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March 20, 2019
The possibilities are endless with digital transformation, limited only by an ability to think about your business – what you do, how you do it, how you could do it better, quicker or smarter. In our blog, “What is Intelligent ERP?”, we looked at the enablers of digital business:[...]
March 4, 2019
You may have heard about Intelligent ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), but what is it? In two words, CONNECTIVITY and ACCESS. IDC defines Intelligent ERP as ERP applications or suites that use machine learning and advanced analytics built on a large, curated data set to forecast, track, learn, route, analyze,[...]
February 26, 2019
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software has become an inevitable part of modern businesses. It hosts a world full of business functionalities that are designed to address inventory requirements, quality of finished products, manage production functions and oversee crucial business processes. The benefits of ERP systems are many but how does it benefit the accounting[...]
The global ERP market is set to grow to $42 billion by 2020 As research indicates1, an increasingly competitive market compels organizations to adopt ERP solutions in order to keep pace with their competitors. The demand for ERP software is expected to grow rapidly. As small and midsized manufacturers[...]
January 25, 2019
What distinguishes Manufacturing ERP from other ERP systems? We are all familiar with what ERP systems are: One software solution that brings all core business processes into one database and system, eliminating ‘silos of information’ and separate applications for various departments. They operate in real time, and have a[...]
December 28, 2018
Back when I was virtually full-time working with clients on ERP implementations, I had a trick that seemed to work to overcome many of the issues around keeping a project on track and on budget. I would take the entire plan, all the steps, and put them in a[...]
December 26, 2018
A new piece of plant equipment will always trump a new ERP system to grow your business – or will it? In all my many years of introducing new ERP systems to manufacturing companies, the number one reason why the project did not go ahead is not because we[...]
May 9, 2018
I was once showing a prospect an ERP solution, and the business owner asked “What does this ERP system specialize in?” “Wholesale / Distribution”, I replied. “Woop-de-do,” was the response, “so do 90% of all ERP systems”. That was back in the days when ERP Systems tried to be[...]
May 2, 2018
One of the first questions asked by a prospective customer when evaluating a possible ERP solution is: Can I customize this software? Whether the need to customize is real or not, it is often an important consideration in terms of “future-proofing” the chosen ERP solution. Proprietary ERP is often[...]
April 26, 2018
Open Source software is free, right? We can save a fortune using it, can’t we? Well, that depends….. The attraction of Open Source software is not just that the initial license is free, but you also avoid on-going annual maintenance fees of around 20-25%. That’s a powerful incentive, but[...]
April 19, 2018
To compete and grow, your company needs an ERP solution that is flexible and agile. Over the past 20 years Cloud ERP solutions have repeatedly proven their superiority in up-time, data security, and agility when compared to on-premise ERP systems. As a result, on-premise applications are quickly becoming a[...]
April 12, 2018
A ‘Best of Breed’ solution is designed to do extremely well for one department or area of your business. Each such solution is usually developed and supported by individual, separate vendors. An ‘End-to-End’ ERP system, sometimes called ‘Best-in-Class’, combines all the different departments and areas of your manufacturing business[...]
August 16, 2017
For any small to medium sized manufacturer the ability to effectively manage inventory can determine a company’s success or failure. Lean manufacturing principles identify inventory as one of the most critical “wastes” to be eliminated. If inventory is not constantly moving through the production process then it is “non-value[...]
August 9, 2017
Quality management is embedded within core lean manufacturing principles, however improving quality assurance even further for small and large manufacturers alike, can be achieved by adopting Six Sigma techniques and strategies. Lean manufacturing is a philosophy of continuous improvement (kaizen) with the goal of providing extraordinary value to the customer[...]
August 1, 2017
An ERP system is arguably the core infrastructure of any manufacturing operation. It connects every function within the organization providing all the required data to drive the business efficiently, productively and profitably. It can handle customer orders, customer relationship management, plan purchases, plan production, manage inventory, run accounting, manage[...]
July 25, 2017
Your salespeople are doing a great job drumming up business. But you are having a problem keeping up with demand and you can’t figure out why. Production holdups are increasing, quality standards are dropping, delivery schedules are not being met and your customers are becoming increasingly unhappy. Sound familiar?[...]
July 19, 2017
When you start researching lean manufacturing for the first time you’ll be confronted with myriad principles, concepts, processes, and tools, each of which has to have their own acronyms of course. Lean manufacturing best practices are not that complicated! They are based on 3 common-sense principles: A laser focus[...]
July 11, 2017
The short answer is a resounding yes! You can be a two-person job shop or a 5000 person aircraft manufacturer and lean manufacturing principles apply equally. Lean manufacturing is a philosophy of continuous improvement (kaizen) with the goal of providing extraordinary value to the customer through a process of[...]
