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Because nobody does it regularly, the ERP buying process can often feel complex and overwhelming. But as any CFO knows, it’s an enormous decision you can't afford to require lightly. the great news is there are many resources available online to assist ease your ERP buying stress. Buying ERP may be a big decision and financial investment. Nobody wants to implement a system they're going to only regret buying a brief time later. The simplest thanks to avoid making the incorrect choice is taking the time to know your needs, [...]

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The disruption caused by the COVID-19 crisis has quickly changed the way Americans and others around the globe conduct business. Many have shifted their focus to online endeavors to continue serving their customers. Not only does online marketing allow your current customers to deal with you remotely, but it also opens up new revenue sources with customers in other areas. But even with the incentive of more and better customer service, some manufacturers are hesitant to open up a digital commerce site. A look at the benefits of e-commerce and suggestions on [...]

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When your finance team spends all their time entering numbers into spreadsheets, they don’t have time to put that data to work. Data provides a strategic advantage and your competitors are ditching the spreadsheets for analytics that turn digital information into profits. Data is a strategic asset Cloud ERP centralizes your business data and integrates disparate systems, eliminating redundant spreadsheets and departmental silos. With consolidated data, you can use cloud-based analytics and machine learning to understand customer trends and explore new revenue opportunities. Using data as a strategic asset, you [...]

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Working remotely is not any longer just a monthly occurrence or occasional necessity – it’s become an everyday reality for many people across the country with the outbreak of the novel coronavirus. Ready or not, businesses have implemented teleworking protocols and closed brick and mortar offices for an unknown period of your time. For businesses counting on on-premises business management solutions while they work from home or in other remote scenarios – difficult is an irony. Businesses operating within the cloud, however, are likely encountering minimal disruption to their processes. [...]

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Having a successful, growing business is the dream of every small company. However, this growth does not come without challenges. Many small companies have several different departments and with them, several different disconnected software products. As these companies become larger, however, managing all these different disjointed software environments becomes difficult and time-consuming. This was a challenge faced by Company A. As a rapidly growing accessibility solution provider with offices in many countries, the company is expecting to double in size within the next year. They needed a centralized system where [...]

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Will it deliver the performance I need? Cloud ERP uses the latest technology and infrastructure to drive performance capable of handling thousands of transactions per hour with incredible speed and minimal hardware. Will it scale? As your business grows, Cloud ERP grows with it. With the option to upgrade resources and run multiple application servers simultaneously, you can keep up with the demands of your business. Is it secure? Cloud ERP meets the highest levels of physical and software security. You are in full control of where your data is [...]

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Keeping pace with government regulations, industry standards, and corporate quality initiatives has become an overwhelming challenge for small and medium-sized businesses. In addition to the many levels of standards and regulations your organization needs to comply with, the electronic data handling laws continue to evolve. You need expert advice. Look to experts on compliance The leading cloud ERP providers ensure that the proper tools, security, and agreements are in place to support compliance. Through automated workflows and audit trails, a cloud financial management system provides the documentation to reduce the [...]

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ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) solutions are critical to the success of most businesses. Today, there are a variety of ERP solutions offered by a variety of vendors with a spread of implementation modes at a spread of prices. With all those combinations and choices, how are you alleged to choose? You probably realize that your first choice should be the ERP solution that best meets your needs and adds value to your business. While all ERP solutions have similar basic functionality, it’s the differences that will help you decide which [...]

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Digital transformation, marrying the right technology with the right processes, can make your manufacturing business more efficient and subsequently more profitable. Increased capabilities also will make your business more valuable to your customers, who will reward you with their loyalty. One of the best tools for transforming your manufacturing business is a fully integrated, cloud-based ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system. A solution that combines financials and customer data, as well as management tools for all aspects of your manufacturing business, will be a game-changer. Supply Chain Management: The ability to [...]

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Whatever the reason, if your company has put an ERP project on hold, it pays to keep the following five considerations in mind while waiting for the project to get back on track. 1. Ensure Project Team Alignment. With an ERP project on hold, it’s valuable to use the time to get aligned or realigned with the company’s strategic initiatives and priorities. Have the project team regroup around strategy, review past communications with executive management and look for ways to improve messaging and selling of the project against competing priorities. [...]

