The ERP Advisor
Episodes
The ERP Minute Episode 166 - December 17th, 2024
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Oracle began the week with a bang, announcing its fiscal 2025 Q2 results. Salesforce followed the announcement, releasing its results for its third qu...
The ERP Minute Episode 165 - December 3rd, 2024
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Workday released its financial results for the fiscal 2025 third quarter ended October 31st, 2024. Oracle announced the expansion of Database@Azure in...
Why You Will Be Thankful for Your Client-Side Implementation Consultant - The ERP Advisor Episode 107
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Unfortunately, many ERP implementations fail because they do not have an expert to guide their efforts leading to missed milestones and ill-prepared e...
The ERP Minute Episode 164 - November 26th, 2024
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sage kicked off the holiday week by announcing its results for the year ended September 30th, 2024. Certinia announced an investment from TA Associate...
The ERP Minute Episode 163 - November 19th, 2024
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Deltek announced major user experience innovations and updates across its portfolio of products to a live audience of more than 3,700 attendees at Del...
The ERP Minute Episode 162 - November 12th, 2024
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Aptean announced the acquisition of Indigo Software Limited, a provider of purpose-built warehouse management and logistics software solutions. QAD Re...
The ERP Minute Episode 161 - November 5th, 2024
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
IFS began an exciting week of financial results with record growth for the third quarter ending September 30th, 2024. Microsoft followed suit, announc...
Managing the Cybersecurity Risks of Bringing Al into Your Organization - The ERP Advisor Episode 106
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This Cybersecurity Awareness Month, tune into The ERP Advisor podcast where James McQuiggan, Cybersecurity Expert from KnowBe4, joins us for the fifth...
Acumatica Summit 2021 Feedback and Future Outlook
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In a recent interview, ERP Advisors Group Founder and Managing Principal Shawn Windle offered insights from attending the Acumatica Summit 2021 in Las...
Epicor Insights 2021 — Feedback and Future Outlook
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A recent interview with Shawn Windle, Founder and Managing Principal of ERP Advisors Group, and TechTarget’s Jim O’Donnell revealed an optimistic ...
The ERP Minute Episode 159 - October 22nd, 2024
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
SAP began the week by announcing major financial results for the third quarter ended September 30th, 2024. Acumatica followed with the long-anticipate...
Building a Business Case and Gaining Executive Support - The ERP Advisor Episode 105
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most difficult parts of launching an ERP upgrade is garnering support from all relevant ERP stakeholders in order to build a solid business...
The ERP Minute Episode 158 - October 8th, 2024
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Infor announced significant platform technology updates to its industry-specific CloudSuite portfolio on Day One of the company’s 2024 Infor Velocit...
The ERP Minute Episode 157 - October 1st, 2024
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Microsoft announced it is expanding its Global Engineering Development Center footprint to the UAE. One of Microsoft’s first engineering centers to ...
What Businesses Get Wrong During Their ERP Implementation - The ERP Advisor Podcast Episode 104
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ERP implementation is all too easy to get wrong, even when the solution is right. Unfortunately, traps are hidden along the road to a successful go-li...
The ERP Minute Episode 156 - September 24th, 2024
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Workday announced Illuminate, the next generation of Workday AI. Following the Illuminate announcement, Workday announced that it signed a definitive ...
The ERP Minute Episode 155 - September 17th, 2024
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
NetSuite announced a series of new product updates and AI innovations across the suite to help organizations increase efficiency and accelerate growth...
The ERP Minute Episode 154 - September 4th, 2024
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
OneStream announced its financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2024. Salesforce announced results for its second quarter of fiscal 20...
The ERP Minute Episode 153 - August 27th, 2024
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Workday kicked off the week by announcing results for the fiscal 2025 second quarter ended July 31st, 2024. Infor made a major announcement with the s...
The ERP Minute Episode 152 - August 20th, 2024
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Planful announced record-breaking new bookings for the first half of the year 2024. Clayton, Dubilier, & Rice and CVC today announced that funds m...
How to Staff Your ERP Implementation - The ERP Advisor Podcast Episode 103
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ERP implementation success depends on the resources available to ensure the project goes off without a hitch. However, it can be impractical to pull p...
The ERP Minute Episode 151 - August 13th, 2024
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sage announced its financial results for the first nine months of 2024. Oracle released the Primavera Unifier Accelerator base to help speed up execut...
The ERP Minute Episode 150 - August 7th, 2024
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Microsoft announced results for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, as compared to the corresponding period of last fiscal year. Blackbaud announced fina...
The ERP Minute Episode 149 - July 30th, 2024
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
IFS announced its first half-year financial results for 2024. Acumatica announced a new program designed to increase its reach in identifying small an...
The ERP Minute Episode 148 - July 23rd, 2024
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
SAP announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024. Acumatica expanded its long-time partnership with MYOB, an Australia-b...
