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Pitfalls of ERP Software in SMBs
The challenges of ERP are well documented and we all know how risky these implementations can be. Risks such as global employee resistance and global supply disruptions may be common for larger organizations, but what about small- and mid-size...
ERP in Small to Mid-Size Businesses (SMBs or SMEs)
Ever since the early 1990s, Fortune 500 companies across the world have been on the ERP bandwagon. With millions of dollars required to implement and well-publicized coverage of ERP failures, many wonder if ERP is worth the cost and risk to...
ERP For SMBs: Free Webinar This Wednesday
Many businesses assume that ERP is only for large organizations. However, small to mid-size business is the fastest growing segment of the ERP industry. Reasons for the increasing adoption rates in smaller organizations range from limitations...
An Adaptive Enterprise – Role of ERP
Posted under ERP SYSTEM on Tuesday, 29 December 2009 by admin
I am tempted to draw relation to the things happening around us in nature. In 1859, Charles Robert Darwin, a well known English naturalist in his book 'Origin of Species', highlighted two vital traits of evolution. All living things on earth today are the descendants - with modifications - of...
SaaS – Should I buy or pay rent?
Posted under ERP SYSTEM on Tuesday, 29 December 2009 by admin
Software as a Service - commonly known as SaaS is the new kid on the block. The beautiful part of the Information Technology industry is that the companies in the domain are inventing and re-inventing very fast. Rarely does any month go without any new invention in the industry. Let's go a step...
What do you know? Part 1
Posted under ERP SYSTEM on Tuesday, 29 December 2009 by admin
This post is for Business Analyst, Jack-Of-All-Trades, or IT pros working at SMB/SME companies preparing to buy an ERP solution.
Before you fill out an online survey or type in ERP in your favorite search engine, please do the following first.
1. Know yourself
2. Know your company
3. Know...
SMB – Plan your ERP Project
Posted under ERP SYSTEM on Tuesday, 29 December 2009 by admin
I read a nice story about Sir Edmund Hillary, the first human being to scale the zenith Mount Everest. A lot of us do not know that Sir Hillary failed miserably the first time he tried. He stumbled upon one problem after another and more than half his climbing team died. When asked to explain...
The SMB Advantage!
Posted under ERP SYSTEM on Tuesday, 29 December 2009 by admin
The banner may sound as an aggressive position – SMBs would lead and the large business would follow. Or further, SMB would spearhead the next level of innovation. It would not seem to be a tough call the moment you appreciate that SMBs enjoy the distinct advantage of fewer layers of...
How Small is Too Small When Purchasing ERP Software?
Posted under ERP SYSTEM on Tuesday, 29 December 2009 by admin
A friend recently came to me and asked for assistance in selecting an ERP software package. Since I do work for an ERP software company, this in itself is not strange. What you may find strange is the fact that my friend is the owner of a small company that employees a total of three people. ...
Chakde Indian SMB – Its your time!
Posted under ERP SYSTEM on Tuesday, 29 December 2009 by admin
I was wondering on what to write as my next article on this channel. Incidentally, I heard the music of movie, 'Chakde India' where legendary actor 'Shah Rukh Khan' creates the magic out of decrepit Indian women hockey team to make them world champs. The movie pleasantly captures the mood of...
