Independent Review of Sage X3
Sage is a software vendor that has been around for quite some time, and they have always been focused on providing ERP solutions for small to mid-sized organizations, specifically in the manufacturing and distribution space. With three trustable software solutions in the market, Sage has been able to simplify the functionalities that many of the […]
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 […]
If Software Vendors Were Thanksgiving Dinner
The time has come. We have our sweat pants out and we’re ready to go for arguably the best day of the year – Thanksgiving. Whether you’re at home, at your parents, or at Uncle Joe’s house, you know there will be a turkey dinner awaiting your arrival and leaving you bloated, sleepy, and most […]
Making Your Most Important Digital Transformation Strategy Decisions
Today, we find ourselves in a historic time period where our votes will help dictate our nation’s future going forward. Many governments across the world are preparing for political elections, and in the same way, digital transformation teams have decisions of their own to make. These fundamental decisions will set a clear direction, strategy, and […]
Lessons from the 2021 Digital Transformation Report
The last year has been unusual, to say the least. With health concerns, economic turmoil, social unrest in certain parts of the world, and other challenges, 2020 is a year that many are eager to move past. Regardless of how events of the last year may have affected you and your team, it is undisputable […]
Investing in ERP
As I write this blog there are millions of companies, large and small, grappling with what to do with systems that no longer match company or customer needs. The existence of COVID-19 continues to exacerbate this real predicament. Some companies are inundated with requests for goods and services, while others seek to reinvent themselves. The […]
SAP S/4HANA vs. Infor CloudSuite: An Independent Comparison
SAP S/4HANA and Infor CloudSuite are two of the most common ERP systems in the market. Like most head-to-head ERP software comparisons, they have distinct strengths, weaknesses, and tradeoffs relative to one another. This comparison is especially common in mid-size to larger manufacturing and distribution companies. Companies with complex supply chains, engineer to order manufacturing […]
The Final Frontier for ERP Cloud Software Applications
For years, the largest ongoing trend in ERP software has been the steady march towards the cloud. Some software providers no longer offer on-premise applications or will eventually stop supporting them. Many of the earlier myths and concerns about the cloud have been debunked – security being an early perception issue that has since subsided. […]
5 Keys to a Successful Business Software Deployment
There are a lot of pitfalls to consider when embarking on a business software deployment. While the need for and benefits of new technology may be obvious for your organization, the path to achieving that future state is not as clear. Perhaps the most important thing to remember about business software deployments is that they […]
Top 10 Benefits of Digital Transformation
Comfort zones are a pleasant place until you realize you’ve outgrown what is currently in front of you. We’ve all felt this personally, and it’s important to be in tune with your business to figure out when your company is feeling it too. You may be at the tipping point – silos from team to […]
Back to Basics: Organizational Change Management Fundamentals
As our current business climate continues to move through a time of immense change, we have experienced a new emergence of Organizational Change Management needs from our clients. It’s very easy to get caught up in the technical details of a digital transformation, especially as an internal stakeholder, and potentially overlook the basics of preparing […]
Who Are You Voting For? Key Decisions for Your Digital Strategy
Many countries throughout the world are approaching election season. As we often see in US politics, elections are often controversial and divisive with no clear-cut “right” answers. Similarly, decisions related to digital strategy are also divisive and controversial with no clear-cut answers. Software vendors and systems integrators often peddle their products and services with “best […]