July 5, 2017
The primary goal of lean manufacturing is to eliminate waste, (anything that doesn’t add value from a customer perspective), and inventory falls within that scope. So essentially lean inventory management best practices are focused on reducing inventory levels to zero. A worthy goal indeed but impractical to say the least.[...]
June 26, 2017
Efficient inventory control is critical to the profitability of any manufacturing enterprise. However, with so many inventory control methods available, it can be overwhelming to sift through them all to determine the best fit for your company. In general, manufacturers want to find a system that optimizes inventory levels,[...]
June 19, 2017
The ways in which manufacturers extract and apply business intelligence (BI) are in transition. Depending on a variety of factors, manufacturers are relying on everything from manually produced spreadsheets to inflexible legacy ERP systems all the way to “smart manufacturing” approaches utilizing IoT and even IIoT. While the overall[...]
June 12, 2017
A few months ago, we published a blog entitled “The Future of Manufacturing – Are You Prepared?” in which we stated that “… today’s manufacturing companies must reconfigure to emphasize agility, flexibility and ‘smartness’ in order to remain competitive in a rapidly evolving marketplace.” Indeed, the rapid-fire emergence of[...]
June 6, 2017
In a previous article, we shared some insights into the rapid ascendance of mobile devices as key components in today’s ERP solutions and some of the high-level benefits that manufacturers can reap from their use. Entitled “The Top 5 Reasons Your Business Needs a Mobile Solution,” we supported the[...]
May 15, 2017
In last week’s blog, we looked at quality assurance (QA) best practices for manufacturers. In that post, we touched on the fact that many use the terms quality assurance and quality control (QC) interchangeably, even though they represent different functions in the overall quality management process. As we noted[...]
May 8, 2017
Quality Management is a rigorous methodology employed by a manufacturing company to ensure that the quality of its products is consistent. Two essential components of quality management are Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC), which are often used interchangeably, even though there are distinct differences between the two.[...]
May 3, 2017
In previous articles, we introduced Bills of Materials (BOM) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP), two legs of the inventory planning tripod. The third is the Master Production Schedule (MPS). As the name implies the MPS decides what products are manufactured and when. The required raw materials are then identified[...]
April 17, 2017
In our last post, we focused on the advantages of automated BOMs vs. manual spreadsheet-based systems. Today, we’re going to drill down a little further into types of BOM's so that you have a better understanding of some of the available options. While there are many types of BOM's,[...]
April 10, 2017
A bill of materials (BOM) is a list of the raw materials, assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, sub-components and associated quantities plus labor and equipment needed to complete the job. The BOM also requires quality control over each step in the process to ensure that no defective or substandard components find[...]
April 3, 2017
Cycle counting is an efficient and cost-effective way to ensure ongoing accuracy of your inventory counts and valuation. Usually, staff will perform cycle counts on a predetermined schedule, often weekly or monthly, and count a subset of the entire inventory in a specific area of the warehouse. Once these[...]
March 28, 2017
Any small- to mid-size manufacturing business knows that effective inventory management is critical to success. With inventory tying up working capital stock turn is paramount. In addition non-turning stock takes up valuable space, may become outdated or obsolete and there is always a danger of shrinkage. It is critical[...]
March 21, 2017
The cloud has permeated nearly every sector of business and manufacturing is certainly no exception. The reasons are many for this transformation but one in particular is that Cloud ROI might just be too good to resist. In the pre-cloud days, we lived in a time of expensive and[...]
March 14, 2017
Procurement automation can reduce the cost of purchase order requisition, submittal and approval by up to 75% and invoice processing costs by up to 90%. According to the American Productivity & Quality Center (APQC) companies using procurement automation receive deliveries two days faster on average than those who don’t.[...]
March 6, 2017
EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) enables the electronic transfer of business information between trading partners (B2B) through a standardized format. EDI has actually been around for roughly 50 years, originally developed by the U.S. transportation industry to standardize electronic transactions between vendors and customers. This highly efficient process is entirely[...]
February 27, 2017
If you’re part of an emerging small business, keeping track of your customers’ histories, sales opportunities, marketing campaigns and other key data points is likely essential to your future success. The question is … Are you still depending on inefficient and error-prone spreadsheets and disconnected databases for this information[...]
February 21, 2017
When it comes to the world of discrete manufacturing, old paradigms are slow to change. The long-held stereotypes still persist of outdated, decrepit workplaces that operate at sub-standard efficiency levels and often without adequate safeguards to protect worker safety. Until recently, the “old school” manufacturing model was dominated by[...]
February 13, 2017
There are countless reasons why manufacturing businesses are increasingly relying on mobile apps to maintain 24/7 access to real-time data that helps them perform better. Yes, the quaint days of lugging around loads of paper and/or having to call the office to keep track of sales, review customer history[...]
