Category: ERP Selection

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

When trying for successful ERP implementation, it's important to be confident that you have the right partner who knows your companies industry inside and out. You want a partner that has experience and successes that reflect your individual goals for your company. While this seems simple, finding the right implementation partner and having a successful implementation can be difficult. When implementing a new ERP system like QAD ERP or Dynamics AX, you want to be...

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,...

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...

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...

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...