14 apr

The standard usability of ERP systems in 9 points

Time and again, certain services in ERP systems are advertised as special and innovative, even though they have long been standard in today's world. Usability in particular is always a major issue. In order to clarify the requirements that users may have of a standard ERP system, we have summarised the basis of user-friendly ERP software here.

1. Quick search with filter

Every ERP system that is user-friendly offers the option to search for data records using a quick search. The user can activate the search field via a button or a shortcut and search for a name or a number, for example. The possible hits displayed are continuously compared with the filter.

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7 apr

ERP failure and then? - How to prepare your company for problems with the ERP system

Fortunately, major problems or total failures are not the rule with ERP systems. Nevertheless, there comes a day when the screen goes dark and you have to work without the support of the software. Even if such incidents cannot be avoided directly, a company can still prepare for problems caused by an ERP failure.

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10 March

Requirements specification in an ERP project - help or hindrance?

They take time and money - more than necessary if you are not careful. Specifications are intended to help keep track of finances and time management in ERP projects. But even a functional specification is time-consuming and requires a lot of attention.

ERP projects in particular are all about time. The long hesitation of some companies before introducing a new system increases the desire for early implementation. The time-consuming search for the right system is also a reason for a certain tension towards lengthy ERP implementations. Nevertheless, projects should not be tackled under time pressure. A requirement specification should help here. By precisely documenting wishes, possibilities and implementation plans, the customer and the ERP provider should be clear about the process, timeframe and financial background.
To do this, the company must first open all its doors to give the provider the necessary insight into the work processes. Initial suggestions can then be made regarding the processes in the new ERP solution. However, the customer often already has precise ideas about which processes they would like to have mapped and how, or which they would like to take with them. This is the first point at which the actually helpful functional specification becomes a time stopper.

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4 March

SAP Business One hand in hand with HANA

It's time to tell another little SAP Business One success story. This time we're travelling to South Africa. The company Nashua Communications is based there. One of the leading providers of converged corporate networks and communications solutions, which decided to switch from SAP R/3 to SAP Business One back in 2010, but is nevertheless a good example of the usability of SAP B1.

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3 March

ERP and accounting: Integrated, connected or completely without

The ERP market is large and diverse. That is why it is not easy to define the framework of criteria in such a way that the right ERP system is found in the end. One criterion is integrated accounting. But for which companies does this make sense? Is there any advantage to doing without financial management? To answer these questions, we show the various options in the field of ERP and accounting.

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25 Feb

Process optimisation in the ERP solution: Always a new system necessary?

Particularly with ERP systems that have been in use for a long time, it becomes apparent over time that some work processes still need to be improved. However, a new system is not necessarily required for process optimisation. The process analysis can be carried out independently of the ERP system anyway. The challenge - as is so often the case - lies in the implementation. The data structures in particular play a major role in process optimisation - and these are ultimately the heart of every ERP system. But how can these be changed and improved in such a way that the necessary process optimisation can be implemented?

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12 Feb

A successful ERP project: the path to a good specification sheet

The requirements specification can be a real burden for any ERP project. This is also because it plays a crucial role from start to finish. At the beginning, it serves as a contractually important document, then it becomes the guide, and at the end of the project, it is the checklist. The people behind the requirements specification are the future users. But how can people „from the trade“ communicate important content in such a way that it is also clearly understandable for the ERP provider?

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9 Feb

The right project management - 5 tips for making the right choice

Managing an ERP implementation is a responsible task. It is not uncommon for the management to have problems finding a suitable project manager. There are often uncertainties regarding the qualifications for this position. We would therefore like to mention a few key points that we consider important when choosing a project manager.

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