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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 19, 2017

Why Choose a New Cloud ERP Solution?

Everybody’s getting lean. Manufacturers have known for some time that in order to compete locally or globally, be profitable and grown their companies, they need to adapt lean manufacturing...

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January 12, 2017

What Makes "Best of Breed" Possible in the Salesforce Ecosystem?

Manufacturers and distributors who have switched to cloud ERP have found that their ability to access big data on demand, gain important business intelligence and use this information to coordinate...

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January 5, 2017

With Salesforce-Based ERP, You Can Easily Build a "Best of Breed" Enterprise System

If, in creating your company's new enterprise system, you decided that the deep and connected functionality you required in each of your core operational areas could not be met by a single platform,...

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December 5, 2016

What Companies Say About Building a Salesforce-Based Best-of-Breed System

As many companies are looking to move their systems to the cloud, they also want cloud-based software that can be easily integrated with other apps. Third-party applications that share the same...

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December 1, 2016

“By Customizing Cloud ERP, What Used to Take Ten Minutes…Now Takes Only 20 Seconds”

How 1st Light Energy Made Their ERP Work for Their Customers Pat Garrehy, CEO, Rootstock Software 1st Light Energy is a fast-growing company and leading installer of custom-designed solar energy for...

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November 21, 2016

4 Myths About Cloud ERP Software

Manufacturing firms have been moving to the cloud for their ERP software. Yet some myths about cloud ERP persist.

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November 17, 2016

Cloud ERP vs. On-Premise ERP

For many years, ERP systems have promised manufacturers streamlined processes, increased efficiencies, improved productivity, and lower costs. To compete and succeed in today’s dynamic global...

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November 14, 2016

Should You Consider Industry-Specific Cloud ERP for Your Organization?

The cloud ERP market is growing. A recently published report by RnR Research on the global cloud ERP market found that the industry grew at a CAGR of about 6.38% from 2011 to 2015 and is expected to...

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October 31, 2016

5 Questions to Ask When Evaluating Cloud ERP Software

When evaluating cloud ERP solutions, manufacturing firms need be certain that the software they ultimately select will help improve their business processes and help the business be more productive...

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October 27, 2016

5 Steps to Evaluate a Cloud ERP Solution

Manufacturers have been moving to the cloud, looking for new and innovative ways to succeed in the global marketplace. But there are so many vendors offering cloud ERP software with seemingly similar...

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