If you’re thinking of purchasing a new ERP solution, cost is a major consideration. But when you think of cost, you think in terms of the cost of the software itself and the services involved in customizing and implementing it. You probably assume you don’t have much input on the cost; the manufacturer of the… Continue reading How To Control The Cost Of Your ERP Implementation
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ERP and Accounting Software Differences
If you have a business of nearly any size, you’re using some sort of accounting software to run it. Most small businesses start out on QuickBooks or similar, which does a great job with basic accounting requirements. But what happens when you outgrow your accounting software? Or, what if you’re starting a business whose operations… Continue reading ERP and Accounting Software Differences
ERP for Food and Beverage Manufacturing
If the title of this blog post got your attention, you’re either a) hungry or b) in the market for a new ERP solution for your food and/or beverage manufacturing business. How, you ask, can an ERP be compared to a buffet? In this post, we’ll explain that and the other benefits of choosing a… Continue reading ERP for Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Microsoft Business Central On Premises Modern Lifecycle Policy and Staying Current
As users of Microsoft Dynamics software—or any software, for that matter—it’s important for organizations to keep up with the latest releases of the products they depend on to run their business. If you’re on the SaaS version of Business Central, updates are taken care of, so you’re in good shape. If you’re on Business Central… Continue reading Microsoft Business Central On Premises Modern Lifecycle Policy and Staying Current
Why You Should Not Plan ERP Go-Live for January
Everyone wants to go live with the ERP implementation on January 1, especially those making an ERP buying decision in the 4th quarter. It’s the norm. The standard. But have you ever wondered why? Does it truly make sense to go live on January 1? The short answer: Not necessarily. While there are specific reasons… Continue reading Why You Should Not Plan ERP Go-Live for January
Effective Change Management is the Key to a Successful ERP Implementation
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
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