The Role of ERP in Digital Transformation 

Posted on: January 30, 2024 | By: Page Wildridge | Acumatica, Microsoft Dynamics GP, ERP Selection, Microsoft Dynamics Business Central

As supply chain remains tight and inflation remains elevated in the new year, savvy businesses increasingly look to their technology stack to save them time and money. In general, digital transformation has become a key strategic initiative for organizations looking to outpace their competitors, enhance customer experiences, and drive growth. One crucial component of this transformation is Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. These systems play a pivotal role in integrating...


How to Handle Change During an ERP Implementation

Posted on: November 14, 2023 | By: Meaghan Andrews | ERP Selection

Implementing an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is a transformative journey for any organization. While the promise of enhanced efficiency and improved operations is enticing, the process can also bring challenges, particularly in change management. Here’s a roadmap to successfully handle change management during an ERP implementation. 1. Start with Clear Communications Effective change management begins with transparent communication. Leaders should articulate the reasons behind the ERP implementation and its...


Generating Positive Momentum for ERP Implementation

Posted on: June 14, 2023 | By: Emily Aro | ERP Selection

Implementing any new software into your company can be tough, especially when employees have years of doing business the old way.  The “we've always done things this way” mentality, can be a hurdle to an effective implementation of a new ERP system.  And has the potential to delay or possibly block improvements that new ERP software (like QAD) can bring for your company.  In order to have a successful implementation,...


Top Considerations When Implementing Brand New Software

Posted on: June 5, 2023 | By: Emily Aro | ERP Selection

We are often asked our opinion when clients have the option to become an early adopter of new functionality.  Being an early adopter can offer advantages. It allows you to influence and guide development such that it can be more tailored to your specific needs. This is especially important if the new software solves a problem that can’t wait. There can be a tremendous benefit to a long-term relationship with...


Why Move Your Business to the Cloud?

Posted on: May 17, 2023 | By: Emily Aro | ERP Selection

Why move your business to the cloud? Because it offers a multitude of benefits including cost savings, increased efficiency, and improved scalability. Below are 3 reasons to move your business to the cloud: Cost savings: One of the biggest benefits to move your business to the cloud is the potential for significant cost savings. With cloud computing, you only pay for what you use, rather than investing in expensive hardware...


Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) in QAD

Posted on: March 14, 2022 | By: David Kwo | ERP Selection, QAD Business Process

QAD's Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) functionality enables users to connect ad hoc query tools to a practice database and access curating data. It also allows the ability to send commands to communicate with that database. Additionally, it can use Progress ODBC drivers to connect to private, third-party Windows-based applications that use structured query language (SQL) to obtain data. SQL is a standard database interface language used by many application packs,...


Effectively Selecting New Software Systems

Posted on: November 22, 2021 | By: David Kwo | QAD Practice News, Microsoft Dynamics AX/365, Acumatica, ERP Selection

Is your business considering the acquisition of new software to resolve business concerns, enhance company offerings, or boost your position in the marketplace?  Far too often we find businesses making these decisions without fully understanding the requirements for the new solution, and without a methodology to select the best possible software for your specific organization. A robust process for the selection of new software systems is a must for any...


COVID & Change Management: How Global Supply Chains are changing in the Medical Industry

Posted on: April 7, 2021 | By: Andrew Hall | ERP Selection, Wholesale Distribution

One of the medical industry’s greatest challenges during the pandemic was the production and distribution of medical supplies and personal protective equipment (PPE). Medical device and product companies were thoroughly unprepared. The closing of national borders, operations, plants, and enforcement of new restrictions led to hundreds of supply chain links breaking, causing shortages in medical supplies and prices to soar. This pandemic has revealed the fragility of global supply chains...


Logan Consulting Effectively Leverages SharePoint for ERP Implementations

Posted on: December 30, 2020 | By: Tim Lovely | Uncategorized, QAD Practice News, Logan Consulting News, ERP Selection, QAD Business Process

Logan Consulting will start a number of new ERP implementation projects in thee new year! For our new clients who do not have a well-defined SharePoint structure, Logan Consulting's SharePoint structure does an excellent job of supporting our ERP implementation projects. Logan Consulting utilizes Sharepoint extensively as part of our methodology, and it has become an integral tool to support our projects. In addition to the SharePoint lists for a...


How 5G & IoT Will Pave the Way for Intelligent ERPs – An Introduction into 5G and IoT, Part 1

Posted on: June 19, 2020 | By: Joncarl Luckett | ERP Selection, Professional Services

Utilizing both 5G and IoT will soon be the global standard for optimizing your ERP solution. Now, you might be asking, what are 5G, IoT and how do they relate to my current ERP system? That’s easy, lets start off with some basic definitions of 5G and IoT.   What is 5G? – 5G is the 5th generation mobile network – the new global wireless standard. While there is not...