ERP Software New Frontiers: The Cannabis Industry
Since California legalized medical marijuana in 1996 and Colorado and Washington legalized recreational use in 2012, the legal cannabis industry has taken root across the US. Cannabis is now legal in Canada as well. As we mark a decade of recreational cannabis legalization, it’s clear that the cannabis industry is no longer in its adolescence. […]
What is Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning? Real-Life Examples
Machine Learning or artificial intelligence is one of the hottest trends and the pioneer developments in the enterprise software space. What exactly is machine learning and artificial intelligence? As organizations look to technology to drive their digital transformations, artificial intelligence and machine learning are two trends and technologies that many organizations turn to. It’s something […]
Applying Psychology to Your Transformation Programme – Maslow
Abraham Maslow proposed a psychological theory in the 1940-50s which has been greatly studied and used in a variety of contexts over the decades. His theory proposed that humans have a number of needs that can be viewed in a hierarchical way. He stated that people are motivated to achieve a variety of needs, with […]
If ERP Systems Were March Madness Teams
We are well through March, and this year’s NCAA March Madness basketball tournament is off to an interesting start. How is your bracket looking? Positive covid tests knocked some teams out of the tournament before games even started this year. Despite this, the 2021 tournament carried on with sixty-four teams, and this year, like many […]
How to Prepare for Your SAP S/4HANA Implementation
Today we’re going to focus on some of the things you need to do to get ready for your implementation. For most of you reading this, going through a S/4HANA implementation is a considerable transformation, perhaps the most significant transformation your organization has been through. You will need a strong foundation in place before beginning. What are […]
Review of IFS ERP Software
As you’re evaluating potential ERP systems in the marketplace, you should be looking at not just the well-known players, but also the names, you may not recognize that are good options for you. Today, I want to talk about IFS ERP, which is a system you may have never heard of, but it’s something you […]
Independent Review of Oracle Netsuite ERP
Should you include NetSuite in your ERP evaluation? We recently published our top five ERP systems based on a number of different criteria. Today, I want to focus on NetSuite and discuss whether this is a viable ERP solution that companies of all different sizes and industries should be considering, or if it’s just a […]
Renewable Energy is at the Forefront of ERP and Digital Transformation
Renewable energy is the fastest-growing energy sector in the United States and is often associated with innovative science and technological breakthroughs. However, when we take a look at some of the technology that’s currently in use across the sector, it’s a bit of a different story. From established legacy software to energy-sector niche business needs, […]
Independent Review of ERPNext / Open-Source ERP Software
ERPNext is one of the fastest-growing European systems in the marketplace. We have received multiple requests to do a review of this software. So… I thought I’d oblige and provide an overview of the pros and cons of this up-and-coming technology. What is ERPNext? ERPNext is an open-source technology, meaning that they provide the code […]
Common ERP Implementation Organizational Change Management Mistakes
When helping our clients through their digital transformations, we inevitably talk about organizational change management. Now, one of the most common things we hear when we’re talking about organizational change management, is our people are ready for change and we don’t need to worry about change management. In any given month, I probably talked to […]
Software Renewals and the Art of Negotiation
Navigating a software license renewal is a tricky dance. How can you be certain that you’re really getting the best deal for your organization? If you are unschooled in the art of negotiation, it’s hard to avoid certain financial pitfalls. However, with the right strategy, you can leverage the latest tips and tricks to optimize […]
How to Do ERP, CRM, and HCM Business Process Management
One of the biggest debates in the world of digital transformation and ERP implementation is when do we do business process management? Do we let the software determine how our processes are going to look? Or do we ensure that our business processes drive how the software functions? Part of the reason why this is […]