February 6, 2017
Generally speaking, when a manufacturing/distribution enterprise experiences a stockout, the ramifications can be troubling on many fronts. A host of factors may be responsible for an inventory shortfall, such as unforeseen demand, poor inventory management or delays in getting product to market. Regardless of the reason, a stockout is[...]
January 31, 2017
OK, let’s say you’re either ready to upgrade from QuickBooks to a more robust ERP solution or you’re at least open to considering options. If you’ve already commenced your search, you likely discovered the large number of ERP choices on the market today that claim to be “affordable.” The[...]
January 23, 2017
QuickBooks is omnipresent. Over five million users and counting. It’s the industry-standard choice for start-up businesses to meet their basic accounting requirements at a very user-friendly price point. In fact, there’s a good chance QuickBooks was your first purchase when you started your business. Or perhaps you’re still using[...]
July 31, 2016
Analysts tell us the Internet of Things (IoT) will result in 34 billion connected devices by 2020, up from 10 billion today. That level of connectivity promises to transform a lot of business processes and business models. But IoT is only one type of connectivity. Today’s manufacturers must connect multiple[...]
I hear this a lot from executives at small and even midsize companies. Most are focused on growth, growth, growth – as they should be, especially as competition intensifies. But many growing businesses eventually hit a wall of operational constraints that limit their ability to deliver goods and services,[...]
When it comes to ERP trends, best-of-breed is out as the move is clearly toward integrated solutions. According to a recent study, mobile BI and managed services are also becoming increasingly popular. Selecting and implementing an ERP solution is always a key strategic decision for CIOs. However, the introduction of enterprise[...]
Forklifts might be the best example of how technology is shaping the future of discrete manufacturing. Consider these two companies. Company A looks to increase profits by cutting costs and asking employees to find ways to make forklifts cheaper. It seeks to increase market share by offering steeper price[...]
The business environment for sales teams in manufacturing and engineering industries is increasingly demanding: IT infrastructures have become complex, at the same time that everyday sales activities claim simplicity and ease. Additionally, CEOs demand a clear overview of incoming opportunities and the business process. So how do cloud solutions help[...]
The digital economy is upending processes and rearranging markets. Fully 86% of companies say the pace of technology will increase “rapidly” or “at an unprecedented rate” in the next three years, Accenture reports. One-third of the top 20 companies in key industries will be disrupted by new competitors in the[...]
July 30, 2016
The manufacturing of large things – like aircraft, ships, or other complex, integrated assemblies – can take months or years to build. These products are typically produced in low volumes using high-touch labor, and because of their complexity, the manufacturing process may involve parts that are subject to continuous[...]
June 23, 2016
We are witnessing an unmatched era of market change and true business innovation. Industry lines are becoming blurred, offering new opportunities–but also creating new competition. Distribution companies need to innovate and adapt, or they will lose market share. Breakthrough technologies have been driving and enabling some of these trends.[...]
Mobile is the crux of innovation in business today—it isn’t just something to think about, it’s critical to business success. A new survey from SOTI, a provider of Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) solutions, shows most organizations get it: 2016 will see major investments made in mobile technology and EMM[...]
Are you prepared for digital upheaval in your sector? Or could you fall victim to Digital Darwinism, when technology advances faster than your organization can adapt? Businesses that don’t adjust to the growing networked economy risk becoming irrelevant in their industry. According to the SAP eBook, The Digital Economy:[...]
May 5, 2016
OptiProERP was designed to supplement the basic functionality of SAP Business One (“traditional” ERP, deep in finance, less so in operations) to build a Next Generation total ERP solution specific to Manufacturing and Distribution companies. These companies’ needs include Routing, Quality Control and Subcontractor Management (a specialized portion of[...]
September 5, 2018
Attend this webinar to better understand guiding principles and how to leverage your ERP system to be a successful lean manufacturer.
August 20, 2018
Improve inventory management for your manufacturing business by learning about best practices & our leading manufacturing solution.
Download our free advisory guide with the six things you should consider on your journey to selecting a new ERP solution in today’s digital world.
Get real-time visibility into your changing environment, simulate the impact of business decisions, and achieve better business outcomes. Read this whitepaper to know more.
For manufacturers, the cost of delaying an ERP decision – whether it is to invest in a new ERP solution or upgrade an old one – is simply not worth it in the long-term. Learn why in this white paper.
For manufacturers, selecting a new ERP solution is a daunting task. Industry-specific vs. generic, functionality vs. platform, cloud vs. on-premise. Where do you start? Here is a helpful starting point.
How SMBs run live in the digital economy. The growing SMB-technology relationship. Moving to integrated business management. Becoming data-driven. Running live no matter what size.
