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Need ERP Help? Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Go to Your Software Vendor

Datix Marketing — Fri, 15 Jul 2016 15:00:22 +0000

Why You Shouldn’t Go to Your Software Vendor When You Need ERP Help Looking for ERP software help can feel like no easy task, especially when some function has failed drastically and you need support immediately or your system is just not running efficiently on the whole and you don’t even know where to begin.Unfortunately, the …

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A Future IoT Enterprise

Datix Marketing — Wed, 29 Apr 2015 18:48:48 +0000

A Future IoT Enterprise The internet of things (IoT) has become an symbol of future business opportunities. Proponents of the integrated series of objects, devices, and machines point to the infinite amount of opportunities available to businesses embrace this innovation. But what role will the IoT play with your entire enterprise software system? So what does a future …

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Change Management Matters During an Implementation

Datix Marketing — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 22:57:10 +0000

Implementing a CRM or ERP or other enterprise system at a company – of any size – is an immense challenge and investment of manpower and money.

But without an investment in organizational commitment and the right mindset, the project could be doomed from the beginning, resulting in over-runs and low adoption of the new technology. And while project over-runs are the immediate pain, lack of adoption prevents you from capturing all the value of the new enterprise system for years to come.

But it doesn’t have to be this way. This week, Kyle looks at the Kotter 8-Step Process for Leading Change as a framework for realizing the value of your enterprise software investment.

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Business Process Modeling: It’s Non-Negotiable

Datix Marketing — Thu, 25 Sep 2014 11:00:24 +0000

Defining Business Processes for Your Organization (Part 1 of 2) When setting up the project plan for a software implementation, companies often seek to cut out business process modeling in the interest of saving time and effort. However, at Datix, this step is a non-negotiable part of our process, because we know there is …

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Small Manufacturers: Fix Bad Processes without Breaking the Bank

Jessica Becher — Thu, 11 Sep 2014 11:00:03 +0000

Have you ever felt stuck with a process that was clearly not working, but feared the solution would be too expensive? With a fresh set of eyes, the right analysis process and a dash of creativity, the solution may be more attainable than you think. A recent client, a small, private manufacturer, was producing …

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Consulting Services Augment Your ERP Implementation

Matt Schuval — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 11:00:47 +0000

We want ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) implementations to be a success. One of the best methods for ensuring a successful implementation, we have found, is to have a dedicated project consultant. This consultant is available to take your calls and is also available to travel on-site for personalized training or extra assistance during the challenging …

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How to Have a Successful ERP Implementation

Datix Marketing — Thu, 03 Apr 2014 20:26:28 +0000

A blog post I read recently from IT Toolbox, by Steve Phillips, brought up an excellent and perhaps overlooked perspective in the realm of ERP implementations. Phillips pointed out that the failure rate in ERP projects is often falsely blamed on the client. We, as a consulting firm, get that the relationship between client and consultant …

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Guidelines for Selecting the Best ERP Consulting Firm

Matt Schuval — Mon, 27 Jan 2014 11:00:06 +0000

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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Leadership and User Experience can Make or Break an ERP Update

Datix Marketing — Tue, 07 Jan 2014 11:00:47 +0000

Make or Break ERP Update Cosmetic re-seller Avon is a prime example of what happens when end-users are left out of an ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) implementation. The cosmetic giant was in the midst of implementing a $125 million software rollout, Forbes reported, when they decided to nix the project altogether. The reason for the pull-out: …

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ERP Implementation Completed on Time and On Budget?

Matt Schuval — Sat, 02 Nov 2013 11:00:54 +0000

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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