In today’s global village, the demand for distribution services is escalating rapidly due to the increasing complexity of supply chain operations, the expanding e-commerce, and retail sectors, and a pressing need to deliver swiftly and enhance the customer experience. The customer remains king for now.
Topics: Business software, ERP for Distribution, Inventory Management, ERP and Technology, ERP and Digitization
I told my team a few weeks ago that I have started learning Arabic. There were a few raised eye-brows and finally, “Why Arabic?” Well, Arabic is so far removed from all the other languages I have learned, and I needed a new challenge. And I can do this on my mobile using Duolingo.
Topics: ERP and Analytics, Education, Training and Certification, ERP Education, ERP and Data, ERP and Digitization
With an abundance of raw materials and resources, Africa needs to rapidly find new ways to generate greater value from its manufacturing industry which has been identified as a fundamental driver of economic growth.
Looking to disruptive technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), bots, the Internet of Things (IoT), and machine learning, are revolutionizing industrial processes, and could save Africa’s manufacturing industry, where the adoption of technology thus far has been relatively slow.
Topics: Business software, ERP for Manufacturing, ERP and Technology, ERP and Digitization
Topics: ERP and Analytics, ERP and Technology, Digital Business and ERP, ERP and Data, ERP and Digitization
There seems to be quite a lot of confusion around Cycle Counting vs. Stocktaking. So, before we discuss the importance of Cycle Counting, we will need to understand WHAT Cycle Counting is, and What Cycle Counting is NOT:
Traditional inventory audits or stock takes, involve counting all of the stock that the organization has on a particular date. Typically this is at the end of the year but can be monthly, depending upon the organization’s Stock Control Policy.
Topics: Business software, Inventory Management, ERP and Technology, ERP and Data, ERP and Digitization, ERP for Inventory
A productive workforce is a varied one, encompassing an array of different ages, backgrounds, and personalities. Sometimes that can lead to conflict, yet the most successful businesses we deal with are those which embrace diversity and recognize the value of different approaches. We recently launched our Resistance to Change eBook to help customers navigate different personalities and put personalization at the heart of ERP.
Topics: Business software, ERP Implementation, ERP and Technology, ERP and Digitization, ERP Upgrades, Maintaining/Upgrading ERP
Manufacturing remains a critical force for both developed and developing countries, however, its role is changing and could play an even greater role in stimulating economies through the adoption of innovative technology. But the reality is that many manufacturing processes are still transitioning from traditional to modern practices that largely incorporate automation.
Topics: ERP for Manufacturing, ERP and Technology, ERP and Digitization
Just this morning, a client informed me that she couldn’t move her company to the Cloud for reasons of security. Security? For a company that makes muffins? She nodded, emphatically, noting that her muffins were a popular item. I spluttered a little before responding: ‘But…worrying about Cloud security is so…2016….’
Topics: Cloud computing, Cloud ERP, ERP and Technology, ERP and Digitization, Return on Investment