The ERP Advisor

The ERP Minute Episode 39 - May 17, 2022

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

CRN announced their “The Most Powerful Women of the Channel 2022: Power 100” list. This list spotlights the female executives at vendors and distr...

Best ERP Strategies for Natural Resource Companies - Podcast Episode 68

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The software needs for companies in the Natural resources industry vary depending on their maturation stage.  Most employees in this industry conside...

The ERP Minute Episode 38 - May 10, 2022

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

NetSuite introduced SuiteLife Campus, a talent development initiative to help their partners expand their teams by offering accelerated training to ne...

The ERP Minute Episode 37 - May 3rd, 2022

04 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Microsoft recently reported on advancements to their comprehensive ecosystem of mixed reality solutions, including Microsoft HoloLens 2, Microsoft Dyn...

The ERP Minute Episode 36 - April 26, 2022

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Last week, SAP announced their Q1 2022 results with continued cloud momentum. Cloud revenue further accelerates, up 31%, SAP S/4HANA cloud revenue sig...

The ERP Minute Episode 35 - April 19, 2022

19 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Blackbaud announced yesterday that it has achieved carbon neutrality across its operations and data centers for 2021, and that it will engage with the...

How to Choose the Top Food & Beverage ERP System - Podcast Episode 67

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With a world of possibilities and ERP options on the market, how can you identify the top ERP system to fit your operations? Shawn Windle, ERP expert,...

The ERP Minute Episode 34 - April 12th, 2022

12 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Oracle and the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants announced last week that they intend to host an introductory certificat...

Bonus Episode: How ERP Can Help with Mergers & Acquisitions

08 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you are part of a private equity firm, venture capital firm or are the target of acquisition firm, there are many factors related to software ...

The ERP Minute Episode 33 - April 5, 2022

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Epicor recently announced that is has appointed Lisa Pope as President of the company. Pope will continue to lead overall go-to-market strategy and ex...

The ERP Minute Episode 32 - March 29, 2022

29 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Blackbaud recently announced its addition of PayPal and Venmo payment capabilities for Blackbaud Merchant Services Customers. This addition will allow...

Bonus Episode: Building Enterprise Value with Your ERP Software Strategy

28 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Enterprise Resource Planning software can deliver tremendous value to your organization. Yes, an ERP software platform can help automate your business...

Introduction to ERP Systems - Podcast Episode 66

25 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you confused about what is an ERP system, how to buy an ERP system and from whom, or what you need to buy to a complete ERP system implementation?...

The ERP Minute Episode 31 - March 22, 2022

22 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Microsoft Corp on Friday announced the completion of its acquisition of Nuance Communications Inc, a company that delivers solutions that understand, ...

Bonus Episode: How to Get the Best Deal on Your ERP Selection

18 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this bonus episode from the ERP Advisors Group podcast archives, ERP Expert, Shawn Windle, dives deep into the steps that can be taken by organizat...

The ERP Minute Episode 30 - March 15, 2022

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Oracle announced their fiscal 2022, Quarter three results. Total quarterly revenues were up 4% year-over-year to $10.5 billion. Fusion ERP Cloud Reven...

The ERP Minute Episode 29 - March 8, 2022

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Epicor announced it acquired Grow Inc, a no-code, full-stack business intelligence platform. The acquisition complements the Epicor portfolio with ana...

ERP Strategies for Mergers & Acquisitions - Podcast Episode 65

04 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Over the last several years, we have worked with many companies that acquire similar or adjacent businesses and merge them into a new company. Doing s...

The ERP Minute Episode 28 - March 1, 2022

02 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Infor and iCIMS, a talent cloud company, announced a strategic partnership that will deliver next-gen talent capabilities throughout North America to ...

ERP Minute Episode 27 - February 22nd, 2022

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Acumatica, one of the fastest-growing cloud ERP companies, has announced John Case as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective March 1, 2022. Case w...

ERP Minute Episode 26 - February 15th, 2022

15 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Yesterday, Oracle announced new logistics management capabilities within Oracle Fusion Cloud SCM. Some of the new capabilities include intelligent tra...

Dumping Your Legacy Software for a Nicer, Younger ERP System - Podcast Episode 64

11 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, Shawn Windle, ERP Expert, is joined by his wife and co-host Erica Windle, Principal Operations, to discuss the ha...

ERP Minute Episode 25 - February 8th, 2022

08 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sage recently issued a trading update for their first quarter of 2022, indicating that recurring revenue grew by 8%, underpinned by a 21% rise in Sage...

ERP Minute Episode 24- February 1st 2022

01 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Oracle achieved FedRAMP High Provisional Authority to Operate from the Joint Authorization Board for an expanded set of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure se...