ERP Imp Case Study Series: Recovering from a Failed ERP Implementation - The ERP Advisor Episode 102
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One of the worst things that can happen to a business is falling victim to a failed ERP implementation. After months of preparation and extensive reso...
The ERP Minute Episode 147 - July 16th, 2024
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
IFS announced the acquisition of EmpowerMX, an AI-powered aviation maintenance software provider specializing in Airframe Maintenance Repair and Overh...
The ERP Minute Episode 146 - July 9th, 2024
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ECI Software Solutions announced it has completed the acquisition of two residential home construction software business units from MiTek, a global co...
The ERP Minute Episode 145 - July 2nd, 2024
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Aptean announced it has received an investment from Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. to support Aptean’s journey. OneStream Inc. announced that it has ...
Knowing When to Upgrade from Your Legacy ERP - The ERP Advisor Podcast Episode 101
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ERP systems are evolving, causing legacy systems to fall even further behind. Eventually, the elephant in the room will need to be addressed: Do you n...
The ERP Minute Episode 144 - June 25th, 2024
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Salesforce announced the general availability of Life Sciences Cloud, a platform for pharmaceutical and medical technology organizations to help perso...
The ERP Minute Episode 143 - June 18th, 2024
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sage launched Sage Distribution and Manufacturing Operations (SDMO) in the United States and South Africa. Oracle announced fiscal 2024 Q4 and full-ye...
The ERP Minute Episode 142 - June 11th, 2024
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Blackbaud kicked off their bbdevdays annual developers’ conference this week by showcasing recent enhancements alongside customer and partner achiev...
ERP Imp Case Study Series: Construction & Field Service Companies - The ERP Advisor Podcast Episode 100
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Growing construction and field service companies rely on disparate, specialized best-of-breed tools to run their businesses. Unlike other industries, ...
The ERP Minute Episode 141 - June 4th, 2024
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Salesforce announced results for its first quarter of fiscal 2025 ended April 30, 2024. UKG provided a business update for the second quarter of fisca...
The ERP Minute Episode 140 - May 28th, 2024
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
At Insights 2024, Epicor unveiled its new Epicor Grow portfolio, an integrated set of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Business Intelligence (BI) capa...
The ERP Minute Episode 139 - May 21st, 2024
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sage announced its financial results for the first half of the year, 2024. Salesforce announced that the Summer ’24 release preview is now live. Cer...
The ERP Minute Episode 138 - May 14th, 2024
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
UKG announced during the 42nd annual Payroll Congress Convention and Expo that it is transforming payroll reporting with generative AI. Sage launched ...
The ERP Minute Episode 137 - May 7th, 2024
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Epicor announced its acquisition of Smart Software, a provider of cloud-based, AI-driven inventory planning and optimization (IP&O) applications, ...
ERP Imp Case Study Series: Manufacturers - The ERP Advisor Podcast Episode 99
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Many Manufacturers are now offering adjacent services to their core manufacturing activities, whether through acquisitions or internal expansion. When...
The ERP Minute Episode 136 - April 30, 2024
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
IFS announced its financial results for the first quarter ending March 31, 2024. Microsoft announced results for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, as ...
Episode 135 - The ERP Minute
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Oracle’s Oracle Corporation Japan announced that it plans to invest more than $8 billion over the next 10 years to meet the growing demand for cloud...
ERP Imp Case Study Series: Private Equity Platform Companies - The ERP Advisor Podcast Episode 98
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Private equity-backed companies implementing a platform strategy can face complexities when selecting a single ERP. How can Private Equity firms defin...
The ERP Minute Episode 134 - April 16, 2024
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Deltek unveiled Dela, its AI-powered, intelligent business companion. QAD released the latest enhancements to its comprehensive suite of Adaptive Appl...
The ERP Minute Episode 133 - April 10th, 2024
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Epicor announced it has surpassed $1 billion in annual recurring revenue (ARR), realizing 42% year-over-year SaaS-based cloud revenue growth in its fi...
The ERP Minute Episode 132 - April 2, 2024
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
NetSuite began the week by launching functionality across its suite of data offerings. Microsoft and NVIDIA expanded their longstanding collaboration ...
The ERP Minute Episode 131 - March 26, 2024
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Workday announced the availability of Workday Adaptive Planning and Consolidation, a new solution that brings together the agile planning of Workday A...
ERP Imp Case Study Series: Mid-Sized Food & Bev Companies - The ERP Advisor Podcast Episode 97
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A food and beverage company juggles unique business requirements such as health and safety, regulatory compliance, food quality, and labeling which ar...
Introduction to ERP Systems - The ERP Advisor Podcast Episode 96
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Confused about what an ERP system is, how to buy it, and from whom, or what you truly need for a complete ERP implementation? You may think you know a...
