ERP – The Brain Behind the Business
A retail client of mine had an older point-of-sale system which updated store inventories in a nightly batch job. The vendor referred to this process as “the brain.” Unfortunately, the system’s...
View ArticleWhy Auditors Like Enterprise Resource Planning Systems – Part 1
Corporations serve a variety of constituents in our society. Not only are they accountable to their partners or stockholders, they are also accountable to outside stakeholders ranging in scope from an...
View ArticleWhy Auditors Like Enterprise Resource Planning Systems – Part 2
In Part 1 of this post, we discussed the role of auditors in protecting the interests of outside parties. We also looked at the first two of four internal control objectives: centralized administration...
View ArticleGetting Unstuck from Your Legacy System
Avoiding change may be an inherent characteristic of us all. While individuals may be creatures of habit, organizations large and small also cherish the status quo. Change can be as minor as a new...
View ArticleParkinson’s Law and The Hidden Value of ERP
Cyril Northcote Parkinson was a British naval historian and author of numerous books (1). He developed a famous adage for a 1955 article in the magazine, The Economist: “Work expands so as to fill the...
View ArticleWhat Makes a Great ERP System?
ERP is a constantly evolving field. Every year we hear about new features, support models, and deployment options. But when it comes time to get a new ERP system, we all ask the same simple question:...
View ArticleERP selection process: How to make the most out of vendor demos
Guest post by The Answer Company. Demos are an essential part of the ERP software selection process. Once a company has identified the need to invest in business management software, it identifies...
View ArticleTips for mid-market CEOs on choosing the right ERP
Choosing an ERP system is one of the most strategic decisions for mid-market companies and their CEOs face a significant dilemma. Should I choose a system for today, or for how my company may look in 5...
View ArticleChecklist: Make sure your ERP solution can handle your needs
You should be demanding a lot from your ERP solution. The health of your business may depend on it, and any modern ERP should be up to the scrutiny. If yours isn’t, then the good news is that you can...
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Business efficiency: What’s ERP got to do with it?
The phrase “business efficiency” is tossed around so flippantly these days that it’s lost some of its cache. Everyone is looking for ways to work smarter, save money, and move faster. How can you...
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