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Undertaking an ERP selection is a big, and sometimes overwhelming, project. After teaming with numerous small to medium manufacturers, we know that it takes commitment, resources and focus to be effective when it comes to ERP selection and implementation. A key part of the project is to determine the “future state” – or where the [...]
As a manufacturer kicks of an ERP selection process, a key part of the project is to determine the “current state” – or where the company is now in terms of business processes. Most business processes have evolved over time and passed from one person to another with minimal documentation, rather than from a conscious [...]
The Ultra ERP Vendor Webinar Series is a must for manufacturers. Set for April 22 – 25, 2013, the no-cost, no-travel webinar series delivers daily online demos presented by leading ERP vendors. Attendees gain six-month access to on-demand demo archives, which can be shared throughout their organizations. Compelling reasons to register include: 1) Apples to [...]
One of the first tasks facing a typical ERP project team is to review ERP systems available in the marketplace and the ERP vendors who support them. Which solution deserves consideration? Which ERP vendor offers the most potential in terms of delivering an ROI? Industry Knowledge After decades of offering organizations a framework for effective [...]
The heavy duty equipment industry is just coming out of a recession. Industry-wide, volume was at 300,000 units in 2006 with the market contracting to 78,000 units in 2009. The projected industry volume is 200,000 units in 2012 and 260,000 units in 2013. During the last five years the top competitors in the industry have [...]
A key question an ERP selection team usually faces is which ERP vendor to consider. It can take some time to create the long list and short list of solution vendors. Our team has decades of experience working with manufacturers at this stage in their ERP selection project. We’ve learned a thing or two, and [...]
When everyone is moving forward together, success takes care of itself. ~ Henry Ford We like this quote from Henry Ford. It clearly articulates what we know about success when it comes to ERP selection and implementation. One of the most challenging issues faced by a manufacturing company is how to effectively organize an ERP [...]
Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) companies face a range of pressures ranging from the price of raw materials needed to produce their goods, to the energy needed to run plants. Packaging and distribution challenges also contribute to issues faced by the sector. CPG producers are constantly on the lookout to reduce costs, increase quality, introduce new [...]
The US Congress recently passed two major food safety rules that will impact those companies in the food processing supply chain. The new food safety rules mandate increased safety standards and preventive controls nationwide, especially for produce growers. The two rules, passed into law the first week of January 2013, had been delayed for nearly [...]
It’s quite common for the manufacturers we work to ask the following questions: We know we need a new ERP system but how long is it going to take to recoup our investment? What’s the best way to calculate the payback period? What’s our expected ROI if we implement a new ERP solution? ROI is [...]
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