Ask the Experts

Ask the Experts

• Using supply chain sustainability software in green initiatives

  Vendors are responding to growing numbers of green initiatives by creating applications for supply chain sustainability. In this expert response, find out how to use software to green your supply chain.  Continue Reading

• Evaluating the ROI of ERP software

  ERP systems are a large investment. In this expert response, find out how to estimate the ROI of ERP software, including payback periods and business changes.  Continue Reading

• How to avoid an open source ERP software deployment failure

  Open source ERP software is a rapidly-growing technology, but deployments aren't always a success. In this expert response, learn some of the warning signs that an open source ERP deployment might fail.  Continue Reading

• How to find green ERP software and capitalize on green functionality

  More ERP vendors are adding functionality for green initiatives to ERP software. Find out how manufacturers can use ERP to meet environmental compliance metrics.  Continue Reading

• How to determine if ERP cloud computing is right for your company

  Operating an ERP system in a cloud computing environment can help manufacturers save in money and labor. Learn how to determine if your manufacturing environment is right for ERP in the cloud.  Continue Reading

• Evaluating your ERP software options

  There are many questions to be considered when starting the ERP software selection process. Find out what questions you should ask when evaluating ERP software.  Continue Reading

• What role does standardized work play in lean manufacturing?

  Discover how standardized work can aid in lean manufacturing efforts and learn the steps to standardizing manufacturing processes in this expert response.  Continue Reading

• How to implement Kanban and implementation success factors

  Learn how to implement Kanban and discover implementation tips. Find out what to avoid and what implementation success factors will help to deploy a Kanban system on the shop floor.  Continue Reading

• Recommended books for learning about lean manufacturing

  Discover some helpful books on lean manufacturing and discover other ways to learn lean manufacturing, including the benefits of a lean coach.  Continue Reading

• Starting lean manufacturing employee training courses

  Lean methodology employee training courses can be effective if well designed. Find out how to introduce employees to core lean manufacturing concepts including the objectives of lean and how to reduce waste.  Continue Reading

• Toyota falling short of its own lean principles

  Find out about Toyota's lean manufacturing principles, recent lean manufacturing developments and what Toyota has planned for lean methodology.  Continue Reading

• How can I set up for open source ERP success?

  Interest in open source ERP software is growing among manufacturers. In this expert response, learn how to determine if open source ERP is a good business investment and read some tips on finding success with open source ERP.  Continue Reading

• Selecting ERP software for engineering-to-order (ETO) manufacturing

  Manufacturers who operate in engineering-to-order (ETO) environments have unique software needs, such as integration with computer-aided design (CAD) and collaboration with suppliers. Learn how to select ERP for ETO in this expert response.  Continue Reading

• How to complete the SaaS ERP software evaluation process

  Software as a Service (SaaS) ERP is a low cost alternative to in-house ERP systems -- but is it right for your business requirements? Find out how to evaluate SaaS ERP software in this expert response.  Continue Reading

• What open source skills do we need for open source ERP success?

  Having the right in-house skills is essential to open source ERP success. Find out what your support staff needs to know about open source ERP implementation and maintenance in this expert response.  Continue Reading