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The time has come: your ERP system is practically in the starting blocks. However, in order to be able to work with the new solution, you need to transfer the data from the previous system. The data import - the last step of a successful ERP implementation in three steps:
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Amazon has now published detailed instructions on how to set up an SAP Business One environment in the "Amazon world". The 34-page document explains step by step which instances and components, including SAP HANA and MS Windows, need to be set up in order to put SAP Business One into operation.
Read MoreDegrémont Technologies Ldt. is another company that works with SAP Business One. Another company that, with its very personal challenges and diverse requirements, needs an ERP system that provides real support. Degrémont is a pioneer in the sustainable management of water resources.
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The fourth industrial revolution. While initially sounding dramatic, it primarily describes the changes in manufacturing processes. In „Industry 4.0“, machines, parts, and materials in factories are controlled by self-planning systems. This also presents a new challenge for ERP systems. Particularly, the constant flow of information along supply chains and their automation are essential components of „Industry 4.0“ for ERP solutions.
Read MoreAs a flexible and customisable standard solution, SAP Business One can get involved in pretty much any industry. Together with the industry solution Apparel & Footware, B1 is also involved in the fashion industry.
Read MoreAlthough we are always up to date in terms of IT, many terms for digital innovations are older than assumed. Take the term „meme“ – a cartoon, video, or similar file – which gained great popularity on the internet. But as early as 1976, „meme“ was used to describe cultural trends.
„Cloud Computing“ also has a long history. As early as around 1950, the term was used – completely independently of data that can be accessed regardless of end devices.
Read MoreThe new „iPayment“ add-on from Boyum is the answer to everything – one might think after watching the YouTube gem about this feature. Perhaps because currently, anything with an „i“ in front of it is being styled as the ultimate must-have. However, the add-on for SAP Business One is indeed useful and definitely worth a look. With iPayment, you can securely store credit card details and process card payments – all directly within and from B1. However, the question remains open whether this is possible in Germany.
Read MoreTime 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.
Read MoreFortunately, 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.
Read MoreThey 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.