Author:Charlie Heywood
5 lessons you can learn from past SAP Business One implementations
What does it take to deliver a successful SAP Business One implementation? Unsurprisingly, SAP has a lot to say on this subject – and the vendor provides plenty of support to its partners when it comes to implementation best practice.
The most effective implementations are achieved through a combination of theory and practical experience. Here, we look at five key points from SAP’s white paper ‘Driving Excellence in Implementation – and Beyond‘ that need to be taken on board for the best possible outcome, along with a bonus pointer from our own experience of implementing Business One projects as a SAP partner.
Is your business prepared for the Uberisation of field services management?
For businesses like engineering services where those in the field are a vital part of your customers’ service, you can no longer afford to ignore the latest technologies. Not if you want to survive, as the latest research and surveys indicate a growing trend growth in this area. We explore the competitive landscape and how the latest software can keep your customers connected.
How EXACTLY Do ERP Systems Save You Money?
It’s a question many small or expanding businesses ask and what it really boils down to is this: how do I know if my business really needs an ERP system – and, more importantly, will it be worth the cost?
The death of ERP systems for SMEs?
SAGE’s Chief Executive, Stephen Kelly, declared at their 2015 summit that enterprise resource planning systems (more commonly referred to as ERP systems) were “outdated” and had become synonymous with “Expense, Pain, Regret”. SAGE now uses the term Business Management Solutions – what they argue is a...
Read More
The Ultimate Debrief: How Exactly Does an ERP System Save Businesses Money?
It’s a question many small or expanding businesses ask and what it really boils down to is this: how do I know if my business really needs an ERP system – and, more importantly, will it be worth the cost?
5 Ways a Mobile ERP Can Benefit Your Business
If you haven’t upgraded to a mobile ERP system, it’s a little like still having a Nokia 3210 instead of a shiny new smartphone. Sure, everything is functional. You can make calls and send messages – and what more do you need, right?
But we all know you’d be missing out on a world of possibility. Because can you seriously imagine your life without the apps, high-tech functions and 4G internet connection? Our lives have become our phones. And it seems there’s nothing we can’t do on the move.
Why is business process optimisation important to ERP Implementation?
Business Process Management is described by change management expert and author Theodore Panagacos as “a field in operations management that focuses on improving corporate performance by managing and optimising a company’s business processes”.
3 ways to save money on ERP implementation
There are no two ways about it: ERP systems are large investments. Unfortunately, 58% of businesses surveyed by Panorama Consultancy experienced project costs overruns. Keeping your ERP implementation costs as low as possible is one of the key components to achieving the biggest return on investment from your implementation.
5 of the biggest myths about ERP software
In the hundreds of ERP software implementations we’ve overseen, we’ve come across a lot of client concerns that often aren’t true. So, here we are to dispel 5 of the most common myths that abound.