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The importance of setting ERP goals is confirmed from findings in Ultra’s ERP Implementation Survey recently. The survey surveyed more than 300 US manufacturers and distributors with a carefully crafted set of questions designed to strike at the basis of conceptions about ERP projects. The focus was on ERP implementation projects in terms of schedule, costs, and expected ROI. The survey found that an ERP project is too important to embark upon without first setting goals. These goals should also form the basis for expectations in terms of return on investment [...]

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Selecting an ERP system for your organization can cause some unpleasant surprises if you are not prepared. Paying quite anticipated over time, failing to understand the advantages of the system, and not having a transparent picture of the general financial value of an ERP implementation can cause significant issues in your organization. Use these three tips to realize a full understanding of your ERP investment. How Much Does It Actually Cost The initial price isn't an equivalent because of the total cost of ownership. you've got to think about the [...]

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Are you contemplating upgrading or purchasing a replacement ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) solution for your business? Wouldn’t it's great to possess one that, right out of the box, did everything you'll imagine, and more importantly, everything that your business requires? No one ever wants to spend overtime and money on customizations. In fact, outdated or dysfunctional customizations are a reason companies search for a replacement ERP system within the first place! But a replacement ERP system that doesn’t do what you would like it to try to are going to [...]

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Online Grocery Shopping will Grow Still on the fence about selling online? Let you leave your doubts behind now. Online grocery sales in the U.S. are projected to grow to $29.7 billion by 2021. Buying food and beverage products online is fast becoming the norm, and you don’t want to be one of the last few to embrace the new digital reality. And this isn’t a passing fad. research by FMI and Nielsen reveals that a huge 80% of respondents who have purchased groceries online plans to do so again, [...]

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News about coronavirus (COVID-19) is everywhere. There’s such a lot to believe at a private level for friends and family. But it is not being insensitive to think about the implications this might wear your company and your employees, especially if your company isn't running online accounting. That's why you would like to be trying to find the simplest online accounting software to stay you going. Starting Life Remotely Having a mobile workforce is nothing new but allowing employees to figure remotely is an increasingly sensible option. Born-in-the-cloud solutions can [...]

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With cloud hosting growing explosively within the short time-frame that has, there's some confusion around the primary cloud deployment models, especially for businesses that are just getting started. And understandably so. With such a lot of buzz and emerging terminology, things can get confusing pretty quickly. It doesn't help that some sources provide conflicting information. To help businesses understand the differences between these models, that gives a really simplified check out the 4 primary cloud deployment models. While the technical aspects of every one of those models are often discussed [...]

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When your finance team spends all their time entering numbers into spreadsheets, they don’t have time to put that data to work. Data provides a strategic advantage and your competitors are ditching the spreadsheets for analytics that turn digital information into profits. Data is a strategic asset Cloud ERP centralizes your business data and integrates disparate systems, eliminating redundant spreadsheets and departmental silos. With consolidated data, you can use cloud-based analytics and machine learning to understand customer trends and explore new revenue opportunities. Using data as a strategic asset, you [...]

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Having a successful, growing business is the dream of every small company. However, this growth does not come without challenges. Many small companies have several different departments and with them, several different disconnected software products. As these companies become larger, however, managing all these different disjointed software environments becomes difficult and time-consuming. This was a challenge faced by Company A. As a rapidly growing accessibility solution provider with offices in many countries, the company is expecting to double in size within the next year. They needed a centralized system where [...]

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E-commerce for construction may not affect the immediate survival of your company, but going forward, it will be an important part of your strategy. Traditional business methods may be effective, but they will allow you to remain relevant only if other construction companies continue to use them too. Digitization is becoming more mainstream even in traditional industries, and customers realize that they have power and choices. They want fast and efficient service with transparency. You have to keep your customers if you are going to keep your business. Also, a [...]

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Simply using your ERP system as the source of product and inventory data across all your channels isn’t enough. If there is too much of a delay in the refreshing of data, you could still be sharing incorrect information with your clients. Price differences could be discussed and adjusted, but inventory inconsistencies can lead to problems that are more difficult to fix. Imagine: your client needs one of your products with some urgency. So much urgency, that they can’t afford to wait for a delivery from your web store. Instead, [...]

