ERP Systems for Midsize Businesses
ERP systems can deliver significant value to mid-sized companies. With a solid ERP strategy in place, businesses can boost productivity, minimize expenses, and gain a competitive edge.
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5 Strategies for Inventory Accuracy
Accuracy in inventory management is crucial to maintain high levels of productivity and profitability. Not having accuracy in inventory management can wreak havoc on a warehouse and eat away at profits. There are a few areas that seem to be the major cause of errors in inventory management, but there are solutions to fixing these problems if the time is taken to look for them.
5 Questions to Ask ERP Software Vendors before You Buy
Finding the right ERP software for your business is a major decision that requires a tremendous amount of time and research. There are hundreds of ERP software vendors to choose from, all claiming to offer the “best” and “most powerful” solutions on the market. So, how do you determine which of these ERP software vendors can help you reach your goals?
The Rise of Two-Tier ERP Systems
Not too long ago, single instance ERP implementation was the primary way to install an ERP system. Now, with new technology and deployment models, two-tier ERP systems have gained prominence. Several big names in the ERP industry are adopting the two-tier model to meet customer demand. This model has gained in popularity because a two-tier ERP system allows enterprises to keep their fully featured ERP solution deployed at headquarters, while adding a second ERP system for company subsidiaries. The reason behind deploying a multi-level ERP system is that upgrading a single instance global system is costly and time-consuming.
ERP Best Practices – Best for Who?
For general operational tasks, the best solution is to leverage the ERP best practices standards. It’s not necessary to reinvent the wheel for processes that will not elicit visible improvement. ERP processes used for accounts payable and general ledger, for example, are fully optimized processes. They’re not broken, so you don’t have to fix them.
Demonstrating the ROI of an ERP System
What kind of tangible (hard dollar) return can you expect for your investment in ERP software? The answer is: a lot more than you might expect. In this article you will learn how ERP software pays for itself within the first year and goes on to generate hundreds of thousands of dollars in cost savings each year thereafter.
Ensuring Food Safety and Brand Protection through Supply Chain Traceability
In response to the many highly publicized large scale food recalls that have occurred over the last few years and diminishing consumer confidence, both regulators and the industry are responding with stricter guidelines and policies to ensure the safety of the U.S. food supply.
Enterprise Resource Planning Software: Taking the Plunge
Successful companies are often filled with an excitement and energy that can fuel continued expansion. However, if a comprehensive system to manage the internal processes and procedures that serve as companies’ foundations are not in place, growth can become unwieldy.
ERP Checklist – Steps to Finding the Right ERP Software
No doubt the processes and systems that help you manage your business are constantly evolving and becoming more complex as you work to carve out your market niche. Some of your workflows are manual, some paper-based, some digital, some automated.
A “Software as a Service” Primer
This paper attempts to clear this haze by clearly defining the term, and describing the short-term and long-term benefits of the solution model and its variants.