Your employees are on the move yet still connected like never before. Cloud-based business applications make it easier to give on-the-go employees the information they need to stay productive. Customers expect empowered workers Today’s customers expect your workers to be…
Considering an ERP investment ? When we speak with organizations, we note that many of these companies are challenged to take the important step of justifying their ERP investment. The effort involves determining an expected return on investment, anticipating total…
With the rise of cloud-based software, companies shopping for ERP are now faced with an additional consideration – deployment method. Choosing between installing ERP on-premises or through the cloud can be a difficult decision for companies, and there are advantages…
As the year wraps up, we’ve all seen articles on coming technology trends for 2014. As you might expect, the predictions usually relate to the cloud, mobile access, social engagement, big data and other trends we’ve witnessed for the last…
When our team works with mid-market companies heading into an ERP selection project, we’re often asked to share insight into the ERP systems that best serve those organizations operating multiple facilities across multiple regions. In the ERP world we refer to…
In the coming year, how important will it be for small to mid-sized companies to access real-time business information quickly and securely via a smart phone or other device? In a word: very. The companies we work with are finding it…
Company is the evaluation of the prospective company/provider as a strategic partner for today and tomorrow. This should include a review of financial results, company direction, and management team. You should do the same review on the company that you…
Function fit of the software is where most companies start. The fit of the vendor’s software to your requirements is done with a demonstration of the software. The team should provide the vendors with a list of needs. This list…
When a company considers acquiring a new ERP system, they often struggle with clearly defining the evaluation criteria. Procon advises clients’ to start with five basic criteria: Function fit Technology Company Support Cost The ERP evaluation team will expand this…
A large majority of organizations implement ERP in phases, whether it be by module, geography and/or business process. Similarly, most clients we work with – especially larger, more complex multi-national organizations – are too big to take the big bang…