For many organizations, the end of the year is a time to look back and see what was successful. Ultra is no exception. Here, based on views, are our 10 Top ERP Blog Posts of 2023:

10. Causes of Implementation Failure

Why are there ERP implementation failures? Here are the main reasons why ERP implementations fail, along with the stages of a successful implementation.

9. ERP Implementation Survey

Here’s an ERP implementation survey you need to see, showing the real facts of ERP project outcomes. The research firm Mint Jutras surveyed hundreds of today’s manufacturing and distribution companies to explore the myth of past ERP implementation success rate.

8. Overcome User Resistance to ERP

How can you overcome user resistance to ERP within your teams? We look at the causes of resistance to change and explore ways for project teams to manage and address user resistance to ERPs.

7. What’s the Role of an ERP Consultant?

As a manufacturer or distributor, you face a difficult enough task, just running your company. However, most organizations have little to no experience with the rigors of ERP selection and implementation. So…what is an ERP consultant, and what does an ERP consultant do?

6. Best of Breed vs Best in Class Enterprise Technology

Best in Class ERP or Best of Breed ERP; what’s the difference and which is right for you? We define the two approaches and outline the key questions to ask.

5. 12 Questions to Ask About Your Procure to Pay Processes

Improving productivity is about improving core business processes, such as pay processes. Ask these questions to evaluate the maturity of your P2P—and to know where you can make changes that will maximize efficiency.

4. Questions to Ask About Your Order to Cash Processes

Do your Order-to-Cash processes – quoting, customer orders, e-commerce, pick/pack/ship, accounts receivable – allow your company to deliver a fast and frictionless buying experience?

3. Five Step Continuous Improvement Cycle

By fostering a culture of continuous process improvement, organizations can adapt, evolve, and thrive in today’s ever-changing business landscape. Creating a culture of continuous improvement is crucial for companies that want to improve and succeed. Here’s how to make it happen.

2. Change Management Strategies for an ERP Project

Implementing or upgrading an ERP system is a good opportunity for a manufacturer to create lasting business change within an organization. That’s why ERP change management strategies are so important. Expect resistance, prepare for it and manage it to minimize the impact that it can have.

1. Implementation Go-Live Checklist

A lot can go wrong when an ERP system goes live. Before flipping the switch, pay attention to these critical ERP success factors on our ERP Implementation Go-Live Readiness Checklist.

Experts Working for You, not the ERP Companies

For expert guidance with your ERP project, contact the Ultra team today. We create the foundation for your business transformation, guide your technology selection, provide structure for successful implementation and, most important, ensure that you achieve your performance goals.