Growing past $50 million in revenue is more difficult than you would think. You can no longer survive with ad-hoc planning and siloed processes. Advancing to the next inflection point requires tighter integration of processes. While most people might not understand how different SMB businesses differ, mid-sized businesses are uniquely different, especially when it comes …
Most people perceive SMB organizations differently. In fact, some people suggest that the companies that have the process complexity of an enterprise must be referred to as SMEs (small-to-medium-sized enterprises). And this distinction is critical as they could be as complex as large. In fact, at times, they are more complex. Why? Because they have …
While most ERP systems may appear alike in terms of their capabilities, they all serve a specific size of customer base. As companies grow in their size, they go through several stages of growth (with varying process complexity). And each phase is different with the amount of planning and control required. The startup phase is …
Manufacturing companies always needed far deeper ERP capabilities than other industries. Why? Due to the large inventory carrying costs, production efficiencies, and regulatory controls. With the plethora of ERP solutions available in the market, the manufacturing industry is perhaps the trickiest when it comes to finding the right ERP solution. More overlapping options, more confusion. …
How to find the top ERP system? It’s the question many of us are likely to have while starting the digital transformation journey. There are always several variables that drive whether an ERP system would be a fit for you. Or not. Generally, these variables can be divided into two categories. 1) Generic variables such …
The lines keep blurring between ERP vendors vs. the best-of-breed vendors that integrate with the ERP systems. The best-of-breed vendors are always acquiring more capabilities to gain cross-functional marketshare. On the other hand, ERP vendors are interested in broader capabilities to make their offerings attractive. While we expect the ERP market to change substantially in …
ERP system price is complex to understand. It contains several variables impacting not only your costs but the outcome of your project. With several options available, it’s often hard to compare them and assess the actual ERP software cost of ownership. Although you might appreciate the straightforward ERP System Price with fewer variables, the variables …
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Manufacturers have varying document management maturity levels. Some manufacturing companies have well-defined processes for managing their documents, while others struggle with their ad-hoc procedures. Although you might manage to collaborate using ad-hoc methods, they are also a leading cause of team-related conflicts. This article will help you understand ERP document management and its features to …
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The DIY ERP implementation is on the rise. Before considering it, read on to understand the risks associated with this approach.
Migrating ERP historical data has never easier. Traditionally SME businesses sacrificed it. Read to learn why it is no longer an issue
This digital transformation report summarizes our annual research on ERP and digital transformation trends and forecasts for the year 2023.