Ten years of Accenture research highlights real opportunities for providers to better meet customers’ steadily rising expectations. The emergence and evolution of the nonstop customer.
How do attitudes and actions of companies set the stage for business success? How are successful firms leveraging advanced technology in the new digital economy? What can we learn?
Drive profitable growth affordably and without complexity. Leverage comprehensive, cloud-based functionality. Stay current and agile. Keep costs down and see value early on.
A perspective on growth for small and midsize companies. Why growing companies should run digital. Connect with your customers anytime, anywhere. Enrich your workforce and supplier interaction.
Business simplification is a strategic imperative for today’s companies if they wish to unlock innovation and position themselves for future success in an increasingly complex world.
Expansion is often one of the most daunting challenges a successful business will face, whether its growth is organic, or via merger and acquisitions (M&As).
Business simplification is an imperative for companies of all sizes. But it is especially critical for growing small and midsize enterprises that are expanding.
Is the Time Right for the Cloud? Cloud engagements work for big firms – but where are they working for small ones? Cost savings and flexibility encourage Cloud use (Cloud users are more likely to post revenue growth of 10%)
Winners in the digital age do much more than tick off a checklist of technology capabilities. They know their success hinges on people.The ability to understand changing customer needs and behaviors is, of course, vital.
Watch this brief introduction to OptiProERP, a 21st century ERP solution that is sized right for small and midsize manufacturers and distributors.
Comprehensive ERP that’s easy to learn and use is now affordable for smaller businesses. This can be your long-term platform for a future of GROWTH. You may start small, but you don’t have to stay that way! It’s that Simple!
Sophisticated, powerful business solutions won’t help you much if they are complex. What you need is a real-time system that’s easy to learn and use and can grow with your business. Run Smart, Run Fast, RUN SIMPLE!
Reduce process complexities and improve operations, with everyone having instant access to information required to perform their roles at maximum efficiency. This is your “engine” to drive profitable growth. Its’ that Simple!
Operational excellence across your entire enterprise in one consolidated, accurate and real-time view. Visibility into your whole supply chain with issues obvious at a glance. Attention focused immediately where it’s required. These are the characteristics of a best-run business. It’s that Simple!
It’s a “mobile world!” Enable already-familiar web-capable tools (cell phones, tablets, laptops) to access your business information and services from anywhere, at any time. Eliminate missed opportunities and bottlenecks to increase productivity. BYOD. It’s that Simple!
Why build and maintain your own infrastructure when you can have all the functionality you need in “The Cloud?” Less costly, higher uptime, instant access, easy upgrades plus better security while providing your users remote access to keep your business running at the speed of your imagination. It’s that Simple!
Yes. SAP provides solutions for organizations of all sizes, including startups! With SAP Business One, you get the proven track record of a great platform with the unique focus to your needs.
OptiProERP is a significant extension to SAP Business One to address the very specific needs of Manufacturers and Distributors. OptiProERP adds functionality that extends the SAP Business One database with functionality required for Routing, comprehensive Quality Assurance and Subcontractor Management, advanced scheduling and inventory management and other features critical to operating a manufacturing or distribution business. OptiProERP functionality is indistinguishable from core SAP Business One functionality – same user interface, same drag-and-relate and drill-down behaviors, identical in all respects. That makes OptiProERP is easy to learn and use, especially for anyone already familiar with SAP Business One. Please see our tour pages for a full overview.
It’s perfect for you. OptiProERP is built to let you focus on your business. OptiProERP gets you up and running rapidly, and then it gets out of your way. With OptiProERP, you eliminate in-house IT support needs, costly upgrades, and in-house storage. OptiProERP also integrates with Microsoft Office, so you can continue working in the systems you already use.
There are many reasons.
OptiProERP can be configured in as little as two to eight weeks. We tailor the system to meet your needs with a unique, consultative configuration process unmatched in the market. This ensures you get up and running successfully, rather than simply up and running shortening time to value This is the nature of OptiProERP RACE implementation program.
SAP Business One is priced to be attractive to small and medium sized businesses. OptiProERP is in lock-step with SAP on its pricing philosophy to make this solution affordable. The solution can grow in functionality and number of users to accommodate your organization’s growth. Base prices are provided for bundled solutions. Customers can easily add advanced functionality to further extend the solution at any time during the subscription period. You get one vendor and one monthly fee for all the functionality.
Yes, OptiProERP supports your evolving business. In addition, SAP Business One is designed for companies with only several employees up to those with hundreds. The system flexibly accommodates your business changes to support as many users and as much work as you require.
