How is Your Computer System’s “Integrity”?
As a consultant and software expert on a large ERP implementation project some years ago, I was asked regularly how to accomplish a task or enter data in the new system. When I saw that some people would just...
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ERP Software Bedtime Story – Lessons on Software Selection
Once upon a time, there was a business that was trying to grow and update its current operations. One of the items to be updated was the software that the company was using for its core operations. The software...
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ERP Demo Coming Up? Learn Why the ERP Vendor Isn’t the Only One Who Needs To Prepare
In college, there was an introduction to Marketing class that required all of us to give two presentations during the semester. Presentations are a lot of work to prepare for, and were over with...
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Manufacturing Perspective: Overcoming The Fear of Failure to Stay Competitive
Has fear of failure held your company captive to its antiquated ERP system?
The fear of implementing a new ERP system is common and often controls a company's willingness to consider updating its Read more
When You Need Project Management: ERP is More Than an IT Project
IT is an essential part of any manufacturing organizational structure. Their expertise provides guidance and the strength behind technical operations. Therefore, their input in any ERP Software purchase is invaluable, but should you really put...
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How To Evaluate ERP Software – And Not Get Cinderella’d
Is your bracket busted? It's okay. I don't think anyone saw Dayton, Georgia State, or UAB coming. This is part of what makes the NCAA basketball tournament so much fun to watch. There is no guaranteed outcome, and Cinderella...
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Christmas Afterglow: A Good Time To Evaluate ERP for the New Year
It is the time of year for resolutions and Christmas afterglow. What is Christmas afterglow? It is the time just after Christmas where you look forward "playing" with your new toys. Now, toys may be a thing of the...
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Death of Windows Server 2003 and You: Thoughts on Survival
"We're goin' dewn Kep-Tin!"
Scotty was in a sheer state of alarm and panic when he shouted these words to Captain Kirk of the Starship Enterprise. It was time for Captain Kirk to prove once again why he was the...
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Y2K was 14 Years Ago, Is Your Software Now A Risk?
In 1999, when you probably last upgraded your ERP system, you were using a red stapler and were just trying to make sure that you were Y2K compliant. Y2K forced many into the position of having to upgrade their...
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Epic Fails: Dated Software, No Decision, No Investment? ROI Proof for ERP.
When it comes time to make a major purchase, I think we all are concerned about making sure that we get the best deal possible. Nobody wants to make a major purchase and find out later you could have...
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