The ERP Advisor

Selecting a field service-specific application is complicated, with many businesses considering themselves part of another, larger industry segment and lacking an understanding of how their unique requirements play into selecting software. As a result, field service companies often settle for the wrong solution and face obstacles that could have been avoided had they implemented the proper functio...

This year, ERP Advisors Group's Digital Marketing Manager, Rebekah McCabe, attended the Acumatica Summit 2024 between January 28 and January 31 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Rebekah joined ERP Advisors Group's Founder and Managing Principal, Shawn Windle to evaluate Acumatica’s recent product updates and evolving industry strategies. In this special episode of The ERP Advisor, the two reflect on...

Blackbaud began the week by announcing its new capabilities to Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT. Deltek announced the launch of Replicon Time Tracking and Polaris PSA for Government Contracting. Workday and Insperity, Inc., a provider of human resources and business performance solutions, announced a strategic partnership to develop, market, and sell a preeminent full-service HR solution for small to m...

Microsoft began the week by announcing its Q2 financial results for the period ending December 31, 2023. IFS announced its financial results for the full year ending December 31, 2023. Acumatica announced its redesigned user interface, cross-industry capabilities, and celebrated customer growth on day two of its 2024 Summit. Certinia announced its winter 2024 release. Finally, Rootstock also annou...

SAP began the week by announcing its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2023. Oracle announced the general availability of Oracle OPERA Cloud Central, providing a comprehensive view of the hotel business, including distribution, sales, service interactions, loyalty programs, and more. IFS announced its appointment of a new Chief Sustainability Officer, Soph...

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 functionality for complex business requirements. Connect with us! https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com 866-499-8550 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/erp-advisors-group Twitter: https://twitter.com/erpadvisorsgrp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com...

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 Executive Officer. Salesforce announced its automations to connect multiple apps into a singular workflow within Slack. Finally, Qlik acquired intellectual property from Kyndi, an innovator in natural language, processing, search, and generative AI. Conne...

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 enhancements, along with major technology innovations, these and many other ERP forces are set to converge, which will dramatically benefit customers in ways we cannot even imagine in 2024. But how will the ERP vendors really enhance their products to...

The ERP space is vastly changing as vendors continuously improve their software solutions and the platforms on which they offer them. There was no shortage of innovation in the world of ERP in 2023 whether it was new tools, improvements to AI, or platform upgrades. In this episode of The ERP Advisor, ERP expert, Shawn Windle, and industry analyst, Rebekah McCabe, highlight the past year of ERP by...

 Microsoft began the week by announcing new generative AI and data solutions and capabilities for retailers that span the whole shopping journey. SAP also introduced its new AI-driven capabilities to optimize retailers’ business processes. Workday announced their retail sector’s new high, exceeding $1 billion in ARR. Salesforce announced new data and AI-powered tools to transform every shopping ex...

Deltek kicked off the week by announcing its acquisition of ProPricer, a proposal pricing solution for government contractors and government agencies. UKG began 2024 by announcing that Newsweek had named them to its America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity list for the second consecutive year. Connect with us! https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com 866-499-8550 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/comp...

Microsoft made major enhancements to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance, announcing the general availability of business performance planning capabilities to equip customers with a comprehensive view of financial and operational performance. nCino, a cloud banking solution for the global financial services industry, announced an expanded partnership with Salesforce to accelerate the delivery of financ...

Nonprofits desire streamlined, automated processes for financial planning and analysis (FP&A), grants and donor management, and managing their projects and programs. Achieving efficiency and simplicity positively impacts their mission by freeing up valuable resources. In this special mini-series, Shawn Windle reveals his trends and predictions for the nonprofit industry, and the best practices...

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 and successfully go-live with your new ERP? And what benefits should you expect right after go-live? In this episode of the ERP Advisor, Shawn Windle breaks down what to really expect before, during, and after your go-live cutover. Connect with us! https:...

Salesforce signed a definitive agreement to acquire Spiff, a provider of a new class of incentive compensation management (ICM) software that combines an intuitive low-code UI, the familiarity of a spreadsheet, and a powerful processing engine to drive commissions automation at scale. Qlik announced the acquisition of Mozaic Data, an innovative AI-driven data management technology. ECI announced i...

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. Epicor promoted interim CFO, Joe Ayers, to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. SAP expanded its integration with PayPal through the creation of digital payments plug-in for the PayPal Braintree Platform built on the SAP Business Technolo...

Most ERP failures are rooted in poorly executed implementation methods, whether that be ill-prepared data migration plans, no defined success criteria, a lack of overall preparation, or any combination of these factors. ERP implementation failures, consequently, force businesses to accrue significant losses in time and money, which ultimately puts the business at greater risk. As a result, busines...

As energy companies charge into 2024, they will look to grow their business by eliminating manual processes with advanced ERP solutions. Renewable energy has also resurged through the transformation of the U.S. energy system with The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) "encouraging investment in American energy supply chains, clean energy job creation, emissi...

Regardless of the services your company is offering, advancements in ERP have created opportunities for service firms to reach new heights in 2024. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has dominated the conversation but will this net users with actual benefits or will it continue to be “hype” in the new year? What are the greatest takeaways from ERP in the service industry in 2023, and how can your busine...

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 results and the opening of an Oracle Cloud Region in Colombia in partnership with Claro, becoming the first major cloud provider to establish a public cloud region in the country. Finally, IFS announced that it has made two senior appointments with Max R...

The week kicked off with fiscal 2024 third quarter financial results from Workday and Salesforce. IFS announced the general availability of the second of its twice-yearly IFS Cloud releases for 2023. Infor formed a partnership with ETQ to strengthen environmental, health, and safety solutions. Finally, AWS announced four new capabilities for AWS Supply Chain. Connect with us! https://www.erpadviso...

The distribution industry is experiencing a strong upside in software capabilities as vendors improve their functionality heading into 2024. Distributors must evaluate and identify their needs to effectively leverage the new ERP technology available in their industry. But what are the roadblocks on the horizon in 2024, and what are the major takeaways of 2023? In this special mini-series, Shawn Wi...

Manufacturers who need to select new ERP should know their options and how to define their business and industry requirements. But what ERP challenges will manufacturers experience next year and what are the best strategies to avoid them? In this special mini-series, Shawn Windle evaluates recent manufacturing ERP trends, and how to maximize opportunities for software improvements in the new year....

AWS and Salesforce kicked off the week by announcing a significant expansion of their global strategic partnership, deepening product integrations across data and AI. Qlik announced its new integrations and AI-powered solutions with AWS to Qlik Cloud, helping customers scale the power of large language models (LLMs). Finally, Aptean acquired 3T Logistics & Technology Group, a provider of cloud...

Epicor began the week by announcing its acquisition of Elite EXTRA, a provider of cloud-based last-mile delivery solutions. Oracle added new mobile capabilities to Oracle Fusion Cloud Inventory Management, part of Oracle Fusion Cloud Supply Chain & Manufacturing (SCM). Blackbaud kicked off its semi-annual Product Update briefings last week to showcase recent innovations and the future roadmap...