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agile change management process

Agile Change Management and its Impact on Manufacturers and Distributors

In today’s complex and uncertain world, the pressure to adapt is never-ending. And this is especially true for manufacturers and distributors dealing with supply chain disruption and complex operations. To stay ahead companies are turning to digital transformation to modernize their systems and processes and provide vital real-time data for informed decision making. But with the changes new technology brings, these companies need to rethink how they manage change—which is where Agile Change Management comes into play.

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roadmap to erp selection

Roadmap to ERP Selection for Manufacturers: A Comprehensive Guide

For decades ERP software has been used to streamline business processes, reduce inefficiencies, facilitate data-driven decision making, and foster company-wide collaboration between key stakeholders. For manufacturers embarking on digital transformation involving ERP replacement or upgrade, it’s one of the most significant decisions they’ll make, effecting all areas of their business. But the complex process of selecting the right Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system presents challenges that could derail the best laid plans.

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digital supply chain management

Mastering Digital Supply Chain Management: Key Strategies for Success

Over the past several years, the importance of supply chain resilience has been moved even more to the forefront. Even with the worst of the pandemic behind us, companies still face supply chain management challenges including shifting customer demands, natural disasters and political tensions. To hold on to their competitive advantage, more businesses turn to digital technologies to enhance supply chain resilience and provide the ability to quickly adapt to threats to the global supply chain.

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Digital Transformation Consulting for Manufacturing: How Ultra Consultants Drives Change

As technological advancements continue, manufacturers turn to digital transformation to streamline processes and stay ahead of changing market demands. As outlined in a recent NAM survey, “approximately 15% expect to have their manufacturing operations digitized end-to-end by 2026.” But the journey to digital transformation success isn’t always smooth. Digital transformation consulting can move the process forward toward maximum ROI and bottom-line results.

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rescuing erp implementation failure

Revive and Thrive: Essential Steps for Rescuing Your ERP Implementation Failure

It’s no secret that modern Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems have become an essential part of the success of today’s manufacturers, helping to position them for success by boosting productivity, streamlining operational workflows, and improving data-driven decision making. Through varied functionality encompassing HR, supply chain and inventory management, accounting and customer service, these systems integrate legacy systems into one integrated platform to manage core processes. But for all their advantages, ERP implementation is challenging, and ERP failure is an all-to-often occurrence.

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