The ERP Minute Episode 130 - March 19, 2024
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Oracle began the week by announcing its fiscal 2024 third-quarter results. Microsoft and Oracle announced the expansion of their recent partnership to...
The ERP Minute Episode 129 - March 12, 2024
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
UKG kicked off the week by providing a business update for the first quarter of fiscal 2024 ending December 31st, 2023. Oracle announced the general a...
Shawn Windle's Review of Sage Transform 2024
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ERP Advisors Group’s Founder and Managing Principal, Shawn Windle, attended this year’s Sage Transform 2024 conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. Shawn...
The ERP Minute Episode 128 - March 5, 2024
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sage began the week by highlighting several announcements at Sage Transform 2024, its annual conference in Las Vegas. Salesforce announced its fiscal ...
The ERP Minute Episode 127 - February 27, 2024
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Workday began the week by announcing results for the fiscal 2024 fourth quarter and full year ended January 31, 2024. Oracle announced its Enterprise ...
The ERP Minute Episode 126 - February 20, 2024
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Aptean began the week by announcing its acquisition of Momentis, a provider of purpose-built software solutions for fashion, apparel, footwear, textil...
How to Identify the Best Solutions for Your Field Services Company - The ERP Advisor Podcast Episode 95
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Selecting a field service-specific application is complicated, with many businesses considering themselves part of another, larger industry segment an...
ERP Advisors Group's Review of Acumatica Summit 2024
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This year, ERP Advisors Group's Digital Marketing Manager, Rebekah McCabe, attended the Acumatica Summit 2024 between January 28 and January 31 i...
The ERP Minute Episode 125 - February 13, 2024
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Blackbaud began the week by announcing its new capabilities to Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT. Deltek announced the launch of Replicon Time Tracking an...
The ERP Minute Episode 124 - February 6, 2024
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Microsoft began the week by announcing its Q2 financial results for the period ending December 31, 2023. IFS announced its financial results for the f...
The ERP Minute Episode 123 - January 30, 2024
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
SAP began the week by announcing its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2023. Oracle announced the general av...
Bonus Episode - Deep Dive: Customization for Unique Businesses
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the ERP Advisor, Shawn Windle and Quentin DeWitt break down the role of ERP customizations and when they are necessary to extend fu...
The ERP Minute Episode 122 - January 23, 2024
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sage kicked off the week by announcing its financial results for the period ending December 31, 2023. IFS announced Mark Moffat as its new Chief Execu...
ERP Trends and Predictions Part 2: 2024 Predictions - The ERP Advisor Podcast Episode 94
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After reviewing the biggest ERP headlines and advancements of 2023, it is time to evaluate where ERP is going in 2024. With AI and industry-specific e...
ERP Trends and Predictions Part 1: Year in Review - The ERP Advisor Podcast Episode 93
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The ERP space is vastly changing as vendors continuously improve their software solutions and the platforms on which they offer them. There was no sho...
The ERP Minute Episode 121 - January 16, 2024
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Microsoft began the week by announcing new generative AI and data solutions and capabilities for retailers that span the whole shopping journey. SAP...
The ERP Minute Episode 120 - January 9, 2024
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Deltek kicked off the week by announcing its acquisition of ProPricer, a proposal pricing solution for government contractors and government agencies....
The ERP Minute Episode 119 - January 2, 2024
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Microsoft made major enhancements to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance, announcing the general availability of business performance planning capabilities...
Bonus Episode: ERP Trends for Nonprofit Organizations
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nonprofits desire streamlined, automated processes for financial planning and analysis (FP&A), grants and donor management, and managing their pro...
What to REALLY Expect Before, During, and After Your ERP Go-Live - The ERP Advisor Podcast Episode 92
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After all your hard work during your ERP implementation, you’re now ready to flip the switch. But how do you really know you’re ready to cutover a...
The ERP Minute Episode 118 - December 26, 2023
28 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Salesforce signed a definitive agreement to acquire Spiff, a provider of a new class of incentive compensation management (ICM) software that combines...
The ERP Minute Episode 117 - December 19, 2023
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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. Epico...
Avoiding ERP Implementation Failures- The ERP Advisor Podcast Episode 91
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Most ERP failures are rooted in poorly executed implementation methods, whether that be ill-prepared data migration plans, no defined success criteria...
Bonus Episode: ERP Trends for Energy Companies
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As energy companies charge into 2024, they will look to grow their business by eliminating manual processes with advanced ERP solutions. Renewable ene...
Bonus Episode: ERP Trends for Service Companies
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Regardless of the services your company is offering, advancements in ERP have created opportunities for service firms to reach new heights in 2024. Ar...
The ERP Minute Episode 116 - December 12, 2023
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 resu...
