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ERP Consultants: The Go-It-Alone Scare Tactic
By Steven Phillips | Oct 14 2013
Let's face it. ERP is a multi-billion dollar industry dominated by software vendors and consulting firms. This is not going to change anytime soon since software is the necessity of any ERP implementation. But, ... Read More
From the Community: ERP vs MRP Which is Better For Me?
By Mark Aspillera | Oct 04 2013
This week’s question is from Brenda F., who asks which type of software solution would be a better fit for her business: “ERP vs MRP, which is better for me?” Brenda’s got a business that ... Read More
Are the ERP Needs of SMB Truly Different?
By Steven Phillips | Sep 30 2013
The needs of small manufacturing businesses and the SMB group in general, have received a lot of attention lately in the ERP media. The basic premise is smaller businesses are unique animals. Many in this ... Read More
The How And Why Of ERP Scalability
By Anand Srinivasan | Sep 25 2013
Scalability of technology is a huge factor to consider when purchasing a top ERP software solution. Most established businesses dismiss scalability as something that only small businesses should worry about. That’s because scalability, by definition, ... Read More
Are Emerging Trends in ERP Flattening Industry Verticals?
By Panorama Consulting | Sep 18 2013
Purchasers of ERP software are more inclined to spend millions of dollars on new enterprise software knowing that others have spent countless years developing those best practices, yet industry focus doesn’t always matter. Given this ... Read More
A Dozen Reasons You Do Not Need a New ERP System
By Steven Phillips | Sep 11 2013
Most of the ERP literature today focuses on proper preparation, planning, and implementation of the system, and rightfully so. Nevertheless, sometimes the best way to avoid a train wreck is not to get on the ... Read More
EAI: An Alternative to ERP
By Adam Kinsey | Sep 11 2013
I’m in good company around here when I say that ERP is an extraordinary tool when managing a business. It’s comprehensive, intuitive, and relatively low-maintenance. Any company that is capable of utilizing software development to ... Read More
Can ERP Software Help Save American Manufacturing Jobs?
By Panorama Consulting | Sep 10 2013
Much has been said about the demise of American manufacturing. There is a general sense that manufacturing jobs are being moved overseas to China, India, and other developing markets, yet from what we can tell, ... Read More
How to Evaluate ERP Software for Your Business
By Kathleen O'Connor | Sep 05 2013
When they first start looking for a system to manage their organizations, many people start wondering, "What is ERP software, really?" And how does one decide to go for which software? With the amount of ... Read More
Using ERP Systems to Fuel Operational Scalability
By Panorama Consulting | Sep 04 2013
Our clients commonly complain that their legacy processes and software are so outdated that they aren’t able to meet basic business requirements, which leads them down the path of evaluating potential new ERP systems. However, ... Read More