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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



Don't Let Your Inventory Control You

Posted by John Shepperson | Sep 23, 2013 7:40:00 AM

Inventory control procedures are crucial to keeping accurate and reliable inventory counts for any organization or business. Control is a delicate balance from the time of order placement, reception into the warehouse, counting, verification, labeling, putting away, picking and shipping. Knowing where every single piece of inventory is at all times is essential to business success. 

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Topics: product distribution, oates and company, inventory management, inventory, inventory control, inventory management procedures, john shepperson



ERP Mistake #4: Having the Wrong People on the Implementation Team

Posted by John Shepperson | Sep 20, 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. In this blog we’ll be looking at how not to build your team if you want to make your ERP implementation successful.

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Topics: ERP, ERP implementation, erp mistakes, consultant, ERP team, Oates & Company, consulting, john shepperson



Are Your Inventory Management Procedures Streamlined and Efficient?

Posted by John Shepperson | Sep 18, 2013 7:40:00 AM

It's not unusual for inventory control to be a challenge in a physician's office, especially in practices with multiple doctors. Out-dated and/or manual inventory control systems consume too much staff time and are less effective than other types of inventory management procedures.

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Topics: inventory management, inventory, Sage 100, data management, Sage 100 ERP, inventory management procedures, john shepperson



ERP Mistake #3: Not Understanding the Amount of Preparation Required

Posted by John Shepperson | Sep 16, 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. Here is a more in depth discussion about the third mistake – not understanding how much preparation is necessary before a switchover happens.

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Topics: ERP, mapping business processes, successful implementation, oates and company, enterprise resource planning, erp mistakes, john shepperson



JobOps for Sage 100 ERP

Posted by John Shepperson | Sep 13, 2013 7:40:00 AM

JobOps is a collection of job management modules designed for Sage 100 ERP. It fits best into small to midsized manufacturing, installation, and service/repair companies that handle between 7 and 10 million dollars annually. JobOps provides the tools you need to manage even the most complex jobs by keeping you up to date and in control every step of the way.

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Topics: cost allocation, MAS 100, jobops, 100 ERP, jobops for MAS 100, jobops for Sage 100, job costing, oates and company, 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



Avoid Pitfalls in Multi-Physician Practices with the Right Tools

Posted by John Shepperson | Sep 9, 2013 7:40:00 AM

Multi-physician practices seem like a slam dunk in terms of logistics, billing, and other administrative considerations. Once the overheads are in place, theoretically it should be easy for practices to add additional physicians. Yet many practices struggle to manage multiple physicians and/or clinical teams.

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Topics: transition, multi-physician, medical practice, software, multiple physicians, multi-physician practice, 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



Using Sage Solutions is Right for Your Company

Posted by John Shepperson | Sep 4, 2013 7:40:00 AM

Product distribution in our “information age” requires orders, inventory, and finances to

hand holding lightbulbmove at the speed of light. Your information is careening through cyberspace, launching dollars, personnel, and tangible goods in all directions. Seamless integration of all systems is the key to management of these assets, and Sage 100 ERP is an essential tool to keep it all on track.

Do you sometimes feel that your distribution business is getting away from you? That the task of piloting your ship is becoming arduous and formidable? That this intricate behemoth, with its myriad, complex maneuvers, tasks, and departments is hurtling along – and you need to rein it in?

If so, Sage has developed a suite for you. 

Sage 100 ERP (formerly Sage ERP MAS 90) is a solutions suite that intuitively organizes your infrastructure and monitors interactions with your customers and supply chain. Management of expenditures, budgets, planning, and market insights as well as tax reporting and point-of-sale processing will arm your accounting, marketing, and sales departments with the kind of serious firepower to master their dominions. Inventory data blasted to the cloud will give you real-time forecasting power to optimize your target fill rates, productivity, and streamline your entire shipping process. Integrated Sage CRM gives you ultimate power in boosting conversions, accelerating sales, and monitoring transaction history to forge and maintain enduring customer relationships. Employee data will automatically flow through your systems: time tracking, payroll processing and depositing, and efficient employee analytics will bulletproof your HR department.

If you are ready to grab the controls, plot your course, dominate your sector, and become the master of your distribution universe, contact Oates & Company today.

I'm Seizing Control!

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Topics: ERP, Sage, MAS 100, product distribution, MAS 90, Sage MAS 90, Sage Solutions, enterprise resource planning, business management, Sage 100, john shepperson



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