As we continue to deploy SYSPRO at new sites, it is become increasingly more evident what an impact the Millennial generation has in our workplace. Most Millennials are “touch savvy”: they are so used to having information at their fingertips that it is sometimes difficult to help them understand the difference between Angry Birds and an integrated ERP system. (more…)
Often when people find out what I do for a living, they ask me to explain why ERP is so beneficial for today’s manufacturer or distributor. After addressing this question for so many years, I felt that it may be easier to answer it by addressing some of the common misconceptions that are often raised: (more…)
The word “priceless” comes to mind, every time I think of a backup. It only takes a few minutes and can save you so much time and effort. It’s easy enough to setup a nightly backup of SQL and your server. If you only backup your SQL Database and your Syspro7Work, Data and Basesettings folders that is enough for us to get you back [...]
Why shouldn’t you let a Pokémon shower with you? It might Pikachu. Apologies. I couldn’t resist. Love it or hate it, Pokémon GO has become a global phenomenon. Bigger than Candy Crush, less useful than Gangnam Style, and unfettered by generational barriers, this location-based augmented reality mobile game has become the most talked about app on the planet. (more…)
In this age of Industry-four-point-whatever, the stuff of interthings, customizable screens that can make coffee and excise bunions, massive data and so on, it can be fairly easy to forget that some ERP users may not want every bell and whistle in order for their solution to work optimally for their situation. (more…)
Misconceptions about ERP are as prevalent as the common cold, and equally as contagious. Like the cold, ERP misconceptions can have a distinctly negative effect around the office. (more…)
Today’s COO is faced with many challenging tasks on a daily basis but none more critical or difficult to quantify than the over-arching responsibility of preserving the organization’s strategic advantage. COOs increasingly require an ERP solution that can deliver efficiencies, support growth initiatives that shrink business cycles and can meaningfully contribute to business performance. (more…)
Everything needs love – even your ERP. After all, it’s among your most important IT assets. And no – I’m not being facetious. In some respects, your ERP is no different from a child. It needs to change, it needs to grow, and it needs to be looked after. (more…)
“How’re you doing?” This is a question that shouldn’t only be asked socially. It’s also an important business tool for both the enquirer and the respondent. Think about it – a customer has the opportunity to voice their pressing concerns and a service provider has the chance to listen to these worries and improve their offering. (more…)
Being an armchair sports enthusiast is even more satisfying when your team is trouncing the competition. Coming back from 2-0 down to win the latest ODI series against England, South Africa did its diehard cricket fans proud this past weekend. As I basked in the afterglow of their victory, I got to thinking about the effort that goes into such a resounding success. There has [...]
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