Realizing Value of ERP: Put the Focus on Business Process Improvement
In the face of merger and acquisition activity, what’s key to consider when it comes to assessing IT strategies around enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems?
A First-Hand Look at Modern Food ERP Systems
Food and beverage manufacturers face unique challenges when implementing enterprise technology, and the challenges differ from those discrete manufacturers face.
Investing in Enterprise Assets? Tips to Select an EAM Solution for Your Organization
I recently shared a blog post entitled “How an Enterprise Asset Management Solution Can Help Improve Your Bottom Line” providing insight for organizations looking to improve the tracking and maintenance of expensive enterprise assets.
Choosing the Right ERP Implementation Methodology for Your Enterprise
In the last few years, we have seen two different implementation methodologies emerge. When buying a new ERP system, you should make sure you understand the ERP implementation methodology proposed by the vendor or re-seller and its pros and cons.
Why Monitoring Business Performance Improves the Bottom Line
In my experience as an independent ERP consultant working with manufacturers and distributors, I have found that monitoring business performance and looking at current and future state conditions is much more productive than monitoring past decisions and actions.
Strategic Planning and ERP – What’s the Connection?
Our team of independent ERP consultants regularly advises ERP project teams as they undergo ERP evaluation, selection and implementation.
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 Consumer Packaged Goods 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
