ERP

ERP Migration Potholes to Avoid on the Road to the Cloud

The migration of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems to the cloud holds the promise of transformative benefits, but it’s not without its challenges. Time…

The Value of Managing Seasonality for Wholesale Distributors in the Education Space

Seasonality is a common challenge faced by many businesses, including wholesale distributors. For those operating in the educational sector, managing the ebbs and flows…

Sikich Manufacturing Industry Pulse Survey – Improved Productivity

Sikich’s latest Manufacturing Industry Pulse Survey of more than 130 manufacturing and distribution executives implies guarded optimism by some respondents regarding the business outlook….

Take an Outcome-First Approach to ERP Implementation

When it comes to selecting and implementing an enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution, many companies often focus solely on the features and functionalities offered…

BIM + ERP Integration: The Key to Greater ROI for Construction Firms

In this era of digital transformation, contractors are discovering the payoffs that come from using digital tools to unlock the hidden value that exists…

How to Maintain Security in an ERP Implementation

“Businesses and users are going to embrace technology only if they can trust it.” – Satya Nadella, CEO, Microsoft That statement by Microsoft’s leader…

Inventory Management Advice

What are the current trends and challenges in inventory management? What technology is available to help you address the current supply chain landscape and…

Should You DIY Your ERP Implementation?

Implementing an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system is complex, and organizations should carefully consider the pros and cons of DIY implementation. While it may…

How to Measure the Success of Your ERP Implementation Using ‘Before Metrics’

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software solutions help businesses manage their day-to-day operations and streamline business processes, increasing efficiency and reducing costs. ERP implementation can be…

M&D Industry Pulse Featured in the News June 2023

Sikich’s M&D Industry Pulse results were featured in various publications, highlighting manufacturers’ steady optimism of business prospects. Coverage also included mention of decreased optimism…

A Quick Guide to Data Migration in a Cloud ERP Implementation

Data migration, a key component of an ERP implementation, is so critical that it can determine whether that implementation is successful. But distributors often…

Which Is the Right Version of Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP for You?

If you don’t work with Microsoft Dynamics 365 every day or are not in close touch with developments at Microsoft, understanding the differences between…

AI Without the Hype: Realizing High-Value Business Transformations

Many companies feel that it’s time to take advantage of AI or face being left behind by industry competition and innovation. Sikich has grown…

Make Your Data Talk. Here’s How.

Every business owns and produces data, but many companies leave their data fallow when it comes to gaining organizational intelligence and setting directions. If…

Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics Case Study

Microsoft stopped supporting Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 in April, 2022. However, many companies still use this ERP system on-premises and need to move to…

NetSuite vs. D365 Business Central: How to Choose the Right ERP System for Your Company

As you envision and plan your company’s technology strategy, you will need to determine what the role of cloud technology will be and if…

Choose ERP Success With the Right Partner

Don’t believe everything you read. When you find over and over again that 75 percent of all ERP deployments end in failure, you might…

Fueling Automotive Innovation With Industry Expertise and ERP

The automotive industry is quickly increasing the share of electric-vehicle manufacturing within its total production. That trend gives rise to new supply chain networks…

What Trade Contractors Should Expect from Their ERP

Many trade contractors use Excel spreadsheets and QuickBooks to track expenditures and manage day-to-day operations instead of an ERP solution. For newer businesses, these…

How to Choose the Right NetSuite Partner

In our previous post, we mentioned that NetSuite, one of today’s most widely adopted, cloud-based ERP systems, can be deployed with the assistance and…