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5 Best Practices in ERP Vendor Selection for Manufacturers

Whether your company is implementing an ERP system for the first time, or replacing a legacy implementation, it’s critically important to make the right choice. An ERP solution is, at its foundation, a strategic choice. What new capabilities does your organization need and want? What problems are you trying to solve? What do you want your core Read More

Posted in: ERP Best Practices, Project Management Posted on: 01.14.21

How to Overcome User Resistance to New ERP Systems

A scenario that happens more than it should: A company invests in and implements a new ERP system, but its users don’t fully adopt it. Some employees log in when they absolutely have to, but don’t embrace the new features that their employer has painstakingly (and expensively) implemented. Others create their own shadow systems that are Read More

Posted in: ERP Best Practices, Project Management Posted on: 01.08.21

Year in Review: Our 5 Best Conversations of 2020

One of the many things that made 2020 difficult was the near impossibility of spontaneous, "watercooler" conversations about our projects, ERP technologies, industries and the business environment. Fortunately, we were able to chat virtually with our top consultants and other industry experts to get their take on a variety of important topics. And Read More

Posted in: ERP Best Practices, The ERP Industry Posted on: 12.30.20

Year in Review: Our 12 Best ERP Blog Posts of 2020

For many organizations, the end of the year is a time to look back and see what was successful. Ultra is no exception. Here, based on views, social media shares and other criteria, are our 12 Best Blog Posts for 2020: 12.  Manufacturing Q&A: Optimized Product Configuration, Industry 4.0 and a Better Buying Experience |  READ | Our Read More

Posted in: ERP Best Practices, ERP Software Vendors, ERP Success Stories, Stories from the Field, Supply Chain Management, Technology Evaluation Posted on: 12.21.20

6 Software Selection & Implementation Pain Points (and Proven Solutions)

Pain Point 1 Establishing accurate requirements and relevant priorities Incorrect requirements will yield the wrong software choice, and faulty priorities direct attention and effort away from core issues. Solution: • Determine and document the current state. • Develop a succinct and focused list of requirements and opportunities. • Develop Read More

Posted in: ERP Best Practices, ERP Software Vendors, Uncategorized Posted on: 12.14.20

10 Questions: Does Your Company Need a New ERP? And Is It Ready to Do It Successfully?

Whether your existing ERP system is at the end of its lifespan, your vendor is sunsetting support for your current version, or you feel you’re not getting enough value from it, moving to a new ERP system is a big undertaking. So, before you take the leap, make sure you need to replace your current solution, and determine that your organization Read More

Posted in: ERP Best Practices, Project Management Posted on: 12.14.20

New Report: In-Depth Info on the Top ERP Solutions for Food & Beverage Manufacturing

Food & Beverage companies — big, medium and small — are looking at modern ERP solutions to help them manage more effectively, streamline key functions and accelerate core processes. To achieve those objectives, they need a solution that is well-suited to the Food & Beverage business – and fits their organization’s unique needs. What Read More

Posted in: ERP Software Vendors, Technology Evaluation Posted on: 12.03.20

Food & Beverage ERP Insight: The Best Solution May Not Be a Big Solution

Most Food & Beverage organizations start ERP selection with a list of the biggest and best-known names in the ERP software marketplace, then research features, functionalities and total cost of ownership, and then schedule multiple rounds of sales presentations and demos. Often overlooked in this process are specialized solution providers Read More

Posted in: ERP Best Practices, ERP Software Vendors, Technology Evaluation Posted on: 12.02.20

Stories From the Field: Evans Food Group Acquisitions Require Rapid ERP Deployments

Evans Food Group Ltd. had just finished its complex – and successful – Ultra Consultants-managed ERP transformation in May 2017 when the Chicago-based company experienced major changes. First, in late November 2017, Evans, the leading global producer of pork products and private label, co-packed and branded pork rinds, acquired Gaytan Foods, a Read More

Posted in: ERP Success Stories, Project Management, Stories from the Field Posted on: 11.17.20

Is Your Supply Chain Mature Enough to Withstand the Next Disruption?

Supply chains are mission-critical for businesses. (Obviously.) But did you know that, according to research from Deloitte, 79% of organizations with superior – or "mature" – supply chain capabilities achieve revenue growth that is significantly above average? It’s easy to say that a solid supply chain offers an advantage. In practice, however, Read More

Posted in: ERP Best Practices, Supply Chain Management Posted on: 11.10.20

5 Things You Don’t Have With an Aging ERP System

An aging ERP system is like a house or automobile in that the older it gets the more it needs to be maintained. And, like a house or car, at some point it makes sense to purchase a new one rather than continue to fix the old one. Estimates vary, but ERP systems typically have a lifespan of between seven and 10 years – although, with today’s Read More

Posted in: ERP Best Practices, ERP Software Vendors, Technology Evaluation Posted on: 11.06.20

5 Mistakes That Derail the ERP Software Selection Process

The enterprise software selection process is a long and complicated process – for several good reasons. The solution you choose will affect the way you conduct business for years to come, and it will impact virtually every function. It’s a significant investment, even with today’s cloud-based packages. And with approximately 75 percent of ERP Read More

Posted in: ERP Best Practices, ERP Software Vendors, Technology Evaluation Posted on: 11.03.20

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