ERP Minute Episode- 23 January 27th 2022

27 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Acumatica, one of the fast-growing cloud ERP vendors, recently held its Customer Conference Summit this week. The company announced they acquired IBS ...

ERP Minute Episode 22: January 20th 2022

20 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

SAP announced its preliminary financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2021. Blackbaud acquired EVERFI, a SaaS soluti...

ERP Trends & Predictions for 2022- Podcast Episode 63

20 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Shawn Windle, ERP Advisor to CFOs, CEOs and Private Equity owners across every major industry, shares colorful insights about 2021 ERP trends and give...

The ERP Minute Episode 21

11 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Connect with us!https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com866-499-8550LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/erp-advisors-groupTwitter:https://twitter.com/er...

The ERP Minute — December 20th, 2021

20 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

UKG is closely observing and addressing a recent cyberattack that impacted Kronos Private Cloud. QAD acquired WebJaguar, a best-in-class digital comme...

The ERP Minute — December 14th, 2021

14 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Oracle announced fiscal 2022 second quarter financial results. Total revenue for Oracle was up 6.4% to $10.4 billion dollars. Cloud services and licen...

The ERP Minute — December 7th, 2021

07 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Cyber week just wrapped up, and three major eCommerce companies reported record-breaking sales. Salesforce merchants hit an all-time global online sal...

The ERP Minute — November 30th, 2021

30 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Shopify merchants broke Black Friday sales records. Unit4 just announced a multi-tenant industry cloud service called Industry Mesh. Workday will soon...

The ERP Minute — November 16th, 2021

16 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sage hosted their 14th annual conference for Sage Intacct users last week in Las Vegas. The company announced new product enhancements around digitali...

Digital Transformation for eCommerce Businesses — The ERP Advisor Podcast Episode 61

11 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

ECommerce businesses must continually cater to an increasingly sophisticated and demanding buying experience with their front-end software. But how do...

The ERP Minute — November 9th, 2021

09 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Aptean acquired Objective Holding, adding manufacturing execution, workforce management solutions, and warehouse management systems to their offerings...

The ERP Minute — November 2nd, 2021

02 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Procore just acquired Laborchart in an effort to broaden their product line through workforce management capability. Infor acquired Lighthouse Systems...

The ERP Minute — October 26th, 2021

26 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

SAP released third quarter 2021 earnings. Workday announced Workday Everywhere which can be used while working within Slack or Microsoft Teams. Sage a...

The ERP Minute — October 22nd, 2021

22 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

SuiteWorld is wrapping up and Oracle NetSuite announced multiple product innovations to help organizations accelerate growth, including SuiteBanking a...

The ERP Minute — October 19th, 2021

20 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Shopify is making a move toward directly supporting more complex integrations with bigger businesses by partnering directly with leading ERP providers...

How Working From Home Changed ERP Security Forever — The ERP Advisor Podcast Episode 60

15 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As cyberthreats have evolved under the influence of the work-from-home landscape, it has become increasingly important to a company's success to ...

The ERP Minute — October 12th, 2021

12 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

ServiceNow and Celonis partner up to accelerate digital transformation capabilities for businesses. QAD announced new updates for its Adaptive Applica...

The ERP Minute — October 5th, 2021

05 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sage announces company-wide reorganization with the intention of investing in strategic priorities and simplifying the business. Aptean launches an in...

What to Do When You Outgrow Your Accounting Software — The ERP Advisor Podcast Episode 59

01 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Many circumstances lead companies to the make the ultimate decision to depart from their existing accounting software. Maybe you have found yourself s...

The ERP Minute — September 28th, 2021

28 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Acumatica announces 2021 R2 with new features  targeted at streamlining processes and increasing efficiency, Dreamforce 2021 highlights new integrati...

The ERP Minute — September 22nd, 2021

22 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of The ERP Minute, we cover new releases from NetSuite and Microsoft Dynamics 365, a partnership between Salesforce and Fe...

Increasing Efficiency for Manufacturing ERP Software - The ERP Advisor Podcast Episode 58

15 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With consumer demand for increased production colliding with an industry-wide talent shortage, it seems the most obvious answer is to improve manufact...

The ERP Minute - September 14th, 2021

14 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Oracle reports Q1 2022 earnings (with increased revenue from Fusion ERP Cloud and NetSuite), industry-wide growth comes with a caveat, Workday agrees ...

The ERP Minute - September 8th, 2021

08 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode: Acquisitions from UKG and ECI, Asia-Pacific expansion from OneStream and Acumatica, and reports of growth from Workday an...

