Best of the 100: Systems Pragmatist
Rushing forward without pertinent tools and processes can hinder your business goals. A systems pragmatist will gain traction by strengthening fundamental areas.
How To Elevate Business Performance with Lean I.T.
Rather than trying to modernize at every turn seek to leverage your I.T. department to provide maximum efficiency without non-value added work.
Turning Data Into Dollars
Extract the right data at the right time in a meaningful format for decision making.
The IT – Business Partnership
Successful companies forge partnerships with their IT departments to create an ERP system that provides data to make good decisions and provide their customers with an exceptional experience.
7 Hot ERP Systems Trends
Stay on top of hot ERP system trends to stay ahead of the competition.
ERP Implementation Stars
Acknowledge your ERP implementation project leaders for their ability to manage multiple moving parts.
The Critical Importance of Design
Never underestimate the importance of design when upgrading or implementing supply chain systems.
5 ERP Selection Pitfalls
I get "too many" calls to help resolve problems associated with system upgrades and/or new system implementations. How can some of these be avoided during the selection process? The good salesman - ERP software suppliers have to be some of the best salespeople I've seen. Even when you are [...]
Lessons Learned: ERP Failure
How effective is your ERP selection and implementation process? Published in "The ACA Group" website, November, 2011 ERP system implementations fell off the grid during the recession; however, I've seen resurgence in the last year. Companies are thinking about investing again. However, although businesses are picking up, they are [...]
Successful System Implementations
The multifaceted task of implementing a successful ERP system starts with selecting the “right” system and having a cohesive, adaptable strategy. As strange as it might sound, the software and its features is typically the least important ingredient to success. Instead, focus on... Just the critical few key requirements. [...]