Tips

Tips

• For technology change management, engage employees early and often

  A communication consultant shares proven tips for ensuring ERP project success.  Continue Reading

• Maximize the ROI of ERP projects with an ERP center of excellence

  An ERP consultant with experience helping organizations establish ERP centers of excellence answers some basic questions.  Continue Reading

• Supply chain tracking possibilities expanding

  In this expert tip, learn how technology like RFID and the Internet of Things is changing supply chain tracking.  Continue Reading

• ERP requirements planning and vendor selection: Expert best practices

  Lay the groundwork with employees and seek their input frequently to ensure ERP requirements lead to long-term success.  Continue Reading

• SCM systems vs. ERP systems

  In this expert tip, learn how supply chain management systems compare with ERP.  Continue Reading

• Supply chain software 101

  In this expert tip, learn about the history of supply chain software and how it's evolved.  Continue Reading

• Preparing a budget for service-oriented departments in three steps

  HR and IT provide services to other departments, which makes preparing a budget a bit more complicated than usual.  Continue Reading

• Should a company keep a rolling forecast? Point/counterpoint

  While a rolling forecast can increase a company's agility, it can also sap time and resources. Get the pros and cons of this forecasting model.  Continue Reading

• Updates of cloud-based applications not as automatic as they may seem

  According to experts, some of the onus still falls on users to update cloud-based applications, despite vendor promises of automatic upgrades.  Continue Reading

• Budgeting process case studies demonstrate how to keep it simple

  Barry Wilderman analyzes two budgeting case studies and breaks down their differences and similarities.  Continue Reading

• Developing an ERP project plan for end-user acceptance

  The long-term success of an ERP project often hinges on how well users adapt to -- and accept -- the new system.  Continue Reading

• Budgeting software vs. Excel: Which one meets your organization's needs?

  To make your decision easier, read expert Barry Wilderman's explanation of the pros and cons of each, plus cloud considerations.  Continue Reading

• Getting senior management on board with ERP projects

  Executives' commitment in an ERP project -- or lack thereof -- can make or break it. Expert Steve Phillips offers tips for getting management involved.  Continue Reading

• Which budget technique is right for your organization?

  Budgeting is not one size fits all. The size of your organization may determine which technique fit bests. Try these techniques on for size.  Continue Reading

• How business process redesign is affecting ERP

  In this expert tip, learn how business process redesign fits into the ERP implementation process and the role that business process management plays.  Continue Reading