HCM software has a distinct place in the architecture. While some people think that ERP must host HCM processes as well, there are regulatory challenges. These challenges require you to have a dedicated HCM system in the architecture. In general, most smaller companies might not utilize HR software (and might be on payroll software). But …
Looking for an ERP consultant who might be able to answer every question you might have? Well, unfortunately, just like different skill sets exist in a house construction project, ERP projects are no different with their need for digital transformation roles and skill sets. In fact, at a much bigger scale. Also, the more components …
Who would not like to find the “secret” recommendations for digital transformation? But unfortunately, with enterprise-wide transformation projects, there is not a checklist that can be followed. These projects require careful preparation and alignment of several areas. And they all, collectively, drive the success of your digital transformation projects. Also, with enterprise transformation projects, technology …
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Most executives are afraid of digital transformation. And I don’t blame them–with the amount of undertaking required for such projects. Not to mention that it took a long time for companies to understand – that digital transformation projects are not meant to be technology projects (The initiatives that developers can code in their backyard. The …
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The macroeconomic trends have a direct impact on companies’ cash position. And on their appetite to invest in long-term strategic projects. Simply put, the higher the uncertainty, the lower the cash. And unfortunately, 2023 is not going to be a year when we can finally be over with uncertainty. The inflationary pressures, supply chain snarls, …
Most people relate eCommerce platforms to coupons flying all over the website. But eCommerce has a much broader scope. For example, you probably already have eCommerce capabilities with your website as your contact us form acts as the lead acquisition source. So whether you transact over web or not, the eCommerce (or broadly speaking, digital) …
Historically, sales and marketing departments weren’t as complex operationally. They could manage their workflows through ad-hoc tools such as spreadsheets or siloed software. However, this is no longer enough for today’s sales and marketing departments. Now they require several systems that can offer deep analytics about customer behaviors and personalized journeys. These analytical needs, therefore, …
Enterprise architecture is more than a technical concept. But what is enterprise architecture? Think of enterprise architecture as the connected business systems that drive your operational processes with four primary perspectives. 1) business architecture 2) process architecture, 3) data/information architecture, and 4) system architecture. Generally, most industries have two choices in building their architecture. They …
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Large, global companies operating in more than ten countries require a consolidated system footprint. Smaller companies, on the other hand, might be manageable to manage with disconnected systems and countries. It gets extremely difficult once you grow past that phase. These companies also need deeper financial control to share financial resources across the entities and …
Your problems will be different once you grow past $50 million in revenue. You can no longer survive with the ad-hoc planning and would require tighter integration of processes to grow to the next inflection point. While most people might not understand how startups and small companies may differ, mid-sized business ERP systems are uniquely …
This digital transformation report summarizes our annual research on ERP and digital transformation trends and forecasts for the year 2023.
