Category: ERP Selection

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So, you are considering an ERP project and evaluating all your options.  You have had enough with Excel work arounds, rekeying data and out of date systems.  You have vendor presentations, scored each package against your requirements, have more meetings than you ever wanted to and then…. you decide to push the project off.  Does this sound familiar? If so, you aren’t alone.  Over the years we have found many...

Why Cloud ERP? This is a question you might be asking yourself before diving into an ERP implementation. Many view an ERP implementation as tedious, time consuming and costly, but in the end the benefits usually justify the investment. Companies have been implementing On-Premises ERP solutions for decades, but with the evolution of Cloud ERP, numerous additional ERP benefits can be recognized. A few of the more well-known benefits of...

A huge motivation for many organizations that choose to implement ERP software is the financial gain. Of course, the purchasing and implementation of ERP software is an investment, but once implementation is complete, your organization will begin to reap the benefits of the investment over time. Profit and Invoice tracking, budgeting, audits, and risk management are some of the key areas that businesses look to improve with ERP. Let’s learn...

Analyzing your proposed ERP implementation plan starts with three key areas of assessment. First your project plan, then your measurables before and after implementation, and lastly, what your organization is trying to achieve as an outcome of the ERP implementation. Let’s walk through an analysis of an ERP implementation plan. Your Project Plan Start with examining expectations for the implementation plan. Use questions such as: What will be accomplished? What...

The process of selecting a project management and accounting system to handle your business processes can seem overwhelming at first, but by focusing on your business’s core priorities you can select an ERP vendor with ease. Let’s dive deeper into the ways we can compare features and benefits of all ERP systems. Productivity When organizations decide to take their business to the next level with an ERP selection they are...

Logan Consulting is a leading consulting firm with strengths in strategy, project management, business process design, ERP and CRM implementation, recruitment and training.  Since 1992, our business process-based delivery techniques and tools have helped our clients build a solid business process and information technology foundation to support their business. Without our hardworking employees, Logan Consulting wouldn't be able to provide the unbiased analysis, recommendations, and project work that we ensure our clients receive. Our...

In prior posts Logan Consulting discussed its adherence to a simple yet effective ERP implementation methodology which has benefited its clients for years. Logan Consulting utilizes Sharepoint extensively as part of our methodology, and it has become an integral tool to support the Logan Consulting methodology. Logan Consulting has developed an extensive library of the following documents and templates: Process Flows Process Narratives Conference Room Pilot Scripts End User Procedures...

An Enterprise Resource Planning solution should last you anywhere from five to seven years, and should be as painless as possible. In this, it’s vital to know what to look for and a decision should be made with as much care and attentiveness as possible—using input from all stakeholders, end users, and anyone impacted by the decision. Additionally, a decision needs to be made based on features, benefits, and functionality,...

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is often at the heart of your business, meaning that selection and replacement of the product is akin to heart surgery. A successful ERP implementation can improve your ability to meet customer needs, succeed in an increasingly competitive environment, and achieve successful growth, and an unsuccessful one hinders all of these, so it’s essential to avoid cutting corners. It’s likely you’ve heard ERP replacement horror stories...