Month: September 2019

Four Ways an ERP System can Improve Team Productivity

You already know that the people who make up your team are the difference between success and failure. That’s why you hired them or work alongside them. When the right people are working with the right resources in place, your operations and processes can run smoothly. That’s why an ERP system is a great way […]

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DRI Customer, Oliver Packaging & Equipment Co., Receives 2019 Infor Customer Excellence Award

Oliver Packaging & Equipment Co., a DRI customer, was recognized with a 2019 Infor Customer Excellence Award. The award was announced at Inforum on September 25, 2019. The Infor Customer Excellence Awards recognize customers that drive innovation and showcase exceptional business results. Winners are determined by various factors including scope and depth of performance improvement, […]

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What Are the Hidden Costs of ERP Implementation?

When it comes to ERPs, upfront budgeting is a critical component to not only ensuring that you get exactly what your business needs, but also that you can afford the costs in the short- and long-term as well. That is easy when it comes to the direct costs of ERP implementation because those are relatively straightforward. They […]

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Decision Resources, Inc. Named Infor 2019 Manufacturing Partner of the Year

Decision Resources, Inc. (DRI) was named Infor’s 2019 Manufacturing Partner of the Year. The announcement came during Infor’s 2019 Partner Summit held on September 23, 2019. DRI was one of seven North American channel partners to be recognized as a partner of the year. The awards recognize global Infor Partners that have demonstrated excellence over […]

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The Best Strategies for ERP and Employee Training

If you were about to board an airplane and the pilot announced that they had never trained for take-off, chances are you would high-tail it out of there. If you met with a surgeon who was about to perform a complex and challenging surgery, and they confided in you that they just planned on ‘winging […]

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Signs That Your Business Needs an ERP System

There will never be huge flashing signs or blinking red lights alerting you to the precise moment of exactly when your business needs an ERP system. But your company can watch for common issues or problem areas, and if you’ve already found yourself here, you’re likely experiencing some of them. Some common scenarios that suggest […]

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How is ERP Software Testing Done?

ERPs are complex systems that impact virtually every aspect of a company, so testing your ERP software is a critical piece to ensuring a successful implementation. ERP software testing finds and solves problems before they snowball into expensive catastrophes, so you can focus on running your business efficiently. ERP software testing needs to happen at […]

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How to Choose the Right ERP Consultant for Your Business

Choosing the right ERP consultant sets the tone for not only the beginning of your ERP project, but for what happens after the consulting relationship ends as well. This person will be a vital and essential piece of your team, guiding your process, helping you identify which options will work best for your team and […]

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How Artificial Intelligence is Shaping the Future of ERP Systems

Artificial intelligence and ERP systems can be a perfect match, when both are working together for the benefit of your business. AI helps supplement ERP functionality by expanding what an ERP system can do in terms of business automations and optimizations. AI and ERP systems both use technology to perform tasks that humans can and […]

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Why Do ERP Projects Fail? Top Causes and Solutions

The process of finding, implementing, and optimizing your ERP is exciting. But before you’ll start to see the benefits, it’s important to understand upfront what you need from and hope to get out of your ERP, so you can avoid problems down the road. We’ve addressed some of the most common factors that lead to […]

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