Top 5 ERP Pain Points
One of the most important business systems that almost every company has is an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. These are hugely complex software programs that handle everything from employee management to inventory and customer relations, all in real-time. In short, they’re some of the most critical components for a successful business. With that said, […]
If ERP Systems were Sports Cars
Back in the day, sports cars had a lot more trade-offs — you had to choose between speed, comfort, and reliability. As technology has improved over the years, the auto industry has become more well-rounded with newer vehicles offering a balance of consumers’ most-wanted features, leaving only a few nuances to set one apart from […]
Organizational Change Culture
We’ve all heard the phrase, “culture eats strategy for breakfast,” so why do organizations consistently fail to consider this critical element when planning strategic change initiatives? Organizational change management is a constant in today’s economy, either driven either by external forces, internal forces, or some combination of both. For some, change is intended to position […]
SAP to Acquire Signavio in Landmark Process Mining Deal
Early on January 27, big-time ERP software company, SAP, announced its intention to acquire Signavio – a global player in the business process management space. As news spread across the industry, many had questions about what this merger actually means. Let’s break it down. Who is Signavio? Headquartered in Berlin and Silicon Valley, Signavio deals […]
Business Transformation: Why Joe shouldn’t have bought that Ferrari….
When it comes to business transformation one of the main points to consider is who and what the main areas/elements need to be considered before any business change needs to be addressed. Usually, a project will be initiated to solve a problem or to introduce a new function within the business; the usual approach is […]
Can SMBs Afford Not to Bring in Digital Transformation Consultants?
It is a well-known fact that consultancies are an expensive resource particularly for SMB’s. However, due to SMB’s being by their very own nature ‘small’ companies they generally lack the expertise or knowledge to undertake such a project. From an initial viewpoint, it may appear that implementing a shiny new ERP system may be like […]
What is Quality Assurance and Why is it Important for your ERP Transformation?
When suggesting the idea of Quality Assurance (QA) to a company going through a digital transformation, we usually get one of three responses: We don’t need it because we have everything under control Our vendor is providing their own QA Ok, what is QA? The last one, fair enough, and happy to educate. For the […]
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 […]
Boosting Employee Engagement in Your ERP Project
Few would argue the importance and benefits of having employees at all levels of your organization involved in your ERP initiative. But what if we told you that employees dedicated to these initiatives have a 30% greater turnover than employees not involved in an ERP project? This would suggest that in some cases the expectations […]
Lessons from the SolarWinds Cybersecurity Breach
In late 2020, SolarWinds experienced a cybersecurity breach that exposed many Fortune 500 companies and US government agency systems to outside hackers. Many haven’t heard of SolarWinds and/or weren’t aware of this situation, but this is an important situation for any CIO, IT Director, business owner, or executive to understand. What is SolarWinds? First, it […]