The ERP Minute Episode 115 - December 5, 2023
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The week kicked off with fiscal 2024 third quarter financial results from Workday and Salesforce. IFS announced the general availability of the second...
Bonus Episode: ERP Trends for Distributors
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The distribution industry is experiencing a strong upside in software capabilities as vendors improve their functionality heading into 2024. Distribut...
Bonus Episode: ERP Trends for Manufacturers
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Manufacturers who need to select new ERP should know their options and how to define their business and industry requirements. But what ERP challenges...
The ERP Minute Episode 114 - November 28, 2023
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
AWS and Salesforce kicked off the week by announcing a significant expansion of their global strategic partnership, deepening product integrations acr...
The ERP Minute Episode 113 - November 21, 2023
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Epicor began the week by announcing its acquisition of Elite EXTRA, a provider of cloud-based last-mile delivery solutions. Oracle added new mobile ca...
Bonus Episode: EAG & Kainos on "Building a Business Case for ERP Transformation"
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ERP upgrades demand thousands of hours and significant financial investments. However, a solid business case can ensure that the company’s efforts r...
The ERP Minute Episode 112 - November 14, 2023
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sage kicked off the week by releasing their new updates in Sage Intacct. Acumatica announced its integration with Shopify's B2B e-commerce capabi...
Leveraging a Client-Side Implementation Consultant - The ERP Advisor Podcast Episode 90
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A majority of ERP implementations fail due to a lack of knowledge of what the ideal scene should look like because a company rarely replaces its own E...
Bonus Episode: EAG & Kainos on "Is Now the Right Time to Modernize?"
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ERP selection is risky and can lead to long-term fruition or endless nights of regret. ERP is the framework for meeting a business' needs and all...
The ERP Minute Episode 111 - November 7, 2023
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
IFS and Blackbaud jumpstarted the week by announcing their financial results for Q3 2023. Epicor introduced two industry-first analytics solutions for...
The ERP Minute Episode 110 - October 31, 2023
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Microsoft began the week by announcing its results for the third quarter of 2023. SAP announced its new generative AI capabilities across the SAP Cust...
Shawn Windle's Review of SuiteWorld 2023
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This year’s SuiteWorld conference went to Las Vegas, Nevada between October 16th and 18th. ERP Advisors Group’s Founder & Managing Principal, ...
The ERP Minute Episode 109 - October 24, 2023
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
SuiteWorld took to Las Vegas last week, giving NetSuite a major platform for recent announcements across its technology stack. Deltek unveiled its lat...
The Risks of AI to Your ERP - The ERP Advisor Ep. 89
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the age of Artificial Intelligence, entry-level hackers are now combining generative AI and social engineering to enhance their online deception pr...
Shawn Windle's Review of Infor Now 2023
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This year's Infor Now conference occurred between October 3rd and 5th. ERP Advisors Group's Founder & Managing Principal, Shawn Windle, ...
The ERP Minute Episode 108 - October 10, 2023
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Blackbaud began the week by announcing the development of Impact Edge, a new AI-powered, social impact reporting and storytelling solution for corpora...
The ERP Minute Episode 107 - October 2, 2023
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
SAP kicked off the week by announcing Joule, a natural-language, generative AI copilot. UKG then introduced generative AI-powered conversational exper...
Building a Business Case & Gaining Executive Support for Your ERP Upgrade - The ERP Advisor Ep. 88
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most difficult parts of launching an ERP upgrade is garnering support from all relevant ERP stakeholders in order to build a solid business...
The ERP Minute Episode 106 - September 26, 2023
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Deltek announced its expanded partnership with Procore to elevate the construction management industry. OneStream announced its enhancements across th...
Questions to Ask When Hiring an ERP Selection Consultant - ERP Advisor Podcast Episode 87
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We have fielded thousands of calls from people who are beginning their ERP selection – and it is vital to understand what differentiates your ERP se...
The ERP Minute Episode 105 - September 19, 2023
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Oracle announced its fiscal 2024 Q1 results. Oracle and Microsoft announced Oracle Database@Azure, which gives customers direct access to Oracle datab...
The ERP Minute Episode 104 - September 12, 2023
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
SAP kicked off the week by announcing it has entered into an agreement to acquire LeanIX, an Enterprise Architecture Management software provider. Sal...
How to Have a Successful Demonstration with a Software Vendor
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Holding a successful ERP demonstration can be tricky for the selection novice. From vendor preparation to writing a demo script, each detail can mean ...
How to Effectively Handle Software Salespeople
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The process of ERP selection is hard enough without the added complexity of navigating software sales tactics, demonstrations, and negotiations. Inter...
The ERP Minute Episode 103 - September 6, 2023
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
SAP and Google Cloud announced an expanded partnership to help enterprises harness the power of data and generative AI. IFS announced it has signed a ...