How do you decide which ERP system to implement when internal bias and vendor enthusiasm threaten to sway you? The best way to evaluate ERP systems is to weigh the strengths and weaknesses of each according to the following six criteria. ERP Selection Criteria 1. Deployment Options Most Tier I ERP vendors are heavily investing…
ERP vs. MES, this is a constant topic of debate in many industries. The argument generally revolves around the capability of an ERP to handle manufacturing activities and whether or not an MES is really a necessity. Today, we will visit both ERP and MES and try to gauge which application is more suited for…
Manufacturing organizations today are increasingly focused on streamlining their operations to drive profits, increase margins and deliver high quality to customers in a timely fashion. While striving to remain competitive, some manufacturing organizations use every tool imaginable except the one tool that can truly help them: ERP software. A robust ERP system helps organizations properly…
When organizations want to increase efficiency and run a lean company, many turn to value stream mapping. Value stream mapping is a proven Lean Six Sigma technique that provides high-value information and a bird’s eye view of different factors within an operation. It optimizes processes by focusing on the actions, timeframe and people involved. You…
Nobody plans to fail but somehow it still happens. To put a number on it, a 2015 report from the Standish Group found that more than 70% of IT project implementations ended in failure. If you’re facing the prospect of an HRMS implementation, that’s a daunting figure. What does “failure” mean? Broadly speaking, HRMS implementation…
What’s one of the most important questions to ask before beginning ERP implementation? Is our data clean? If your answer is no, you’re not alone. Most companies have data spread across multiple platforms and formatted in various ways. Our advice to these companies is to cleanse and import data before implementation to ensure their ERP…
Virtually every organization that invests in an ERP system does so in order to gain greater control over their financial operation. All financial activity within your organization can benefit from an integrated ERP system. It enables your organization to successfully manage financials with a modern, integrated interface geared to higher levels of productivity and transparency.
You’ve been using a reliable ERP solution for more than five years. Everyone from the CEO to the IT manager is happy with the current solution. Then, it happens. Your ERP vendor makes an earthshattering announcement: the product you’re using will be phased out within four years.
Many organizations that are using Dynamics AX are considering an upgrade to Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations (D365). If your organization is considering this upgrade, you may be interested in learning more about the differences between these two systems before you commit to an ERP project.
Without monitoring data, knowing the situations behind each instance and how your workers react to them, your safety measures will only be so effective. But by analysing traffic flow, capacity, and human behaviour, you can pinpoint risk areas with much more confidence.