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Industries studies show that approximately 50% to 60% of mid-market companies have outdated information systems. This means that nearly half of management teams in the mid-market are asking themselves the question “why ERP”?! Ultra talks to many manufacturing executives every year that represent the 50% to 60% that are evaluating that question. Read More
Every year we talk with hundreds of companies about their ERP systems. They all have the same issues: poor access to information, core systems that are difficult to use, and a number of disparate systems that are islands of information. They realize that eventually they are going to have to bite the bullet and replace their old ERP system with a Read More
There are hundreds of articles about avoiding the potential pitfalls of an ERP implementation. That isn’t the focus here. Instead we’ll take a look at some critical steps that a company should consider and plan for before they begin the search for an ERP system. Step #1 - Plan for Change An ERP project is not an IT project. It is not a supply Read More
At Ultra, we have been involved in many ERP Selection and ERP Implementation projects. Our experiences tell us, that while selecting a new ERP system can be a major effort for an organization, implementing that new ERP software system is often even a more challenging initiative. An ERP implementation can last between 6 to 18 months, so positioning Read More
Over the past 18 years we have assisted hundreds of Manufacturing and Distribution companies with their ERP selection and ERP implementation projects. Our research tells us that our clients’ feel one of the major factors in the success of these ERP projects is the “chemistry” that exists between Ultra’s partners/consultants and the clients’ project Read More
Whether you’re a Manufacturer or Distributor, ERP Vendor or IT Consultant you’ve all heard some war stories that an ERP implementation can be a quite difficult exercise. Maybe even more difficult than say, running a marathon in the mountains, blind folded in 100-degree heat? Well, without a formal execution plan it can be just this challenging and Read More
There is a tendency for companies selecting an ERP system to think about the process in a linear fashion. The company first identifies the need for new ERP software, executes an ERP selection project and then starts the implementation process. But there are a series of implementation steps that a company must perform regardless of which ERP system Read More
For nearly 20 years we have seen many organizations wrestle with the thought of buying new ERP software. Should companies who need new business software just they “bite the bullet” and migrate to a new ERP system? Or can they wait just another year or two? The hesitation can be due to a number of factors such as affordability and budget, Read More
It’s been suggested that: "you can’t get the right answer till you ask the right question." For manufacturers embarking upon an ERP selection project, this important piece of wisdom becomes critically important. What’s the best way to make an intelligent decision about which ERP solution to select? Asking the right questions can certainly Read More
In the early days of 2012, the ERP industry news outlet Enterprise Apps Today posted an article that predicted a flurry of lawsuits generated from failed ERP implementations. Other “Top 10 ERP Predictions for 2012” suggested that there would be increased litigation related to ERP implementations gone sour. In the waning weeks of 2012, it’s Read More
Ultra teams with numerous companies in a given year. Whether complex manufacturers, food processors, automotive, heavy duty, consumer products, or manufacturers from other sectors, these companies were faced with a decision to move away from legacy ERP. They looked to streamline manual processes and reduce the number of stand-alone silos of Read More
It’s no secret that manufacturers face never-ending demands from their customers, complex supply chains, increasingly competitive market conditions and other scenarios that consume available time and resources. Given this scenario, one of the most compelling questions faced by a manufacturing company is how to effectively organize to meet the Read More
