The next generation of ERP and the new standard designed for the new manufacturing economy harnesses the technology required to optimize performance in the globally extended manufacturing enterprise. Learn how this new class of software is your key to gaining a leadership position in the manufacturing economy of today and tomorrow. Read More
Archive for August, 2009
The Next Generation of ERP Software
Posted in Business Intelligence, ERP Software, software selection, whitepapers on August 31, 2009 by vshootout10 Fundamental Strategies for Choosing the Right ERP Finance and Accounting Solution For Your Company
Posted in ERP Software, software selection on August 31, 2009 by vshootoutBy Jennifer McAdams
For a midsized company, finding the right Finance, Accounting and ERP system is a tall order, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing.
Descending upon the midmarket enterprise-resource-management space are big-name vendors now hawking ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) solutions. Oracle Corp., Microsoft and to some degree SAP are now barreling down on smaller companies that are contemplating an ERP move. Naturally, vendors that have long catered to midsized enterprises are reacting to the entry of these giants. With a little savvy, midsized companies can make this new market dynamic work to their advantage. To leverage new realities of the midmarket ERP sector, customers might want to bear in mind the following 10 strategies when shopping for a midsized ERP solution, including tips for getting the best ERP deals and advice on how to roll solutions out quickly. Read More
13 Things a Customer Can Do to Avoid an ERP Implementation Failure
Posted in ERP Software, software selection on August 31, 2009 by vshootoutHave you ever wondered why every time you hear a story about an enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementation failure, the vendor gets the blame? The customers did everything they could to avoid it, but the vendors either provided inappropriate training and support, or simply a poor quality product.
Frankly, I do not think that an ERP implementation failure can possibly happen without at least some contribution from the customer. As a customer, no matter what the vendor does to influence you during the selection process, the final decision is yours and you have to make sure you make the right one. Read More
