Once a company has implemented an ERP solution, this is not the end of the story. Even a successfully completed ERP project does not guarantee the long-term success of a system.
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15
Sep
4
March
The small difference: ERP and merchandise management
Although merchandise management software and ERP software are sometimes still used as synonyms, they refer to different system solutions. But what is the difference between an enterprise resource planning system (ERP) and an ERP solution? While enterprise resource planning focuses on goods, their storage and related warehousing, ERP software has the task of utilising all resources (goods, capital and personnel) efficiently and thus improving business processes. The difference is best recognised in the areas of responsibility:
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26
Nov
10 statements that will show you that you need an ERP system
10 statements that will show you that you need an ERP system
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24
Nov
User survey: ERP fit for the future?
The clocks of the digital market world tick differently. That time is running out for IT systems in SMEs is shown by a recent survey by the strategy consulting firm Pierre Audoin Consultants (PAC).
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7
Aug
The future of ERP software
Flexible and customised - that's how today's ERP system should be. This is shown by a recent study. At the same time, user-friendliness must not be compromised.
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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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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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19
Jan
More usability for ERP systems
It is well known that ERP systems are the general answer to a company's complex processes. However, a system must also be operated. This aspect is often not taken into account during the ERP implementation, which is why it often causes more confusion for users after commissioning than they are able to fully utilise the ERP system. Added to this is the general level of knowledge about software, which is often not standardised within the company. In most cases, a high level of support is required to enable users to utilise the system in its entirety. The large number of functions are often daunting for ERP newcomers and therefore not very user-friendly.
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7
Jan
The search for the right part 3: The ERP selection
Errors in ERP selection are usually due to ignorance. That is why an ERP selection process should also be tailored to the company's level of knowledge. Accordingly, the company must be prepared for the selection and the selection process must be prepared for the company.
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25
Nov
ERP solutions: The answer to data chaos
A sea of systems, a variety of software: The IT landscape in SMEs is diverse. However, many companies do not realise that the use of various parallel systems can be detrimental to company growth. However, ERP systems have long offered a solution to this problem.
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