Let’s start with definitions. And let’s also start by saying that if you’re looking for a single, definitive definition of life sciences, good luck. It’s all over the place. From a definition that attempts to cover every possible field that qualifies as a life science: …”companies in the fields of biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, biomedical technologies, life…
Are we closing the barn door after the horse has already bolted? Yes and no. Yes, it’s a bit late given that the European Union (EU) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) went into effect on May 25th and here we are, 2 months later, talking to you about it. Not to mention that the regulation…
Is hybrid cloud the next thing since the advent of sliced bread? There’s a lot of buzz around hybrid cloud solutions. And as is the case with many new technologies, there’s some confusion about exactly what it means. For good reason. Sometimes it refers to a mixture of applications running on premises and in a…
Globalization has taken supply chain into unchartered waters and far-flung places. But that’s not really new. What is new is the heightened level of customer expectations. Customers expect their orders to be delivered on time. They really don’t want to hear about the delays in your supply chain that are causing delays in your estimated…
The eBook recently published by Strategic Systems Group (SSG) is an FAQ resource. It provides in-depth answers to “12 Frequently Asked Questions about Enterprise Resource Planning Systems” for manufacturers. In Chapter 12, we explore Artificial Intelligence (AI), its role in and its impact on ERP systems in general, and specifically in manufacturing. AI in ERP…
Let’s start with the basics. What exactly do we know about blockchain? What is it? How does it work? To begin with, blockchain was invented by Satoshi Nakamoto in 2008 to serve as the public transaction ledger of the cryptocurrency bitcoin. If you weren’t following the evolution and meteoric rise of bitcoin, you probably never…
The eBook recently published by Strategic Systems Group (SSG) is an FAQ resource. It provides in-depth answers to “12 Frequently Asked Questions about Enterprise Resource Planning Systems” for manufacturers. In Chapter 11, we explore the Internet of Things (IoT), its role in and its impact on ERP systems in general, and specifically in manufacturing. The…
There are so many acronyms that the sheer weight of them could be having an impact on the manufacturing sector! Some of these acronyms have been around long enough to be easily recognizable and perhaps even understood. But new forces, accompanied by new acronyms, are always developing and will continue to do so as technology…
The eBook recently published by Strategic Systems Group (SSG) is an FAQ resource. It provides in-depth answers to “12 Frequently Asked Questions about Enterprise Resource Planning Systems” for manufacturers. In Chapter 10, we explore common ERP implementation issues. You Can Avoid Common Implementation Issues … If You Know What They Are The only way to…
What’s not to love about Infor manufacturing software? About Infor Founded in 2002, Infor builds beautiful business applications with last mile functionality and scientific insights for select industries delivered as a cloud service. Infor’s newest breed of business software solutions and suites provide an innovative user experience design that is easy to deploy and manage…
The eBook recently published by Strategic Systems Group (SSG) is an FAQ resource. It provides in-depth answers to “12 Frequently Asked Questions about Enterprise Resource Planning Systems” for manufacturers. In Chapter 9, we explore the issues commonly associated with user adoption of a new ERP system. Implementing a New ERP System? How to Promote User…
The eBook recently published by Strategic Systems Group (SSG) is an FAQ resource. It provides in-depth answers to “12 Frequently Asked Questions about Enterprise Resource Planning Systems” for manufacturers. In Chapter 8, we look at custom software development considerations from a variety of perspectives. The 80/20 Rule as it Applies to ERP Custom Software Development …
Who is that masked man? Well, he’s not the Long Ranger and he’s not a superhero. Nor is he your friendly neighbor dressed up for Halloween (although you might wish he was). He is your run of the mill cybercriminal, a hacker bent on infiltrating your network. Are You Paying ‘Serious Attention’ to Cybersecurity? If…
The eBook recently published by Strategic Systems Group (SSG) is an FAQ resource. It provides in-depth answers to “12 Frequently Asked Questions about Enterprise Resource Planning Systems” for manufacturers. In Chapter 7, we dive into how to handle the data in your old system when migrating to a new ERP solution. Decisions, Decisions! Deep Dive…
New Releases. New functionality. There’s always a fair amount of buzz surrounding new software releases. And the 2018 releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP and Microsoft Dynamics NAV proved no exception. Perhaps this was especially true given the uncertainty pervasive in the Microsoft Dynamics partner channel regarding Microsoft’s continuing commitment to its GP and NAV product…
The eBook recently published by Strategic Systems Group (SSG) is an FAQ resource. It provides in-depth answers to “12 Frequently Asked Questions about Enterprise Resource Planning Systems” for manufacturers. In Chapter 6 we look at the case for Doing It Yourself (DIY) versus working with a consulting firm. ERP Implementations: The PROs and CONs of…
The eBook recently published by Strategic Systems Group (SSG) is an FAQ resource. It provides in-depth answers to “12 Frequently Asked Questions about Enterprise Resource Planning Systems” for manufacturers. Chapter 5 focuses on the common issues that may arise and disrupt an ERP software implementation: Successful ERP Implementations Avoid these 8 Common Pitfalls The variety…
Why do we use the term “cloud” when in reality we’re just referring to data centers? After all, a cloud is merely a visible mass of condensed water vapor floating in the atmosphere, while a data center is a brick and mortar facility housing a network of remote servers hosted on the Internet and used…
The eBook recently published by Strategic Systems Group (SSG) is a FAQ resource. It provides in-depth answers to “12 Frequently Asked Questions about Enterprise Resource Planning Systems” for manufacturers. Chapter 4 focuses on the road to success: Successful ERP Implementations Include these Top 9 Activities and Milestones The curvy road to a successful ERP (Enterprise…
Remember this: You’re in the driver’s seat. So don’t make the ERP selection process more complicated than it needs to be. Let’s face it. The Internet is both a blessing and a curse. On the plus side, you can easily search for Manufacturing ERP Software and become an informed buyer. On the minus side, you…
