We hear from many manufacturing and distribution teams facing challenges with ERP implementations.
Based on Ultra’s depth and breadth of experience with enterprise technology projects, we know what a failed project looks like and we know how to avoid it.
Today’s food and beverage processor faces significant industry disruptions. New products and markets, expanded distribution channels, segmented consumers and a changing regulatory environment all work to impact today’s processor.
Many of the project teams we work with seek an ERP implementation best practices guide. That’s because now more than ever, it’s critical to have knowledge of the best practices and best enterprise technologies available on the market today.
Food and beverage ERP systems are designed to help processors meet the unique challenges they face, especially in the areas of recipe management, quality, lot track-and-trace, document control, compliance and other key areas.
The smart use of ERP is based on a philosophy of integration, continuous improvement, the simplification and standardization of business processes, and the elimination of waste throughout the organization.
In my research and consulting engagements, I have worked with the largest enterprises to smaller and mid-sized manufacturers. One of the more intriguing issues I’ve seen is ERP implementation risk during solution discovery.
We hear from many manufacturing and distribution teams about ERP project failures and how to mount an ERP recovery effort. Based on our depth and breadth of experience with enterprise technology projects, we know what a failed project looks like and we know how to avoid it.
As independent ERP consultants, we’re often asked about the right time to select a new ERP solution.
Over and over again, we’ve seen the many red flags that tell manufacturers and distributors it’s definitely time to upgrade from an aging legacy ERP system.
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.
