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ERP for ManufacturingERP systems

ERP – The Extra Responsive Pedestal

When I first saw Steven Spielberg’s masterpiece, ET – The Extra-Terrestrial, I was fascinated by its simple yet profound storyline. …

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Managing-Operating ERPBusiness software

Executive buy-in is critical – Part One

While on vacation recently, I visited an interesting restaurant with a large group of relatives. At the table a few …

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Choreograph your ERP tools
ERP for ManufacturingERP systems

Choreograph your ERP tools and Dance on the Boardroom Table

Every year, ballet companies all over the world revive The Nutcracker; the classical fairy tale set to the music of …

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New material planning approach
Supply Chain Management and ERPERP systems

A new material planning approach

For several decades, material requirements planning (MRP) has been the standard method for manufacturing and inventory planning. But in recent …

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Software as a tool
ERP for DistributionBusiness software

Make your ERP software work for you: Don’t blame the tools if you haven’t read the manual

I have a friend who works at a large home improvement retailer. He often tells me stories about customers who …

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Planning-Purchasing-Implementing ERPERP Implementation

Conquering Africa through ERP

The team that conquered Africa For centuries, adventurers, speculators and explorers have found the allure of the unknown reaches of …

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Implementing ERP more effectively
Planning-Purchasing-Implementing ERPERP Implementation

Implementing ERP more effectively – Part 3

Part 3: Having the right approach and attitude to an ERP implementation “Change is not made without inconvenience, even from …

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Services and Support for ERPBusiness software

Understanding ERP

Years ago I worked as a junior procurement officer at a medium sized Canadian manufacturing company. Within my first year, …

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Planning-Purchasing-Implementing ERPERP Implementation

Taking Ownership of ERP Implementations

Despite the fact that ERP solutions are intended to improve business performance quickly and efficiently, through the provision of critical …

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