According to this article, both lean and green are achievable through the careful selection and implementation of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software solution. Not only are they achievable, but they are really one in the same. We here at Sikich thoroughly agree and think now, more than ever is a great time for businesses [...]
continue reading...Archive for April, 2011
Quick Survey to Determine How Your Distribution System Measures Up
Distribution and supply-chain management are tougher, now more than ever, due to rapidly changing markets and customer demands, supply fluctuations, and evolving safety standards and regulations. Did you know that a proven, scalable business management solution can provide the insights you need for success in today’s ultra-competitive marketplace? Microsoft Dynamics GP is a powerful, adaptable [...]
continue reading...Which Microsoft Dynamics ERP Solution Best Fits My Company?
When it comes to enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, one size does NOT fit all. A midsize professional services firm with one location has significantly different ERP requirements than a larger multi-site, multi-continent manufacturer. Some companies require greater scalability and customization, while others can achieve considerable gains with a simpler, yet powerful out-of-a-box solution, at [...]
continue reading...Hospitals Throw Out Old Practices and Technologies: On to Newer and Better Days with ERP Software
According to this article, “There has been a significant growth in the health care industry which has enabled the hospitals to use latest technology like ERP for better services and provide value for money to their patients. Hospitals cannot afford to follow old practices and technologies. They need to be updated in terms of use [...]
continue reading...Making ERP Work for Accounts Payable: The Story of Central Maintenance and Welding
I’ve written at length about the value of integrating ERP systems with accounts payable (AP) automation solutions to drive powerful return on investment – for technology, productivity, efficiency, and more. But just how powerful is that return on investment, and how are organizations of all industries leveraging the combination of ERP solutions with AP automation [...]
continue reading...Think Your Organization is Too Small for ERP? Think Again.
There is still a myth lingering out there that only large organizations can implement an ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system. The truth is that all companies can benefit from an ERP or business management software. In an recent report by Aberdeen Group, they found only 27% of small to midsize businessrs (revenue less than $250 [...]
continue reading...PaperSave Applauds Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Sustainability Efforts
At PaperSave, we’re focused on providing the best document management system on the market. We’ve helped countless customers kick their paper habit and take Dynamics paperless with PaperSavePro – a comprehensive document management solution that’s Certified for Microsoft Dynamics. While our customers often sing our praises, we feel it’s important to take a moment to [...]
continue reading...Nine Benefits of Hosting Dynamics
These are the benefits that our customers generally experience when they decide to host their Dynamics systems online: 24/7 support – Basic IT support to ensure that users can always have access to the system. Minimize/eliminate upfront capital costs – This frees up working capital to better serve your customers, e.g. holding higher levels of [...]
continue reading...Keys to a Successful Business Process Review
During the initial stages of most Dynamics GP implementations, we frequently recommend that our clients engage in a Business Process Review as one of the first, key steps in the project. The motivation here is very basic, and definitely of interest to everyone involved in the project: Identify and manage risks to the project, ensure [...]
continue reading...Top 5 Reasons ERP in the Cloud is Good for SMBs
Once upon a time, only large multi-national companies needed ERP software. This is no longer the case, as many small and mid-size businesses can now benefit from this technology. Having an effective ERP solution can level the playing field, allowing small and medium-sized businesses to compete with much larger organizations. And, the emergence of the [...]
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