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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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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...
Should Your ERP Disaster or Lawsuit be Settled Outside of Court?
When you’re in the middle of an ERP disaster, the idea of taking your case to court can heap stress onto an already-frustrating situation. It’s no secret that ERP lawsuits are expensive and risky. In addition, most judges and jurors don’t understand the...
How to Achieve Business-IT Alignment
When your CIO is the only executive involved in the ERP project; when managers believe the project won’t significantly impact their departments; when the goal of the project is IT-related – these are all examples of a lack of business-IT alignment. It’s important to...
Benefits of ERP Integration for Siloed Organizations
ERP integration is about ensuring your ERP implementation results in the seamless connection of all your company’s technology and processes. Today, we’re sharing a few key benefits of ERP integration. These benefits are especially relevant to companies...
The F-word: Fraud and ERP Vendor Misrepresentation
During the sales process, slight exaggeration is common among ERP vendors – they emphasize their strengths and successes while downplaying their gaps and weaknesses. However, when a vendor goes beyond slight exaggeration, this behavior may be reflective of ERP vendor...
What is a System Integrator?
A system integrator is a company that specializes in bringing together various hardware and software products from multiple vendors and ensuring those components seamlessly work together. During an enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementation, this is especially...
Signs of True Business Integration (After ERP Implementation)
You’ve made the investment, applied the resources and done the work. Now it’s time to measure if your ERP project was the success you anticipated. While there are many ways to gauge the effectiveness of an ERP implementation, the true test lies in the...
ERP vs. HCM Software Systems: Understanding the Different Solutions
Today, we’re here to settle the ERP vs. HCM debate. Read on to discover how each software system works, the benefits of both solutions, ERP and HCM system meanings, and how to choose the best fit forYou know your company needs to increase efficiency and improve data...
How to Build a Digital COE
Is your organization considering digital transformation? Even amid the unexpected events of 2020, research shows that 70% of companies are either maintaining or increasing their spending in this realm. If your organization decides to embark on this journey, it’s time...
How to Get Around a Bad ERP Consultant
Before you began your ERP implementation, you wanted to ensure you had the right team by your side, so you partnered with a well-known ERP consulting firm and recruited some enthusiastic internal stakeholders. The only problem? You eventually found yourself...
How to Create an ERP Request for Proposal
If you’re a nonprofit or government entity considering new enterprise software, you’re probably thinking about the ERP request for proposal (RFP) process. Today, we’re sharing expert tips for drafting an RFP that ensures you receive thorough and honest responses. What...
Change Management Metrics You Can Use to Measure OCM Success
If your organization is using organizational change management to help your workforce prepare for an ERP project, you might have found that many stakeholders are skeptical, or at the very least, curious about the importance of change management. In other words,...
How to Measure ROI & ERP Benefits Realization After System Go-live
At the beginning of your ERP journey, you’ll probably discuss with several ERP vendors and consulting firms the costs associated with different ERP systems. Then, during ERP implementation, project managers will monitor business benefits and costs. Measuring the...
An Introduction to Cloud-Based ERP Software Systems & Solutions
Over the last decade, ERP vendors have doubled down on their investments in cloud and software as a service (SaaS) solutions. Despite these trends of ERP in the cloud, the cloud infrastructure is not the right option for everyone. So, what is cloud ERP software? In...
What Will CD&R’s Acquisition of Epicor Mean for This Top ERP Vendor?
Clayton Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) has agreed to acquire ERP vendor, Epicor Software, from KKR for $4.7 billion. The deal is expected to close this year. Throughout its four years of owning Epicor, KKR completed a number of acquisitions for Epicor, including...
Why Should You Conduct ERP System Testing?
A successful ERP implementation requires a strategic approach that doesn’t press the “go-live button” too soon. This means taking the time to conduct ERP system testing at critical milestones. With so many other factors to consider, why should you spend time on system...
Should You Hire a Software Expert Witness Team or a Lone Wolf?
Litigation of any kind can be stressful, time-consuming and costly. This is especially the case if you’re preparing for trial regarding an ERP lawsuit. If so, it pays to partner with a software expert witness. These experts are experienced in providing reports,...
Podcast: What Internal Resources do You Need for an ERP Project?
How much time is this going to take? How many people and who should be involved? Those are the most common questions we’re asked during the sales cycle. In this podcast, we answer these questions and more regarding the internal resources needed for an ERP project....
Private Equity & Venture Capital Insights: Supply Chain Cost Reduction Tips for Struggling Companies
Are you managing an operational restructure for a struggling company in your portfolio? If so, you’re probably taking a closer look at ways to cut spending and maximize efficiencies across the enterprise, including the company’s supply chain. An...
