This post is the fourth of our ERP implementation series. If you want to start from the beginning, or learn more about prior ERP implementation phases, take a look at: Navigating the ERP Sales Process: Successful VAR Selection Navigating the ERP Sales Process: Pre-Sale Requirements Review Preparing for ERP Implementation: Getting Started on the Right…
According to Microsoft, integrating all front and back-end business processes and systems into one platform takes anywhere from six months to two years. And that’s assuming everything goes as planned. Several factors — size, sector, customizations, and condition of your data–determine the cost, complexity, and duration of the implementation process. All this makes it difficult…
If you have gaps in your business processes, you might also have complaining or grumbling customers. Perhaps you have too many manual steps in fulfilling requests for products or services. It takes too long for orders to arrive or techs to fix issues. In addition to upsetting your customers, you slow down your cash flow.…
This post is the fifth of our ERP implementation series. If you want to start from the beginning, or learn more about prior ERP implementation phases, take a look at: Navigating the ERP Sales Process: Successful VAR Selection Navigating the ERP Sales Process: Pre-Sale Requirements Review Preparing for ERP Implementation: Getting Started on the right…
For those unfamiliar, NetSuite boasts an extensive range of built-in features. In fact, most of what you encounter on the platform is its native functionality. While many businesses might not utilize every feature available, it’s undeniable that NetSuite offers a comprehensive and diverse product suite. This article provides a Guide to NetSuite efficiency. In a…
To get to this point in your ERP implementation, you’ve gone through a lengthy sales process, selected your solution provider and set your project’s overall goals and objectives. You’ve also commenced a formal kick-off meeting. In the meeting, the project plan was developed including organizing tasks, assigning resources, and setting the project ground rules. If…
Today, ERPs offer the user countless features and functionality. ERPs provide increased processing efficiency, greater control of business transactions and improved reporting capabilities. Functionality differs between ERP products. For example, some ERPs excel at project accounting. Others may be strong in order processing and distribution. Still others focus on specific verticals such as construction, manufacturing…
For many field service companies, the value of modern software tools is obvious. But sometimes, it is less obvious how they can effectively deploy new software without shutting down their entire operation for days on end. By design, software like Dynamics 365 for Field Service touches all business operations. It facilitates everything from quoting, scheduling,…
Supply chain management (SCM) is a big deal. After all, a well-managed supply chain enables you to maintain a competitive advantage, tackle complex challenges, and capture new opportunities. It’s also an expansive, complex strategy spanning everything from procurement and shipping to manufacturing, inventory, and supplier relations. In this article, we’ll explain what SCM is, why…
Several of our Microsoft Teams clients have expressed dismay that their users, both remote and in the office, are using their cell phones to communicate with clients, vendors, and colleagues. This presents a host of security, record-keeping, and work/life balance issues. Clients should consider using Teams as their business phone system instead. They’re likely already…