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Who are the most important mid-market ERP vendors for manufacturers?

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Feb. 16, 2012

Theresa Kramarz recommends this answer by Laurence Ledford

I would say hands down Infor is one of the most important mid-market ERP vendors for manufacturers. Infor is changing the way traditional ERP works. "Survival of the fastest" is the new law of business success. Where once companies could expect to be industry leaders ... more

When defining requirements, is business process mapping a useful exercise?

Manufacturing

Vendors

Feb. 16, 2012

Theresa Kramarz recommends this answer by Laurence Ledford

I agree with Dana. This is an absolute must when it comes to defining requirements. You should check out our recent blog posting (the first of a mini series that we are doing) that discusses the proper steps any business should take when deciding to ... more

Feb. 16, 2012

Theresa Kramarz recommends this answer by Laurence Ledford

How do you devise a strategy-driving ERP plan?

If I understand the question correctly, you should check out our recent blog posting (the first of a mini series that we are doing) that discusses the proper steps any business should take when deciding to upgrade or purchase business software: http://www.discretemanufacturingerp.com/manufacturing-news-blog/bid/122432/St...
Thanks,
Laurence
www.tlcgroupinc.com ... more

Feb. 16, 2012

Theresa Kramarz recommends this answer by Laurence Ledford

What will be the most important factors for business software (ERP, etc)?

I believe the one of the most important factors of ERP software, will be focused around software that is specialized by industry, but maintains a broad enough set of functionality that it doesn't constrain the purchaser. The other major factor is that is it should ... more

Enterprise Architecture

How can you translate business requirements into ERP requirements?

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Feb. 16, 2012

Theresa Kramarz recommends this answer by Laurence Ledford

All are valid points with the exception of "holes in existing processes you'll need the system to plug". Software doesn't fix bad business process. Best practice fixes bad business processes. You can check out our recent blog posting (the first of a mini series that ... more

Feb. 16, 2012

Theresa Kramarz and 2 other people answered this question at this roundtable

ERP – Priming Your Business to Deliver Value From Strategy to Operations [2/15 @ 1 pm]

How do you assess operational gaps and key business process requirements?

I agree with Brian that these steps are the ones you will need to take to get a fully defined picture of your business. But how do you see what the requirements are for each area? Where do you begin?
These are the questions I ... more

Feb. 10, 2012

Theresa Kramarz and 2 other people answered this question

Should companies change their approach to ERP/CRM projects given worsening market conditions? How?

I agree with Barbara. When the economy is down it is the best time to check out your business and see what you can do to put you ahead of the competition. Too often companies bury down and go into fire fighting mode and decide ... more

What factors affect the perception of ERP implementation success, ranked by importance?

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Feb. 10, 2012

Theresa Kramarz and 1 other person answered this question

It is important to define these factors for your company when you put together your plan. Your projects success should be measured by the goals you are hoping to obtain. Quite simply said, if you are looking to reduce errors in inventory or reduce late ... more

Which ERP vendors offer packaged solutions for manufacturing?

Feb. 10, 2012

Theresa Kramarz and 9 other people answered this question

Yes, Infor has really a huge space out there in the manufacturing industries. They have specialization in all of the verticals and for all sizes of companies.They are in the top three software companies for manufacturing. The best in class manufacturing companies are all using ... more

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What are the best organizational tools to assign and manage tasks?

Feb. 10, 2012

Theresa Kramarz and 2 other people answered this question

There definitely are better options out there to manage workflow and projects. With today's technology there is software that allows you to create and assign workflow and tasks that link directly to projects, as well as the whole Microsoft Suite. Gone are the days of ... more

Feb. 10, 2012

Theresa Kramarz and 8 other people answered this question

For businesses, what are the downsides to increasing automation in the U.S. workplace?

For the case in point about change, it should be thought of from a bigger perspective. Let's follow this through....Embracing change may mean they may have had to let workers go and even hire differently qualified workers. This is a fact that cannot be changed. ... more

Human Resources

What is the fastest and easiest way to implement a BI solution for a small client?

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Feb. 10, 2012

Theresa Kramarz recommends this answer by Laurence Ledford

Business Intelligence can go in a number of directions. One of the hardest things for businesses, to do, especially small businesses, is to focus on what the objective of the project is. This is imperative for a successful project.
As it relates to a BI ... more

Does Twitter have real business value and should it be allowed in the workplace?

Business Analytics

Business Intelligence

Feb. 10, 2012

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Feb. 10, 2012

Theresa Kramarz recommends this answer by Laurence Ledford

Twitter certainly can have a business value. If you look at companies like Infor who are leveraging the concept of social media networks, they are allowing the consumers to "subscribe" to feeds from within your ERP system based on a watch list that they define. ... more

Feb. 10, 2012

Theresa Kramarz recommends this answer by Laurence Ledford

What are some great payroll accounting software systems?

Infor's ERP / accounting systems offer great HR/Payroll modules. Infor's ERP / accounting systems allow you to do your payroll in-house or outsource it and have it integrated. We typically work with manufacturers so we recommend Infor Syteline due to it's great breadth of functionality. ... more

Accounting Software

Feb. 10, 2012

Theresa Kramarz recommends this answer by Laurence Ledford

How do you boost adoption of business software?

It's human nature to resist change. We all do it regardless of the situation, work or personal. Change is a hard thing for people to deal with and manage. I try to keep that in mind all the time with all my interactions.
When it ... more

Upcoming Roundtable: "Driving ERP Success": what topics would you like us to cover?

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Software

User Experience

Feb. 7, 2012

Theresa Kramarz and 3 other people answered this question

The key to finding the right consultant is first to define what your needs are. Consultants all have areas they are experts in and making sure you get one that specializes in the areas you need assistance with is key. Once you have these defined ... more

Does it make sense to implement ERP if your business isn't planning to restructure its operations?

Jan. 31, 2012

Theresa Kramarz and 7 other people answered this question

The hard part is companies often misunderstand implementing a new ERP solution with restructuring their operations. While ERP solutions are a large part of the solution, they cannot solve operational problems without addressing the structure put in place around them. It is in a company's ... more

What are the challenges of a company growing from small to medium size?

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Organizational Change

Jan. 31, 2012

Theresa Kramarz and 7 other people answered this question

Companies often face challenges during growth in many areas. The most difficult one I have seen is aligning their operations with the growth. Companies often try to manage medium size companies the same as the did when they were small. Operating with large gaps between ... more

Jan. 31, 2012

Theresa Kramarz and 24 other people answered this question

What is the single most important business related lesson you've learned this year?

Valid point..... Often times companies spend a lot of time discussing a problem instead of solving it. What companies often miss, is who to discuss the problem with. What is your company an expert in? What one customer once said to me.... " I go ... more

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How do I decide if my nonprofit should be a public charity or a private foundation?

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Nov. 10, 2011

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A current business partner and I share a passion for horses and are looking to start a small business separate from our current business providing rescue to horses. Since it will be small and we do not have funding to start it up aside from ... more

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Nov. 3, 2011

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Do you find that end users more often embrace a technology change or resist it? Why?

I find that users are usually willing to welcome technology change if the right approach is taken. Users need to feel comfort that their jobs are being considered and understand how they will be affected.
When technology change is approached using proper selection processes, user involvement, ... more

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