Business analysis involves defining and documenting user requirements, developing and testing technology systems, and navigating through organizational bureaucracies. Just as oil is essential for your car’s engine to run smoothly, business analysis is a key ingredient in a smooth ERP implementation. If you do not change your engine oil, dirt will accumulate over time and cause… Continue reading Business Analysis is Like an Oil Change When it Comes to ERP Implementation
Category: ERP
Ensure Success with Your Next ERP Implementation
We conducted a random (and anecdotal) survey of executive sponsors of ERP implementations, and asked them what their business goals and objectives were for their project. The number one answer we heard was “to implement software on time and on budget.” (A close second was “for project to be over.”) Unfortunately, using project time and… Continue reading Ensure Success with Your Next ERP Implementation
How to Measure your Return on an ERP Investment
Considering how large an investment in implementing or upgrading an ERP system can be, it makes sense that you will want to see a return on this type of spend as soon as possible. Without seeing benefits, how can you justify the expenditure? Expecting to see a tangible return on investment (ROI) on day one… Continue reading How to Measure your Return on an ERP Investment
Overcoming ERP Implementation Hurdles
By design, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software helps to streamline business processes, enhance communication between departments, and improve overall productivity: (almost) every business could benefit from an ERP solution. Despite these benefits, implementing an ERP can cause of variety of pain points for all parties involved. Understanding these potential hurdles is the first step to… Continue reading Overcoming ERP Implementation Hurdles
Cybersecurity in a Cloud-Based ERP World
As technology becomes more sophisticated, so do cyber criminals. Cybercrimes are on the rise with no end in sight. As cybercrimes become more frequent, their impact is causing lasting harm. According to a study by the National Cyber Security Alliance, within six months of a data breach, 60 percent of small businesses close their doors. To… Continue reading Cybersecurity in a Cloud-Based ERP World
Implementing ERP and Your IT Department
You have done the analysis; you realize your business is growing and you know in order to keep up with the changing market and to foster continued growth, it is time for an ERP solution. You may have even figured out what ERP system is right for your business. Now what? Before you can start… Continue reading Implementing ERP and Your IT Department
Number one Reason your Business needs an ERP Solution
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, despite its name, is not just for enterprise-sized companies. Almost all businesses can benefit from an ERP solution. ERP software is designed to help the flow of internal business processes and allow for communication between the various business departments and its internal functions and data. Despite the numerous benefits of… Continue reading Number one Reason your Business needs an ERP Solution
Microsoft Cloud Technology and a Healthier Future
Microsoft Cloud Technology and Health Care There is no denying that Microsoft cloud technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are the future of business. However, these are more than just the latest business buzzwords; they are becoming major players in the world of health care. In a recent article, we shared Microsoft’s efforts to help find… Continue reading Microsoft Cloud Technology and a Healthier Future
Budgeting for 2017: What’s Your Support Plan?
If you’re like many of us here at ArcherPoint, you are in the midst of creating, refining, and updating your budgets for 2017. Otherwise known as budget hell. A necessary evil. One thing that I’ve added into our budgets for next year is support for the various marketing systems we use. Technology helps us get… Continue reading Budgeting for 2017: What’s Your Support Plan?
A Successful ERP Purchase: What to Consider
Your company has grown, your needs have changed, and it’s been decided, it’s time to purchase a new ERP. Everyone’s on board with this purchase, but now what? Unfortunately, the decision is often rushed and the time isn’t taken to do a thorough business requirements analysis. This, and other poor planning, is what often leads… Continue reading A Successful ERP Purchase: What to Consider