Digital Transformation Failure Lessons from the 2020 US Election
If you followed the 2020 presidential election in the US, you have probably observed some of the theatrics and drama surrounding the results. Like most organizations, the process has exposed weaknesses and opportunities for improvement – many of which would likely cause digital transformation failure if extended to other situations. A significant portion of the […]
3 Ways to Avoid ERP Failure
They say learn from your mistakes, but equally important is the value gained in learning from the mistakes of others as well. Each year hundreds of extremely successful organizations experience subpar or failed digital transformations each providing nuggets of educational elements we should all consider when embarking on our own digital transformation journeys. Take the […]
Your Ground Control Center for ERP – A Center of Excellence
If you have a Center of Excellence (CoE) within your company much of what will be talked about in this blog will resonate. If you don’t, hopefully, you might pick up some ideas on how a CoE could benefit you. While the term Center of Excellence can mean different things, it is typically a sign […]
What Is the Best ERP Software?
When embarking on your ERP software selection journey, there are a plethora of options to choose from. There are the leading ERP systems such as SAP S/4HANA and Oracle ERP Cloud, along with Tier II ERP vendors such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, Oracle NetSuite, Infor CloudSuite, and others. In addition, there are also a variety […]
What Software Vendors and Software Integrators Won’t Tell You
When you begin a digital transformation journey, one of the first things your team will need to do is go through a software selection process. During your research into various, fitting software solutions, you will almost always come across misleading information along the way intended to sway you in one direction or another.. Special interest […]
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 […]
The Value of Evaluating Lesser-Known ERP Software Vendors
Since the dawn of the internet, companies looking for a new ERP software have tended to begin their search by plugging something to the effect of “best ERP for manufacturing”, “ERP for service companies”, “top ERP for small business”, etc. into a search engine. This practice is even more commonplace in recent years. It’s true […]
Top ERP Systems for Large Companies
Before we list out the top ERP systems for large organizations, let’s first touch on how we define a large organization. The line we use that defines a larger organization is whether the company has a billion dollars in revenue or a thousand employees. Of course, all businesses have their edge, but at this scale, […]
6 Keys to CRM Success
Whether you’re considering Salesforce, Hubspot, or another CRM system, it’s important to understand that with great rewards in efficiency and optimization comes great risk. An investment in your organization’s digital functionality is only as successful as how well those within your organization adapt to the change. As you begin the transformation journey, consider these 6 […]
Top 10 Digital Transformation Predictions for 2021
Looking forward to 2021, there are a number of predictions and trends that should inform your digital transformation initiatives. Whether you are embarking on an ERP implementation, CRM or HCM software initiative, supply chain transformation, or some other digital or business transformation, these are the top 10 trends that you should be aware of in […]
Three Ways Technology Innovations are Propelling Tesla Forward
Tesla – love it or leave it. Tesla’s technology draws in as much controversy as the company’s constantly changing stock price. Regardless, Tesla marches forward in changing the automotive landscape via Electric Vehicle (EV) technology and manufacturing innovation, and they have their eye on various other technologies to advance society into a new era. Five […]