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. Not least because it plays a key role from start to finish. At the beginning it functions as a contractually important document, then it becomes a guideline and at the end of the project it is the checklist. The people behind the specifications are the future users. But how can the people "in the know" convey important content in such a way that the ERP provider can also clearly understand it?

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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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17 Dec

The search for the right one. Part 2: Errors in ERP selection

Once a company has decided to purchase an ERP solution, the biggest step has been taken. Or so they think. However, the market is large. This makes the selection process correspondingly difficult. Despite advice, various industry software and references from ERP providers, it can happen that a company chooses the wrong system for itself. Most people don't realise how important it is to find the right solution. It's not about finding the "best" system on the market, but the one that best suits the company.

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10 Dec

The search for the right one. Part 1: Does my company need an ERP system?

The question is not if, but when. If a company is still at the beginning of its history, it may still be possible to manage orders, customer data and stock lists using Excel and the like. However, this type of data is not becoming less. The number of people working with this data is also growing. Individual workstations are becoming departments. The demands on company management are growing. Decisions are becoming bigger and riskier. Accounting must always provide reliable figures on which these decisions can be made. In short, the workload is growing.

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26 Sep

ERP projects - what companies think

The annual Panorama survey on ERP projects shows that cost and time schedules are still exceeded in most cases. The organisation of projects proves to be particularly problematic. Nevertheless, most people are satisfied with the ERP software. However, the projects are not described as "successful".

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ERP for internationally operating medium-sized companies
18 Sep

ERP for internationally operating medium-sized companies

The growth of SMEs with branches abroad is large. Markets and globalisation make business activities abroad attractive. But the ERP system must also be able to be integrated in the international business locations. What are the requirements for internationally operating SMEs?

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