
The Bottom Line: Using an ERP System to Help Manage Costs
Rising inflation makes cost reduction a top business driver behind many technology initiatives today. Given this reality, is it possible to use an ERP system to manage manufacturing costs?

Rising inflation makes cost reduction a top business driver behind many technology initiatives today. Given this reality, is it possible to use an ERP system to manage manufacturing costs?

Is it time to assess your organization’s ERP health?
It is if your processes involve manual workarounds, stand-alone or siloed solutions, cumbersome spreadsheets or duplicate data entry.

We hear from many manufacturing and distribution teams about ERP project failures and how to mount an ERP recovery. Based on our depth and breadth of experience with enterprise technology implementation projects, we know what a failed project looks like and we know how to avoid it. Here is a roundup of recent blog posts on the subject of what it takes to mount an ERP recovery effort.

Selecting the right ERP software provides manufacturers and distributors the tools necessary to improve business performance. Robust business intelligence, dashboard reporting, integrated inventory control, quality management and other features can help companies work smarter, make informed decisions, and improve business processes.

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?

In the last few years, we have seen two different implementation methodologies emerge. When buying a new enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, you should make sure you understand the ERP implementation process proposed by the vendor or re-seller and its pros and cons.