Cloud computing (“the cloud”) is one of the leading technology topics in the world. Cloud computing, sometimes called on-demand computing, uses the Internet to provide shared computing resources and storage of records or documents. The term covers everything from emailing or photo sharing on a commercial service like Google to hosting the entire computing infrastructure of a global corporation from remote data centers. For more insight, a formal US government definition of cloud computing is provided from the National Institute of Standards (NIST).
The Cloud is particularly valuable to small and medium-size businesses (SMB’s) because it provides access to full function applications at a reasonable price, without substantial operating expenditure for hardware and software. Using the correct cloud provider, a company can rapidly scale as their business grows or a new company is added.
Cloud ERP enables a company’s accounting, operations management and reporting to run in the cloud. As one would expect, Cloud ERP vendors vary significantly in their technology, functionality and service. After researching ERP cloud vendors, it becomes clear that they have few things in common beyond hosting of an application and utilizing the internet to provide connectivity.
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The 5 Most Common ERP Objections
Making the decision to upgrade from a basic accounting software to a robust ERP system can come with challenges. Not everyone will be on board or open to the idea of change. Throughout our years in practice, we have found the following common objections to adopting a new software. Read MoreSubmitted by Ally Donahue on Fri, 01/22/21 - 11:33
ERP Hierarchy of Needs
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs a psychological concept that people are willing to fulfill basic needs before pursuing higher level needs. This theory was created in 1943 by Abraham Maslow. The five levels, physiological, safety, connection, esteem, and self-actualization are all components of what humans need. Just like we need these basic necessities, so does a company when implementing a new ERP system. All five levels in an ERP sense are vital to future system success. Below you will find a creative infographic highlighting the similarities of each human need to each ERP need. Read MoreSubmitted by Ally Donahue on Fri, 01/15/21 - 12:36
Why an ERP System Isn’t “One Size Fits All”
Have you seen the phrase, “One Size Fits All”, marked on different types of clothing? Most items labeled as such usually are very plain and have a standard size to accommodate most. Of course there are outliers and truly not everyone can fit in a one sized option. This is also true of ERP systems; they cannot be “One Size Fits All” due to complexities. Read MoreSubmitted by Ally Donahue on Fri, 01/08/21 - 10:27