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Leaders of organizations are tasked with identifying the strategies that will move their business forward in the New Year. Now is the time of projecting, calculating, and strategizing for many companies. Effectively planning and going through these strategic exercises before the start of each year will set the foundation for digital transformation success. This can […]
Best Software for Small Business Digital Transformations
I have always had an affinity for small businesses and entrepreneurs. My father and his brothers worked at a chain of gas stations that my grandfather started when I was a small child. Despite not having a college education or wealthy upbringing, I was in awe of their entrepreneurial spirit for as long as I […]
If Software Vendors Were Thanksgiving Dinner
The time has come. We have our sweat pants out and we’re ready to go for arguably the best day of the year – Thanksgiving. Whether you’re at home, at your parents, or at Uncle Joe’s house, you know there will be a turkey dinner awaiting your arrival and leaving you bloated, sleepy, and most […]
Three Digital Transformation Keys Tips to Incorporate During Covid-19
1. Reinvent by harnessing Technology Companies need to reinvent themselves to achieve optimum results. The emergence of Covid has reinforced and highlighted this principle around the world. Even if your sales are steady or increasing, chances are you are experiencing supply chain pain, or transportation management challenges, or many other possible business disruptors. The positive […]
How to become a Great Client!
As we roll into Thanksgiving week, I wanted to give thanks to our wonderful clients. Certainly, some are better than others, but all are greatly appreciated! So, what makes a good client? Besides paying their bills on time, the best clients can very easily be identified based on the success of their digital transformation. Those […]
Top 10 Warehouse Management Systems
Companies looking to drive more efficiency and throughput in their warehouses typically rely on technology to help them do that. As supply chains become more global, customers become more demanding, and technology changes rapidly, distribution companies often find themselves under enormous pressure to automate and optimize their warehouse operations. There is an overabundance of warehouse […]
When to Thank Your Employees During a Digital Transformation
Embarking on a digital transformation journey involves big changes that will be felt across the whole organization, from your systems to your people. Every inch of the transformation is obviously important, but there’s no doubt that the way the transformation is handled from person to person will have the biggest impact on the success of […]
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 […]
Managing End-of-Year ERP Software Negotiations
There is a long-standing belief that negotiating your ERP contract at year-end will bring the best possible financial results. Essentially the “Black Friday” of ERP. While there is some truth to this, it is not as simple as calling up your selected vendor in December and asking for a discount. Following are a few pointers […]
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 […]