As a business leader, you seek the most sustained value from your enterprise software. Whether you’re in the process of selecting, implementing or improving your systems, we’re looking at the trends and issues that help you get the most out of your business.
Manufacturers and distributors implement ERP, CRM, eCommerce, and other software solutions to improve business processes, eliminate errors, and increase profits. However, enterprise software implementations are a significant investment. Read to learn how a CIP will better your software, and therefore your business!
The manufacturing and distribution industries are constantly being disrupted by digital innovation, forcing businesses to find advanced software solutions or risk falling behind their competition. Enterprise resource planning (ERP) technology, like Infor CloudSuite SCM, delivers intelligent, real-time supply chain optimization that transforms manufacturing and distribution businesses.
With Halloween right around the corner, everyone seems to be talking about the things they’re most afraid of–ghosts, witches, vampires, zombies–but if you’re in the middle of an implementation project, you’re likely scared of scope creep! Outlined below are some helpful ways to avoid and manage scope creep in your software projects!
Over the past decade, enterprise software solutions have made astonishing advancements and are excellent tools for manufacturing and distribution SMBs looking to streamline their businesses; however, the improved enterprise solutions have also led to more cybersecurity risks. Plus, in the wake of Covid-19, remote work makes businesses even more susceptible to cybersecurity threats. So how can you keep your business safe? Keep reading to find out!
Customers are the backbone of every company, and meeting your customers’ demands promptly and efficiently allows you to gain their loyalty and repeat business. With Infor’s cloud ERP manufacturing software, in which everything is customizable to fit your unique needs, you can streamline your customer service.
Modern technology empowers business leaders to leverage enterprise resource planning (ERP) software in all aspects of their business to streamline processes and maximize ROI. Fiscal management is no different.
“ERP software upgrade? Ugh, no!” is likely what you thought when you read this headline. And if that is the first thing you thought, you’re definitely not alone. However, as annoying as upgrades might seem, they’re necessary to the success of your software!
Between your project leader, technical experts, project manager, and all other important team members, communication conflicts are likely to occur; however, these conflicts can strengthen your team rather than derail your project. Keep reading to find out how each communication style can add value to your project team!
Infor ION is an advanced middleware cloud platform that eliminates information silos. The software provides the flexibility you need to make a complex web of enterprise systems work together.
Industry 4.0, or the fourth industrial revolution, characterizes the latest shift in manufacturing technology. So, what do manufacturers need to know about Industry 4.0? And what are the major technological advancements and trends that define the fourth industrial revolution? Read this blog to find out.
The benefits of BI and ERP integration are exponential. Outlined in this blog are a few of the ways connecting ERP and BI will transform your business.
With 74% of customer relationship management (CRM) software users claiming that CRM software has improved their access to customer data, it’s no surprise that CRM technology drastically improves manufacturers’ sales productivity. CRM systems for manufacturing not only collect and store customer information and previous history with the business but also analyze the data to provide useful insights.
Enterprise-level growth for manufacturers and distributors is directly correlated to digital transformation. Some of these trends have been gaining traction for years, while others are newly relevant; that being said, if you’re looking to implement an ERP solution, we recommend keeping the following in mind.
In recent years, sustainability has become an increasingly important practice for manufacturers’ economic, social, and environmental efforts. Many manufacturers are turning to more sustainable manufacturing initiatives to increase global competitiveness.
There’s no question that many people just don’t like change, but it’s also a fact that change is inevitable. Throwing a new software system at your employees is likely to bring about some discomfort and resistance. That’s why we will examine the factors that contribute to change resistance as well as ways to mitigate change resistance in this post.
