At Ultra, we have the opportunity to speak with many manufacturing and distribution executives about their business. IT Directors, Chief Financial Officers, Controllers and Presidents all speak about their need to evaluate and select their new ERP system. In these times, the feedback we receive often is that many organizations are “nervous” about ERP selection [...]
ERP Selection Equates to Buyer Beware
3.13.12:
The process of selecting a new ERP system is like any buying experience. You have a buyer that has needs, expectations, and money to spend, and you have a company with a sales organization that is motivated to sell a product and maximize revenue, and are often measured on customer satisfaction. How do the parties [...]
The ERP Journey
2.14.12:
Every year we talk with hundreds of companies about their ERP systems. They all have the same issues: poor access to information, core systems that are difficult to use, and a number of disparate systems that are islands of information. They realize that eventually they are going to have to bite the bullet and replace [...]
How Fast Can We Execute an ERP Selection Project?
1.17.12:
If you’re invited to participate in a management council for a mid-market company, sooner or later you’re going to hear those words “How fast can we do an ERP Selection?” The statement is often made after months of discussing the potential purchase of a new ERP system. So How Fast Can a Company Select a [...]
Why ERP?
1.05.12:
Industries studies show that approximately 50% to 60% of mid-market companies have outdated information systems. This means that nearly half of management teams in the mid-market are asking themselves the question “why ERP”?! Ultra talks to many manufacturing executives every year that represent the 50% to 60% that are evaluating that question. Is it time [...]
Why ERP Fails
12.15.11:
In the last few years we have all heard a lot of statements about failed ERP implementations. Some consultants state that 70% of ERP projects fail. Frankly, I think that number is overstated. Having said that, I think there is truth in the statement that ERP implementation projects often fail to meet management’s expectations. So [...]
Choosing the Right ERP Implementation Methodology for Your Company
11.04.09:
In the last few years we have seen two different implementation methodologies emerge. When buying a new ERP system you should make sure you understand the methodology proposed by the vendor or re-seller and its pro’s and con’s. The first methodology is the Traditional methodology since it has been around from the early 1980’s. This [...]
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