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 These are some of the steps you can take to prevent e-commerce returns and errors, due to human errors and incorrectly displayed information: Make Sure You are Using Clear, Accurate, and Complete Online Product Descriptions. Incorrect product selection is the leading cause of online order error and returns. To help your customers make correct selections, be sure to provide detailed product descriptions. Include all the information your customer might need in an easy-to-understand format. Include images, diagrams, and product specifications. Make Use the Power of and Data Housed in Your [...]

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The implementation of a business management system, whether it’s an ERP or CRM solution, maybe a long process that hinges on several factors and involves many of us. Don’t think that only your implementation partner is going to be working! The input of your organization is going to be required to coordinate and manage the implementation internally while ensuring that expectations and concerns are communicated properly together with your partner in order that most are on an equivalent wavelength. As such, you'll be required to figure in teams throughout the [...]

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Online-to-offline commerce is a business strategy that is a customer journey that has both online and offline phases. Online-to-offline commerce (O2O), identifies customers in the online space, such as through emails and internet advertising, and then uses a variety of tools and approaches to entice the customers to leave the online space. An example of such a journey would be a buyer searching for a product online, visiting a warehouse or showroom to view the product and then buying it on location or ordering the product online. Chances are you [...]

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Everyone knows why web stores love mobile: phone and tablet-toting customers can swipe, browse, buy, and bookmark more for later, all while standing in line for the bus. Here are three urgent reasons your B2B web store needs to go mobile… now. Orders Aren’t Everything Let’s start with the myth that mobile’s main strength is the B2C impulse buy. Even if your B2B clients aren’t placing orders from their phones, they still use mobile in their personal lives just like everyone else. They open and answer emails, browse ads, and [...]

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Given recent, widely published application and data breaches at well-known companies, worries about cloud and general IT security are not likely to diminish anytime soon. As is the case in other areas, cloud security, too, is subject to misconceptions.    As a special, prominent use case for the cloud, the internet of things (IoT) is often seen as high-risk, because unauthorized access and malevolent intent could damage data and communications as well as connected sensors and items. While some dramatic scenarios of hacking in the IoT have not materialized, they [...]

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1.   Planning As much as an eCommerce site launch requires adequate planning, the ongoing management of the web store also requires careful planning and management. A well-planned use of tools like Search Engine Optimization(SEO), Content Marketing, Social Media Marketing, and Paid Advertising can help beat the competition. 2.   Customer Friendly With no salespersons to guide customers, their buying decisions are based on their perception of the company and the people behind the store. A bug-free, customer friendly and a well-designed site capable of guiding the customer through their buying process [...]

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Streamlining the Compliance Process Complying with the regulations for your industry and people set in situ by the government is often a big burden on your resources. The cloud ERP system builds compliance into the business processes and workflows. Checking for compliance is automated and clear digital paper trails make sure that audits go smoothly. Protecting Data Data breaches are an upscale prospect at any scale. The cloud ERP solution has powerful security measures in situ with the specialized staff to support it. Improving Customer Experience Most companies can't compete [...]

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Some of the key areas project teams are challenged with involved areas such as managing demand planning and forecasting; integrating customer orders via EDI, and streamlining warehouse management to name just a few. In general, CPG firms to keep in mind the following guidelines: 1. Process automation: Look for features and functions of an ERP system that takes out reliance on manual intervention and siloed spreadsheets, so the team is better positioned to deliver new products quickly and more cost-efficiently 2. Full Integration with CRM: Be sure the ERP system provides [...]

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Systematic Efficiencies New software options emerge almost every day for different areas of your organization. Each promises to revolutionize the way you do business, through accounting or human resources or any other area you have people working. Some of them are in fact fantastic, and give you a chance to run some parts of your company very well. Unfortunately, when you purchase software piecemeal, you get different areas with software options that don't speak to each other well. ERP software helps you bring the individual parts of your company into [...]

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Clear, Cross-Organizational Process Visibility Many small and mid-size manufacturers use accounting software as their main method of managing what’s going on in the organization. The problem with this approach is that, although valuable, accounting software won’t provide the clear, cross-organizational view necessary to help decision makers respond to current and future demands. A well-integrated ERP application, however, can provide insight into customer purchasing history, real-time sales order processes, and production levels so decision makers can respond quickly to changes in customer demand or in general market conditions. Flexible Production Scheduling [...]

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