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Choose the Right ERP System with a Business Process Advisor

Posted by John Shepperson | Feb 21, 2014 1:17:00 PM

ERP systems have proven themselves to be useful in almost any industry. They are so useful, in fact, that they are beginning to be viewed as a cure-all. What you must remember, though, is that while ERP systems are definitely amazing tools, it is important to remember that they are just that – tools. Like all tools, there is a right way and a wrong way to use them, and you can’t use an ERP system correctly without getting some knowledge beforehand. Once you’ve decided to use an ERP system, you need to dig into what’s working and what’s not working within your current system setup. Otherwise, you will choose the wrong ERP software and fail to improve your business processes.

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Topics: ERP, oates, business processes, enterprise resource planning, implementation, ERP vendor, john shepperson, business process manager, business process advisor



Why You Should Automate Your Accounting Tasks

Posted by John Shepperson | Nov 4, 2013 11:00:00 AM

Do you need new accounting software for your business? Now is the time to invest in the Sage ERP X3 system. Businesses with complex accounting needs can truly benefit from the way that enterprise resource planning systems automate many of the processes that were being done manually in the past. Tech Republic, which is an online resource for information technology professionals, says that using a system like Sage ERP X3

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Topics: ERP, oates and co, Sage, automation, sage erp x3, accounting, implementation, accounting software, tax



The 6 Stages of ERP Implementation

Posted by John Shepperson | Oct 7, 2013 7:40:00 AM

We’ve been talking a lot about ERP systems and ERP implementations, and now you know that the benefits of implementing an ERP system are numerous and that your company would undoubtedly profit from making the change. We also know that ERP implementations are no small undertaking – they take a long time, require a lot of work, and cost a lot of money.

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Topics: ERP, stages, implementation stages, successful erp implementation, oates and company, implementation



ERP Mistake #5: Not Testing Real Data

Posted by John Shepperson | Sep 25, 2013 7:40:00 AM

Choosing an ERP, as we’ve discussed before, is not an easy undertaking. Previously, a blog entitled “6 Mistakes to Avoid When Implementing an ERP” was published. Today we’re going to look at the fifth mistake, which is failing to use real data to test your new system.

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Topics: ERP, ERP implementation, oates, oates and company, enterprise resource planning, implementation, erp mistakes, john shepperson



ERP Mistake #2: Not Having Everyone On Board

Posted by John Shepperson | Sep 11, 2013 7:40:00 AM

Choosing an ERP, as we’ve discussed before, is not an easy undertaking. Previously, a blog entitled “6 Mistakes to Avoid When Implementing an ERP” was published. We’ll now be looking at those six mistakes in further depth.

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Topics: ERP, enterprise resource planning, implementation, implementing ERP, employee engagement, communication, john shepperson



ERP Mistake #1: Failing to Research an ERP Company

Posted by John Shepperson | Sep 6, 2013 7:40:00 AM

Choosing an ERP, as we’ve discussed before, is not an easy undertaking. Previously, a blog entitled “6 Mistakes to Avoid When Implementing an ERP” was published. We’ll now be looking at those six mistakes in further depth.

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Topics: ERP, enterprise resource planning, implementation, business management, business management software, research, implementing ERP, ERP vendor, john shepperson



6 Mistakes to Avoid When Implementing ERP Software

Posted by John Shepperson | Aug 28, 2013 7:40:00 AM

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) is a type of business management software that supports the basic internal processes of a company. ERP software allows a business to have an integrated, real-time view of production, order processing, and inventory management. Product planning, development, customer and vendor data, materials management, sales, and marketing are also examples of what an ERP system can control and streamline.

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Topics: ERP, business, implementing, enterprise resource planning, implementation, business management, business management software, john shepperson



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