If Software Vendors were Olympic Sports
It’s that time – every country from around the world is waving their flag in pride and in hope that their Olympians will take home the gold. The competition is fierce and each sport requires unique skills that set it apart from the rest. And ya know what’s funny, it’s the same story with enterprise […]
ERP or Digital Transformation?
by Sam Graham When MRP (Materials Requirements Planning) systems first got commercialized in the early 1980s (they had actually been around for many years prior to that), it wasn’t long before they were linked to financial and distribution systems and MRPII (Manufacturing Resource Planning) was born. Then, in the early 1990s, MRPII was developed further […]
Les 10 meilleurs systèmes ERP pour l’industrie manufacturière
Lorsque vous êtes sur le point de mettre à niveau ou de passer à un nouveau système ERP pour votre entreprise, il est important de connaître les nombreuses options qui s’offrent à vous. En fonction de la nature de votre organisation et de vos opérations générales, certains des principaux systèmes ERP peuvent finir par vous […]
Founding Fathers of ERP
From the inception of server-based enterprise resource planning software to the countless cloud solutions available on the market, the journey of advancing technology has been one that has forever changed the way companies operate. It’s incredible looking at where the technology started and what it has become. Today’s world of best-of-breed options and full-scope ERP […]
Top 10 Manufacturing ERP Systems
十大製造業ERP系統 When you’re at the point of upgrading or switching to a new ERP system for your organization, it’s important to be aware of the many options available at your fingertips. Depending on the nature of your organization and general operations, some of the leading ERP systems may end up inhibiting you from fully optimizing […]
How Does ERP Go So Wrong? The Early Warning Signs
Digital transformations are one of the more extensive projects a company can take on. From the time, energy, and money that goes into these projects, there is a lot of pressure on the core project team to deliver a successful ERP Implementation. Companies bring in experts from the field, from the system integrator to third-party […]
How to Get More from Your ERP Software Demos
When evaluating ERP systems, the whole vendor demo process is a complete waste of time. In doing this for 20+ years, we found that those demos can give you an inaccurate picture of what the software can and can’t do. There’s almost always a disconnect between what you see in demos, what products can actually […]
Los 10 Principales Beneficios De Realizar Una Transformación Digital
Las zonas de confort son un lugar agradable hasta que te das cuenta de que has superado lo que tienes delante. Todos hemos sentido esto personalmente, y es importante estar en sintonía con su negocio para averiguar cuándo su empresa también lo está sintiendo. Es posible que estés en el punto de inflexión: Poca complementación […]
What is Functional Architecture?
Functional Architecture is a term that originates out of enterprise architecture. It deals with how systems function to carry out end-to-end processes in order to maximize efficiency. Like most topics involving ERP systems, there are a few schools of thought when it comes to systems design. In this blog, I’m going to walk you through […]
Five Keys to an On-Time Digital Transformation and ERP Implementation
Most ERP implementations and digital transformations are delayed and take longer than expected. This however does not need to be the case for you. Through our experience and research over the years, we found that a majority of implementations take longer than expected. The statistics we’ve seen range anywhere from 60 to 90% of projects […]
How to Choose the Best SAP Systems Integrator for Your Digital Transformation
So, you’ve selected your ERP software. Your digital transformation project should be smooth sailing now, right? Many organizations underestimate the importance of choosing a systems integrator. These firms help implement much of the important groundwork when it comes to digital transformation projects. Some systems integrators have a global presence and nationwide name recognition, like Deloitte […]
QAD ERP: A Viable Alternative to SAP and Oracle?
When helping our larger, more complex clients through their ERP evaluation processes, they often feel like SAP or Oracle are the only viable options. However, a multitude of other options exist — they’re just flying under the radar. Today, I’m going to discuss my review of QAD, one of those ERP vendors that, despite having […]