Category: ERP Software Selection

ERP vs CRM System: Which One Do I Need?

ERP vs CRM: In the world of business operations, two software systems that are commonly used are Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM). While both CRM and ERP solutions are designed to streamline operations and improve productivity, they serve different purposes.

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Best of Breed vs. Best in Class ERP: What are the Pros and Cons?

Manufacturing and distribution organizations well know that an ERP selection project is a complex endeavor with long-term strategic implications—an effort fraught with risk and requiring significant organizational resources. As project teams approach evaluation and selection, they often run into the concepts of Best of Breed vs. Best in Class ERP.

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Choosing an ERP Selection Firm

As a business owner or manager, choosing the right enterprise resource planning (ERP) system for your organization can be overwhelming. With countless options available in the market, it can be challenging to determine which one will best meet your business needs. This is where choosing an ERP selection firm comes in.

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ERP Modernization Through the Cloud

An increasing percentage of manufacturers and distributors are adopting cloud-based ERP solutions as the backbone of their digital transformation and modernization strategy. What are the best decision points for leaders contemplating a new ERP system? At our co-hosted webinar, Ultra Consultants and Infor team up to provide you with current insights on this vital issue.

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Justifying an ERP Investment? Start Here

As a mid-market manufacturer or distributor, investing in an ERP system is a difficult decision that cannot be taken lightly. With so many options of vendors to choose from—such as Microsoft Dynamics, Infor and SAP ERP among others—and the high costs associated with implementation, it is crucial to ensure that this decision is supported by a solid justification process. This article will explore some of the key factors to consider when justifying your ERP investment and share some tips and best practices based on our extensive experience.

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15 Causes of ERP Implementation Failure

Enterprise resource planning software links most of today’s business management systems, and thus ERP software implementation is a necessary part of today’s digital transformation for manufacturing and distribution companies. To remain competitive and relevant in a fast-paced, globally competitive economy, senior executives know that an ERP system implementation with new technologies is unavoidable.

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