Business Strategy – Where Does It Fit With ERP?
Many companies start a selection project by asking the users what they need in a new system. This approach will miss key requirements needed for the business to succeed with
ERP in the Auto Industry
We have all heard the stories about the auto industry over the last 5 years. The decline in auto sales greatly depressed ERP aspirations of automotive. But things change. At
Cloud vs On Premise ERP: Which One Should I Choose?
With the rise of cloud-based software, companies shopping for ERP are now faced with an additional consideration – deployment method. Choosing between installing cloud vs. on premise ERP can be
How to Achieve Maximum Payback from an ERP System Demonstration
For the manufacturer, it’s a challenge to form a solid feel for the capabilities a vendor’s system before an ERP demo is even scheduled. The manufacturer must be well informed
What to Consider When Evaluating ERP Workflow Management
We advise our manufacturing clients that it’s a best practice to see an ERP project as a platform for continuous improvement. Teams heading into ERP selection should take the time to
ERP and Master Data Management: Key to Business Process Improvement
My previous blog post entitled Getting Started with Master Data Management and ERP looked at key definitions as related to ERP and Master Data Management. To recap, I noted that
4 Potential Solutions for the Manufacturing Labor Shortage
Skilled manufacturing jobs continue to go unfilled, despite the ongoing economic recovery from the pandemic downturn, strong job growth overall, rising wages across nearly every vertical and high unemployment in the service sector (and others). The result is production bottlenecks, reduced capacity, unfilled orders, low inventories and lost sales. What…
Global Consumer Goods Organization Improves Business Processes and Prepares for Growth
Global organizations, particularly those dealing in Consumer Goods, often struggle with piecemeal systems, which create inconsistent approaches to business processes and financials.
5 Guidelines for Evaluating ERP Systems for CPG Manufacturers
Today’s ERP systems for Consumer Products Manufacturers (CPG) must drive true transformation. In order to compete, consumer goods companies must keep pace with customer demand while managing margins and complying with ever-changing safety and environmental regulations
