Successful ERP strategies begin with a thorough, laser-focused ERP requirements gathering process. This process involves some next-level investigation. You’re identifying and documenting your org’s unique mix of needs, challenges, pain points, and objectives. That includes both immediate, mundane improvements and the pie-in-the-sky stuff vaguely mentioned in your long-term plans. You’re also sizing up functional requirements,…
We’ve said it many times before: every ERP implementation is unique. “Success” can mean very different things to different organizations – even if we’re talking about two companies with the exact same demographics. With that in mind, here are ten critical factors that can help you set the stage for a successful ERP implementation. 1.…
Modern cloud ERPs house everything from core financials, valuable IP, and sensitive data, to the collaboration apps, customer records, and email accounts employees use every day. Having that unified system in place is a prerequisite for any kind of digital transformation. You’ll need an org-wide data ecosystem and deep integration across your entire network to…
On the surface, SAP Business One (B1) and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (BC) appear to have a lot in common. They’re both popular, all-in-one ERPs for SMBs with baked-in intelligence — made by two of the biggest names in B2B software. In other words, Microsoft Dynamics 365 vs. SAP Business One is a classic…
Introduction This is the ninth post of a series discussing how Velosio can assist your company in completing a successful ERP implementation. If you want to review the other posts in the series, or learn more about Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementation and how Velosio can help, look at: Make Velosio Your ERP Migration and…
Microsoft Dynamics 365 is a total game-changer for hybrid organizations. It’s a comprehensive ERP platform that does all of the “usual ERP stuff” – managing finance and backend operational functions such as inventory, manufacturing, procurement, human resources, etc. – but also so much more. Dynamics 365 unifies all departments, functions, and line-of-business apps into one…
ServiceMax and Dynamics 365 Field Service are both powerful field service management (FSM) platforms, designed to be leveraged within a composable, cloud-based ecosystem. While they do serve slightly different target markets, there’s a decent amount of overlap between D365 Field Service and ServiceMax re: end-to-end service management, use cases, and customization options. Look beneath the…
A Booming Business During the second quarter of 2020, overall edibles sales hit an all-time high of $227 million. Booming growth meant that a top cannabis edibles organization outgrew its “ERP Lite” solution built on QuickBooks and Google Sheets. It was a big goal for the organization to reduce dependency on the limited, siloed products…
Future of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP): 8 ERP Predictions For decades, the ERP has mostly stayed out of the spotlight, but what is the future of ERP systems? Organizing and orchestrating from behind the scenes, ERPs have long been a steady source of support for all digital strategies. While ERPs are clearly very important, they’re…
ERP Best Practices for Getting the Most From Your New Platform ERP best practices are crucial, as ERPs have become an essential part of any modern business. They streamline operations, improve efficiency, and provide valuable insights for decision-making. They also represent something bigger. ERPs are a bridge that connects your company to a brighter, tech-enabled…
