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Clouds Are in the Forecast for Modern Businesses

Posted by John Shepperson | May 27, 2015 11:00:00 AM

Modern business practices are moving from traditional hardware and software solutions to the cloud. The cloud is a place where you can host your software and sometimes even hardware on someone else’s system. Hosting your information online has become easier and less expensive with the advances in server technology over the last 15 years. You'll have the same network security as Google, Amazon, or Microsoft but without having to invest the same time, capital, and labor costs. 

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Topics: ERP, enterprise resource planning, cloud, integration, john shepperson, cloud-based ERP, oates co, customization, scalable, security



Tips for Distributors Using a Cloud ERP System

Posted by John Shepperson | Apr 7, 2015 1:35:09 PM

Acumatica is a cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) software system for managing distribution businesses. An ERP’s value is often overshadowed by its implementation learning curve, which makes it easy for business owners to overlook their many positive attributes. For distribution businesses considering Acumatica or trying to improve the effectiveness of their current ERP systems, here's how an ERP can help increase efficiency, drive revenue, and cut costs.

Enterprise resource planning systems can:

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Topics: ERP, enterprise resource planning, cloud, inventory management, integration, john shepperson, cloud-based ERP, oates co, customization



Soothe Growing Pains with Sage 100 ERP

Posted by John Shepperson | Feb 24, 2015 11:30:00 AM

Sage 100 ERP is one of the enterprise resource planning (ERP) software solutions available for small to medium sized businesses. Full of opportunities for customization, Sage 100 ERP is scalable to meet your company’s growing needs, preventing the “growing pains” that come from having to get new software.

With the ability to have Sage 100 ERP customize your server and database needs, personalize your users’ experiences, and seamlessly upgrade as your company grows, it’s software you can’t afford not to have.

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Topics: ERP, Sage, enterprise resource planning, Sage 100, Sage 100 ERP, john shepperson, modules, oates co, customization, ease of use, scalable, growing pains, providex, dual development



Make Sage ERP X3 Fit Like a Glove

Posted by John Shepperson | Jan 8, 2014 8:21:00 AM

One of the most attractive elements of the Sage ERP X3 system is how easily it can be customized. Every business has its own needs and priorities, and the beauty of enterprise resource planning systems is the numerous modules and add-ons that they offer. Sage ERP X3 is a powerful tool on its own; customizing it will make sure that your company gets  the best results and the most efficient use out of this great ERP tool.

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Topics: ERP, ERP implementation, sage erp x3, oates and company, enterprise resource planning, john shepperson, oates co, customize, customization



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