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Legacy ERP Systems: Is it Time for an ERP Replacement?

By Steve Bieszczat October 27, 2023
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Legacy ERP Systems: Is it Time for an ERP Replacement?

As manufacturing continues to evolve, many legacy enterprise resource planning system (ERP) systems have failed to keep pace. And while ERP software companies have invested in modernizing their solutions, their missteps along the way suggest that it’s time for a

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ERP for Small Business that Scales to Support Your Growth

By DELMIAWorks June 8, 2021
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ERP for Small Business that Scales to Support Your Growth

Bottom Line:  An ERP for small business makes the most of every growth opportunity by improving end-to-end visibility across every shop floor while controlling costs, production schedules, and delivery dates, freeing up more time for short-notice production runs. Offering short-notice

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12 Steps To A Successful ERP Implementation

By Louis Columbus February 19, 2021
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12 Steps To A Successful ERP Implementation

Bottom Line:  Any successful ERP implementation starts with a clear definition of business value followed by a compelling vision of greater collaboration and connectedness between workers that get results. Any given ERP implementation has more to do with helping workers

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10 Ways Design-To-Manufacturing Drives More Revenue

By Louis Columbus August 29, 2019
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10 Ways Design-To-Manufacturing Drives More Revenue

Bottom Line: Speeding up new product development cycles, improving product quality and increasing yield rates happen when manufacturers unify diverse production systems encompassing simulation/Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Electrical, Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM), Inspection, work instructions, and ERP systems to create a

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Why Every Company Ultimately Outgrows its Customized or Homegrown Software Systems

By Russell Clement July 30, 2015
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Why Every Company Ultimately Outgrows its Customized or Homegrown Software Systems

It is easy to understand how homegrown ERP software systems began. Companies evaluated off-the-shelf software and either didn’t like the price or didn’t find the business fit they were looking for. So instead of paying more than they felt comfortable with or changing business

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Why Should You Leave Quickbooks and Invest in Your First ERP?

By John Lutz July 23, 2015
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Why Should You Leave Quickbooks and Invest in Your First ERP?

Leaving behind the familiarity of QuickBooks and spreadsheets might seem like taking off the training wheels of your business. However rudimentary, QuickBooks got the job done and for the most part, grew your company to where it is today. But

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Legacy ERP Systems: The Backstory

By Steve Bieszczat July 9, 2015
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Legacy ERP Systems: The Backstory

A legacy ERP system is older enterprise software that is largely no longer being enhanced. Legacy ERP systems were often based on older technology like PIC, Progress or even DOS. Their original user interfaces were character-based, though many received facelifts over the years, often

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The Power of the Crowd: Customer-Driven ERP Development

By IQMS August 15, 2013
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The Power of the Crowd: Customer-Driven ERP Development

At IQMS, we are proud to support customer-driven design and development of our manufacturing ERP and MES software. The two-way dialogue and relationships we foster with our clients is a cornerstone of our company: Our manufacturers feel comfortable coming to

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Utilizing RFIs in the ERP Selection Process

By Glenn Nowak August 23, 2012
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Utilizing RFIs in the ERP Selection Process

Lately, our sales team specialists at IQMS have received an influx of RFIs as part of the ERP selection process. An exercise in due diligence, we appreciate the benefits that an RFI can offer companies looking to narrow the field

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Should You Use A Manufacturing ERP Consultant?

By Glenn Nowak January 19, 2012
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Should You Use A Manufacturing ERP Consultant?

As manufacturing companies begin a new calendar year, many take this opportunity to evaluate new manufacturing ERP software in hopes of starting a new year with a new implementation project. Often times, companies ask us about the use of consultants: Should

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Why Price Shouldn’t Be the Final Factor When Purchasing ERP Software

By IQMS October 20, 2011
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Why Price Shouldn’t Be the Final Factor When Purchasing ERP Software

In today’s cost-conscious environment, many companies are looking to save money. Nowhere is that more true than in the manufacturing sector, where a combination of decreased demand, increased wages and offshoring operations have diminished traditional, U.S.-based operations. Enterprise Resource Planning

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Tips for Finding an Independent ERP Selection Consultant

By Glenn Nowak March 10, 2011
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Tips for Finding an Independent ERP Selection Consultant

Given that manufacturing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems are such an important investment, many companies looking for ERP systems chose consultants to help them with the ERP selection process. They do it for the obvious reason that they don’t do

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Why Pay Manufacturing ERP Annual Maintenance Fees?

By IQMS August 12, 2010
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Why Pay Manufacturing ERP Annual Maintenance Fees?

In times of economic uncertainty, everyone naturally looks for ways to save money and cut costs.  As some annual manufacturing ERP system maintenance programs come up for renewal one might question the validity of expense.  What happens when you don’t

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