*Q2 2021 Employee Recognition Award Recipient Scott Cabrera holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering with a concentration in Logistics and Supply Chain from Bradley University. He has been exposed to numerous business functions in the distribution industry while employed at the nation’s largest food redistributor.
Nadine Brewer brings over 30 years of accounting experience with 12 years in the Aquaculture industry, specializing in inventory management from egg to market. Her accounting experience includes due diligence for acquisitions and divestitures as well as an IPO, in addition to end-to-end accounting functions. Also, Nadine has 15 years of implementation experience as a Financial Business Analyst with Industrybuilt/JustFood ERP. In her career, she has implemented solutions for over 60 customers in the food & beverage space, focusing on best practices in accounting and being a trusted partner. She has successfully applied her analyst and problem-solving skills as a solutions architect with JustFood ERP.
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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Mr. Halperin has served as CEO of Coherent Networks International Inc., a software company specializing in the telecom industries. Prior to that, Mr. Halperin was the CEO of JBA International, a unit of JBA Holdings and global ERP software company based in the U.K., where he oversaw a successful IPO. When Mr. Halperin was Vice President of Sales, Services, and Marketing for System Software Associates (SSA), a provider of extended enterprise solutions and services, the company also went public during his tenure. Mr. Halperin spent time as Area Director for Wang Laboratories, a mid-range computer manufacturer, where he was responsible for sales, support, and administrative operations covering nine Midwestern states. Prior to that engagement, Mr. Halperin spent nine years at IBM Corporation in various marketing and management positions. Mr. Halperin has served on the board of directors of several companies both private and public, including Story Inc., JBA International, Advanced Graphical Applications, Airborne Control Technologies, Made2Manage, Coherent Networks International, Epigraph, Interactive Intelligence, and multiple SSA affiliates. Mr. Halperin graduated from Northwestern University with a B.S. degree in Business Administration, and acquired one year of credits toward an MBA in Marketing.