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Evaluating the ROI of ERP software
ERP systems are a large investment. In this expert response, find out how to estimate the ROI of ERP software, including payback periods and business changes.
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How to avoid an open source ERP software deployment failure
Open source ERP software is a rapidly-growing technology, but deployments aren't always a success. In this expert response, learn some of the warning signs that an open source ERP deployment might ...
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How to determine if ERP cloud computing is right for your company
Operating an ERP system in a cloud computing environment can help manufacturers save in money and labor. Learn how to determine if your manufacturing environment is right for ERP in the cloud.
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Evaluating your ERP software options
There are many questions to be considered when starting the ERP software selection process. Find out what questions you should ask when evaluating ERP software.
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How to find green ERP software and capitalize on green functionality
More ERP vendors are adding functionality for green initiatives to ERP software. Find out how manufacturers can use ERP to meet environmental compliance metrics.
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What role does standardized work play in lean manufacturing?
Discover how standardized work can aid in lean manufacturing efforts and learn the steps to standardizing manufacturing processes in this expert response.
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How to implement Kanban and implementation success factors
Learn how to implement Kanban and discover implementation tips. Find out what to avoid and what implementation success factors will help to deploy a Kanban system on the shop floor.
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Recommended books for learning about lean manufacturing
Discover some helpful books on lean manufacturing and discover other ways to learn lean manufacturing, including the benefits of a lean coach.
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Starting lean manufacturing employee training courses
Lean methodology employee training courses can be effective if well designed. Find out how to introduce employees to core lean manufacturing concepts including the objectives of lean and how to red...
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Toyota falling short of its own lean principles
Find out about Toyota's lean manufacturing principles, recent lean manufacturing developments and what Toyota has planned for lean methodology.
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How can I set up for open source ERP success?
Interest in open source ERP software is growing among manufacturers. In this expert response, learn how to determine if open source ERP is a good business investment and read some tips on finding s...
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Selecting ERP software for engineering-to-order (ETO) manufacturing
Manufacturers who operate in engineering-to-order (ETO) environments have unique software needs, such as integration with computer-aided design (CAD) and collaboration with suppliers. Learn how to ...
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How to complete the SaaS ERP software evaluation process
Software as a Service (SaaS) ERP is a low cost alternative to in-house ERP systems -- but is it right for your business requirements? Find out how to evaluate SaaS ERP software in this expert respo...
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What open source skills do we need for open source ERP success?
Having the right in-house skills is essential to open source ERP success. Find out what your support staff needs to know about open source ERP implementation and maintenance in this expert response.
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Does poor ERP training cause ERP implementation failure?
Employee training is an important part of any ERP implementation - but when an ERP implementation project fails, how often is poor training the cause? Find out in this expert response.
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How to choose your ERP upgrade project team
Learn how to choose which departments are involved in the ERP upgrade project. Find out how to select your ERP upgrade team and how to communicate critical data across your business.
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Selecting the right ERP software upgrade add-ons
Find out how to select the right ERP software upgrade add-ons to benefit your ERP upgrade package and how add-ons can boost the efficiency of your ERP system.
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Estimating your ERP implementation timeline
Find tips for estimating your enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementation timeline and learn ERP implementation stages for a successful implementation.
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Ten common ERP implementation project mistakes to avoid
Discover 10 common enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementation project mistakes and find out what to avoid for a successful ERP implementation.
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Key cost considerations for manufacturing ERP
What are the key cost considerations for manufacturing enterprise resource planning? Find out in this expert response.
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Identifying and developing an ERP interface
When working with ERP and other manufacturing software systems, it's important to understand the difference between an ERP interface and ERP integr...
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Understanding GPS manufacturing uses
Manufacturing can apply GPS technology throughout their supply chains. In this expert response, discover GPS manufacturing uses.
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Using supply chain sustainability software in green ...
Vendors are responding to growing numbers of green initiatives by creating applications for supply chain sustainability. In this expert response, f...