Manufacturing ERP Blog | Rootstock

How Predictive Analytics Works in Concert with ERP

In our last blog, we discussed how predictive analytics is the use of data, statistical algorithms and machine learning techniques to identify the[...]

Cloud ERP: Avoiding ‘FrankenCloud’ and Moving from Transactional to Strategic Systems

Become a Data Master by avoiding the pitfalls of “Frankencloud”. Listen to the latest podcast from “Data in Depth” hosted by Andrew Rieser featuring[...]

5 Signs You’ve Outgrown Your Old ERP System

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems are critical to running a business today. Whether you’re churning out disposable widgets or building[...]

January 31, 2019

9 Mistakes to Avoid with Cloud ERP

As you evaluate and implement your cloud ERP solution, avoid these potentially big errors

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January 24, 2019

Choosing the Right ERP Solution: Managing an ERP Evaluation Project

How to build an effective evaluation team and select the solution that most closely meets your current (and future) needs

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December 18, 2017

Manufacturing Quality and Compliance across Global Supply Chains

A recent news story tells of inspectors leaving a Walmart-certified factory in Guangdong Province in China after approving the production (and shipment) of more than $2 million in Walmart specialty...

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November 27, 2017

The Challenge of Customization in Auto Manufacturing

Planning a trip to China? In Beijing, don’t even think of taking a roll of toilet paper out of a public restroom. The Chinese sometimes use video camera technology; think Big Brother meets Big Data....

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October 16, 2017

A Brief History of ERP Software Part Two – From Client-Server to On-Premise

Pat Garrehy knows ERP software. The founder, President, and CEO of Rootstock Software, Mr. Garrehy has over 30 years of management, sales and technical experience as a software architect and...

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October 9, 2017

Three Crucial Components to Grow Your Business: How a Cloud Based ERP System Delivers on Investment

Is your company considering replacing or upgrading your current ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system? Don’t let cost dictate your decision of this critical business investment. As Apple’s Steve...

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October 2, 2017

A Brief History of ERP Software Part One – From Mainframes to Minicomputers

Pat Garrehy knows ERP software. The founder, President, and CEO of Rootstock Software, Mr. Garrehy has over 30 years of management, sales and technical experience as a software architect and...

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September 25, 2017

Three steps to ERP selection success

The ERP selection process can be complex. If you’re replacing your ERP, it’s likely that your legacy system has been around for a long time. It can be a difficult to know where to start with...

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September 18, 2017

Five Signs Your Business Needs ERP Now

Growing your business is not easy. Sometimes, it can deliver on an administrative workload headache if not managed properly. Running a new business might allow for more manualized work systems at...

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September 5, 2017

Top 5 Inventory Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Days before the solar eclipse of 2017 it became nearly impossible to purchase the special glasses needed to safely observe the event. People rushing from store to store in a frenzy trying to locate...

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