ERP Configuration vs. ERP Customization vs. ERP Personalization
ERP Software has been around for decades and helps companies all over the world get the very most out of their business. Is there more than meets the eye to ERP software? Many people wonder if there is a...
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ERP 3.0 – What You Need to Know
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions are getting a brand-new modern look. For years, ERP has brought data management and end to end views to enterprises, but earlier systems lacked flexibility and others were too complex while doing nothing...
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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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Need to Upgrade Your ERP Technology?
Over 600 million apps are downloaded worldwide each day. Moore’s law observes that the number of transistors in a dense integrated circuit doubles approximately every two years. With computing moving into nanotechnology, this continues to be true. I recently...
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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
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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83% of Manufacturers are Expecting Growth in 2015
It seems like there are a barrage of articles that can be referred to at any given time to assess the state of manufacturing in the United States. Some say manufacturing is up, some say its down. It's all...
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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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A “Dear Santa” Letter for Upgrades You’ll Need Next Year
October was another good month for manufacturing. Despite a slowdown in September, the industry recovered to post a gain in October according to The Institute for Supply Management. And according to Manufacturing.net, the U.S economy...
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