10-16.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Ted Rohm (2019-04-14). "Genius ERP Is TEC Certified for Engineer-to-Order ERP (ETO ERP) Evaluation". Technology Evaluation Centers. Retrieved 2025-10-15.
  7. ↑ "ERP Solutions for Manufacturers". Genius ERP. Retrieved 2025-10-16.
  8. ↑ Stephen, Mark (2018-09-09). "Rotogran International Is Getting Very Big In Granulation". Canadian Plastics. Retrieved 2025-10-16.
  9. ↑ Lord, Simon (2024-09-25). "Transformation numérique: Le laser comme outil de transformation". La Presse (in français). Retrieved 2025-10-16.
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 Laing, Sarah (2024-08-13). "Why culture still eats strategy for breakfast in the workplace". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 2025-10-16.
  11. ↑ Luminoso, Lindsay (2018-10-26). "ERP for the Shop Floor". Archived from the original on 2024-01-18. Retrieved 2025-10-16.
  12. ↑ "Les Remarqués - Personnalités diplômées ULaval". Université Laval (in français). Retrieved 2025-10-15.
  13. ↑ Couto, Viviane (2024-03-20). "Prix PDG de l'année AQT – Banque Nationale 2024". AQT (in français). Retrieved 2025-10-16.
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 "Jean Magny élu PDG de l'année AQT". Grenier (in français). 2024-04-25. Retrieved 15 October 2025.
  15. ↑ Magny, Jean (December 2019). "Digital Transformation and ERP Implementation: Embrace Uncertainty to Move Your Business Forward" (PDF). ERP News (5): 42–44.
  16. ↑ Magny, Jean (May 2020). "ERPs Will Lighten the Load for Manufacturers" (PDF). ERP News (9): 32–34.
  17. ↑ Magny, Jean (2015-01-12). "5 Essential ERP Needs Custom ETO Manufacturers Should Consider". Manufacturing.net. Retrieved 2025-10-16.
  18. ↑ Laing, Sarah (2024-07-16). "How Canadian companies are connecting sustainability to ROI". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 2025-10-16.
  19. ↑ "Groupe Conseil Cogismaq Inc. receives $242,000 from Government of Canada for foreign commercialization of Genius Manufacturing software". Government of Canada. 2009-11-12. Retrieved 2025-10-15.
  20. ↑ "Grants and Contributions". Government of Canada. Retrieved 2025-10-16.
  21. ↑ "Genius Solutions ramps up exports to the U.S. thanks to support from Government of Canada". Government of Canada. 2015-04-08. Retrieved 15 October 2025.
  22. ↑ Therrien, Yves (2015-04-09). "Genius poursuivra sa percée aux États-Unis". Le Soleil. Retrieved 2025-10-15.
  23. ↑ Lavoie, Guillaume (2025-07-10). "Nearly $100 Million Invested in 23 New Projects". Scale AI. Retrieved 2025-10-15.
  24. ↑ "AI-Enhanced ERP for Driving Manufacturing Productivity". Scale AI. Retrieved 2025-10-15.
  25. ↑ Coulombe, Martin. "Osedea joins forces with Genius ERP on AI-powered transformation in manufacturing". Osedea. Retrieved 2025-10-16.
  26. ↑ Lemire, Simon (2025-09-04). "A look back at a Hannover Messe 2025". Lakhos. Retrieved 2025-10-16.
  27. ↑ Boulbès, Franck (2025-04-17). "Cinq entreprises locales brillent à Hannover Messe 2025". Excellence industrielle Saint-Laurent (in français). Retrieved 2025-10-16.
  28. ↑ "Smart manufacturing to take centre stage at CMTS 2025 with more than 750 brands showcased". Canadian Metalworking. 2025-07-17. Retrieved 2025-10-15.
  29. ↑ "Prextra rejoint la famille de Genius Solutions". Prextra (in français). 2025-10-23. Retrieved 2025-10-30.
  30. ↑ Martinez, Emmanuel (2025-10-23). "Première grosse bouchée pour Genius Solutions". Les Affaires (in français). Retrieved 2025-10-30.
  31. ↑ Côté, Cynthia (2025-10-23). "Genius Solutions acquiert CDID, développeur de l'ERP Prextra". Stiq (in français). Retrieved 2025-10-30.
  32. ↑ "Genius ERP system designed for SME manufacturers". Canadian Metalworking. 2018-04-23. Retrieved 2025-10-16.
  33. ↑ "Genius Solutions Named IT Company of the Month for January 2017" (PDF). The CTMA View: 23. 2017.
  34. ↑ Dalton, Alyssa (24 November 2014). "Cégep de Sherbrooke selects Genius Manufacturing ERP for software training". Manufacturing Automation. Retrieved 15 October 2025.
  35. ↑ "Genius ERP Integration Partnership". Axya. Retrieved 2025-10-16.
  36. ↑ "Meet Our Partners". GenAlpha Technologies. Retrieved 2025-10-16.
  37. ↑ Simon Lemire (2025-09-24). "Why HubSpot CRM Is Essential for Custom Manufacturers". Lakhos. Retrieved 2025-10-15.
  38. ↑ 38.0 38.1 Ojha, Radhika (2025-01-15). "Machitec's journey with Genius ERP towards easing inventory management". ERP Today. Retrieved 15 October 2025.
  39. ↑ 39.0 39.1 Rohm, Ted (2019-09-09). "TEC Certification Report" (PDF). Technology Evaluation Centers. Retrieved 2025-10-15.
  40. ↑ "Genius ERP". Microsoft AppSource. Retrieved 2025-10-16.
  41. ↑ "HubSpot CRM and Genius ERP: A Major Asset for Custom Manufacturing Companies". Lakhos. Retrieved 2025-10-16.
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  43. ↑ "Genius Solutions Announces Major ERP Software Release". Industrial Machinery Digest. 2014-11-12. Retrieved 2025-10-16.
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  45. ↑ "Genius Solutions enjoys "successful launch" of Genius Manufacturing ERP V8". Manufacturing Automation. 2016-06-07. Retrieved 2025-10-15.
  46. ↑ "Genius Solutions Unveils the New, Fully Integrated Edition of its Enterprise Resource Planning Software". Ontario Aerospace Council. 2016-01-19. Retrieved 2025-10-15.
  47. ↑ Nehls, Grace (2021-01-15). "End-To-End Manufacturing ERP Software Centralizes SME Operations System". MoldMaking Technology. Retrieved 2025-10-16.
  48. ↑ "Smart Scheduling ERP Software Built for Manufacturers". Genius ERP. Retrieved 2025-10-16.
  49. ↑ Quirk, Elizabeth (2019-09-19). "Genius ERP Announces Smart Scheduling to Help Shop Floor Operations". Solutions Review. Retrieved 2025-10-16.
  50. ↑ "Sales and CRM". Prextra. Retrieved 2025-10-30.
  51. ↑ "Project Management". RMC. Retrieved 2025-10-30.
  52. ↑ "CEO of the Year Award". AQT. Retrieved 2025-10-16.
  53. ↑ Couto, Viviane (2024-04-24). "Jean Magny, PDG de Genius Solutions est élu PDG de l'année AQT – Banque Nationale 2024". AQT (in français). Retrieved 2025-10-16.
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