From my perspective companies evolve into their manufacturing scheduling process as their business evolves. Attempting to implement a complex scheduling model when a company is beginning to automate their ERP is often a mistake. The key is to take a realistic view of what stage the company is in and grow from there. Formula manufacturing [...]
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Why Does Cloud ERP Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Matter To Your SMB?
When evaluating technology within your business, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) is an important measurement of value. All too often, the technology vendor and buyer focus on one thing – the acquisition cost. This is primarily due to budgetary cycles that tend to be focused on the short- or near-term. Numerous studies, going back to [...]
continue reading...Data Migration and ERP Implementations: Do Not Be Afraid
You’ve undoubtedly heard the horror stories of botched data migration and the disastrous effects it can have on ERP implementations. Some businesses are so terrified of the process that they remain prisoners to their ill-fitting, work-around accounting software, when what they need is an integrated business management solution. Data migration doesn’t have to be a [...]
continue reading...The 3 P’s of ERP Selection
When considering a new ERP solution, so many organizations focus only on the product and ignore the other elements that are essential to having a successful implementation and ongoing use of their software solution. There are three basic building blocks to a successful software experience: Partner, Process, and Platform. Placing too much emphasis on any [...]
continue reading...6 Must-Ask Questions When Interviewing ERP Implementation Firms
There’s more to enterprise resource planning (ERP) projects than selecting the right technology. You’re also tasked with choosing a firm to successfully deploy that solution. And when you consider the substantial cost and inherent risks of ERP, the stakes are high in finding the best partner for the job.
What should you look for in an implementation partner? What questions should you ask? Here are 6 questions to give you deeper insight into whether an implementation firm is a good fit for your project.
Manufacturing Costs: Standard Cost vs. Job Cost Collection
How much does that cost? Do you really know? In most ERP systems, costs are collected against a job ticket that accounts for labor, material, and workcenter hours, and often G&A overhead costs. This sounds simple enough, but if you are a repetitive supplier with a core fabrication competency, then your cost structure follows a [...]
continue reading...Manage your Data Before ERP Software Installation
Some companies are lucky enough to start an ERP Software implementation from scratch, but most of us have data overload and need to manage the information before installing the software. Making the decision to invest in ERP software is the easy step. Working with your vendor to install the software and transfer your existing data [...]
continue reading...The Pros and Cons of Cloud Computing: Gather your Resources to Make an Informed Decision
According to this article, public cloud computing will fuel the information technology industry for the next 25 years. We think this proves that the cloud is no “fad”, rather an economic option for businesses that need flexible and affordable IT solutions. As a Microsoft Dynamics ERP Partner, we have written our fair share of cloud articles [...]
continue reading...What We Can Learn From Successful Microsoft Dynamics GP Implementations
A while back, I came across an article published by Panorama Consulting Solutions about the lessons we can learn from successful ERP implementations. It was a message I took to heart. Not just because of the specifics they shared about their client, but also because of what I call the “meta-message.” And that is, if [...]
continue reading...Ask the Right AP/ERP Technology Integration Questions
As discussed in previous posts, Paperless ERP automation technology helps businesses track and manage information they can use to address the 1099 challenge and related issues, but it is only part of the solution. Meeting business challenges while affecting savings requires integration between AP/AR automation technology and Microsoft Dynamics GP, AX, SL and NAV to [...]
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