It’s no secret that enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems represent a major investment in both time and money. What is less well known is that systems like Sage ERP and other robust online accounting software suites come with continuing costs that can be highly variable. A number of factors will…
When thinking about the cost of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, many companies focus too much on the price tag of the system itself. The software and services combined do represent a significant investment but it’s important to remember that the costs associated with an ERP implementation cover more…
Mistakes happen. Nobody is perfect, with the possible exception of the DSD Administrative Staff. Sage 300 ERP (Accpac) has a built in function that you should run on a regular basis to make sure that you have your data optimized. This process will check for errors and fix the minor…
Role-Based User Interfaces (RBUI) are the latest trend in ERP software. A RBUI allows your staff members who are performing more or less the same duties all day, to access their frequently used applications more easily. Let’s take the example of an Accounts Receivable clerk. That user might typically have…
This is the third of a three-part blog series in which we highlight what we feel are the most unrealistic expectations and beliefs of ERP buyers, ERP providers, and ERP publishers. We do this in order to shine some light on some of the most common weaknesses in our industry,…
This is the second of a three-part blog series in which we highlight what we feel are the most unrealistic expectations and beliefs of ERP buyers, ERP providers, and ERP publishers. We do this in order to shine some light on some of the most common weaknesses in our industry,…
In Part One of this blog, we talked about your general approach to a cloud vs. on-premises evaluation, based on your business environment. In Part Two, we listed some of the software costs that play a part in such an evaluation. In Part Three, we continue listing those factors, beginning with…
In Part One of this blog, we talked about your general approach to a cloud vs. on-premises evaluation, based on your business environment. In Part Two, we’ll discuss many of the factors that play a part in such an evaluation. Those factors are listed below but don’t stop there. Try…
Blog by Doug Deane Learn together. Stand apart. Lately, there’s been a trend toward virtual conferences. Those online events are terrific ways to learn new skills while keeping your budget in check. However, let’s be honest: there is no substitute for face-to-face networking. And for Sage customers, there’s no substitute…
