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 […]
Microsoft Dynamics CRM Product Review
A Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software is a system that automates sales and customer service processes to help companies drive growth. There are countless options of prospective services that do just that in the market today. From more recently popular cloud-based software solutions to on-premise solutions that provide a more customizable approach, it’s important to […]
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 […]
Is There a Future for Big System Integrators?
System integrators (especially the big ones) are finding the need to reinvent themselves. We’re talking about an industry that last year had revenues estimated to be in excess of $220 billion dollars. Deloitte, Accenture, and others have made their money by focusing on and playing alongside big software names like Oracle and SAP. They’ve been […]
‘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 […]
The Best ERP System for Santa’s Workshop
Santa Claus runs a very complex operation in The North Pole. From the millions of toys they produce throughout the year to tracking the behavior of all the children across the world, Santa runs a multi-faceted organization that needs ample logistical support. Although he has the magic of Christmas and the elves on his side, […]
What is Needed for a Successful ERP Implementation?
Sam Graham A successful ERP project needs leadership, management, and drive but, although those are similar things, they are not the same, and they generally can’t all be delivered by the same person and so they need to be considered separately. Executive Alignment The primary, although by no means the only, function of leadership in […]
My Business Transformation as the Third Stage Intern
#DumpsterFire I think we can all agree that 2020 has not been very much fun due to a global pandemic. Especially, for a young professional trying to enter the workforce. The year leading up to this point for me anyways, has been a rollercoaster, to say the least. I can imagine I was not the […]