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The Holy Grail – ERP in Manufacturing

By ERP Implementation, ERP Strategy, Independent Consulting, Manufacturing, Strategic Consulting
The coronavirus crisis has thrown the spotlight on Australia's manufacturing sector. The sudden restrictions in overseas markets and the extraordinary global demand for products such as medical supplies have laid bare Australia's over-reliance on supply chains out of China. Overall, manufacturing in Australia has been gradually declining for the last...
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Why a Common Operating Model is Essential for Business Productivity

By Business Process Analysis, ERP Evaluation, ERP Implementation, ERP Strategy, Software Evaluation, Strategic Consulting
If an organisation is distributed across different sites, cities, states or even countries, it is not uncommon to find that business users have developed their own way of doing things. They have developed their own systems and processes, their own work methods and often invested in disparate technology solutions for...
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Crawl Walk Run – Business Process Maturity

By Business Process Analysis, ERP Evaluation, ERP Implementation, ERP Strategy, Software Evaluation, Strategic Consulting
Why Understanding Business Process Maturity and Mastering the Basics is an essential element of successful ERP Implementations When a company decides to implement a new ERP solution, it usually recognises that there is going to be considerable change and impact on the organisation. There will be changes in underlying software...
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CMC’s Top 5 Tips for Successful Distributed Working

By Business Process Analysis, ERP Evaluation, ERP Implementation, ERP Strategy, Leadership, Project Management, Software Evaluation, Strategic Consulting
In Australia and the rest of the world, our entire work paradigm has shifted in less than one month. The government is now encouraging and even mandating that employees work from home amid global health concerns over the coronavirus. Many are accustomed to occasional remote work, but a sudden shift...
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Importance of Business Process Documentation in Software Evaluations

By Business Process Analysis, ERP Evaluation, ERP Implementation, ERP Strategy, Leadership, Project Management, Software Evaluation, Strategic Consulting
When it comes to software evaluation projects, there is one key activity that should never be underestimated - business process documentation. Business process documentation is critical for communicating what functionality your business really requires from a new system. It reflects the specific needs of your business users and ensures that...
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Don’t Throw your ERP Baby Out with the Bath Water

By Business Benefits, ERP, ERP Evaluation, ERP Implementation, ERP Strategy, Insights, Software Evaluation, Strategic Consulting
Many companies approach us when they are looking to evaluate a new ERP Solution for their business. One of the key reasons is that management and staff feel disappointed with their current ERP Vendor. There are usually common themes including: The current system is 10 – 20+ years old and...
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