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 […]
What Software Vendors and Software Integrators Won’t Tell You
When you begin a digital transformation journey, one of the first things your team will need to do is go through a software selection process. During your research into various, fitting software solutions, you will almost always come across misleading information along the way intended to sway you in one direction or another.. Special interest […]
Making Your Most Important Digital Transformation Strategy Decisions
Today, we find ourselves in a historic time period where our votes will help dictate our nation’s future going forward. Many governments across the world are preparing for political elections, and in the same way, digital transformation teams have decisions of their own to make. These fundamental decisions will set a clear direction, strategy, and […]
Lessons from the 2021 Digital Transformation Report
The last year has been unusual, to say the least. With health concerns, economic turmoil, social unrest in certain parts of the world, and other challenges, 2020 is a year that many are eager to move past. Regardless of how events of the last year may have affected you and your team, it is undisputable […]
The Value of Evaluating Lesser-Known ERP Software Vendors
Since the dawn of the internet, companies looking for a new ERP software have tended to begin their search by plugging something to the effect of “best ERP for manufacturing”, “ERP for service companies”, “top ERP for small business”, etc. into a search engine. This practice is even more commonplace in recent years. It’s true […]
Investing in ERP
As I write this blog there are millions of companies, large and small, grappling with what to do with systems that no longer match company or customer needs. The existence of COVID-19 continues to exacerbate this real predicament. Some companies are inundated with requests for goods and services, while others seek to reinvent themselves. The […]
The Value of Independent ERP Advice
As an ERP consultant, one of the more common questions we get is why do we share so much information? Sharing information and creating the content that goes along with it takes a lot of time, so why do we do it? There are several reasons, so let’s touch on a few. Not enough independent […]
Top ERP Systems for Large Companies
Before we list out the top ERP systems for large organizations, let’s first touch on how we define a large organization. The line we use that defines a larger organization is whether the company has a billion dollars in revenue or a thousand employees. Of course, all businesses have their edge, but at this scale, […]
Top ERP Solutions for Ecommerce Business
Ecommerce integration is quickly becoming one of the most critical factors in selecting an ERP. The numbers vary depending on which research you follow, but the total number of online purchases are staggering and growing at exponential rates. Additionally, with the burst of online business during the COVID-19 crisis, we have set a precedent for […]
6 Keys to CRM Success
Whether you’re considering Salesforce, Hubspot, or another CRM system, it’s important to understand that with great rewards in efficiency and optimization comes great risk. An investment in your organization’s digital functionality is only as successful as how well those within your organization adapt to the change. As you begin the transformation journey, consider these 6 […]
Top 10 Digital Transformation Predictions for 2021
Looking forward to 2021, there are a number of predictions and trends that should inform your digital transformation initiatives. Whether you are embarking on an ERP implementation, CRM or HCM software initiative, supply chain transformation, or some other digital or business transformation, these are the top 10 trends that you should be aware of in […]