How to Navigate ERP Demos Successfully - The ERP Advisor Podcast Episode 120

Oracle kicked off the week by opening a second Oracle Cloud region in Chile, making it the first hyperscaler to have two regions in the country. Epicor promoted interim CFO, Joe Ayers, to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. SAP expanded its integration with PayPal through the creation of digital payments plug-in for the PayPal Braintree Platform built on the SAP Business Technology Platform. Salesforce announced the general availability of Unlimited Edition + (UE+) a simplif...

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Most ERP failures are rooted in poorly executed implementation methods, whether that be ill-prepared data migration plans, no defined success criteria, a lack of overall preparation, or any combination of these factors. ERP implementation failures, consequently, force businesses to accrue significant losses in time and money, which ultimately puts the business at greater risk. As a result, business leaders find themselves screaming into the void for guidance on managing these common pitfalls,...

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As energy companies charge into 2024, they will look to grow their business by eliminating manual processes with advanced ERP solutions. Renewable energy has also resurged through the transformation of the U.S. energy system with The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) "encouraging investment in American energy supply chains, clean energy job creation, emissions reduction, and consumer energy savings" (energy.gov). These changes may ultimately require compani...

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Regardless of the services your company is offering, advancements in ERP have created opportunities for service firms to reach new heights in 2024. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has dominated the conversation but will this net users with actual benefits or will it continue to be “hype” in the new year? What are the greatest takeaways from ERP in the service industry in 2023, and how can your business capitalize on these lessons and innovations? In this special mini-series, Shawn Windle analyze...

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Sage began the week by releasing its financial results for the full year 2023 ending September 30, 2023. Oracle also announced its fiscal 2024 Q2 results and the opening of an Oracle Cloud Region in Colombia in partnership with Claro, becoming the first major cloud provider to establish a public cloud region in the country. Finally, IFS announced that it has made two senior appointments with Max Roberts and Belinda Finch joining the company’s executive leadership team as Chief Operating Offic...

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The week kicked off with fiscal 2024 third quarter financial results from Workday and Salesforce. IFS announced the general availability of the second of its twice-yearly IFS Cloud releases for 2023. Infor formed a partnership with ETQ to strengthen environmental, health, and safety solutions. Finally, AWS announced four new capabilities for AWS Supply Chain. Connect with us! https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com 866-499-8550 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/erp-advisors-group Twitte...

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The distribution industry is experiencing a strong upside in software capabilities as vendors improve their functionality heading into 2024. Distributors must evaluate and identify their needs to effectively leverage the new ERP technology available in their industry. But what are the roadblocks on the horizon in 2024, and what are the major takeaways of 2023? In this special mini-series, Shawn Windle uncovers his trends and predictions for the distribution industry, and how companies in this...

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Manufacturers who need to select new ERP should know their options and how to define their business and industry requirements. But what ERP challenges will manufacturers experience next year and what are the best strategies to avoid them? In this special mini-series, Shawn Windle evaluates recent manufacturing ERP trends, and how to maximize opportunities for software improvements in the new year. Connect with us! https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com 866-499-8550 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin...

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