Why ERP software is not about the software
ERP software is seen as an IT issue in many companies. It's a system, an application, kept running by the IT department, and if you get stuck they help you get back on track. But in ERP implementations, upgrades and new features, IT should really play a very limited role. You want to achieve organizational goals [...]
Why an ERP implementation should not take too long
Everyone knows the stories from the media of endless implementations of ERP software. Or maybe you've experienced it yourself at one time or another, as I have. A year-long implementation in which going live keeps getting pushed back. Problems in this kind of process are diverse but what they have in common is that the problems are all in themselves also a [...]
Why the CFO should embrace BI
BI stands for Business Intelligence and is the process of turning data into information and then using the knowledge obtained to deploy the right actions for the organization. For a financial manager within an organization, Business Intelligence is invaluable. A powerful BI tool allows you to clearly [...] the jumble of data.
Why Customer Testimonials are the best sales tool
In today's marketing world, it is no longer suppliers and manufacturers who control the buying cycle and decide what the customer sees, when they see it, and where they see it. Customers today have already traveled a majority of the way through the buying cycle before they contact a company. What to do [...]
Why Change Management is critical in ERP implementations
New ERP software can bring great benefits to your organization. At the same time, it also has a huge impact on the organization and requires a major adjustment of all employees. "Implementing" is securing processes in a software solution, processes are formed by (prescribed/handheld) practices and executed by your employees. Often these processes are formed from past [...]
Why industry knowledge is critical for an ERP vendor
As a car salesman you must know everything about cars, so if you sell software then you must know everything about software, right? That's not quite right. Of course a software vendor must have a lot of knowledge of IT, but when you sell ERP software that alone is not enough. You need to know all the ins and outs of the industries in which [...]
Why do you pay a software enhancement fee every year?
Companies that have purchased an ERP system can, in many cases, participate in a software enhancement plan. You then pay an annual fee for maintaining the software. But what exactly are the benefits of such a software enhancement plan? Benefits of an active software license Participating in the software enhancement plan ensures that [...]
What to look out for in a rapid ERP implementation
When starting the implementation of new ERP software, as a project team you think carefully about the schedule, milestones, resources and everything needed to go well prepared towards the live-go. Now, however, it may happen that circumstances force a company to significantly shorten the implementation time, leaving you as a [...]
What to look for in a reporting & BI solution
A good reporting and Business Intelligence tool can bring you a lot of benefits. After all, by having the right business data at the right time, you make the best decisions for your organization. The range of reporting & BI tools available is enormous. At least pay attention to the following principles, so you know you are always on the right track. User-friendliness [...]
What to focus on (and what not to focus on) when selecting ERP software
When selecting an ERP system, organizations often take a thorough approach. In an extensive selection process, the various options are thoroughly examined and evaluated in order to arrive at a well-founded choice. And rightly so, because this choice determines the future of the company. But what are your selection criteria? When you make your choice on [...]
