Business Strategy – Where Does It Fit With ERP?
Many companies start a selection project by asking the users what they need in a new system. This approach will miss key requirements needed for the business to succeed with its business plan. The...
View ArticleImplementing a Business Process Improvement Culture – Part I
In recent years, manufacturing companies have implemented a number of different methodologies in an attempt to improve manufacturing. Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma are just two approaches that have...
View ArticleImplementing a Business Process Improvement Culture – Part II – Examine...
Business information process mapping is an important step in business process improvement, but it can become a complex and difficult activity. Before you began to map processes, your team needs to...
View ArticleImplementing a Business Process Improvement Culture – Part IV – Define Future...
The most difficult step in business process improvement is the development of the future state. It requires an understanding of the weaknesses in the current process, and an understanding of what is...
View ArticleImplementing a Business Process Improvement Culture – Part V – Business Case...
Can ERP Projects generate a business case? Not only can they, but they must. I treat the business case different than most. In the past the business case has been used to justify the project to...
View ArticleIdentifying the Right ERP Vendors to Interview
In this age of the Internet, identifying vendors should be easy. A Google search on the term “ERP Vendors” identifies 1,490,000 hits. Hmm… maybe not so easy. The problem is that there are way too many...
View ArticleChoosing the Right ERP Implementation Methodology for Your Company
In the last few years we have seen two different implementation methodologies emerge. When buying a new ERP system you should make sure you understand the methodology proposed by the vendor or...
View ArticleEvaluating ERP Vendors
Once you have identified your list of vendors you need to lay out your plan for evaluating ERP vendors via an ERP comparison process. Earlier this year, I published two different blogs: one on...
View ArticleCan Lean and ERP Work Together?
Here is a case study of a company that is using both Lean and ERP to support their journey of continuous improvement. In 2008, the management team decided to start two initiatives: Lean education for...
View ArticleEvaluating ERP Vendors – Evaluation Criteria
When a company considers acquiring a new ERP system, they often struggle with clearly defining the evaluation criteria. Ultra Consulting advises clients’ to start with five basic criteria: Function fit...
View ArticleHow Important is “Ease of Use” When Selecting ERP Software?
ERP vendors are continually improving their products with new features. In past years the focus has been on adding application function such as manufacturing planning, quality management, engineering...
View ArticleImplementing a Business Process Improvement (BPI) Culture – Introduction
The process of implementing a continuous business process improvement culture in manufacturing companies. is one of the most effective approaches we’ve seen when it comes to enterprise technology...
View ArticleBusiness Strategy – Where Does It Fit With ERP?
Many companies start a selection project by asking the users what they need in a new system. This approach will miss key requirements needed for the business to succeed with its business plan. The...
View ArticleImplementing a Business Process Improvement Culture – Part I
In recent years, manufacturing companies have implemented a number of different methodologies in an attempt to improve manufacturing. Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma are just two approaches that have...
View ArticleImplementing a Business Process Improvement Culture – Part II – Examine...
Business information process mapping is an important step in business process improvement, but it can become a complex and difficult activity. Before you began to map processes, your team needs to...
View ArticleImplementing a Business Process Improvement Culture – Part IV – Define Future...
The most difficult step in business process improvement is the development of the future state. It requires an understanding of the weaknesses in the current process, and an understanding of what is...
View ArticleImplementing a Business Process Improvement Culture – Part V – Business Case...
Can ERP Projects generate a business case? Not only can they, but they must. I treat the business case different than most. In the past the business case has been used to justify the project to...
View ArticleIdentifying the Right ERP Vendors to Interview
In this age of the Internet, identifying vendors should be easy. A Google search on the term “ERP Vendors” identifies 1,490,000 hits. Hmm… maybe not so easy. The problem is that there are way too many...
View ArticleChoosing the Right ERP Implementation Methodology for Your Company
In the last few years we have seen two different implementation methodologies emerge. When buying a new ERP system you should make sure you understand the methodology proposed by the vendor or...
View ArticleEvaluating ERP Vendors
Once you have identified your list of vendors you need to lay out your plan for evaluating ERP vendors via an ERP comparison process. Earlier this year, I published two different blogs: one on...
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