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Home / Business Process Transformation

Business Process Transformation

Starting a Journey to ERP? Get Your Guide to Business Process Improvement

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

Posted in: Continuous Improvement Posted on: 05.23.19

3 Questions about PLM and ERP

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

Posted in: Technology Evaluation Posted on: 02.11.19

Making the Business Case for ERP

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

Posted in: Project Management, Uncategorized Posted on: 10.09.18

For Business Process Transformation, Work Through the Steps

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

Posted in: ERP Best Practices Posted on: 05.23.18

Investing in Enterprise Assets? Tips to Select an EAM Solution for Your Organization

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

Posted in: ERP Best Practices Posted on: 04.16.18

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Why Monitoring Business Performance Improves the Bottom Line

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

Posted in: ERP Best Practices Posted on: 04.10.18

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Strategic Planning and ERP – What’s the Connection?

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

Posted in: ERP Best Practices Posted on: 03.29.18

In Search of the Keys to Business Process Transformation

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

Posted in: ERP Success Stories Posted on: 03.27.18

Disruption Ahead: Common Questions Distribution Companies Have About ERP

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

Posted in: Technology Evaluation Posted on: 03.05.18

Thinking Enterprise Technology for Distribution Companies?  3 Tips to Keep in Mind

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

Posted in: Technology Evaluation Posted on: 02.19.18

ERP Implementation Best Practices: Top Considerations to Keep in Mind

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

Posted in: ERP Best Practices Posted on: 02.15.18

Digital Factory and The Shop Floor On Demand Webcast

Ultra Consultants recently was the featured guest at an SME webinar entitled Digital Transformation: Take Control of Your Factory with Technology. A previous blog post entitled "The Digital Factory - Take Control of Your Shop Floor" looked at the digital factory and the five types of technology driving value. This post considers how those Read More

Posted in: ERP Best Practices Posted on: 12.14.17

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