Perhaps you’ve heard the term “ERP” floating around your online circles. Maybe you’ve heard it mentioned by someone in your organization. With increasing popularity (and huge benefits for businesses of all kinds), it’s no surprise that ERP is making its way into water cooler chats and strategy sessions. So, in case you aren’t already familiar with what ERP is – …
ERP Mobile Technology
Nearly everyone has a smartphone in their pocket these days. Industries across the board are embracing the use of iPads and other tablets in offices and even on job sites. The technology itself continues to improve, and because of it, the use of mobile devices only becomes more widespread. It only makes sense that ERP systems would be included in …
The Future of ERP
The Future of ERP The future is tough to predict, but by looking at trends – especially in technology – we can get a sense of where ERP is headed. We may not be able to foresee all of the potential changes. In fact, it’s even likely that new developments will change future ERP in completely unexpected ways! Outside of …
How to Select The Right ERP System
If you’ve made your way to this article, you’ve taken the first step toward an ERP system in your business… Now you’ve got the hard part to deal with. What system will you choose? Selecting an ERP system is no small undertaking. Not only do you have many factors to consider, you also have a learning curve and training to …
ERP in the Financial Sector
All industries rely on resources. Those “raw materials” can include people, models, intellectual property, and so on – not just commodities or fuel. Managing resources of all kinds is a critical part of running a successful organization. Today, we’re looking at how ERP can be implemented in the financial sector to keep track of the unique “resources” of the industry. …
Tips for Implementing HR Software
Maybe you can remember the time when taking care of employee issues was simply looking around the office, making a few decisions about employee time-off, sick days, hours worked and occasionally advertising for and hiring a new employee. Then, because your business grew before your eyes, those previously simple tasks became complex, and time-consuming. This is where HR Software steps in …
The Need for Effective Hospital HR Management
The value of human resource management is often overlooked by many healthcare firms. However, the effect of a properly managed department can have a tremendous impact on the overall health and performance of the facility. Investing in a hospital HR management system is one of the best ways to increase productivity and enhance overall administration. If you are an acting hospital HR manager, here …
Integrating ERP and Supply Chain Management
Integrating your ERP and Supply Chain Management can make a world of difference. Consider this scenario: The Supply Chain Director shows up at your desk asking who manufactures that cable. He wants to know how many we usually order, too. Your reply startles him. You tell him the company you buy the cable from doesn’t manufacture it, they’re a 3rd party …
Functional production support for ROI
It’s been 6 months since your new ERP system installation. The system is stable and employees are adjusting with few grumbles. You feel confident about your scheduled update to management. Your presentation to the management team goes well, up until the question about ROI. The new system constituted a huge investment of time and money. Management wants to see a …
Workday Software Company Inks New Cloud Deal With IBM
Human resources and financial management company Workday just inked a new deal with tech giant IBM. Workday will be using IBM’s Softlayer cloud for the next seven years, Fortune reported. The HR company will use the platform for developing and testing new products. Workday is an on-demand software vendor focussing on financial management and human capital management. The company’s new deal with …
