Can 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...
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Investing in Enterprise Assets? Tips to Select an EAM Solution for Your...
I recently shared a blog post entitled “How an Enterprise Asset Management Solution Can Help Improve Your Bottom Line” providing insight for organizations looking to improve the tracking and...
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A Smarter Approach to ERP and Inventory Control
Many of the manufacturers and distributors we team with experience challenges around ERP and inventory control. As an independent ERP consulting firm, it’s a topic that comes up often as project teams...
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Intelligent Decision-Making to Drive Your Growth
Considering business process improvement? This guest blog post from IQMS looks at the benefits of implementing integrated ERP and MES. Visibility into your manufacturing operations is key to improved...
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Connecting the Enterprise Through Workflow Automation
Considering business process improvement? This guest blog post from Mike Raia of Integrify looks at implementing workflow automation to connect people, processes and systems. As companies grow either...
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Seeking Smart Use of ERP? It’s All in the Planning
The smart use of ERP is based on a philosophy of integration, continuous improvement, the simplification and standardization of business processes, and the elimination of waste throughout the...
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Success Stories: Examples of Business Process Improvement
During a recent webinar, Ultra Consultants COO Rich Sides presented three real-world examples of business process improvement projects carried out by Ultra’s team of expert independent consultants....
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On Demand Webcast: The Dangers of Outdated ERP Systems
Ultra’s Founder and CEO Jeff Carr recently teamed with Manufacturing Business Technology magazine for a webinar entitled “ERP for manufacturing and distribution: Are You Blind to the Dangers of...
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A Food and Beverage ERP Solution Success Story
An in-depth case study demonstrates the benefits of today’s food and beverage ERP solution. Read on for the story highlights. Today’s food and beverage processor faces significant industry disruptions....
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Why Assess Business Process Maturity?
As independent ERP consultants, we’re often asked about the right time to select a new ERP solution and inevitably the conversation leads to business process maturity. We’ve seen the many red flags...
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In Consideration of KPIs and Performance Management
Before a project team begins their journey seeking transformation with an enterprise technology selection and implementation, we guide our clients to consider the concepts of KPIs and Performance...
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ERP in 2019: Despite Cyclical Industry Risks, It Pays to Drive Business...
Thinking ERP in 2019? Many of the manufacturing and distribution teams we speak with are in the process of prioritizing their strategic plans. And many of these enterprises are considering the timing...
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Blockchain and ERP: What’s the Impact on Manufacturing and Distribution?
This blog post provides an overview of how Blockchain will impact the manufacturing and distribution sectors. Included is a brief highlight from a recent ERP Showcase Webinar. Additional posts will...
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Make the Most out of Your Investment in Manufacturing IT
Technology is a key reason for manufacturers’ ability to produce more output with fewer workers. So when it comes to information systems, can you best maximize your investment in manufacturing IT...
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Starting a Journey to ERP? Get Your Guide to Business Process Improvement
Most manufacturing and distribution companies have a goal of business process improvement. That’s why many companies partner with Ultra, as they require modern technology to support that improvement....
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Steel Services Company Drives Improvements Through Technology Upgrades
As an independent ERP consulting firm, we’re pleased to share the successes our clients achieve when driving business process improvement. A good example of a recent success story, showcasing how...
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A Manufacturing Case Study Continues: Steel Services Company Achieves Process...
This blog post continues the success story outlined in a recent blog post entitled “Steel Services Company Drives Improvements Through Technology Upgrades” As an independent ERP consulting firm, we...
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Product Configuration Basics
It’s always interesting to see what questions we’re asked as an ERP consulting firm. Many of the teams we work with face challenges when customizing products to serve a variety of customers. As...
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