The ERP Minute - September 1st, 2021

01 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Gartner's 2021 Magic Quadrant for Cloud ERP for Product-Centric Enterprises is out, with ten ERP providers jockeying for position, a major player...

The ERP Minute - August 25th, 2021

25 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, Revlon gets an ERP makeover, Epicor predicts cloud cover for midsize businesses, and SAP makes an AI-powered acquisition....

Evaluating Infor in 2021 and Beyond

19 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are seeing a trend toward industry-specific and cloud-based ERP solutions — and Infor looks to be answering the call by innovating and investing ...

The ERP Minute - August 18th, 2021

18 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week in ERP news: The Wall Street Journal reports an increase in “technical debt,” several software vendors boast revenue growth (namely, Ora...

The ERP Minute - August 11th, 2021

11 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, the NBA gets called for traveling to Azure, while IFS and Deltek make a play to refresh their portfolios with recent acqu...

The ERP Minute - August 4th, 2021

04 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Introducing: The ERP Minute, providing a compact overview of enterprise software news for the past week. In this inaugural episode, we cover the split...

Acumatica Summit 2021 - Feedback and Future Outlook

27 Jul 2021

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

27 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After attending Epicor Insights 2021, Shawn Windle returned with a renewed perspective on Epicor's future outlook.Connect with us!https://www.erp...

Legacy Software Review: Deltek, Epicor, IFS

15 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Rounding out our menu of legacy software reviews, we welcome Jim O'Donnell of TechTarget as he brings some 30 years of expertise in covering a we...

Legacy Software Review: Sage

24 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In ancient times, before the existence of the internet, Sage brought forth their numbered ERP solutions to become the third-largest ERP vendor in the ...

Legacy Software Review: SAP

10 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It is the largest ERP vendor in the world, serving Walmart and Costco, Chevron and Exxon Mobile, Ford and GM, and Google and Apple. SAP is a bona fide...

Legacy Software Review: Microsoft

27 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

AX, NAV, GP, SL … in and amongst the acronyms, there lies a fascinating story of how Microsoft sidestepped building its own ERP by acquiring existin...

Legacy Software Review: Oracle PeopleSoft and JD Edwards

12 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When an open-ended search reveals one of the top questions about a product to be “Is it still used?” — it is time to evaluate modern ERP solutio...

Legacy Software Review: Oracle E-Business Suite

28 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When Oracle announced that it would be continuing support for E-Business Suite through the next decade, it helped satisfy immediate concerns about sun...

Sunsetting Legacy Software with a Forecast for Cloud ERP

15 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are witnessing a major transformation in the ERP landscape: more and more vendors are sunsetting legacy products in favor of cloud ERP solutions. W...

Introduction to ERP for Nonprofits

31 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Fundraising, donors, grants, endowment funds, budgets, audits.… While nonprofit financials provide unique challenges, they can be solved with the ri...

Overview of Enterprise Accounting Software

10 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When there are so many excellent enterprise tools available to organizations, why do accounting teams continue to rely on Excel? We’ve observed that...

Construction ERP Software for 2021

14 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Economic forecasts from esteemed organizations predict that the US construction industry will contract in 2021. So why are others expecting growth? In...

Give Yourself the Gift of a Successful Go-Live

15 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Is there a way to guarantee ERP implementation success? When it’s time to go live, there’s no turning back. You just spent a lot of money on a new...

Using an ERP Consultant for a Successful Implementation

11 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

ERP implementations aren’t naturally destined for failure. The key to success lies in finding someone who can orchestrate the thousands of details, ...

The Brave New World of ERP Security

14 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Cyber Security Awareness Month Special Episode: Considering how much is at stake in enterprise systems — from financials and trade secrets to custo...

How to Avoid an ERP Implementation Failure

16 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There are a lot of stories about famous ERP implementation failures. There is a lot less information on how to prevent one from ever happening in the ...

Vetting Software Solutions in an ERP Selection

19 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

With so many vendors and platforms to choose from, you need a fail-safe formula for evaluating which one will ultimately be right for your organizatio...

Internal Control over Financial Reporting with ERP

16 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How can you provide in-compliance, accurate and timely reporting for financials? In this episode of The ERP Advisor, we discuss ERP and financial solu...

The Evolving Role of CRM Systems in the Wake of COVID-19

18 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It has never been more important to properly care for and nurture customer relationships. Customer Relationship Management systems can help businesses...

The Inescapable Reality of E-Commerce in a Post-COVID World

28 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A surprising number of businesses and organizations have relied on in-person interactions to stay viable, leaving the question of e-commerce implement...

Optimizing ERP for COVID-19 Supply Chain Disruption

14 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ignore, for a moment, the debate and discussion over restarting the economy. While we have already seen the impact of COVID-19, even more unprecedente...

