ERP general

When the time comes to implement a new ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system, there will be discussions about the design of the system that will require many decisions. Having the right input to help you make the best decisions will set the stage for a successful…

With the initial release of ERP, one of the key “game changers” was the ability of business users to access data and generates reports without direct IT involvement. This empowerment of the business user had a significant impact on business agility. Today, we continue to see…

From a recent telephone survey of 2,500 wholesale distributors, we found that 47% of all distribution companies are dealing with antiquated software that doesn’t meet their current needs. This is a large percent and if you’re in this bucket, you know how frustrating outdated software can…

Whenever a company considers implementing an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, one of the first questions they typically ask is, “How much will this cost?” This is a fair question. Implementing an enterprise-wide integrated accounting and business system is a significant investment, and although there are…

In today’s competitive landscape Dynamics Resellers are being encouraged to adopt a vertical approach to their marketing and sales effort. Leveraging this vertical business practice can drives great benefits to the end users who are in a vertical specific industry and are looking for ERP software.…

A key challenge in my role as an IT ERP Director was to maximize business value with a shrinking budget. It was quite an education for a person with the majority of his experience in Tier I ERP Consulting. There are many options competing against IT…