Office supply companies face stiff competition and realize that on-time, next-day delivery is imperative to survival. Distributors of any size require accurate inventory data to function effectively, but when the firm is a large office supplier offering a selection of approximately 50,000 items, this becomes a non-negotiable requirement. The challenges of maintaining inventory levels, tracking sales and commissions and providing guaranteed in-stock, next-day delivery are difficult. As such, an integrated, real-time inventory management solution is essential. In fact, a comprehensive Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution is an important part to attaining and preserving profitability, and Wist Office Products knew that the right solution could help the company achieve significant bottom-line results. Customer Profile
It's no light matter to replace your Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. By definition, the ERP system is your information backbone and reaches into all areas of your business and value-chain. Replacing it appears to be a difficult and painful process, but done right, it can open unlimited business opportunities. The cornerstone of this effort is finding the partner that can show you how to make this hard transition easy, and a specialist with the confidence to walk side-by-side with you until your goals are achieved.
Headquartered in Wayne, PA, Deacom, Inc. is the producer of DEACOM, a complete accounting and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software system for building component, prefabricated housing manufacturers, process, and mixed-mode manufacturers. The DEACOM software system seamlessly links all departments within a manufacturing company, providing a comprehensive view of the entire operation. By making complex issues simple, Deacom helps streamline business processes to maximize productivity and profitability.
Large discrete manufacturers long have relied on integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems to coordinate their manufacturing operations, allowing them to serve the burgeoning global market place by establishing a presence closer to the shifting international operations of their customers while retaining efficient production and communication across the globe. Mid-market manufacturers traditionally have worked in a much more confined arena, turning out a limited variety of products for a small customer base. Globalization, however, has compelled these producers to act globally if they intend to remain competitive. They must meet the needs of customers who themselves are moving their facilities and their marketing efforts to new geographies in Asia, Europe and Latin America.
When determining a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software to purchase immediate ideas like “Can it handle my scheduling needs? are the easier requirements to conceptualize. Often times, the only requirements up for consideration are what the system can and cannot do. There is more to a lasting ERP purchase than that and below are several aspects often neglected as equal in relevance. Platform
While researching RFID technology and the various products on the market, Haier recognized that RFID implementation had the potential to be a massive undertaking or a simple label-and-ship process. Haier simultaneously recognized that, over time, the requirement for RFID would likely expand dramatically in the industry. The company reviewed several large RFID software packages, but found most cost tens of thousands of dollars. Mike Moser, Director of IT for Haier, summarized the problem, “To implement the technology successfully, yet remain cost effective, we needed a software solution that we could integrate seamlessly and securely with our existing enterprise resource planning (ERP) package.” Solution
Benchmarking Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is also known as: ERP Implementation Benchmarks, Process benchmarking, Procurement benchmarking, Benchmarking ERP Solution, Benchmark ERP Report,
Yet most ERP solutions currently installed are falling short. A February 2008 IDC survey of 250 US and UK companies entitled Mid-Market Service Companies’ Enterprise Investment Strategies and Adoption Trends 1 reports that 47 percent of enterprise resource planning (ERP) software users say that their financial applications costs exceeded their planned budgets as much as 100 percent.
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NetSuite, Inc. is the leader in on-demand business software suites and the fastest-growing software company in North America, according to Deloitte’s Fast 500 study. NetSuite enables companies to manage all key business operations, real-time, in a single system which includes accounting/Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Customer Relationship Management (CRM), dashboard-based business intelligence, and Ecommerce. NetSuite is a role-based, easily customizable business solution delivered solely as an on-demand, subscription-based service. We provide industry-specific editions of the hosted solution for professional services companies, software and software-as-a-service companies, and wholesale-distributors, with applications such as CRM that can be purchased individually or as an integrated suite. For more information about NetSuite, visit: www.netsuite.com.
An enterprise resource planning (ERP) application provides this foundation. When core enterprise software integrates tightly with lean initiatives, the results include improved visibility on inventory and real-time response to customer order changes. Manufacturing links to both upstream vendors and downstream distribution replenishment processes, and business intelligence and analytics capabilities enable proactive, exceptions-based management.
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems offer much potential to improve your way of doing business. By providing accurate, real-time information throughout your supply chain, an ERP system can help your company be more competitive. Seamless integration of information flows across all departments through a centralized database, provides a unified view of the business, and enables management to make more effective, timely decisions. A successful ERP implementation can provide better business intelligence, streamline business operations, reduce costs, enhance collaboration, and ultimately help you grow your business.