How to Prepare for Your SAP S/4HANA Implementation
Today we’re going to focus on some of the things you need to do to get ready for your implementation. For most of you reading this, going through a S/4HANA implementation is a considerable transformation, perhaps the most significant transformation your organization has been through. You will need a strong foundation in place before beginning. What are […]
Review of IFS ERP Software
As you’re evaluating potential ERP systems in the marketplace, you should be looking at not just the well-known players, but also the names, you may not recognize that are good options for you. Today, I want to talk about IFS ERP, which is a system you may have never heard of, but it’s something you […]
Independent Review of Oracle Netsuite ERP
Should you include NetSuite in your ERP evaluation? We recently published our top five ERP systems based on a number of different criteria. Today, I want to focus on NetSuite and discuss whether this is a viable ERP solution that companies of all different sizes and industries should be considering, or if it’s just a […]
Independent Review of ERPNext / Open-Source ERP Software
ERPNext is one of the fastest-growing European systems in the marketplace. We have received multiple requests to do a review of this software. So… I thought I’d oblige and provide an overview of the pros and cons of this up-and-coming technology. What is ERPNext? ERPNext is an open-source technology, meaning that they provide the code […]
How to Do ERP, CRM, and HCM Business Process Management
One of the biggest debates in digital transformation is when and how to tackle business process management. Should the software determine how your processes work? Or should your business processes drive how the software is configured? The answer is not as simple as picking one side or the other. It depends on which processes you […]
What is SAP S/4HANA? | Introduction to SAP | Overview of SAP ERP
What is S/4hana? SAP S/4HANA is one of the most common ERP systems in the marketplace. But what exactly is SAP S/4HANA? And is it the right fit for your organization? I actually started my career as an SAP consultant. Back in the 90s, when I worked for one of the big five consulting firms, […]
Why is ERP Software Important to Small Businesses?
At some point, most entrepreneurs will see their business needs start to outgrow the capabilities of their basic accounting software. When that happens, it can be a stressful time. Without knowing what the future holds, small business owners must make decisions that will affect their business, especially when it comes to investments in new tech. […]
Lessons from the SolarWinds Cybersecurity Breach
In late 2020, SolarWinds experienced a cybersecurity breach that exposed many Fortune 500 companies and US government agency systems to outside hackers. Many haven’t heard of SolarWinds and/or weren’t aware of this situation, but this is an important situation for any CIO, IT Director, business owner, or executive to understand. What is SolarWinds? First, it […]
Lessons from the US Air Force Oracle ERP Failure
The US Air Force recently experienced one of the biggest and most expensive ERP failures of all time. This government and military organization is now attempting to recover the implementation – but is this disaster salvageable? Overview of the US Air Force Oracle ERP Failure After spending 8 years and over $5B on its Oracle […]
What is the Future of JD Edwards Enterprise One?
JD Edwards’ Enterprise One is one of the most common ERP systems used in the mid-size manufacturing and distribution space. Since the 1990s, JD Edwards has invested heavily in the project, which has resulted in a robust customer base over the years. Ever since Oracle acquired the company over a decade ago, there have been […]
If ERP Software Systems Were NHL Teams
The best way to try to understand something complex is to try to compare it to something else you know really well. In a recent blog by our own Brian Potts, he compares some NFL Teams to ERP Systems. As an Avid Patriots Fan, I would like to say the comparison of The New England […]
How ERP Implementations Can Enable M&A Integration
Effective ERP implementations can be a fundamental driver of business value during M&A integration. Whether you are dealing with a merger, acquisition, carveout, or some other M&A-related event, your digital transformation strategy and ERP implementation should be a core tenet of delivering the expected return on investment. Many of our clients turn to my team […]