Matt Schuval

Matt Schuval, CPA, is the President and CEO of Datix. He specializes in guiding mid-sized companies through expert-driven ERP implementation, go-live, and training processes. Matt is the board chairman of the Epicor Partners' Council. You can reach Matt at mschuval@datixinc.com.

Epicor Insights Topics and Themes

As Epicor Insights, Epicor’s largest user conference continues in Las Vegas, several themes are coming to the forefront of the discussion. The overall improvements, which will come from the latest Epicor software version, Epicor 10, will have a tremendous impact on speed of data, customer interactions and ease of use, among other things. The following themes …

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Microsoft Dynamics CRM Helps you Achieve ROI

  Microsoft Dynamics CRM Helps you Achieve ROI Microsoft Dynamics CRM can deliver an average ROI of 243%.  This was discovered in Forrester Research conducted by Michelle Bishop entitled:  “The Total Economic Impact of Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011.” With the new CRM features, which rolled out this year, Dynamics promises even greater customer relationship benefits.

Is An Epicor ERP System Right for my Business?

Is Epicor ERP System Right for my Business? Fully integrated ERP beats disjointed systems any day. As an independent Epicor ERP system authorized reseller,  we enjoying working to  helping our clients when Epicor is the best fit. This means we will be honest with you about the benefits, drawbacks and reasons behind our choice.  We …

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Do I Need Cloud ERP?

manufacturingManufacturing ERP software has for many years been solely implemented on-premises. Software vendors, including Epicor ERP upgraded to a two-tier option where manufacturers could extend their legacy systems using cloud and on-premises options. Customers using SaaS (Software as a Service) based manufacturing and distribution software will increase to 45% by 2023.

Manufacturing for the Future: The Customer Centric Manufacturer

Manufacturing for the Future: The Customer Centric Manufacturer How do you connect with your customers? And how do you remain vital in a hyper competitive landscape? In an era of growth and innovation, manufacturers from all sectors are tapping into the power of specialized software. This theme resonated at conferences included Microsoft Convergence, where Michel …

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What’s Ahead for Enterprise Resource Planning?

What’s Ahead for Enterprise Resource Planning? For many years, beginning in the 1990s, Enterprise Resource Planning has been the foundation of manufacturing companies.  Aberdeen Group’s Sector Insight report credits ERP with creating a hub for visibility, collaboration and vitality. Agile decision making from today’s manufacturers means systems must be able to keep up. The five …

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What Benefits Discrete Manufacturers Can Expect to See From ERP

What Benefits Discrete Manufacturers Can Expect to See From ERP Fully integrated ERP software, from vendors like Epicor, has extensive features that make it a natural fit for discrete manufacturers. Not all ERP software is designed for manufacturers. By choosing a general ERP software you will be faced with extensive customizations, which can be costly. …

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B2B Sales Professionals Take Heart Because CRM has Your Back

CRM for B2B Sales For a growing B2B sales team, Microsoft Dynamics CRM in the on-premises or cloud version are excellent options. Gartner came out with its Magic Quadrant for Sales Force Automation and compared Dynamics on-premises and cloud versions to other comparable CRM options. Why on-premises? The features of both versions remain the same …

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Guidelines for Selecting the Best ERP Consulting Firm

  Guidelines for Selecting the Best ERP Consulting Firm We recommend making sure your business goals align with the expertise of the consulting firm. Selecting an independent firm can provide a less biased opinion about software and open-minded, honest implementation solutions. They can provide unique insight into business processes, and help your business mold the …

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Tips for Training Employees on your Epicor ERP System

 Training Employees on your Epicor ERP System What happens after your Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software is installed is vital to the continued and complete use of your new software. At the end of implementation, you as the project lead, may have a good idea of how to use the software, but training your entire …

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Leadership Skills CFOs need for a Successful ERP Project

Leadership Skills CFOs need for a Successful ERP Project CFOs can have a major role in the success of an ERP implementation. I gained valuable experience during my first Epicor ERP implementation at a former company. As CFO, I was the project manager. Other CFOs may play more of an executive sponsorship role. Whatever the …

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When You’ve Outgrown Quickbooks and Need an ERP System

Outgrown Quickbooks and Need an ERP System? If your organization is reaching a point where the business is outgrowing Quickbooks, that means your organization is growing; and likely in the need a of a more comprehensive enterprise solution. First of all, you may have asked the question “do I need an ERP System?”.  In some …

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ERP Implementation Completed on Time and On Budget?

  ERP Implementation Completed on Time and On Budget? I read an article on Proformative called ERP Implementation Failure Cost Me My Job- Here is What I learned. After the initial shocker of this headline I had to read more. Basically, the author, who opted to stay anonymous wrote the post as a benefit to …

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ERP Installation As Easy As Installing a Mobile App

ERP Installation As Easy As Installing a Mobile App We are living in such an app-friendly world. Popular mobile apps such as Skype, Twitter and Adobe Flash Reader are so easy to download and install. What does this have to do with an ERP system? An ERP system, when configured correctly, is a wonderful cost …

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