Why is ERP Software Important to Small Businesses?
At some point, most entrepreneurs will see their business needs start to outgrow the capabilities of their basic accounting software. When that happens, it can be a stressful time. Without knowing what the future holds, small business owners must make decisions that will affect their business, especially when it comes to investments in new tech. […]
Lessons from the SolarWinds Cybersecurity Breach
In late 2020, SolarWinds experienced a cybersecurity breach that exposed many Fortune 500 companies and US government agency systems to outside hackers. Many haven’t heard of SolarWinds and/or weren’t aware of this situation, but this is an important situation for any CIO, IT Director, business owner, or executive to understand. What is SolarWinds? First, it […]
Lessons from the US Air Force Oracle ERP Failure
The US Air Force recently experienced one of the biggest and most expensive ERP failures of all time. This government and military organization is now attempting to recover the implementation – but is this disaster salvageable? Overview of the US Air Force Oracle ERP Failure After spending 8 years and over $5B on its Oracle […]
What is the Future of JD Edwards Enterprise One?
JD Edwards’ Enterprise One is one of the most common ERP systems used in the mid-size manufacturing and distribution space. Since the 1990s, JD Edwards has invested heavily in the project, which has resulted in a robust customer base over the years. Ever since Oracle acquired the company over a decade ago, there have been […]
If ERP Software Systems Were NHL Teams
The best way to try to understand something complex is to try to compare it to something else you know really well. In a recent blog by our own Brian Potts, he compares some NFL Teams to ERP Systems. As an Avid Patriots Fan, I would like to say the comparison of The New England […]
Microsoft Dynamics CRM Product Review
A Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software is a system that automates sales and customer service processes to help companies drive growth. There are countless options of prospective services that do just that in the market today. From more recently popular cloud-based software solutions to on-premise solutions that provide a more customizable approach, it’s important to […]
Don’t Let the Ball Drop on Your 2021 Digital Strategy
You’ve strategized and cultivated your approach to your 2021 digital strategy, and you’re coming up on execution. It’s important to be aware of the gaps that ultimately lead many companies to ERP failure. If you successfully plan out your transformation, the only ball that will be dropping this New Years will be the one in […]
Cheers to Change in 2021! Top OCM Tips to a Positive Start this New Year
At this point, your team has likely dialed in on a strategy for the new year, and it’s nearly go time. To execute on the bigger goals and objectives we set out to achieve in the new year, we need to walk in guns blazing. These bigger goals and objectives often come with a shift […]
My Business Transformation as the Third Stage Intern
#DumpsterFire I think we can all agree that 2020 has not been very much fun due to a global pandemic. Especially, for a young professional trying to enter the workforce. The year leading up to this point for me anyways, has been a rollercoaster, to say the least. I can imagine I was not the […]
How ERP Implementations Can Enable M&A Integration
Effective ERP implementations can be a fundamental driver of business value during M&A integration. Whether you are dealing with a merger, acquisition, carveout, or some other M&A-related event, your digital transformation strategy and ERP implementation should be a core tenet of delivering the expected return on investment. Many of our clients turn to my team […]
Full Throttle Workshop Series
Leaders of organizations are tasked with identifying the strategies that will move their business forward in the New Year. Now is the time of projecting, calculating, and strategizing for many companies. Effectively planning and going through these strategic exercises before the start of each year will set the foundation for digital transformation success. This can […]
Best Software for Small Business Digital Transformations
I have always had an affinity for small businesses and entrepreneurs. My father and his brothers worked at a chain of gas stations that my grandfather started when I was a small child. Despite not having a college education or wealthy upbringing, I was in awe of their entrepreneurial spirit for as long as I […]