OptiProERP is equipped to provide a high level of global support to its customers. As a Gold Partner of SAP, we take your investment seriously. Gold Partnership is SAP’s highest level of accreditation for companies like OptiProERP. We take our relationships to both you and SAP as our most important commitment.
Absolutely. OptiProERP has a global reach for services. Our services-oriented implementation process has been carefully crafted to provide a predictable, positive outcome. We will support your organization for both OptiProERP and SAP Business One regardless of your location.
March 20, 2019
The possibilities are endless with digital transformation, limited only by an ability to think about your business – what you do, how you do it, how you could do it better, quicker or smarter. In our blog, “What is Intelligent ERP?”, we looked at the enablers of digital business:[...]
March 4, 2019
You may have heard about Intelligent ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), but what is it? In two words, CONNECTIVITY and ACCESS. IDC defines Intelligent ERP as ERP applications or suites that use machine learning and advanced analytics built on a large, curated data set to forecast, track, learn, route, analyze,[...]
February 26, 2019
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software has become an inevitable part of modern businesses. It hosts a world full of business functionalities that are designed to address inventory requirements, quality of finished products, manage production functions and oversee crucial business processes. The benefits of ERP systems are many but how does it benefit the accounting[...]
The global ERP market is set to grow to $42 billion by 2020 As research indicates1, an increasingly competitive market compels organizations to adopt ERP solutions in order to keep pace with their competitors. The demand for ERP software is expected to grow rapidly. As small and midsized manufacturers[...]
January 25, 2019
What distinguishes Manufacturing ERP from other ERP systems? We are all familiar with what ERP systems are: One software solution that brings all core business processes into one database and system, eliminating ‘silos of information’ and separate applications for various departments. They operate in real time, and have a[...]
December 28, 2018
Back when I was virtually full-time working with clients on ERP implementations, I had a trick that seemed to work to overcome many of the issues around keeping a project on track and on budget. I would take the entire plan, all the steps, and put them in a[...]
December 26, 2018
A new piece of plant equipment will always trump a new ERP system to grow your business – or will it? In all my many years of introducing new ERP systems to manufacturing companies, the number one reason why the project did not go ahead is not because we[...]
May 9, 2018
I was once showing a prospect an ERP solution, and the business owner asked “What does this ERP system specialize in?” “Wholesale / Distribution”, I replied. “Woop-de-do,” was the response, “so do 90% of all ERP systems”. That was back in the days when ERP Systems tried to be[...]
May 2, 2018
One of the first questions asked by a prospective customer when evaluating a possible ERP solution is: Can I customize this software? Whether the need to customize is real or not, it is often an important consideration in terms of “future-proofing” the chosen ERP solution. Proprietary ERP is often[...]
April 26, 2018
Open Source software is free, right? We can save a fortune using it, can’t we? Well, that depends….. The attraction of Open Source software is not just that the initial license is free, but you also avoid on-going annual maintenance fees of around 20-25%. That’s a powerful incentive, but[...]
April 19, 2018
To compete and grow, your company needs an ERP solution that is flexible and agile. Over the past 20 years Cloud ERP solutions have repeatedly proven their superiority in up-time, data security, and agility when compared to on-premise ERP systems. As a result, on-premise applications are quickly becoming a[...]
April 12, 2018
A ‘Best of Breed’ solution is designed to do extremely well for one department or area of your business. Each such solution is usually developed and supported by individual, separate vendors. An ‘End-to-End’ ERP system, sometimes called ‘Best-in-Class’, combines all the different departments and areas of your manufacturing business[...]
August 16, 2017
For any small to medium sized manufacturer the ability to effectively manage inventory can determine a company’s success or failure. Lean manufacturing principles identify inventory as one of the most critical “wastes” to be eliminated. If inventory is not constantly moving through the production process then it is “non-value[...]
August 9, 2017
Quality management is embedded within core lean manufacturing principles, however improving quality assurance even further for small and large manufacturers alike, can be achieved by adopting Six Sigma techniques and strategies. Lean manufacturing is a philosophy of continuous improvement (kaizen) with the goal of providing extraordinary value to the customer[...]
August 1, 2017
An ERP system is arguably the core infrastructure of any manufacturing operation. It connects every function within the organization providing all the required data to drive the business efficiently, productively and profitably. It can handle customer orders, customer relationship management, plan purchases, plan production, manage inventory, run accounting, manage[...]
July 25, 2017
Your salespeople are doing a great job drumming up business. But you are having a problem keeping up with demand and you can’t figure out why. Production holdups are increasing, quality standards are dropping, delivery schedules are not being met and your customers are becoming increasingly unhappy. Sound familiar?[...]
July 19, 2017
When you start researching lean manufacturing for the first time you’ll be confronted with myriad principles, concepts, processes, and tools, each of which has to have their own acronyms of course. Lean manufacturing best practices are not that complicated! They are based on 3 common-sense principles: A laser focus[...]
