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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.

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.”

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.

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.

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.

"Do we show the on-hand inventory quantities on the worksheets or mobile devices used for counting?"

Scalability is a business term often used in connection with start-ups, but it also applies to legacy businesses.

Searching for a new or replacement business Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software system can be daunting.