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ERP software selection and implementation
5 ERP implementation best practices CIOs should know
Deploying a new ERP system is a risky endeavor, and danger lurks at every turn. Learn how to lower the risk of failure with these five tried-and-true best practices. Continue Reading
Follow these guidelines for a successful ERP upgrade project
Get a handle on the time and cost variables of upgrading an ERP system and stay laser focused on value drivers, like analytics, that have the biggest impact on business strategy. Continue Reading
Deacom ERP helps process manufacturer pump up the volume
California Custom Fruits and Flavors chose to implement a process manufacturing-oriented ERP tool from Deacom over industry heavyweights like SAP, Oracle and Microsoft. Here's why. Continue Reading
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New ERP skills needed to staff today's cloud systems
Manufacturers need to cultivate a new class of generalists who have expertise across technology and functional domains, including change management and collaboration. Continue Reading
Finding the right ERP consultants is key to project success
With ERP implementations, choosing the right or wrong project consultants can be the difference between success and failure, so experts agree that you should choose wisely. Continue Reading
IFS CEO Roos: Legacy ERP system owners want 'time out'
In a Q&A, Darren Roos, CEO of ERP vendor IFS, discusses the company's growth and how it's poised to challenge industry giants SAP, Oracle and Microsoft over legacy ERP customers.Continue Reading
7 ways to ensure a successful cloud ERP implementation
Understand why everything from documenting business processes to managing shadow IT can make or break your ERP implementation. Here's what you should know.Continue Reading
SMB reaps rewards of migrating QAD ERP system to the cloud
Moog's medical devices group moved its on-premises ERP system to the cloud, resulting in more reliable operation and a redirected IT focus on adding business value to the entire group.Continue Reading
Dalsin Industries returns to on premises with Epicor ERP system
Dalsin Industries implemented a Plex cloud ERP system to replace an old Epicor system but moved back to on-premises Epicor when the cloud proved to be inadequate for its needs.Continue Reading
Mitsubishi Imaging transforms sales with e-commerce B2C software
When Mitsubishi Imaging wanted a B2C and B2B web store, it used Sana software to open Dynamics NAV ERP data to e-commerce. Changing business processes was the biggest challenge.Continue Reading
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How to use a new ERP system to improve business processes
Packaged ERP will not match your business processes exactly -- and that's a good thing. Here's why you should use the prospect of a new system and its implementation to become better.Continue Reading
Choose the right path for a global ERP implementation
A global ERP implementation takes careful planning. In this podcast, ERP expert Gerry Kistler provides tips on how to get started.Continue Reading
Look for warning signs in the ERP implementation process
In this podcast, Eric Kimberling of Panorama Consulting discusses the 'canaries in the coal mines' of ERP projects that may indicate an ERP project is failing.Continue Reading
When implementing ERP, governments must focus on public good
Governments and public agencies have different requirements and goals for implementing ERP than private companies, and they need to understand this before starting an ERP project.Continue Reading
Who's who among midmarket ERP vendors?
Whatever your ERP needs may be, knowing the makeup of vendor offerings is the first step in choosing the right software. Here is a quick look at midmarket ERP vendors.Continue Reading