ERP Strategy and Planning

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Analytics and AI

AI in ERP: An essential focus for Epicor

Epicor's recent third quarter highlights its commitment to AI-driven digital transformation through new product launches, leadership appointments, and strategic acquisitions, aimed at enhancing ERP solutions for its manufacturing-focused clientele.

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Analytics and AI

Changing the perception of ERP in the make, move, and sell sectors

The evolution of ERP systems from record-keeping to actionable insights is driven by the integration of generative AI and large language models, enabling companies to optimize operations and enhance decision-making through automation and advanced data analytics.

Enterprise Content Management

Enterpryze is a Global Developer, Innovator and Supplier of Business Management Solutions to SME’s. We focus on providing powerful cloud solutions that are the right fit for your business depending on your needs. We offer the full service in house....

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ERP Strategy and Planning

Transformative tech key to universities’ financial sustainability

The UK higher education sector faces significant challenges, including funding pressures and outdated technology, leading to increased student reliance on part-time jobs and concerns over dropping out, necessitating urgent digital transformation and smarter resource management to improve student support and financial sustainability.

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ERP Strategy and Planning

ERP Readiness Workshops

Organizations often pursue ERP selection and implementation without fully grasping the associated costs, resource demands, and potential disruptions, leading to project approval issues and increased risks of delays, budget overruns, and unmet business objectives.

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ERP Strategy and Planning

The ERP evolution for SMBs: Leveraging ERP for strategic success

A recent survey indicates that the majority of small to mid-sized business leaders recognize the importance of technology, with over half planning to increase spending on modern ERP solutions in 2024 to enhance operational efficiency, scalability and data management in response to growing complexity and competition.

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ERP Strategy and Planning

Darryl Sackett: Codestone is in Version 3.0 of its growth journey

Darryl Sackett, CEO of Codestone, aims to enhance customer-centric ERP-led digital transformation in his role at the firm, which is evolving from its founder-led roots through strategic growth phases to offer comprehensive solutions that leverage technology effectively in business contexts.

ERP Strategy and Planning

SAP now Europe’s Tech MVP with Q3 showing: The Expert View

SAP announced a strong Q3 performance and raised its annual revenue and earnings guidance performance, gaining $26bn in market value to grab the top spot as Europe’s most valuable tech company.

ERP Strategy and Planning

Generative AI – Embracing the future with Generative AI | Inetum

Generative AI (GenAI) is a transformative technology that utilizes machine learning, particularly Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), to automate complex tasks and produce human-like content across various media forms.

ERP Strategy and Planning

UK Public Sector turns Big Red in Redmond with Microsoft and Oracle

Both Microsoft and Oracle have strengthened their reach in public sector, as news unveiled separately from the two enterprise giants on Monday revealed. For Redmond a new deal with Crown Commercial Service represents the first deployment of Microsoft 365 Copilot,...

ERP Strategy and Planning

NTT DATA Business Solutions

We understand the business of our clients and know what it takes to transform it into the future. At NTT DATA Business Solutions, we drive innovation – from advisory and implementation, to managed services and beyond, we continuously improve SAP...

ERP Strategy and Planning

Future-Proof Your Business with an SAP S/4HANA Transformation Keeping track in times of digital transformation is hard for you, especially since new innovative technologies seem to emerge on a daily basis? The rise of these digital solutions confuses you and...

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ERP Strategy and Planning

A Digital Makeover for Manufacturing in the Age of AI

Digital transformation in manufacturing, distribution, and retail is increasingly driven by cloud-based ERP solutions that incorporate AI, enhancing automation, data security, and operational efficiency, as exemplified by Epicor's efforts to adapt its offerings to meet evolving customer needs.

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ERP Strategy and Planning

Microsoft to end support for Dynamics GP in 2029

Microsoft will discontinue support for its legacy Dynamics GP ERP system by September 2029, encouraging users to transition to its cloud-based Dynamics 365 Business Central, mirroring similar moves by ERP competitors SAP and Oracle.

ERP Strategy and Planning

Biases in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) consultants

The selection of an ERP system is critical for organizations, yet biases in ERP selection consultants—stemming from vendor affiliations, preconceived notions, confirmation bias, limited knowledge, and overemphasis on technical features—can significantly affect decision-making, necessitating a skeptical and informed approach from companies.

ERP Strategy and Planning

ERP software: 8 benefits of Enterprise Resource Planning systems

Learn what Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems are, how they can benefit your business, and how to implement them effectively.

Business Process Management and Automation

Lumenia Consulting

Lumenia Consulting is an independent ERP and Digital consulting organisation, specialising in business transformation through the implementation of Enterprise Resource Planning, Digital and related enterprise software applications. Lumenia does not sell software and our independence means that we have no...

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ERP Strategy and Planning

ERP Projects: 5 Risk Factors and How to Manage Them

The article discusses five critical factors that can lead to ERP implementation failures—lack of business ownership, inadequate focus on benefits, poor project team skills, failure to improve business processes, and inadequate change management—along with strategies to mitigate these risks.

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ERP Strategy and Planning

Business Systems Strategy for Early-Stage and High-Growth Companies

Lumenia provides guidance to early-stage and high-growth companies in developing and implementing effective business systems and processes to support their rapid growth, as detailed in their latest report.

ERP Strategy and Planning

Demystifying Digital Transformation

This article provides a concise overview of digital transformation, outlining its definition, importance, implementation strategies, and essential criteria for a successful transformation, aimed at CIOs and businesses needing guidance in navigating technology trends.

Business Process Management and Automation

Is your business embarking on a transformation journey?

Lumenia, an independent consulting firm, assists businesses in developing realistic Digital Transformation Strategies by integrating business and IT to create actionable roadmaps for technology initiatives that deliver tangible benefits.

ERP Strategy and Planning

Lumenia ERP HEADtoHEAD event, leading ERP system comparison event

The Lumenia ERP HEADtoHEAD event on 1-2 October in Dublin Airport, Ireland, offers organizations a chance to evaluate various ERP solutions from leading providers through real demonstrations, aimed at assisting finance and IT executives in selecting the best systems for their needs.

ERP Strategy and Planning

Proving Value: Six Tips for Crafting a Compelling Digital Transformation Business Case

Creating a strong business case for digital transformation projects requires aligning with business strategy, conducting a thorough cost-benefit analysis, addressing risks and stakeholder concerns, establishing success metrics, and accurately estimating resource needs.

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ERP Strategy and Planning

About to embark on ERP selection?

This article discusses the challenges organizations face in selecting an ERP system, emphasizing the importance of a structured approach and independent consulting to ensure a successful selection process tailored to their specific needs.

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ERP Strategy and Planning

ERP Strategy and planning

The article outlines the importance of a well-structured ERP strategy and planning services that help organizations align on project scope and secure Board approval through detailed business cases and readiness assessments.

Analytics and AI

Nextworld offers a modern Enterprise Applications Platform that delivers the agility, speed, and intelligence required for businesses to thrive in the digital era. The days of cementing business processes to a single point in time are gone. Nextworld fast tracks...