Ask anyone who has experienced the failure of an ERP implementation the primary reason for the failure, and they’re very likely to point to poor change management. Only 54% of change initiatives succeed, which is pretty dismal, especially when you think about the impact, which not only includes not achieving results but also wasting resources… Continue reading Effective Change Management is the Key to a Successful ERP Implementation
Category: ERP
5 Things to Know Before Investing in an Add-On for Microsoft Dynamics
Add-ons have always been a mainstay for most ERP software applications, and the tradition of finding complementary add-on applications to round out your ERP solution and provide the exact functionality you need to meet your business processes and functions isn’t going to change. With the Internet, and now Microsoft’s AppSource, it’s easier than ever to… Continue reading 5 Things to Know Before Investing in an Add-On for Microsoft Dynamics
Why You Should Choose ERP in the Cloud
According to Aberdeen, more than 60% of businesses with at least one ERP solution still mostly rely on legacy on-premises systems. Why does that matter? The bottom line is that staying on premises is affecting their profitability. While development in ERP might be even between on-premises and cloud versions right now, that will change in… Continue reading Why You Should Choose ERP in the Cloud
How Your Finance Department Benefits from Cloud ERP
Organizations depend on technology for productivity and maintaining a competitive advantage. With cloud technology sweeping the business landscape, those opportunities multiply. With ERP in the cloud, the finance department can also take full advantage of technology. Here are several opportunities for your finance department to leverage your ERP. Reporting Your leadership needs to know how… Continue reading How Your Finance Department Benefits from Cloud ERP
Customizing ERP: Advantages and Disadvantages
“No customization” is one of the most common mantras we hear about ERP systems among our global client base. However, as ideal as a zero-customization ERP implementation might sound, the unfortunate fact is that most organizations must customize their ERP systems – at least to some degree. While most executives want to manage their implementations… Continue reading Customizing ERP: Advantages and Disadvantages
10 ERP Trends for 2019
It’s that time of year: Businesses around the world are planning and budgeting for 2019. And if you’re like most businesses, part of the planning process involves looking at current systems and processes to determine what needs to be addressed in 2019. If you’re taking a close look at your ERP system, you’re not alone.… Continue reading 10 ERP Trends for 2019
ERP Software Cannot Run Your Company
Commercial ERP solutions purport to do a lot of things. Among other capabilities, ERP vendors claim their solutions can handle your accounting, manage your inventory, satisfy your customers, guide your business practices, and bring about world peace. This is all fine and dandy. However, ERP cannot run your company. But isn’t that what these solutions… Continue reading ERP Software Cannot Run Your Company
Dealing with the Myths and Realities of Upgrades
Taking full advantage of the most recent advances and technologies is central to any strategy for success in any field. Regardless of size, most accomplished businesses would agree with that. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case, particularly when it comes to system upgrades. In spite of acheivements and demonstrated best practices in other areas, a… Continue reading Dealing with the Myths and Realities of Upgrades
Learning to Use Microsoft Dynamics NAV and Business Central
Whether you are a company – or new to a company – that’s just implemented Microsoft Dynamics NAV or Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central ERP software, you’re probably wondering how to get up to speed quickly. Using these resources, you’ll become more effective and learn to take full advantage of this powerful ERP tool. Training… Continue reading Learning to Use Microsoft Dynamics NAV and Business Central
Benefits of Enterprise Resource Planning for Small Businesses
With the rise in data management and technology capabilities, it’s no wonder Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) has become the lifeblood of modern business. However, many people still think of ERP systems as a tool only for large or medium sized companies. While that may have been the case in the past, the reality is that… Continue reading Benefits of Enterprise Resource Planning for Small Businesses