Four wheel drive vehicles are built to handle dirty environments. ERP systems are not. If you’re implementing a new ERP solution it’s critical to ensure your data is clean, accurate, and correctly formatted with consistent field names and content. As data is typically used across multiple functional areas, it should...
Read More
The animal kingdom is all about survive or die. Implementing a new ERP for your business can sometimes feel very similar. Our role at CMC is to ensure our clients not only survive but thrive with the implementation of a new ERP. This means not only helping you select the...
Read More
The ERP and CRM Vendor and Solution landscape is changing constantly. Following CMC's ERP Evaluation 12 Step Methodology will provide you with a pragmatic and auditable process, with clear decision points along the way that will lead to a deterministic outcome. It will also provide you with detailed documentation you...
Read More
The ERP industry has evolved over the last 2 decades from just a few large ERP providers to hundreds of ERP Vendors providing dozens of solutions (large and small) that are designed for specific vertical markets. If your company is looking to replace or upgrade your current Finance or ERP...
Read More
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...
Read More
When we meet prospects for the first time, they often ask us how we will ensure their project will be successful and delivered on time and budget. Many have had poor experiences in the past and are looking to ensure they have a better outcome this time around. Foundation Principles...
Read More
When we are working with our clients through the Executive Engagement and Planning Stage for a new ERP, there is always one question that gets asked. What is it really going to cost? Many of our clients have attended trade shows, participated in online webinars, had multiple meetings and presentations...
Read More
In the context of the above question, there are 2 key definitions for what it means to be independent ERP or IT Consultant: An individual or a firm that is recognised as having expertise and specialised skills and knowledge in the evaluation and implementation of ERP and IT Solutions. An...
Read More
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...
Read More
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...
Read More