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. […]
5 steps to solidify your digital transformation strategy
Digital transformation is a daunting task for any organization, and it can seem impossible to get things rolling without a solid strategy. You can also invest a tremendous amount of time, money, and energy, only to end up with a digital transformation failure. From digital transformations on small scale, like website upgrades and eCommerce deployments, […]
How Cloud Solutions Can Help You Avoid ERP Failure
Over the past decade, companies have started to make a leap in their digital transformation by switching from an on-premise ERP setup to a cloud-based ERP solution. Today, with reinforcement from industry visionaries like Gartner, the trend toward cloud technology is accelerating at an unbelievable pace. To those still operating on legacy systems, this migration […]
Communication and Change In Digital Transformation
We have all heard the age-old adage – ‘communication is the most important aspect of managing a project’. It has probably been said, in some form or another, at every kick-off meeting you have ever been to. People tend to get very excited about it and appear highly motivated to make it happen. You may […]
Digital Transformation Guiding Principles
For most companies, COVID-19 has been an awakening as to the importance of the value of crisp, high-performing technology. Few industries have escaped the need to innovate or reimagine their operations. We watch as restaurants try to develop new economic models, digital healthcare kicks into full throttle, and education grapples with inequalities of the tech […]
The Dark Side of Customization in ERP Cloud
Once upon a time, companies only had the option to host their digital software elements on their own server. The on-premise software was the only option, leading companies to host ERP, CRM, HCM, and WMS systems on their own servers. The great thing about this was the level at which each component within the corresponding […]
ERP RFPs – Helpful or Hurtful for Your Company?
Many companies falsely believe that an ERP request for proposal (RFP) is the only or best way to begin their journey to finding a new ERP system. As an independent ERP consultancy, we can tell you that we consistently find that there’s is a low correlation of using an RFP to ensure ERP success. With […]
3 Economic Factors Driving 2021 Digital Strategies
We are all excited to head into a new year. 2021 will bring new hope for individuals and families across the world, as well as bring new opportunities across communities, states, regions, and nations. With this positive global momentum, businesses will need to quickly pick up the pieces from 2020 and refresh their business strategies. […]
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 […]
‘Tis the Season for a Digital Transformation
As we round out the year and make way for 2021, it’s a great time to reflect on the year we have had. Our wins, our losses, and the areas for improvement. Many organizations faced challenges in 2020 that uncovered unknown or unexpected weaknesses leading to problems during the pandemic that could have been easily […]
The Night Before an Implementation
You’ve chosen your software, you’ve strategized the rollout, you have integrated all functionalities – it’s time. As you evaluate your progress on the eve of go-live, it’s important to consider the last few steps to make sure your team is set up for success. Believe it or not, a majority of ERP failures are due […]