The Ideal ERP or CRM Implementation Strategy for Equipment Manufacturers
Debbie Altham
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Aug 22 2022
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2 min read
After years of working with the same technology stack, your equipment manufacturing organization starts notice issues like difficulty in keeping track of supply chain gaps, a lack of business visibility, outdated and siloed technology, outdated and siloed data, as well as lack of flexibility in systems which make scaling or expanding into new markets difficult or too expensive. From those business issues stems a realization that it’s time to implement new technology.
A Modern ERP or CRM Implementation Strategy
You’ve done the preliminary work needed to ensure that throughout your organization everyone is on board with the need to implement a modern cloud ERP or CRM solution like Microsoft Dynamics 365, but now what? The next step is to deploy while minimizing the disruption to the business. You need to be certain that you have assembled a team of people who understand the strategy and know the equipment manufacturing business before executing a major technology deployment.
HEADSTART for Equipment Manufacturers
HEADSTART for Equipment Manufacturing is an approach the technology practice at Sikich developed to accelerate the speed and reduce the pain of ERP and CRM implementations for Microsoft Dynamics 365. HEADSTART is a bundle of best-in-class industry applications, assets, and tools, combined with a modern, agile delivery method. Rather than starting from a blank slate, Sikich offers a preconfigured industry solution, based on best practices that supports core processes of designing, configuring, manufacturing, selling, delivering, and servicing industrial equipment.
HEADSTART maximizes your investment, reduces project duration and cost, and lets you focus on operational excellence through enhanced visibility and insights, streamlined process flow, and enhanced decision support.
In this video, we explain how HEADSTART helps your organization reap the benefits of a cloud ERP or CRM implementation like Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) as quickly as possible, all while avoiding common pitfalls like disruption, budget, and schedule overruns.
Have any questions about what HEADSTART ERP implementation can do for your equipment manufacturing business? Please reach out to our experts at any time!
This publication contains general information only and Sikich is not, by means of this publication, rendering accounting, business, financial, investment, legal, tax, or any other professional advice or services. This publication is not a substitute for such professional advice or services, nor should you use it as a basis for any decision, action or omission that may affect you or your business. Before making any decision, taking any action or omitting an action that may affect you or your business, you should consult a qualified professional advisor. In addition, this publication may contain certain content generated by an artificial intelligence (AI) language model. You acknowledge that Sikich shall not be responsible for any loss sustained by you or any person who relies on this publication.
About the Author
Debbie Altham
The manufacturing industry is speeding its way into the age of digital, bringing fantastic new opportunities along with serious new risks. With over 30 years of experience in technology, in both client and vendor roles, Debbie Altham offers industry leaders a clear perspective on how to navigate the road towards digital transformation; a perspective that marries strategic vision with a very clear value compass. Helping clients realize the promise of business application technology has been a primary career objective. As an industry senior director, Debbie focuses on manufacturing and services industries. With Debbie running point, the team at Sikich can help manufacturers meet their most pressing business technology needs, drawing from a wide portfolio of industry tailored products and services.
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