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The 2025 Top 10 ERP Systems Report
Our experts have highlighted ten vendors that can help your organization make data-driven decisions.
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4 Lessons Learned from the Revlon ERP Failure
In March 2019, cosmetics giant Revlon announced that it would be late filing its annual financial report for the year prior. The reason behind the delay? The company’s year-old SAP ERP system had been riddled with issues ever since implementation. The resulting...
7 ERP Data Conversion Mistakes to Avoid
Has your organization outgrown its current systems? If so, you might be considering an ERP implementation. However, before you can reap all the benefits, you’ll need to transfer your existing data to the new platform. While ERP data conversion might sound...
6 ERP Process Documentation Tips
Are you planning to implement an ERP system to help you cut costs and increase efficiency? To achieve these goals, you’ll first need to understand your current processes and determine what’s working and what’s not. This is called ERP process documentation,...
ERP Implementation Rescue: How to Get Your Project Back on Track
Has your ERP project veered off track? Maybe it’s taking far longer than you anticipated, or you’re already over budget. You might even be wondering if the software is still capable of meeting your needs. Regardless of your specific challenges, it may not...
The Impact of Process Change on Employees
The long-term success of your organization hinges on its ability to adapt and grow. Only by keeping pace with the competition, customer demands and marketplace changes can you solidify your industry presence. Instead of staying stagnant, you must know when to let go...
Types of Supply Chain Management Software (& Selection Tips)
In a recent survey, 85% of executives reported that they’re currently struggling with inefficient technologies in their supply chain. Are you nodding your head in agreement? If so, there are many tools available to help turn the tide. In fact, there are several...
Lessons Learned From the LeasePlan ERP Failure
The global leasing industry is fast-paced, competitive and reliant upon a finely tuned infrastructure. That’s what makes enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions critical in this sector. With a collective fleet of nearly 2 million lease cars in 30 countries,...
Lessons Learned From the Lidl ERP System Failure
In 2011, grocery store chain Lidl kicked off what was meant to be a transformative initiative. Thousands of staff members and hundreds of outside consultants came together to help the German discount supermarket implement an enterprise resource planning (ERP)...
8 Technical ERP Project Management Tips
ERP implementations are massive undertakings with notoriously high failure rates. As a project manager, how do you set you and your team up for a successful ERP implementation? Based on our experience, we’ve put together a list of technical ERP project...
What is the Connection Between Business Intelligence and ERP?
What is the connection between business intelligence and ERP? In short, your ERP system is responsible for receiving and organizing data, while business intelligence (BI) tools analyze this data to provide actionable insights. As you’re evaluating ERP systems,...
5 Signs of Vendor Misrepresentation in Government ERP Implementations
A successful ERP implementation can improve organizational efficiencies, reduce manual errors, and streamline operations. Arguably nowhere are these features more important than in the public sector. While the right ERP vendor can ensure your project goes off without...
6 Components of an Effective Cloud ERP Implementation Methodology
Cloud technology can help you keep pace with the competition, unlock new efficiencies and enable real-time data insights. What’s the key to ensuring your solution helps you achieve all of these benefits? The key is using the right cloud ERP implementation methodology....
8 ERP and eCommerce Integration Tips
Are you at the helm of a brick-and-mortar operation that’s ready to expand into the online realm? Or, do you have an existing eCommerce system and enterprise resource planning (ERP) software solution but are struggling with data issues and inefficiency because...
Podcast: What is the Role of Information Technology in Sustainable Manufacturing?
Many ERP vendors are focusing on manufacturing sustainability as organizations become more conscious of not only saying they’re using sustainable resources but also proving it. In this podcast, we interview Colin Elkins, Vice President of Manufacturing Industries at...
7 ERP Myths You’ll Believe Unless You Ask the Right Questions
To understand how ERP myths start, you first need to understand what it’s like to be an ERP vendor: Being an ERP vendor who not only sells but also implements software is a challenging endeavor because it requires a team of technical resources that understands the...
ERP vs SCM: Understanding the Difference
You already know that ERP software can streamline your business processes and add structure and visibility to your supply chain. However, did you know that supply chain management (SCM) software also can help you achieve many of these same objectives? That said, which...
Podcast: How to Implement Business Process Management for Your ERP Project
To get the most out of your ERP project or business transformation, you need to use the right tools. In this podcast, Karl Hiesterman, Senior Manager of Business Process Management at Panorama, explains how to implement business process management in support of your...
Reasons for Business Process Management Failure
Before you begin ERP selection, it’s important to conduct business process management. This will help you map your processes and determine your ERP requirements. It will also help you improve and standardize your processes. However, many business process management...
5 Benefits of IoT in ERP: Why it’s a Must-Have
There’s no denying that the internet of things (IoT) has revolutionized the post-digital era. A vast network of connected devices is now sharing data via the internet. Often, this data flows into enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. The increasing...
