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#5: Failing to Consider an Industry-Specific Solution Most organizations start ERP selection with a list of the big names in the ERP software marketplace, research features, functionalities and total cost of ownership, and then schedule multiple rounds of sales presentations and demos. Often overlooked in this process are the smaller solution Read More
#4: Not Prioritizing the User Experience Lack of attention to the user interface can result in under-utilization of the solution. The new generation of technology users expects an Amazon- or Apple-like user experience from their ERP system. Some enterprise solution providers have invested billions of dollars in re-developing and upgrading their Read More
#3: Excluding Critical Users from the Process The IT department and the C-suite do not own (and may never interact with) your core business processes. So the project team should include key people – end users and functional managers – from across your organization who are regularly involved in those processes. When the right people are involved Read More
Getting Compliance Right Today, a holistic approach to ERP and regulatory requirements – using ERP tools and data to support compliance – is considered critical. And solutions have evolved to address controls and records of items, specifications, supply, manufacturing and quality/food safety. Our experience with large and small organizations Read More
#2: Less-Than-Thorough Requirements Gathering Organizations invest in ERP to enable greater execution and efficiency. So it makes no sense to implement a solution that simply automates your existing processes. It’s easier and faster to take that approach. But as business process improvement experts say, automating a bad process just makes the Read More
#1: Poor Project Planning It’s not possible to overstate how essential proper project planning is to ERP implementation success. And, in our experience, most organizations significantly underestimate the time and resources required to do it methodically and comprehensively. Here’s why it’s important: For a complex project like an ERP Read More
Making the Case Food and beverage manufacturers, processors, distributors and storage operators are challenged by today’s rigorous regulatory and quality requirements, complex information management demands and constantly changing mandates. Compliance is not optional. So, F&B companies – big, medium and small – are seeking suitable and Read More
Today’s IT departments increasingly leverage the cloud to deliver applications and services throughout the organization, as well as to customers and partners. In fact, last year Gartner reported that 40% of organizations in North America plan to spend the majority of new or additional funding on cloud technologies. Modern, forward-looking ERP Read More
Thanks to technological advances in the industry, the global smart meters market is expected to grow from $20.7 billion in 2020 to $28.6 billion by 2025, a compound annual growth rate of 6.7 percent. For companies at the forefront, it’s a chance to gain ground and boost revenue. Milbank Manufacturing Co. is a company with nearly a century of Read More
The Ultra ERP Blog keeps pace with enterprise software market activity – especially as it relates to ERP selection and enterprise software implementation. This guest post looks at issues manufacturers can run into with ERP selection. It’s hard to think about areas where your business might struggle or where your company might be Read More
Today is Manufacturing Day 2019 and we’re pleased to acknowledge the importance of organizations that are transforming this vital industry sector. Ultra Consultants joins those organizers of Manufacturing Day noting innovation and advances in technology which play a role in manufacturing success. “All Things Manufacturing” Manufacturing Day Read More
As a native Minnesotan, I was intrigued by an article published in the Star Tribune entitled “Minnesota manufacturers' profits soar, but a labor shortage looms.” The article shared survey results that show hiring and retention as the major challenges facing the region’s manufacturing sector. At the same time, an “unexpectedly Read More