July 11, 2017
The short answer is a resounding yes! You can be a two-person job shop or a 5000 person aircraft manufacturer and lean manufacturing principles apply equally. Lean manufacturing is a philosophy of continuous improvement (kaizen) with the goal of providing extraordinary value to the customer through a process of[...]
July 5, 2017
The primary goal of lean manufacturing is to eliminate waste, (anything that doesn’t add value from a customer perspective), and inventory falls within that scope. So essentially lean inventory management best practices are focused on reducing inventory levels to zero. A worthy goal indeed but impractical to say the least.[...]
June 26, 2017
Efficient inventory control is critical to the profitability of any manufacturing enterprise. However, with so many inventory control methods available, it can be overwhelming to sift through them all to determine the best fit for your company. In general, manufacturers want to find a system that optimizes inventory levels,[...]
June 19, 2017
The ways in which manufacturers extract and apply business intelligence (BI) are in transition. Depending on a variety of factors, manufacturers are relying on everything from manually produced spreadsheets to inflexible legacy ERP systems all the way to “smart manufacturing” approaches utilizing IoT and even IIoT. While the overall[...]
June 12, 2017
A few months ago, we published a blog entitled “The Future of Manufacturing – Are You Prepared?” in which we stated that “… today’s manufacturing companies must reconfigure to emphasize agility, flexibility and ‘smartness’ in order to remain competitive in a rapidly evolving marketplace.” Indeed, the rapid-fire emergence of[...]
June 6, 2017
In a previous article, we shared some insights into the rapid ascendance of mobile devices as key components in today’s ERP solutions and some of the high-level benefits that manufacturers can reap from their use. Entitled “The Top 5 Reasons Your Business Needs a Mobile Solution,” we supported the[...]
May 15, 2017
In last week’s blog, we looked at quality assurance (QA) best practices for manufacturers. In that post, we touched on the fact that many use the terms quality assurance and quality control (QC) interchangeably, even though they represent different functions in the overall quality management process. As we noted[...]
May 8, 2017
Quality Management is a rigorous methodology employed by a manufacturing company to ensure that the quality of its products is consistent. Two essential components of quality management are Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC), which are often used interchangeably, even though there are distinct differences between the two.[...]
May 3, 2017
In previous articles, we introduced Bills of Materials (BOM) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP), two legs of the inventory planning tripod. The third is the Master Production Schedule (MPS). As the name implies the MPS decides what products are manufactured and when. The required raw materials are then identified[...]
April 17, 2017
In our last post, we focused on the advantages of automated BOMs vs. manual spreadsheet-based systems. Today, we’re going to drill down a little further into types of BOM's so that you have a better understanding of some of the available options. While there are many types of BOM's,[...]
April 10, 2017
A bill of materials (BOM) is a list of the raw materials, assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, sub-components and associated quantities plus labor and equipment needed to complete the job. The BOM also requires quality control over each step in the process to ensure that no defective or substandard components find[...]
April 3, 2017
Cycle counting is an efficient and cost-effective way to ensure ongoing accuracy of your inventory counts and valuation. Usually, staff will perform cycle counts on a predetermined schedule, often weekly or monthly, and count a subset of the entire inventory in a specific area of the warehouse. Once these[...]
March 28, 2017
Any small- to mid-size manufacturing business knows that effective inventory management is critical to success. With inventory tying up working capital stock turn is paramount. In addition non-turning stock takes up valuable space, may become outdated or obsolete and there is always a danger of shrinkage. It is critical[...]
March 21, 2017
The cloud has permeated nearly every sector of business and manufacturing is certainly no exception. The reasons are many for this transformation but one in particular is that Cloud ROI might just be too good to resist. In the pre-cloud days, we lived in a time of expensive and[...]
March 14, 2017
Procurement automation can reduce the cost of purchase order requisition, submittal and approval by up to 75% and invoice processing costs by up to 90%. According to the American Productivity & Quality Center (APQC) companies using procurement automation receive deliveries two days faster on average than those who don’t.[...]
March 6, 2017
EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) enables the electronic transfer of business information between trading partners (B2B) through a standardized format. EDI has actually been around for roughly 50 years, originally developed by the U.S. transportation industry to standardize electronic transactions between vendors and customers. This highly efficient process is entirely[...]
February 27, 2017
If you’re part of an emerging small business, keeping track of your customers’ histories, sales opportunities, marketing campaigns and other key data points is likely essential to your future success. The question is … Are you still depending on inefficient and error-prone spreadsheets and disconnected databases for this information[...]
