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Conquering Africa through ERP
The team that conquered Africa For centuries, adventurers, speculators and explorers have found the allure of the unknown reaches of Africa irresistible. Many have tried to conquer Africa and perished...
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Make your ERP software work for you: Don’t blame the tools if you haven’t...
I have a friend who works at a large home improvement retailer. He often tells me stories about customers who buy expensive and sophisticated tools, yet have no DIY experience or knowledge on how best...
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Executive buy-in is critical – Part One
While on vacation recently, I visited an interesting restaurant with a large group of relatives. At the table a few clearly marked buttons were provided to request waiters to bring more water, clear...
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Delivering specialized solutions for any business need
“I know your requirements Mr Customer – I specialize in your industry” Imagine walking into an Architect’s office; he asks you two questions: How big is your family? What type of family are you? You...
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Executive buy-in is critical – Part Two
My previous blog was about the importance of leadership and executive buy-in during Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementations. Without top-down leadership, no one else in the organisation will...
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Conquering the Clutter
In my position at SYSPRO USA, I am given the opportunity to meet with Enterprise Resource Planning prospects, channel partners and customers. I have found that some have perfect experiences choosing...
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Lessons from an ERP Project Success in Africa
Technology by its very nature is revolutionary. It grows, morphs and progresses our society whether we intend it to or not. The recent SYSPRO ERP implementation at Mopani Copper Mine in Kitwe, Zambia...
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Vendor relationships in ERP – the magic potion
Recently I had several very ordinary (and seemingly unrelated) personal experiences that, in hindsight, had a common theme related to using an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) business software...
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Change, and the need for training
I recently upgraded my cell phone (or mobile phone, for some people). I used to have a feature phone, but the opportunity arose for me to change to a new phone that runs the Windows Phone 7.5 (aka...
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Of Wedding Bells and ERP Implementation
At first glance, weddings and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) seem to be on opposite ends of the spectrum. Yet, as I start on my journey to marriage next year, planning the wedding with my fiancée...
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