DIY (Do it Yourself) and ERP Software Implementations
Home renovations can be challenging. As a “do-it yourself” kind of person, it was even more of a challenge to bring in a project manager and other assistance for a large renovation project. If I am only relying on...
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You Might Need to Replace Your ERP If . . .
I remember a few years ago when “You Might Be a Redneck” jokes were all over the place. There are stores that sprung up in strip malls and shopping outlets simply due to the demand for the
The Spreadsheet That Ate Chicago – Why Running Your Business with Him is Risky
Excel is probably one of the most widely used software programs among students, businesses, and manufacturers. It is incredibly versatile and relatively simple to use. Despite its simplicity, it can even compute and perform complex mathematical operations. It is...
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Is the “Halo Effect” Impacting Your Ability to Leverage Your ERP System?
I have seen it time-after-time. A new ERP Implementation in the waiting, Executive Sponsors selected, Steering Committee in place, Project Managers ready to manage, Core Team ready to dive into the trenches, Project Plans firmed, caffeine charged Technical Consultants...
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Are You Hanging On To a Bad Relationship? (With Your Software Systems)
Typically, a relationship starts with expectation and excitement. And you invest in it to see where it will lead you. Investment comes in many forms, and varies based on the type of relationship. You may invest resources, money, time,...
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Top 5 Benefits of Owning a VCR – and What That Has To Do With Manufacturers?!
Top 5 Benefits of Owning a VCR:
- You can own a rewinder shaped like a race car
- Remembers where you left off after 15 years on shelf
- Find hit movies for $1 in the looney bin or flea market
- You get to hear...Read more
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
Take Steps To Free Your Business From Overly Customized Software
Usually the word "custom" would be used in conjunction with the idea of something special. For instance, the concept of having suits customized and tailored specifically for you. Customizing a home to your tastes would be considered special and...
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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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