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ERP teams often prioritize core modules like finance, inventory, and sales first. Because landed cost requires integration across procurement, logistics, and finance, it’s seen as “too complex” for early-phase implementation. So, it’s often skipped to “go live faster,” with plans to revisit later—which rarely happens.

Choosing an ERP system is one of the most strategic decisions a manufacturer or distributor can make. Yet many companies unknowingly sabotage the process from the start by reaching out to software vendors before fully understanding their own needs.

With sweeping new duties looming and mixed signals from Washington, manufacturers and distributors face a fog of uncertainty. From copper to apparel, shifting trade policies are reshaping supply chains, squeezing margins, and stalling investment.

Upgrading ERP software before selling a business is similar to renovating a house before putting it on the market. Here’s how they compare:

Digital signage, or simply put, TV screens, are revolutionizing how companies manage information by providing live updates on essential metrics, allowing teams to make informed decisions and solve problems proactively.

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.

The decision to use UPPERCASE, Proper Case, or lowercase in ERP data standardization relies on the particular use case, industry norms, and

Migrating from an older ERP like Macola (Progression or ES) to a more modern system can unlock new efficiencies, improve scalability, and reduce technical debt. However, ERP data migration is a complex and critical process that must be handled with precision.

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.”

Real-time data visibility can make or break productivity in today's fast-paced warehouse environments. While most ERP systems house critical operational data, getting that information in front of the right people at the right time is the real challenge.

ERP systems are the backbone of modern business—complex, powerful, and often clunky. So, it’s no surprise that AI has come knocking on the ERP door, promising to streamline, automate, and optimize almost everything.

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.

The six core fundamentals of warehouse management are crucial for the day-to-day functioning of warehouses.

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.

A Business Process Assessment (BPA) is an onsite discovery method to identify inefficiencies and waste in your daily business operations.

mplementing an ERP system is no small feat. It's a complex, high-stakes endeavor that impacts nearly every corner of a business. While most companies focus on selecting the right software and building a capable project team, one crucial role is often overlooked—the ERP project champion.

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.

For many companies on a standard calendar fiscal year, this is the time of year to check ending inventory balances and quantities on hand.

If your business software is ten years old or older, you should consider upgrading or replacing it.

Inventory accuracy, or more precisely, Inventory Record Accuracy (IRA), is one of the most common pain points businesses face today.