February 21, 2017
When it comes to the world of discrete manufacturing, old paradigms are slow to change. The long-held stereotypes still persist of outdated, decrepit workplaces that operate at sub-standard efficiency levels and often without adequate safeguards to protect worker safety. Until recently, the “old school” manufacturing model was dominated by[...]
February 13, 2017
There are countless reasons why manufacturing businesses are increasingly relying on mobile apps to maintain 24/7 access to real-time data that helps them perform better. Yes, the quaint days of lugging around loads of paper and/or having to call the office to keep track of sales, review customer history[...]
February 6, 2017
Generally speaking, when a manufacturing/distribution enterprise experiences a stockout, the ramifications can be troubling on many fronts. A host of factors may be responsible for an inventory shortfall, such as unforeseen demand, poor inventory management or delays in getting product to market. Regardless of the reason, a stockout is[...]
January 31, 2017
OK, let’s say you’re either ready to upgrade from QuickBooks to a more robust ERP solution or you’re at least open to considering options. If you’ve already commenced your search, you likely discovered the large number of ERP choices on the market today that claim to be “affordable.” The[...]
January 23, 2017
QuickBooks is omnipresent. Over five million users and counting. It’s the industry-standard choice for start-up businesses to meet their basic accounting requirements at a very user-friendly price point. In fact, there’s a good chance QuickBooks was your first purchase when you started your business. Or perhaps you’re still using[...]
July 31, 2016
Analysts tell us the Internet of Things (IoT) will result in 34 billion connected devices by 2020, up from 10 billion today. That level of connectivity promises to transform a lot of business processes and business models. But IoT is only one type of connectivity. Today’s manufacturers must connect multiple[...]
I hear this a lot from executives at small and even midsize companies. Most are focused on growth, growth, growth – as they should be, especially as competition intensifies. But many growing businesses eventually hit a wall of operational constraints that limit their ability to deliver goods and services,[...]
When it comes to ERP trends, best-of-breed is out as the move is clearly toward integrated solutions. According to a recent study, mobile BI and managed services are also becoming increasingly popular. Selecting and implementing an ERP solution is always a key strategic decision for CIOs. However, the introduction of enterprise[...]
Forklifts might be the best example of how technology is shaping the future of discrete manufacturing. Consider these two companies. Company A looks to increase profits by cutting costs and asking employees to find ways to make forklifts cheaper. It seeks to increase market share by offering steeper price[...]
The business environment for sales teams in manufacturing and engineering industries is increasingly demanding: IT infrastructures have become complex, at the same time that everyday sales activities claim simplicity and ease. Additionally, CEOs demand a clear overview of incoming opportunities and the business process. So how do cloud solutions help[...]
The digital economy is upending processes and rearranging markets. Fully 86% of companies say the pace of technology will increase “rapidly” or “at an unprecedented rate” in the next three years, Accenture reports. One-third of the top 20 companies in key industries will be disrupted by new competitors in the[...]
July 30, 2016
The manufacturing of large things – like aircraft, ships, or other complex, integrated assemblies – can take months or years to build. These products are typically produced in low volumes using high-touch labor, and because of their complexity, the manufacturing process may involve parts that are subject to continuous[...]
June 23, 2016
We are witnessing an unmatched era of market change and true business innovation. Industry lines are becoming blurred, offering new opportunities–but also creating new competition. Distribution companies need to innovate and adapt, or they will lose market share. Breakthrough technologies have been driving and enabling some of these trends.[...]
Mobile is the crux of innovation in business today—it isn’t just something to think about, it’s critical to business success. A new survey from SOTI, a provider of Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) solutions, shows most organizations get it: 2016 will see major investments made in mobile technology and EMM[...]
Are you prepared for digital upheaval in your sector? Or could you fall victim to Digital Darwinism, when technology advances faster than your organization can adapt? Businesses that don’t adjust to the growing networked economy risk becoming irrelevant in their industry. According to the SAP eBook, The Digital Economy:[...]
May 5, 2016
OptiProERP was designed to supplement the basic functionality of SAP Business One (“traditional” ERP, deep in finance, less so in operations) to build a Next Generation total ERP solution specific to Manufacturing and Distribution companies. These companies’ needs include Routing, Quality Control and Subcontractor Management (a specialized portion of[...]
September 5, 2018
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Download our free advisory guide with the six things you should consider on your journey to selecting a new ERP solution in today’s digital world.
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How SMBs run live in the digital economy. The growing SMB-technology relationship. Moving to integrated business management. Becoming data-driven. Running live no matter what size.
Ten years of Accenture research highlights real opportunities for providers to better meet customers’ steadily rising expectations. The emergence and evolution of the nonstop customer.
How do attitudes and actions of companies set the stage for business success? How are successful firms leveraging advanced technology in the new digital economy? What can we learn?
