3 Misconceptions B2B companies have about the digital path to purchase
14 Feb 2020 | by Brett Mundell
This post examines how digital technology has changed purchasing behaviours and common misunderstandings many businesses have about engaging buyers online. Whether you’re a manufacturer collaborating with retail partners, or a wholesale distributor that sells to both businesses and direct to consumers—your customers interact with multiple touchpoints before deciding to buy. The multiple channels that contribute
Enterprise mobility is essential for survival, but not enough on its own
04 Feb 2020 | by Brett Mundell
Empowering your team to work from mobile devices is imperative: we explain why your enterprise mobility strategy should focus on integrated business systems. Mobile phones are almost ubiquitous, yet not all businesses are taking advantage of mobile ways of working. If you’re looking for an edge in business you should seek to leverage mobile and
Top 7 things to cover in your digital business strategy
30 Jan 2020 | by Brett Mundell
Developing a digital business strategy is high on the agenda of progressive business leaders: we explore some essential things to include to ensure your strategy delivers. There’s a mindset shift taking place among business leaders about the role of IT and digital initiatives in their company, and how technology enables them to deliver value. Digital
What does your ERP solution have to do with your cybersecurity risk?
28 Jan 2020 | by Brett Mundell
This post explores the increased cyber risks that come with an increased focus on digital business and how it affects your ERP software. You can’t avoid it: business is becoming more digital. Technology lies at the heart of efforts to increase efficiency and deliver value, which is why the pressure to adopt smart finance, distribution,
Inventory optimisation: the winning formula for cutting costs?
22 Jan 2020 | by Brett Mundell
Balancing stock levels is critical to reducing costs in manufacturing, distribution and retail businesses. Learn why inventory management systems are essential. Doing more with less is one part of the puzzle when it comes to running a leaner, more profitable business. Extracting greater value from your spend on stock is a great place to start.
Successful ERP implementations focus on business benefits and outcomes
15 Jan 2020 | by Brett Mundell
This post explains why a successful ERP solution implementation starts with focusing on the business benefits and outcomes you want to achieve. In his popular book The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, business leadership expert Stephen Covey encourages people to ‘begin with the end in mind’. Making it a habit to understand your destination
What’s the connection between process design and a successful ERP implementation?
13 Jan 2020 | by Brett Mundell
This post explains why establishing clear processes and workflows is critical to successfully implementing a new enterprise solution. Does this sound familiar?: You have multiple legacy business systems that are slow and ineffective Outputs and decisions are affected by bottlenecks, delays and information silos Customer service is suffering due to errors and poor communication Sometimes,
