Prioritizing Projects in Economic Downturns (Part 3)

Posted on: April 2, 2024 | By: Meaghan Andrews | Uncategorized

In the face of economic downturns, adaptability and agility become paramount in project management. In this blog post, part three of prioritizing projects in an economic downturn series, we will focus on the third key strategy: embracing adaptability and agility within project management. Key Steps for Adaptability: · Foster a culture of adaptability: cultivate a culture that values adaptability, innovation, and continuous improvement. · Monitor and respond to market trends:...


Prioritizing Projects in Economic Downturns (Part 2)

Posted on: March 4, 2024 | By: Meaghan Andrews | Uncategorized

This is the second in a series of three blogs that address how to prioritize projects during an economic downturn. In this blog, we discuss maximizing operational efficiency during economic downturns. In times of economic uncertainty, every minute and resource count. Organizations need to maximize operational efficiency and optimize resource utilization. Here, part two of prioritizing projects in economic downturns series, we delve into the second key strategy: streamlining processes...


Prioritizing Projects in Economic Downturns (Part 1)

Posted on: January 26, 2024 | By: Meaghan Andrews | Uncategorized

This is the first in a series of three blogs that address how to prioritize projects during an economic downturn. Economic downturns bring challenges that demand strategic adaptation for businesses. Among the uncertainties impacting businesses, factors such as budget constraints, increased risk, stakeholder expectations, and talent retention become critical considerations. Understanding how an economic downturn will affect businesses and projects provides the foundation for organizations to adapt their strategies to...


Acumatica’s MRP and its Features

Posted on: August 17, 2023 | By: Page Wildridge | Uncategorized

Acumatica offers its own robust Material Resource Planning feature, designed to help your business improve its efficiency and productivity. The software is a comprehensive cloud-based application that focuses on the planning within management through multiple manufacturing systems, including product centric jobs, made to stock, and made to order. Other features within Acumatica’s MRP include forecasting, MRP detail, and Multi- Warehouse capabilities.  Forecasting  Within Acumatica, your forecasts can be both calculated...


Creating Non-Stock Items in Acumatica ERP

Posted on: August 12, 2023 | By: Page Wildridge | Uncategorized

Non-Stock Items are an important part of any company. These items are goods that are purchased from vendors or sold to customers that do not need to be reflected in the company’s inventory. Acumatica allows you to easily keep an accurate record of these goods. In this video, a Logan expert will take you through a step by step tutorial on how to set up non-stock items in Acumatica.  [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4femck6B9Zs&t=150s[/embed]...


Do’s and Don’ts to Increase New Hire Success

Posted on: July 27, 2023 | By: Meaghan Andrews | Uncategorized

In today’s work climate, the days of someone staying with the same employer for the duration of his or her career is very low. Studies show today’s graduates will change jobs on average four times in the first nine years. Some of the job hopping is due to the employee and the job not being a fit. But just as often, the employer does not take the proper steps to...


3 Ways Power BI Can Elevate Your Analytics

Posted on: July 13, 2023 | By: Meaghan Andrews | Uncategorized

Power BI, an application available in Microsoft Fabric’s suite of data tools, allows users a base of deeply integrated analytics. Many tools that provide a deep view into system analytics can be difficult to utilize and struggle with data integration, yet Power BI’s abilities provide valuable insights due to the vast amounts of information it can process. Power BI, Microsoft's business intelligence and analytics platform, offers a range of features...


Building a Strong Foundation for Effective EDI: Key Steps for Seamless Data Exchange

Posted on: June 13, 2023 | By: Emily Aro | Uncategorized, QAD Manufacturing

In this blog, we highlight the key steps for seamless data exchange. Below, you will learn more about building a strong foundation for effective EDI: 1. Strong Base for EDI: Ensure that the company's computer infrastructure, including hardware, software, and network, is capable of supporting EDI. This means having reliable and efficient computer systems, good internet connectivity, and enough capacity to handle the increased data volume that comes with EDI....


Communication in the Workplace

Posted on: May 31, 2023 | By: Shifa Mushtaq | Uncategorized

Communication in the workplace is crucial for professional success and can improve an employee’s work experience.  Good communication can make people feel valued and appreciated in order to help build a good working relationship, while also keeping everyone well-informed. In order to run a successful business, understanding what makes your customers and coworkers tick is critical, and these relationships cannot thrive without effective communication. While Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software...


Top Questions to ask Before any ERP Upgrade

Posted on: May 17, 2023 | By: Emily Aro | Uncategorized, QAD Business Process

At one point or another, you are bound to be faced with the task of changing your ERP software to best compete in the changing market around you. When it comes to any selection, it's important to streamline the search by focusing on the things that will make a difference. Below are some of our top questions to ask before any ERP upgrade to ensure a smooth transition. Does the...