What is the Future of JD Edwards Enterprise One?
JD Edwards’ Enterprise One is one of the most common ERP systems used in the mid-size manufacturing and distribution space. Since the 1990s, JD Edwards has invested heavily in the project, which has resulted in a robust customer base over the years. Ever since Oracle acquired the company over a decade ago, there have been […]
If ERP Software Systems Were NHL Teams
The best way to try to understand something complex is to try to compare it to something else you know really well. In a recent blog by our own Brian Potts, he compares some NFL Teams to ERP Systems. As an Avid Patriots Fan, I would like to say the comparison of The New England […]
Communication and Change In Digital Transformation
We have all heard the age-old adage – ‘communication is the most important aspect of managing a project’. It has probably been said, in some form or another, at every kick-off meeting you have ever been to. People tend to get very excited about it and appear highly motivated to make it happen. You may […]
Is Your Implementation Failing? Assess with These 3 Steps
How do you really know if your ERP or HCM implementation is headed towards success versus failure? Your vendor is telling you everything is on-track, your users are screaming that the sky is falling, and status reports are inconclusive. To get an initial view of the success (or failure) of your software implementation, consider these […]
Digital Transformation Guiding Principles
For most companies, COVID-19 has been an awakening as to the importance of the value of crisp, high-performing technology. Few industries have escaped the need to innovate or reimagine their operations. We watch as restaurants try to develop new economic models, digital healthcare kicks into full throttle, and education grapples with inequalities of the tech […]
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 […]