Drive profitable growth affordably and without complexity. Leverage comprehensive, cloud-based functionality. Stay current and agile. Keep costs down and see value early on.
A perspective on growth for small and midsize companies. Why growing companies should run digital. Connect with your customers anytime, anywhere. Enrich your workforce and supplier interaction.
Business simplification is a strategic imperative for today’s companies if they wish to unlock innovation and position themselves for future success in an increasingly complex world.
Expansion is often one of the most daunting challenges a successful business will face, whether its growth is organic, or via merger and acquisitions (M&As).
Business simplification is an imperative for companies of all sizes. But it is especially critical for growing small and midsize enterprises that are expanding.
Is the Time Right for the Cloud? Cloud engagements work for big firms – but where are they working for small ones? Cost savings and flexibility encourage Cloud use (Cloud users are more likely to post revenue growth of 10%)
Winners in the digital age do much more than tick off a checklist of technology capabilities. They know their success hinges on people.The ability to understand changing customer needs and behaviors is, of course, vital.
Watch this brief introduction to OptiProERP, a 21st century ERP solution that is sized right for small and midsize manufacturers and distributors.
Comprehensive ERP that’s easy to learn and use is now affordable for smaller businesses. This can be your long-term platform for a future of GROWTH. You may start small, but you don’t have to stay that way! It’s that Simple!
Sophisticated, powerful business solutions won’t help you much if they are complex. What you need is a real-time system that’s easy to learn and use and can grow with your business. Run Smart, Run Fast, RUN SIMPLE!
Reduce process complexities and improve operations, with everyone having instant access to information required to perform their roles at maximum efficiency. This is your “engine” to drive profitable growth. Its’ that Simple!
Operational excellence across your entire enterprise in one consolidated, accurate and real-time view. Visibility into your whole supply chain with issues obvious at a glance. Attention focused immediately where it’s required. These are the characteristics of a best-run business. It’s that Simple!
It’s a “mobile world!” Enable already-familiar web-capable tools (cell phones, tablets, laptops) to access your business information and services from anywhere, at any time. Eliminate missed opportunities and bottlenecks to increase productivity. BYOD. It’s that Simple!
Why build and maintain your own infrastructure when you can have all the functionality you need in “The Cloud?” Less costly, higher uptime, instant access, easy upgrades plus better security while providing your users remote access to keep your business running at the speed of your imagination. It’s that Simple!
Yes. SAP provides solutions for organizations of all sizes, including startups! With SAP Business One, you get the proven track record of a great platform with the unique focus to your needs.
OptiProERP is a significant extension to SAP Business One to address the very specific needs of Manufacturers and Distributors. OptiProERP adds functionality that extends the SAP Business One database with functionality required for Routing, comprehensive Quality Assurance and Subcontractor Management, advanced scheduling and inventory management and other features critical to operating a manufacturing or distribution business. OptiProERP functionality is indistinguishable from core SAP Business One functionality – same user interface, same drag-and-relate and drill-down behaviors, identical in all respects. That makes OptiProERP is easy to learn and use, especially for anyone already familiar with SAP Business One. Please see our tour pages for a full overview.
It’s perfect for you. OptiProERP is built to let you focus on your business. OptiProERP gets you up and running rapidly, and then it gets out of your way. With OptiProERP, you eliminate in-house IT support needs, costly upgrades, and in-house storage. OptiProERP also integrates with Microsoft Office, so you can continue working in the systems you already use.
There are many reasons.
OptiProERP can be configured in as little as two to eight weeks. We tailor the system to meet your needs with a unique, consultative configuration process unmatched in the market. This ensures you get up and running successfully, rather than simply up and running shortening time to value This is the nature of OptiProERP RACE implementation program.
SAP Business One is priced to be attractive to small and medium sized businesses. OptiProERP is in lock-step with SAP on its pricing philosophy to make this solution affordable. The solution can grow in functionality and number of users to accommodate your organization’s growth. Base prices are provided for bundled solutions. Customers can easily add advanced functionality to further extend the solution at any time during the subscription period. You get one vendor and one monthly fee for all the functionality.
Yes, OptiProERP supports your evolving business. In addition, SAP Business One is designed for companies with only several employees up to those with hundreds. The system flexibly accommodates your business changes to support as many users and as much work as you require.
OptiProERP is equipped to provide a high level of global support to its customers. As a Gold Partner of SAP, we take your investment seriously. Gold Partnership is SAP’s highest level of accreditation for companies like OptiProERP. We take our relationships to both you and SAP as our most important commitment.
Absolutely. OptiProERP has a global reach for services. Our services-oriented implementation process has been carefully crafted to provide a predictable, positive outcome. We will support your organization for both OptiProERP and SAP Business One regardless of your location.
