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The 2025 Top 10 ERP Systems Report
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Transitioning From On-Premise to Cloud ERP Solutions
SaaS and cloud ERP solutions are the highest growth segment of the ERP software industry. Companies such as Salesforce, Plex Systems, and Netsuite all continue to show robust increases in revenue while traditional, on-premise ERP systems are showing much slower rates...To ERP or Not to ERP: That is the Question
Before jumping into an ERP implementation, organizations should develop a strong business case that justifies its potential investment in ERP software. If your organization has great difficulty doing this then it may be safe to assume that your organization does not...Top Ways to Overcome ERP System Workarounds
You only have 30 minutes to compile a report for your boss. On your desktop you see two options: a dashboard for your organization’s ERP system and . . . a little icon for Microsoft Excel. Which one do you choose? Your answer to this question primarily depends on how...Guest Blog: Welcome to the Hotel ERP – ERP Vendor Lock-in
You can check-in to the cloud anytime you like – but if you are not careful with your ERP vendor selection – you can never leave. ERP solutions can be a godsend to your company, allowing you to work more efficiently and function more effectively in a competitive...Using Security Training to Protect Your ERP System
According to the Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG), phishing attacks by cybercriminals are becoming more and more common. In fact, the APWG reported a 24% increase in phishing attacks worldwide from the first half to the second half of 2012, and an overall increase...The Reports of the Death of ERP Systems Have Been Greatly Exaggerated
Many industry pundits have been predicting the death of ERP systems for quite some time now. Back in 2001, the TechRepublic web-site conducted a survey to determine respondent’s expected lifecycle of ERP software. Perhaps not surprisingly, the poll – essentially a...Guest Blog: Maintaining Quality in Manufacturing While Increasing Production
As a manufacturer, you almost certainly want to see the demand for your products rise rather than fall. Are you prepared to meet the increased needs of your customers? Maintaining quality is important and boosting production levels without increasing or modifying...Guest Blog: New Technologies in Manufacturing
As companies in the manufacturing industry look for innovative ways to cut costs and maintain quality, technology will play an important role in the production of goods in the United States. As a manufacturing professional, you must understand how new manufacturing...What Our New Report Tells Us About Business Process and Organizational Change Management
We all know that ERP implementations can be very challenging and are likely to cost more than expected, take longer than expected, or fail to deliver expected business benefits. In addition, we know that business process and organizational change management are some...What Constitutes an ERP Failure?
It’s often been said that 80% or more of ERP implementations are considered failures. In fact, one of the findings of our 2013 ERP Report is that most ERP projects take longer than expected, cost more than expected, and fail to deliver expected business benefits. In...Guest Blog: Six Strategic Ways Mobile CRM Will Impact Your Business
Eighty-nine percent of executives say that mobile devices will be very important for their company’s success within the next three years. But is mobile CRM more than just a convenience? Can it really make a difference to the bottom line of your business? The answer is...ERP Training is All About Communication
Training and communication are each integral parts of an organizational change management initiative undertaken in conjunction with ERP implementation. While many organizations like to distinguish between these two components, they naturally overlap. Training can even...Defining ERP Success for Your Organization
One of the interesting takeaways from our 2013 ERP Report released earlier this year is the apparent confusion between the perceived success and actual results of ERP implementations. While most ERP projects still take longer than expected, cost more than expected...How to Improve Relationships Between IT Departments and ERP End-users
As end-users struggle to learn a new ERP system, frustration can be rampant, and oftentimes, this frustration is directed (rightfully or wrongfully) at the IT department. Not only do end-users sometimes resent IT but executives also tend to not have the strongest...Realizing Cost Savings With Cloud ERP
Before your organization decides to transition to the cloud, however, it is wise to consider the amount of effort involved in implementation because, friends, our research has shown cloud ERP implementations are no less strenuous than traditional ERP implementations....Are Emerging Trends in ERP Software Flattening Industry Verticals?
One of the most appealing features for purchasers of ERP software is industry best practices. Executives are often more inclined to spend millions of dollars on new enterprise software initiatives when they have the comfort of knowing that others in their industry...Leveraging the HR Department in an ERP Implementation
Many organizations overlook the value of the human resources (HR) department and the positive effect it can have on both business process reengineering and organizational change management throughout an ERP implementation. Although HR staff may not consider a software...
YouTube: What is Organizational Change Management?
You’ve heard us say it before but organizational change management (OCM) is an essential component of ERP implementations. Watch this webinar clip for a straightforward definition of OCM, explained in a way that insinuates its importance and measurable business value....“Gotchas” to Look for When Hiring an ERP Consultant
Being an ERP consultant isn’t necessarily the most glamorous or well-respected career that one can pursue. Example cases in point: ERP lawsuits and failure rates are alarmingly high, the industry is littered with notoriously shady consultant practices (such as those...
