Distribution Q&A: Lessons Learned from the Pandemic – and Smart Changes to Make
Many distributors struggled amid the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic. But that is old news.
July 30, 2021
Many distributors struggled amid the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic. But that is old news.
In the new now, distributors are challenged like never before: Supply chain networks remain exceptionally complex and unpredictable, competition is tougher every day and customer expectations are escalating. And, most important, margins are slim and getting slimmer.
Ultra client Zymo Research has received a 2021 Top Supply Chain Projects Award from Supply & Demand Chain Executive (SDCE) Magazine. Zymo Research was recognized for improving supply chain operations with an ERP modernization project for which we provided business process improvement, software selection and implementation management services.
Whether your company is implementing an ERP system for the first time, or replacing a legacy implementation, it’s critically important to make the right choice. Let’s explore the best practices for ERP vendor selection.
The enterprise software selection process is a long and complicated process – for several good reasons. The solution you choose will affect the way you conduct business for years to come, and it will impact virtually every function. It’s a significant investment, too. And with as much as 50% ERP implementations failing to achieve their goals, it’s critical to find a solution suited to your business and its unique needs.
For years, manufacturers have been frustrated (and limited) by a shortage of qualified labor – a problem driven by a flood of retiring older workers and a trickle of younger workers interested in jobs in the sector.