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Selecting the right ERP software upgrade add-ons

Find out how to select the right ERP software upgrade add-ons to benefit your ERP upgrade package and how add-ons can boost the efficiency of your ERP system. Continue Reading
How to choose your ERP upgrade project team

Learn how to choose which departments are involved in the ERP upgrade project. Find out how to select your ERP upgrade team and how to communicate critical data across your business. Continue Reading
Estimating your ERP implementation timeline

Find tips for estimating your enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementation timeline and learn ERP implementation stages for a successful implementation. Continue Reading
Ten common ERP implementation project mistakes to avoid

Discover 10 common enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementation project mistakes and find out what to avoid for a successful ERP implementation. Continue Reading
Vendor viability and ERP evaluation

How important is vendor viability in evaluating enterprise resource planning software? Find out in this expert response. Continue Reading

Evaluating ERP software: Short list vs. RFP

Should you choose a request for proposal (RFP) or a short list? Find out in this expert response. Continue Reading
How to evaluate usability of manufacturing ERP software

What's the best way to evaluate the usability of manufacturing ERP software? Find out in this expert response. Continue Reading
How do APS and ERP fit together?

How does APS (Advanced Planning and Scheduling) functionality fit into ERP systems? Find out in this expert response. Continue Reading
Supply chain management books for ERP software

What supply chain management (SCM) books cover specific ERP software packages? Find out in this expert response. Continue Reading
Can an ERP system support lean and traditional manufacturing practices?

Can an ERP system support lean manufacturing and traditional manufacturing practices? Find out in this expert response. Continue Reading
Who should make manufacturing ERP buying decisions?

Who should be making manufacturing ERP buying decisions? Should decisions be based on business or IT needs? Find out in this expert response. Continue Reading

Key cost considerations for manufacturing ERP

What are the key cost considerations for manufacturing enterprise resource planning? Find out in this expert response. Continue Reading
Are best-of-breed vendors the right choice for ERP?

Should you choose best-of-breed vendors for some enterprise resource planning functionalities? Find out in this expert response. Continue Reading

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