It's not quick and easy to decide in favour of a new ERP system. The first question to answer is whether you need software at all? And if the company already has one, does it really always have to be faster, better and newer? And these questions are justified. But even as an ERP consultant, they are not easy to answer.
Read MoreManagement & leadership: two different areas for a successful ERP project
We have already explained the problems that can occur in an ERP project here many times and in many different ways. It is rarely the software that causes a project to fail. In most cases, it is an erroneous assumption or poorly thought-out project management that is an obstacle to the desired success of the new system. Regardless of whether you want to introduce a completely new ERP solution or replace your old software: Paying proper attention to the following two areas will lay the foundation for the success of your ERP project.
Read MoreSAP Business One partner and customer must find each other
As an SAP Business One partner, you have to deal with the entire spectrum of medium-sized businesses. The customer and the SAP consultant often first have to find and align their roles. This is a task above all for the SAP partner.
Read MoreSAP Business One for SMEs in the top spot
Anyone looking for the basis for an evaluation of IT companies and (IT) products will not be able to avoid GARTNER. Whoever is in the top right-hand corner of the analysis quadrants of the market research company is ennobled. SAP Business One was ranked top by GARTNER for the SME sector.
Read MoreToo much or too little? How much information can be included in the specifications?
Based on the specification, the ERP system is formed. Missing information can lead to a „wrong“ result, but too much can do the same.
Read MoreState funding for your ERP project
SMEs are reluctant to invest in an ERP system. What many don't know is that you can apply for government funding for your project.
Read MoreERP project: Three tips for good specifications
A specification sheet is part of every ERP project. It defines what the new ERP system must fulfil in the company. The specifications can therefore vary greatly, as the processes that are to be recorded in the new software naturally also differ from company to company.
Read MoreERP in mechanical engineering: A demanding industry
While many companies can stay afloat for quite a long time without ERP software, the need for a system that unifies all processes quickly becomes clear for mechanical engineering companies. The entire production process is mapped here: From design in CAD (via interface or integrated) through to delivery.
Read MoreWhat is the better ERP license model
While it has long been a trend in everyday use to „subscribe“ to software (see Spotify and Co.) and Adobe and Microsoft have also been able to count subscription customers for their products for years, ERP providers and users mostly stick with the classic licensing models. Mostly.
Read More„Return on Investment“ – What is an ERP system worth?
"How much should an ERP system cost?" - We are often asked this question. The answer is often a fixed amount or a calculation based on turnover. However, no company should be satisfied with this. The value of an ERP system should rather be measured by how the company uses it.
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