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In my research and consulting engagements, I have worked with the largest enterprises to smaller and mid-sized manufacturers. One of the more intriguing issues I’ve seen is ERP implementation risk during solution discovery. No matter the size of the organization, it’s not uncommon for teams to consider their previous ERP Read More
As another year winds down, we're reflecting on the past year with a review of the best ERP blog posts of 2017. Looking back at manufacturing and distribution engagements Ultra's independent ERP consultants have guided, we see teams that have maximized the value of enterprise technology evaluation, selection and implementation, and driven Read More
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
I recently presented my thoughts about “real world scenarios in digital transformation” at the SME Smart Manufacturing event last month. It was a good chance to connect with industry and manufacturing leaders about digital transformation – which Ultra typically views as the realignment of technology and business processes to drive value. My Read More
We’re currently teaming with a US-based mid-market electronics manufacturer that is actively searching for a new ERP system, and as part of the engagement, the ERP Implementation Charter has emerged as a necessary ingredient for success. At the outset of the ERP project, key drivers for ERP selection and evaluation related to improving core Read More
As Cloud ERP vendors gain momentum in the manufacturing and distribution industries, ERP selection teams continue to give serious consideration to the technology platform. For today’s project teams, since adoption and ERP implementation are more widespread, Cloud ERP considerations are very much on the minds of today's small to medium Read More
Many manufacturers we team with look for tightly integrated ERP and CRM (Customer Relationship Management) systems. ERP project teams often have a goal of accurately and easily tracking the information that the sales force needs related to orders in the pipeline, and linking it with operations/production data needed to meet the demands of Read More
An ERP system demonstration can be challenging -- as well as frustrating -- for both a manufacturing company entering into an ERP selection project, as well as the ERP vendor. For the manufacturer, it’s a challenge to form a solid feel for the capabilities a vendor’s system before a demonstration is even scheduled. The manufacturer must be well Read More
I had a particularly memorable lunch with the CIO of one of our previous clients, where the discussion largely involved the idea of how to create the perfect IT team structure. He was curious about my thoughts on the best organizational structure to support the business transformation plan we had recently put together. The plan called for a Read More
An ERP project can be a challenge. The ERP selection and implementation process is a major undertaking for mid-market manufacturers and distributors. As an ERP selection guide for those dealing with ERP projects, we’ve developed a handy list of 20 considerations to keep front and center. Don’t “short change” these 20 considerations, and success is Read More
What are my expected ERP costs? That’s a typical question mid-market manufacturers and distributors ask as they head into an ERP project. We well understand that an important part of justifying an investment in ERP is understanding the true required ERP costs and investment. From the type of industry a manufacturer is in, the number of users Read More
As a result of many engagements at Ultra, we have learned that Business Process Improvement (BPI) leads to Business Performance Improvement. We have confirmed that BPI is the key to gaining business performance supported by ERP technology, thus the need for BPI and ERP to work together. A few years ago, I heard the late Dr. Eliyahu Goldratt, Read More
