I've always focused part of my business on ERP selection projects as these leverage the unique combination of my strengths - understanding the cross-functional and cross-organizational view in combination with the strategic priorities to identify the critical success factors. We then align these factors with the optimal business process [...]
I've always focused part of my business on ERP selection projects as these leverage the unique combination of my strengths — understanding the cross-functional and cross-organizational view in combination with the strategic priorities to identify the critical success factors. We then align these factors with the optimal business process [...]
March 8, 2016 I've been spending considerable time helping clients select, design and implement ERP systems and leverage functionality and reports to make quick yet effective business decisions. It is considered "old school" to have to do these functions from a computer screen. We don't even have to look [...]
Although upgrading and implementing an ERP system is challenging, you need to see across your facilities to accurately assess whether you are getting bogged down by your own infrastructure. Since I've been working on several ERP selection and design projects lately, it has reminded me of how challenging these [...]
Kick start your new year with business strategies that are more focused, faster and improve overall relationships. The 5P Accelerator is a new way to take a critical step toward success. Since I work with clients ranging in size from small, family-owned businesses to multi-billion dollar corporations, industries ranging [...]
To have a smooth transition implementing your ERP system, be sure to follow the supplier’s go-live process but don’t forget the fundamentals. Since one of my clients is going live tomorrow on a new ERP system, I've been thinking about go-live. Every software supplier has their "go-live" process and [...]
Take extra care to design your ERP system to make certain it works with every functional area of your business and to involve key people in the developmental decisions to ensure success. As several of my clients are building their systems infrastructure to better support their aggressive growth, it [...]
If business is booming make sure your project management leadership has systems in place to support growth. Published in "Project Times" website, September 18, 2015 Click here for original article. Companies are in growth. Every single client is growing – many quite dramatically while others a bit slower, yet [...]
Creating an IT roadmap shouldn’t be all about the bells and whistles of the system, but rather on the technology that supports the strategy and business objectives. Ever heard about 1's and 0's as it relates to computers? That level of detail is often what I see with systems. [...]
