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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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Migrating from Macola ERP to a New Modern System: A Step-by-Step Guide
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.
Roger Pujol, CPIM, CSCP
May 23 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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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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The Unsung Hero of ERP Projects: The Project Champion
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.
Roger Pujol, CPIM, CSCP
Apr 42 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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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 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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Excel Hell: Are Spreadsheets Helping or Hurting you Business?
While Excel spreadsheets may have gotten the job done while you were launching your business, there's a good chance it's holding you back now. In your organization, think about how much effort goes into entering data into spreadsheets and emailing them around your organization.
Roger Pujol, CPIM, CSCP
Apr 1, 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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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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