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The right implementation partner can get your enterprise resource planning (ERP) system up and running quickly and smoothly,
whereas the wrong partner can result in higher costs and considerable disruption to your business, with lasting and cumulative
effects. This white paper addresses five key steps in (...)
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Choosing the Right ERP Implementation Partner: Five Critical Steps to a Successful ERP
Software Implementation. Source: BizTech. Document ...
Published:
2011-03-23
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Although glitch-plagued software implementations are nothing new, the growing number of brand-name firms reporting big troubles
with their multimillion-dollar projects is starting to look like a Who's Who of the Fortune 500. (...)
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Although glitch-plagued software implementations are nothing new, the growing number of brand-name firms reporting big troubles
with their multimi...
Published:
1999-11-10
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An ERP software implementation has three steps. Here's a comprehensive look at how a successful ERP software implementation
for small businesses can be achieved. Most consultants agree that there are three stages that precede a software implementation
project: research, evaluation, and selection. This thr (...)
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An ERP software implementation has three steps. Here's a comprehensive
look at how a successful ERP software implementation for small businesses
ca...
Published:
2010-02-10
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In order to get ahead of the systems development power curve, companies are attempting what is equivalent to executing a
quadruple jump in ice skating; running a sub 3:50 minute mile in track; and winning the Tour de France in cycling--all in
the same year. How? By trying to implement enterprise resource (...)
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In order to get ahead of the systems development power curve, companies are attempting what is equivalent to executing a quadruple
jump in ice ska...
Published:
2004-04-08
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To a large extent, software packages do work out of the box. Packages that do not perform perfectly or as users would expect
is when dissatisfaction arises. These can be dealt with in a rational manner through the employment of effective project and
change management procedures. However, an area that ty (...)
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To a large extent, software packages do work out of the box. Packages that do not perform perfectly or as users would expect
is when dissatisfacti...
Published:
2004-04-09
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Enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementation costs can be divided into one-time costs and ongoing annual costs. Both
types of costs can be segmented into hardware, software, external assistance, and internal personnel. Reprinted from Maximizing
Your ERP System by Dr. Scott Hamilton. (...)
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Enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementation costs can be divided into one-time costs and ongoing annual costs. Both
types of costs can be s...
Published:
2004-02-12
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The final part of this ERP article will explain the most important step: selecting the software that best fits the needs of
your organization. The third and final part of the path to ERP for small businesses series describes the software selection
stage, including the dos and don’ts during vendor produc (...)
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The final part of this ERP article will explain the most important step: selecting the software that best fits the needs of
your organization. The ...
Published:
2010-07-13
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Abstract:
Although glitch-plagued software implementations are nothing new, the growing number of brand-name firms reporting big troubles
with their multimillion-dollar projects is starting to look like a Who's Who of the Fortune 500. (...)
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Although glitch-plagued software implementations are nothing new, the growing number of brand-name firms reporting big troubles
with their multimi...
Published:
1999-11-10
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We take the liberty to comment on the findings of a report, which was recently released by a renowned research organization,
and which pinpoints ERP implementations’ dissatisfactions in no uncertain terms. (...)
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We take the liberty to comment on the findings of a report, which was recently released by a renowned research organization,
and which pinpoints E...
Published:
2001-08-25
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ERP applications are the information backbone for contemporary manufacturing enterprises. This note identifies current trends
in the ERP market that we believe businesses that are both current and potential ERP users should be cognizant of in order
to appropriately manage their expectations. (...)
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ERP applications are the information backbone for contemporary manufacturing enterprises. This note identifies current trends
in the ERP market th...
Published:
2001-04-18
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Two vendors of enterprise resource planning (ERP) software for midsize companies, Epicor Software Corporation and QAD Inc.,
are gearing up to deliver new e-commerce applications. (...)
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Two vendors of enterprise resource planning (ERP) software for midsize companies, Epicor Software Corporation and QAD Inc.,
are gearing up to deli...
Published:
1999-12-01
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10 Questions to Ask your Finance and Accounting Software Vendors before you Buy ERP. Get Free Case Studies and Other Software
to Use In Your Decision Before you Buy ERP. When conducting a mid-market enterprise resource planning (ERP) system comparison,
there are several key questions that you should ask: (...)
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... QAD Inc., with headquarters in Santa Barbara, Calif., offers its ERP solution both as
an on-site implementation and on-demand. Typical of SaaS (software-as-a ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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10 Questions to Ask your Finance and Accounting Software Vendors before you Buy ERP. Get Free Case Studies and Other Software
to Use In Your Decision Before you Buy ERP. When conducting a mid-market enterprise resource planning (ERP) system comparison,
there are several key questions that you should ask: (...)
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... QAD Inc., with headquarters in Santa Barbara, Calif., offers its ERP solution both as
an on-site implementation and on-demand. Typical of SaaS (software-as-a ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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ERP systems, in fact, are devised to operate by codifying a set of business processes and employees have to learn the whys,
wheres and whos of the business process (workflows) rather than hows of the software screens. (...)
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ERP systems, in fact, are devised to operate by codifying a set of business processes and employees have to learn the whys,
wheres and whos of the...
Published:
2001-08-29
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Converting data in any systems implementation is a high wire act. Converting data in an ERP environment should only be undertaken
with a safety net, namely a well thought-out plan of execution. This article discusses the guidelines for converting data
when considering manual or electronic alternatives. (...)
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Converting data in any systems implementation is a high wire act. Converting data in an ERP environment should only be undertaken
with a safety ne...
Published:
2002-10-21
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Having just completed implementing your enterprise-wide software, you are about lean back, put your feet up on the desk,
and enjoy the fruits of your labor. Not so fast! While you were completing your implementation project, a new release of the
software may have already hit the street or, for sure, ther (...)
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Having just completed implementing your enterprise-wide software, you are about lean back, put your feet up on the desk, and
enjoy the fruits of y...
Published:
2004-08-16
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With so much frenzy surrounding e-business and CRM applications, ERP may be a far cry from its halcyon days. However, ERP
implementation skills are still in demand, particularly as a foundation and a facilitator to other sexier applications. (...)
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With so much frenzy surrounding e-business and CRM applications, ERP may be a far cry from its halcyon days. However, ERP
implementation skills ar...
Published:
2001-02-02
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An investment analysis focusing on enterprise resource planning (ERP) benefits frequently applies to those firms initially
justifying an ERP implementation. It can also be used to justify a 're-implementation' when the initial efforts have failed
to produce desired results. Reprinted from Maximizing You (...)
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An investment analysis focusing on enterprise resource planning (ERP) benefits frequently applies to those firms initially
justifying an ERP imple...
Published:
2004-02-13
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If your enterprise resource planning system is "old", if it is highly modified, if it is far behind in releases, and if it
is not really serving your current needs, you may be thinking of replacing it. Many companies ignore the option of "refreshing"
the existing system up to the current release and impl (...)
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If your enterprise resource planning system is "old", if it is highly modified, if it is far behind in releases,
and if it is not really serving y...
Published:
2004-03-13
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Here are four worst practices that can contribute to the failure of an enterprise resource planning implementation—or the
implementation of any other enterprise software, for that matter. Protect your investment and prevent disaster by steering
clear of these major mistakes. (...)
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Here are four worst practices that can contribute to the failure of an enterprise resource planning implementation—or the
implementation of any ot...
Published:
2009-06-29