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The 2025 Top 10 ERP Systems Report
Our experts have highlighted ten vendors that can help your organization make data-driven decisions.
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Entrepreneur and CEO Dilemma: Working ON Your Business Instead of IN It
One of the most common challenges for entrepreneurs, CEO’s and other executives is the age-old dilemma: how much time should you spend working “on” your business instead of “in” it. Companies of all sizes, industries and geographies tend to struggle with finding the...
YouTube: Top Ten Predictions for the ERP Industry in 2015 – Part 4
This webinar clip covers two of the top ten predictions for the ERP industry as presented by ERP experts, Eric Kimberling of Panorama and Michael Krigsman of ZDNet and CxOTalk. Check back next Thursday for the next installment of this mini series. The full webinar...Selecting an ERP System That Helps Serve Citizens
A few weeks ago I had an experience with the local DMV which has led me to believe that their current systems are less effective than a Viking battle helmet with the horns on the inside. The dealership told me to go to the DMV, promising that all of the appropriate...Business Process Reengineering Lessons From the Oil and Gas Industry
Business process reengineering is a critical component of ERP implementations in any industry. Given the massive changes and turbulence sweeping energy-related companies across the globe, these elements are especially important in the oil and gas industry. Oil prices...Guest Blog: Top Five Process Manufacturing Areas That Benefit From ERP Software
Process manufacturers from many industries can improve their productivity and profitability by using ERP software. Fully integrated ERP software links a company’s data and helps to organize the entire manufacturing process. ERP software allows for the sharing of...
YouTube: Top Ten Predictions for the ERP Industry in 2015 – Part 3
This webinar clip covers two of the top ten predictions for the ERP industry as presented by ERP experts, Eric Kimberling of Panorama and Michael Krigsman of ZDNet and CxOTalk. Check back next Thursday for the next installment of this mini series. The full webinar...Determining Global Design in a Global ERP Implementation
The global design of an ERP system needs to consider standardization, business benefits and the integration of political cultural differences within an organization. From an IT perspective, before engaging an organization in global design, it is important to define a...
YouTube: Top Ten Predictions for the ERP Industry in 2015 – Part 2
This webinar clip covers two of the top ten predictions for the ERP industry as presented by ERP experts, Eric Kimberling of Panorama and Michael Krigsman of ZDNet and CxOTalk. Check back next Thursday for the next installment of this mini series. The full webinar...
YouTube: Top Ten Predictions for the ERP Industry in 2015 – Part 1
This webinar clip covers two of the top ten predictions for the ERP industry as presented by ERP experts, Eric Kimberling of Panorama and Michael Krigsman of ZDNet and CxOTalk. Check back next Thursday for the next installment of this mini series. The full webinar...Five ERP Implementation Mistakes that Small Businesses Make
ERP implementations are challenging propositions for companies looking to adopt new enterprise systems. This fact is true for companies of all sizes, industries and levels of complexity, but is especially true for small businesses. The good news is that small...Three Ways You Can Recover From an ERP Failure
Recovering from a failing project is an incredibly difficult process. It can require a change in project scope, a hard look at requirements, an introduction of new methodologies and clear project controls. In some extreme situations, the project team and consultants...Three Key Characteristics of Innovative ERP Implementations
Over the years, our team has had the good fortune of working with some of the world’s most innovative and well-respected companies in the world. Within our portfolio of 300+ client organizations, two have been featured as case studies of effective innovation in...
Five Ways to Convince Your Boss You Need New ERP Software
Convincing executives of the merits of a new ERP system can be an uphill battle for many organizations. While employees closer to the front lines feel the pains of outdated legacy systems, executives often need a more tangible justification for new ERP software. Many...Business Process Reengineering: The Missing Link in ERP Implementations?
Improving business processes has always been a key reason executives spend so much time, money and heartache perfecting their ERP implementations. Whether they are working to increase service to their customers, become more efficient and/or increase top-line revenue...Assessing ERP System Usability
An ERP project will succeed or fail based on a number of criteria, not the least of which is the system’s usability. Today’s end-users are accustomed to intuitive, easy to-use interfaces akin to what they experience when using technology in their daily lives. Whether...Common Cloud ERP Implementation Mistakes
A low initial investment and a relatively easy deployment make cloud ERP software attractive to a variety of organizations. From large enterprises to small start-ups, the cloud reigns supreme for many. While the benefits are numerous, cloud ERP still has its...YouTube: The Importance of Business Process Management
Well-conceived and executed business process management gives organizations the opportunity to gain true efficiencies and improvements – but only if they know how to take advantage of it. This webinar clip discusses the importance of business process management during...Organizational Change Management: The Silver Bullet of ERP Implementations
Ever since I began my career as a consultant, ERP vendors have worked hard to find that “silver bullet” selling point that will resonate with the market and catapult their product into the upper stratosphere of the industry. Examples of the current silver bullet...It’s Showtime: Is Your ERP System Ready for Go-live?
You’re getting close to your “go or no-go” date, but how do you know if your organization is really ready? It’s easy to get ahead of yourself in anticipation of all the potential business benefits you will receive from your new ERP system, and it’s not uncommon to...