Special Report on Cloud ERP in the Aftermath of COVID-19

09 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We blink, and the world changes. What is the path forward for industries that are unaccustomed to working remotely? With one eye trained on weathering...

The Role of Blockchain in ERP: Beyond Cryptocurrency

11 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Is blockchain just a buzzword? Or is it the future of enterprise software?Superficially synonymous with Bitcoin and cryptocurrency, blockchain solutio...

The Science of Proper Data Hygiene

13 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

ERP systems fail when they are infected with bad data. Cleaning data by hand is thorough but time-consuming, while automated cleansing is cost-effecti...

Don’t Let Data Migration Become Your ERP Roadblock

15 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Data Migration can be a four letter word in the world of ERP, striking fear and terror in the hearts of even the most seasoned implementation consulta...

Post Go-Live: How to Get the Full Benefits of Your New ERP System

11 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Getting your ERP up and live is no small task. And after you are live, it’s natural to allow your staff time to get used to their new toolset. Belie...

AI Has Crept in ERP. Are You Ready?

13 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Artificial Intelligence has become pervasive in almost all areas of technology, ERP included. In this edition of the ERP Advisor, we will discuss some...

The Growing Role of Cyber Security In ERP

13 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If you don’t think cyber predators are trying to get access to your enterprise systems, think again. Unfortunately we live in a world where cyber at...

Can On-Premise and Cloud-Based Systems Coexist?

11 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

There is no doubt that Cloud deployments for enterprise applications are here to stay. Can On-Premise still be the right choice in some scenarios? Why...

Organizational Change Management and ERP Success

14 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Enterprise resource planning initiatives mean change. Often the question is how to manage change while you’re reshaping company goals, processes and...

Making Digital Transformation Part of Your ERP Strategy

17 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

People want to understand the difference between enterprise resource planning (ERP) and digital transformation, but it’s not always an either-or sit...

How Manufacturing is Benefitting from Modern ERP

12 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Growth in manufacturing continues to explode, especially in the US. Employers are seeking new efficiencies and ways to manage everything from inventor...

Building Enterprise Value with Your ERP Software Strategy

14 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

New ERP systems require a huge investment of resources, time and money. Unfortunately, for many companies the innovation ends at go-live. In this epis...

How To Leverage Software For Your Recurring Revenue Business

12 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We live in a recurring economy. From razor blades to TV shows to dog food, almost anything we need can be purchased on a subscription. Business models...

Surprises You Don’t Want To Have During Your ERP Implementation

12 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes surprises are good. But when it comes to ERP, this is rarely the case. You need to know if there are any bad surprises as soon as possible. ...

Why It Seems So Difficult to Write an RFP for Your ERP Project

15 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most common reasons why companies come to us for help on an ERP project is because they need help creating a Request For Proposal. But what...

To Upgrade Your ERP… or Not: A Business Case that Guarantees Absolute Certainty

11 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Is your organization trying to make the case for an ERP project? Are you tasked with putting together a Roadmap, or a Cost/Benefits Analysis? Do you k...

Do's and Don'ts For Your ERP Selection

13 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

If you are in the process of selecting ERP software, this episode can help guide you in the right direction. We review the top do’s and don’ts for...

Why Companies Pick the Wrong ERP Software

09 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Picking the wrong ERP software can lead to disastrous results — yet thousands of companies do exactly that each year. On this episode you will hear ...

How to Automate Your Recurring Revenue Cycle

11 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

If you have a recurring or subscription billed product or service, you will want to listen to this episode. By automating your recurring revenue busin...

Omnichannel Experience for your Wholesale Distribution or Manufacturing Business

14 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

If your Wholesale Distribution or Manufacturing business is not using an omnichannel approach of doing business with its partners, distributors, vendo...

Pitfalls to Avoid When Implementing Your RMS

10 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Now that you have chosen the software for your new Records Management System the next step is to begin planning the implementation phase. Do you have ...

Care and Feeding of Your New Enterprise Software

12 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The ERP Advisor, we discuss what to consider after your Enterprise Software go-live.You spent quality time defining your requiremen...

DeMystifying the ERP Selection Process

08 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Selecting ERP software can seem like a mysterious process — but it doesn’t have to be. Listen to this episode to learn about running a rigorous se...

What to Do When You Need to Replace Your RMS

10 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

If you are considering replacing your Records Management System, this is the episode for you. We discuss the key factors you need to consider for an R...

How to Get the Best Deal on Your ERP Selection

13 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Buying software entails more than just negotiating price. In this episode, we discuss each of the factors you must consider before signing on the dott...