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Datix has a heritage of ERP and CRM software sales and implementation, systems integration, custom software development, ecommerce and consulting that started in 1997. This blog puts as much of our accumulated expertise at your fingertips as possible.

Replace Your Outdated Whiteboard with a Digital Solution

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Manufacturers have always needed to track shop floor activity. In recent years this has taken on many forms, including production updates hand-written on shop floor management boards. The issue I have seen, in working with our clients, is those shop floor boards are not providing real-time information that is so absolutely crucial to planning and production. The good news? A straightforward solution, with a tremendous impact on shop floor productivity, is well within reach. It is possible to easily replace shop floor management boards, like one of our manufacturing clients did, with an automated solution in Epicor ERP.

Keys to Success: Why We Implement Processes Not Software

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Implement Processes Not Software Even the best Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is only a tool. It will not magically solve the problems your company is facing. It will most likely not automatically fit with your existing processes. Some of these processes may even need revision or, in other cases, the software will have to be adapted.

Salesforce Allows Manufacturers to see ROI

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Salesforce Allows Manufacturers to see ROI Salesforce is the world’s number one cloud computing company for a reason. Companies in the manufacturing industry experience an increase in top line revenue, when using Salesforce.com, by connecting their customers, employees, partners and products. With so many CRM options to consider, selecting the best system for you involves …

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What Should Manufacturers Expect from ERP Standardization?

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Manufacturing firms may think that the standardization from ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) will translate into standardization of processes. And then prevent the need for further changes to their own processes or the system itself. In some cases, it is necessary to adapt your processes to these best practices suggested by the software provider or in …

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Maximizing Profitability with Integrated CRM and ERP

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Bryan Sapot, founder and managing partner of Datix, gave a presentation to the CRM User’s group about the benefits of integrated CRM (Customer Relationship Management) and ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems. Here are the highlights from the presentation. Sapot began by asking the very crucial question: Why use CRM?

Transforming Business by Integrating Front and Back Office Systems

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Becoming a customer-centric company, by integrating your front and back office systems, will not happen overnight. Chambers Gasket & Manufacturing Co. is a prime example. They have gone through numerous changes to improve on their reputation for “quality, accuracy, and service.” Now, they meet the demands of their global customer base through a commitment to …

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Consulting Services Augment Your ERP Implementation

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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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Why Should I Integrate ERP and CRM?

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Systems integration, in our world, is simply the merging of data between Epicor ERP and your CRM. If this seems fairly straightforward, that is because it is. Systems integration is meant to simplify your data and make your business operate with greater efficiency. What’s more, integrating your ERP and CRM is simple and straightforward. Here’s 5 reasons why ERP and CRM integration makes sense, and how you can get started.

What is the Best CRM?

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What is the Best CRM? Looking for a CRM? Two of the most popular choices are Salesforce.com and Microsoft Dynamics CRM. Datix Inc. is a partner and reseller of both systems. Both tools are different, and are right for different types of organizations. So are they great systems? Yes. So what was Gene Marks, in …

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Presentation: 10 Reasons to Consider Epicor ERP 10

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10 Reasons to Consider Epicor ERP 10 Epicor ERP 10 has been making headlines as of late. Epicor Software, a Datix partner, announced earlier this week that the newest version of the  ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software was available. The biggest updates come in the form of mobile and tablet support as well as the …

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Get the Financial Management You Need With Epicor ERP 10

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Financial Management With Epicor ERP 10 Wouldn’t you like one integrated system to manage your financial requirements? The combination of a competitive, global environment and mandatory regulatory compliance makes successfully managing your finances one of the biggest challenges companies face. It also represents a significant opportunity. Manage all your financial transactions including general ledger entries, …

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CIOs favor Industry Specific ERP Software for Greater User Adoption

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Vertical functionality in ERP systems is favored by CIOs who have had trouble in the past upgrading from highly customized software systems. Selecting an industry specific ERP allows for customizations as well as greater usability. The more “vanilla” ERP implementation is helping ease the ERP implementation process.

Epicor Ushers in ERP 10 with Microsoft Stack Technology

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Epicor’s decision to phase out Progress OpenEdge in favor of Microsoft has been making news lately. PC World interviewed Erik Johnson, vice president of technology strategy, about the company’s decision to optimize its ERP (enterprise resource planning) suite with .NET, SQL Server 2014 and Windows in order to speed up applications and streamline product development.

Epicor ERP Version 10 is Finally Here

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Epicor has announced the much anticipated version of its Epicor software. Epicor ERP version 10 was announced at the annual customer conference, Insights and represents the transformation of business software to inspire the next-generation of enterprise resource planning (ERP) users. As an Epicor partner, we have been eagerly waiting to see the latest version and were not disappointed.