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Business Leads and Technology Supports
There is a misconception in the ERP market that says technology is the key enabler to business maturity. In a previous blog (ERP is Only Part of a Business Solution) I discussed the supporting role ERP plays in a business solution. Business processes and people have a far greater influence on business process maturity and business results. … Read more
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ERP is Only Part of a Business Solution
Back in the 80s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) was deemed the panacea for business pains caused by operational inefficiencies and disjointed applications. Then came the realization that ERP was not the final solution but just one piece of the puzzle. In addition we learned that change was not just a software issue, that implementation is… Read more
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Applying Pareto’s Principle to ERP Selections
The Pareto principle (also known as the 80-20 rule), states that, for many events, roughly 80% of the effects comes from 20% of the causes. The principle was developed to explain income and wealth distribution in Italy. This principle has evolved into a “rule of thumb” in business. In the software industry the Pareto principle… Read more
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Five key areas to consider when selecting ERP software
There are five key areas to consider when selecting ERP software: (1) Functional Fit How well does the ERP software fit with (a) current business requirements and (b) future business requirements? Too often I see vendor responses and demonstrations spend too much time on “core” functionality and not enough time on the unique and strategic… Read more
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Accelerating ERP Implementations
A holistic approach to accelerating ERP/COTS implementations. Read more
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