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Horizontal vs. Vertical ERP Software: Which is Right for Your Business?
When choosing the right ERP system for your mid-market company, one key consideration often gets overlooked: whether the solution is horizontal or vertical. This distinction can significantly impact implementation speed, customization costs, and long-term value.
Roger Pujol, CPIM, CSCP
May 92 min read
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ERP Data Standardization: When to use UPPER CASE, Proper Case, and lowercase.
The decision to use UPPERCASE, Proper Case, or lowercase in ERP data standardization relies on the particular use case, industry norms, and
Roger Pujol, CPIM, CSCP
May 53 min read
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"That's The Way We've Always Done It." The Most Dangerous Phrase In Business
A phrase floats around conference rooms, shop floors, and office meetings, making every consultant, strategist, and change agent wince: “That’s the way we’ve always done it.”
Roger Pujol, CPIM, CSCP
Apr 212 min read
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Aligning ERP Strategy with Economic Cycles: When Is the Right Time?
Timing is crucial in ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) implementations. Some might argue that there is never a perfect time, or it is always the worst time.
Roger Pujol, CPIM, CSCP
Apr 193 min read
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Tribal Knowledge: The Silent Killer of a Scalable Business
In business, "tribal knowledge" serves as a double-edged sword. It refers to employees' insights and experienceIn business, "tribal knowledge" is a double-edged sword. It refers to employees' insights and experience-based knowledge, which are often accumulated over time but remain undocumented.-based knowledge, often accumulated over time, which remain undocumented.
Roger Pujol, CPIM, CSCP
Apr 132 min read
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From Chaos to Clarity: The Essential Business Process Checkup You Need.
A Business Process Assessment (BPA) is an onsite discovery method to identify inefficiencies and waste in your daily business operations.
Roger Pujol, CPIM, CSCP
Apr 92 min read
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Is Your ERP Software Over 10 Years Old? Here's What You Need to Know
In the ever-evolving world of enterprise technology, a 10-year-old ERP system can feel like a relic from another era. Yet, many organizations—especially in manufacturing, distribution, and niche industries—still rely on legacy ERP platforms implemented a decade (or more) ago.
Roger Pujol, CPIM, CSCP
Jan 33 min read
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Cycle Counting Inventory: Eliminate Year-End Inventory Hassles Efficiently
For many companies on a standard calendar fiscal year, this is the time of year to check ending inventory balances and quantities on hand.
Roger Pujol, CPIM, CSCP
Dec 27, 20242 min read
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Considering new ERP software? Here are seven crucial steps you can take right now.
If your business software is ten years old or older, you should consider upgrading or replacing it.
Roger Pujol, CPIM, CSCP
Nov 26, 20244 min read
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Inventory Counts: The Difference Between Count Tags and Count Sheets.
Inventory Counts: The Difference Between Count Tags and Count Sheets.
Roger Pujol, CPIM, CSCP
Nov 21, 20243 min read
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Inventory Accuracy Simplified: What is it, Where is it, and How Many?
Inventory accuracy, or more precisely, Inventory Record Accuracy (IRA), is one of the most common pain points businesses face today.
Roger Pujol, CPIM, CSCP
Nov 7, 20245 min read
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Inventory Counts: Blind Counts or Show Quantity On Hand?
"Do we show the on-hand inventory quantities on the worksheets or mobile devices used for counting?"
Roger Pujol, CPIM, CSCP
Oct 24, 20244 min read
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Inventory Count Preparation Tips: How to Ensure Accurate Stock Counts.
Below are some general guidelines and tips for preparing a spot count, cycle count, or year-end physical inventory.
Roger Pujol, CPIM, CSCP
May 30, 20243 min read
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6 Warning Signs That Your Business is Just Not Scalable.
Scalability is a business term often used in connection with start-ups, but it also applies to legacy businesses.
Roger Pujol, CPIM, CSCP
Nov 14, 20215 min read
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What is Your Growth Strategy?
In conference rooms around the country, there are often many hours of high-level meetings taking place on growth strategies, and they are centered around markets and products.
Often, a sudden revenue reduction or a competitor's surprising move initiates these meetings. Too little too late. What has to be taken into consideration are risk and expediency.
Roger Pujol, CPIM, CSCP
Jul 1, 20213 min read
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Why Improve Your Business Processes?
Simply put, business processes are how things get done. Business processes range from how a customer order is created, shipped, and invoiced, to how new employees are trained.
Roger Pujol, CPIM, CSCP
Jun 1, 20211 min read
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"You Get What You Measure"
n business improvement circles, we often hear the phrase, "You get what you measure." This phrase is commonly used when discussing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) centered around business improvement initiatives. Similarly, "You can't manage what you don't measure" is another excellent adage. Unless you measure something, you don't know whether it is getting better or worse. You can't manage business improvements if you don't measure to see what is getting better and what i
Roger Pujol, CPIM, CSCP
May 1, 20212 min read
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Top Business Pain Points in 2025 (And How to Fix Them)
In any business, growth doesn’t come without friction. Whether managing a growing manufacturing operation or scaling a service-based business, you will encounter obstacles that slow you down or block your path altogether. These roadblocks are called business pain points—and identifying them is the first step toward solving them.
Roger Pujol, CPIM, CSCP
Jan 1, 20213 min read
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