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Many states have shut down all non-essential businesses – but steel manufacturing is definitely essential. It’s already a challenging industry that requires the right mix of inventory for varied applications, and manufacturers are discovering that they may have too much of one type of steel and not enough of another. COVID-19 social distancing Read More
Most manufacturing and distribution companies have a goal of business process improvement. That’s why many companies partner with Ultra, as they require modern technology to support that improvement. Each organization’s “current state” is different. Some companies already have the necessary technology in place, but it isn’t in use Read More
As a member of Ultra’s team of independent ERP consultants guiding manufacturers and distributors, I often work with engineering-intensive companies seeking the capabilities of product lifecycle management software (PLM). These organizations seek to improve the productivity of engineering resources and reduce the time to develop new products. In Read More
What does it take to build a strong business case for ERP? As an ERP consulting firm serving manufacturing and distribution teams, we’ve found that strategic methodologies involve robust analysis and full investigation into what the key drivers are of the project, analysis of which business process are going to be impacted, a clearly defined Read More
My past blog post offered ERP project teams the steps it takes to implement an ERP system for true transformation. In my post entitled “Transforming Your Business is the Final Step of Implementing an ERP System,” I made the case that once the foundation for business transformation is built, the challenge going forward is to leverage this Read More
I recently shared a blog post entitled “How an Enterprise Asset Management Solution Can Help Improve Your Bottom Line” providing insight for organizations looking to improve the tracking and maintenance of expensive enterprise assets. The information is useful for teams looking to better manage assets like plant equipment, shop floor machinery, Read More
In my experience as an independent ERP consultant working with manufacturers and distributors, I have found that monitoring business performance and looking at current and future state conditions is much more productive than monitoring past decisions and actions. Within the operation of any organization, we can find plenty of data to let Read More
When it comes to strategic planning and ERP, what’s the connection? Our team of independent ERP consultants regularly advises ERP project teams as they undergo ERP evaluation, selection and implementation. Many project teams look to upgrade or select a new ERP system to obtain a single source of data, replace manual and stand-alone systems, Read More
Is your organization seeking the keys to business process transformation? Regular visitors to Ultra’s ERP blog know to expect deep insight into ERP selection best practices, especially as they relate to driving true business process transformation. This information is designed to help answer questions you might have about handling a complex Read More
Ultra’s team of independent ERP consultants is regularly called upon to discuss the needs of project teams looking to drive business process improvement in their organization. As part of our dialogue, we hear many questions distribution companies have about ERP. These questions are asked by teams in a range of sectors – from food and beverage Read More
The distribution sector is facing unprecedented disruption in the wake of volatile consumer demand, ever-changing distribution channel technologies, and advancements in enterprise technology. Recent research shows that the food, retail, wholesale, and distribution industries will continue to face a time of transformation. With ongoing Read More
Most manufacturers judge an ERP implementation by the initial expense, ongoing operating or maintenance costs, return on investment, and time-to-value. In today's competitive business climate, we suggest an even more rigorous focus on enterprise software implementation that tracks additional metrics like disruptions in operations, impact on Read More
