As we have talked about in previous blog posts, purchasing ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software can be an expensive endeavor and implementations can be lengthy with a myriad of hurdles to overcome. Unfortunately, by the time an implementation fails entirely, problems have been permeating for a while. However, there are signs to look for and… Continue reading Has Your ERP Implementation Gone Awry?
Category: Implementation
Benefits of Subscription-Based Pricing
Cost and convenience are among the top benefits of a subscription-based pricing model, whether for coffee delivery or ERP software. Think about how nice is it to have something turn up on your doorstep; something you need, right when you need it without having to think about it. Even better, consider the idea of turning… Continue reading Benefits of Subscription-Based Pricing
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
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
The Importance of Focusing on the Big Picture in Consulting
Consulting and the Big Picture One day I walked into my local bank branch to deposit my paycheck (two statements I realize age me considerably), and as I reached for the handle on the second set of doors, I saw him. Rather, I saw it. The gun. I saw “him” next. The man holding the… Continue reading The Importance of Focusing on the Big Picture in Consulting
Dynamics NAV Consulting and a Big Drooling Bloodhound
When he is able, my husband likes to pick me up from the airport when I return from business trips. As an added bonus, he brings along our bloodhound “Groot.” Groot is the only one of our five pets (and three children for that matter) that is excited to greet me when I arrive home.… Continue reading Dynamics NAV Consulting and a Big Drooling Bloodhound
Plan Ahead Wear a Sports Bra
As a consultant, I travel. I travel a lot. I often travel to the same places, following a similar routine on each trip. I plan ahead. And, I always try to extend a gracious attitude towards those I meet (you never know who you’ll see again and/or need a favor from in the future). I… Continue reading Plan Ahead Wear a Sports Bra
Having Confidence to do the Right Thing
Once upon a time, while implementing an accounting program far less superior than NAV, I learned a very valuable lesson: when your instincts are telling you that something is a bad idea, it probably is. And you should stand up for what you think is right. Allow me to explain. As a young, green consultant,… Continue reading Having Confidence to do the Right Thing
Do What You’re Doing
We have a saying around the Britt household, “Do what you’re doing”. When you sit down to eat supper with your family, you are sitting down to eat supper with your family. You aren’t watching television, you aren’t texting, you aren’t reading; by golly, you are sitting down to eat supper with your family! You… Continue reading Do What You’re Doing
Top Three Tech Trends for 2016
Is your company a “Progressive” SMB (small to medium sized business)? If you’re a business with 1 to 1,000 employees, you’ll want to check out SMB Group’s latest research to see where your company stacks up. The report highlights the top three tech trends for companies categorized as SMBs: SMBs That Make the Business-Technology Performance… Continue reading Top Three Tech Trends for 2016