Business Automation and Software Blog

The enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution options of today are vast and are much more advanced than they were just 10 years ago. The advancements have made them more useful, functional, and more integrated than ever yet are still foundational to operational success. This evolution of ERP software has been driven by rapidly growing interest in technologies that promise immediate benefits to manufacturers, Cloud computing, SaaS (Software as a Service), server virtualization, and social business tools.

It can be easy to assume that your current Sage 300 version is sufficiently getting the job done. While this may be true, upgrading to the newest version (2014) can help you collaborate better and get more done by connecting your business, providing a better customer experience, and increasing revenue in a mobile and global world.

For most of us, we suffer from a complicated landscape of technology with disconnected systems and information silos. At the same time, it is vital to keep people and information connected. You can replace these inefficiencies and costly maintenance requirements with Infor’s Intelligent Open Network (ION).

We no longer live in a business world where an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is optional. It is certainly a necessity to have an ERP solution that can help you operate, manage, and keep up with your business while providing customization, easy integration, and broad functionality. Business has evolved substantially since ERP was first introduced in 1990, and you’ll need an updated ERP solution to meet your current needs.

Whether you are considering enterprise resource planning (ERP) software for the first time or are in need of an updated and upgraded version, selecting and implementing the best solution for your business is no easy task. Modern ERP software offers extended functionality and allows your business to produce optimal results. Just as athletes strive to win the game, businesses should strive to be victorious in choosing and using the best software solutions for their company. In order to have a victory in the software modernization battle and implement the necessary ERP software improvements with ease, follow these tips:

As we approach the new year, we hope you have heard by now that Sage is encouraging Sage PFW users to move to more modern ERP solutions, as the Sage PFW product is being phased out.

A recent economic summit held in late September in Illinois identified collaboration as one essential key for future economic growth in Illinois’ manufacturing future. Collaboration is all about working together to further produce and create in cooperation.

Manufacturers and distributors are under severe pressure to increase the productivity and performance of their warehouse operations in the face of growing costs and complexity.

It happens to all of us. Keeping track of and not losing things is easier said than done. This is equally true when it comes to managing warehouses and keeping track of inventory. You may even be at the point of not knowing what, exactly, is even in your warehouse. This could be a result of not having a sufficient warehouse management system or not having one at all. You do not have to continue having these issues, and a warehouse management system can help you stay accurate and organized.