ERP or Enterprise Resource Planning software unifies and stores data from the entire organization — finance, manufacturing, HR, commerce, and the supply chain — from a single platform. That enterprise-wide connection allows data to flow freely between departments, locations, and individuals, allowing users to easily analyze and interpret all of that valuable information they’re sitting on.…
The modern ERP system is often described as the “central nervous system” of the enterprise or the “foundation for digital transformation.” And for good reason. See, ERPs offer a single platform for integrating data and processes across the entire business. And – it’s that particular quality, unity, that sets it apart from other IT investments,…
ERPs belong to a rare class of “OG enterprise software.” They date back to the 1960s, (AKA: ancient history for tech), yet somehow, in 2023, they’re still the most important software in the stack. Like any industry veteran, the ERP stays relevant by continuously evolving alongside economic conditions, customer expectations, and the latest tech. Post-COVID,…
Buying Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software is a lot like buying a car. The purchase is infrequent, and the buyer usually has little experience in the sales process. On the other hand, the Value-Added Reseller (VAR) salesperson, is very familiar with the ERP sales process, and as a result, enjoys a decided advantage which tilts…
Project-driven organizations face a different set of challenges than other business models. Each project is unique and customized, and importantly, temporary. Elements of business that may be standardized and automated in other sectors are less predictable in project-driven businesses. Project-driven businesses likely use many more applications and third-party tools to estimate, define scope, and manage…
With Dynamics 365 2022 Release Wave 2, Microsoft is making several enhancements to Business Central (BC) and NAV that will be available between October 2022 and March 2023. To give you a preview of the improvements and an idea of which new functions might help your business, Diana Harvey, a Pre-Sales Solutions Architect for Velosio,…
There’s no denying that distributors face an awful lot of pressure. But – the flip side of this is, the industry has been slow to embrace digitalization – which means, distributors that can manage to nail their DX strategies ASAP will be poised to win for years to come.
Here, we outline some of the key ways distributors are using technology to achieve their most critical objectives.
Andrew Ho, Head of IT at Global Strategy Group, sits down with our host, Carolyn Norton, and a cohort of technology experts Ryhaan Gill, Lorna Link, Erica Ellis, and Keith Goedde as they discuss GSG’s transformation of their business systems. They’ll dive into what digital transformation meant to the business and get real about the highs and lows of change.
Companies in all industries are ramping up tech investments to modernize operations, enable new ways of working, get ahead of competitors, and, of course, boost that bottom line. But, focusing on capabilities alone isn’t enough. If you want to be successful, you’ll need to build a platform that combines disparate data sources, unifies systems and…
The Microsoft ecosystem was designed for transformation. It’s flexible, adaptable, and easy to customize. It can be scaled up or down in response to demand fluctuations. You can add, remove, or replace modules and integrations based on real-time needs and changing requirements. But, let’s be clear: most of the benefits Microsoft has to offer don’t…
