Podcasts by The ERP Advisor

The ERP Minute Episode 31 - March 22, 2022 from 2022-03-22T14:00

Microsoft Corp on Friday announced the completion of its acquisition of Nuance Communications Inc, a company that delivers solutions that understand, analyze, and respond to human language. Micr...

ERP Minute Episode 27 - February 22nd, 2022 from 2022-02-22T15:00

Acumatica, one of the fastest-growing cloud ERP companies, has announced John Case as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective March 1, 2022. Case will take over for Jon Roskill, who has been ...

ERP Minute Episode 26 - February 15th, 2022 from 2022-02-15T15:00

Yesterday, Oracle announced new logistics management capabilities within Oracle Fusion Cloud SCM. Some of the new capabilities include intelligent transit time predictions, enhanced shipment cap...

Dumping Your Legacy Software for a Nicer, Younger ERP System - Podcast Episode 64 from 2022-02-11T11:00

In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, Shawn Windle, ERP Expert, is joined by his wife and co-host Erica Windle, Principal Operations, to discuss the hardships of staying with your troublesome legacy...

ERP Minute Episode 25 - February 8th, 2022 from 2022-02-08T15:00

Sage recently issued a trading update for their first quarter of 2022, indicating that recurring revenue grew by 8%, underpinned by a 21% rise in Sage Business Cloud revenue, and continued stren...

ERP Minute Episode 24- February 1st 2022 from 2022-02-01T15:00

Oracle achieved FedRAMP High Provisional Authority to Operate from the Joint Authorization Board for an expanded set of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure services. Epicor announced that it has acquire...

ERP Minute Episode- 23 January 27th 2022 from 2022-01-27T10:00

Acumatica, one of the fast-growing cloud ERP vendors, recently held its Customer Conference Summit this week. The company announced they acquired IBS Imperium and will expand their ecosystem int...

ERP Minute Episode 22: January 20th 2022 from 2022-01-20T16:00

SAP announced its preliminary financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2021. Blackbaud acquired EVERFI, a SaaS solution that powers corporate ESG and Corporate S...

ERP Trends&Predictions for 2022- Podcast Episode 63 from 2022-01-20T11:00

Shawn Windle, ERP Advisor to CFOs, CEOs and Private Equity owners across every major industry, shares colorful insights about 2021 ERP trends and gives predictions for ALL major vendors in 2022 ...

The ERP Minute Episode 21 from 2022-01-11T14:00

The ERP Minute — December 20th, 2021 from 2021-12-20T15:00

UKG is closely observing and addressing a recent cyberattack that impacted Kronos Private Cloud. QAD acquired WebJaguar, a best-in-class digital commerce solution. Oracle announced an agreement ...

The ERP Minute — December 14th, 2021 from 2021-12-14T14:00

Oracle announced fiscal 2022 second quarter financial results. Total revenue for Oracle was up 6.4% to $10.4 billion dollars. Cloud services and license support revenue were up 6% to $7.6 billio...

The ERP Minute — December 7th, 2021 from 2021-12-07T16:00

Cyber week just wrapped up, and three major eCommerce companies reported record-breaking sales. Salesforce merchants hit an all-time global online sales high of $275 billion. Shopify merchants h...

The ERP Minute — November 30th, 2021 from 2021-11-30T12:00

Shopify merchants broke Black Friday sales records. Unit4 just announced a multi-tenant industry cloud service called Industry Mesh. Workday will soon acquire VNDLY, a vendor and contractor mana...

The ERP Minute — November 16th, 2021 from 2021-11-16T16:00

Sage hosted their 14th annual conference for Sage Intacct users last week in Las Vegas. The company announced new product enhancements around digitalizing various processes. Sage announced they ...

Digital Transformation for eCommerce Businesses — The ERP Advisor Podcast Episode 61 from 2021-11-11T16:00

ECommerce businesses must continually cater to an increasingly sophisticated and demanding buying experience with their front-end software. But how do eCommerce businesses synthesize front-end i...

The ERP Minute — November 9th, 2021 from 2021-11-09T13:00

Aptean acquired Objective Holding, adding manufacturing execution, workforce management solutions, and warehouse management systems to their offerings. IFS reported that cloud revenue was up 104...

The ERP Minute — November 2nd, 2021 from 2021-11-02T16:00

Procore just acquired Laborchart in an effort to broaden their product line through workforce management capability. Infor acquired Lighthouse Systems which will bolster Infor's MES functio...

The ERP Minute — October 26th, 2021 from 2021-10-26T14:00

SAP released third quarter 2021 earnings. Workday announced Workday Everywhere which can be used while working within Slack or Microsoft Teams. Sage and Procore launched a connector for Sage Int...

The ERP Minute — October 22nd, 2021 from 2021-10-22T10:00

SuiteWorld is wrapping up and Oracle NetSuite announced multiple product innovations to help organizations accelerate growth, including SuiteBanking and NetSuite Analytics Warehouse.

The ERP Minute — October 19th, 2021 from 2021-10-20T09:00

Shopify is making a move toward directly supporting more complex integrations with bigger businesses by partnering directly with leading ERP providers. IFS unveiled their enhanced connectivity t...

How Working From Home Changed ERP Security Forever — The ERP Advisor Podcast Episode 60 from 2021-10-15T10:00

As cyberthreats have evolved under the influence of the work-from-home landscape, it has become increasingly important to a company's success to implement cybersecurity best practices. As h...

The ERP Minute — October 12th, 2021 from 2021-10-12T15:00

ServiceNow and Celonis partner up to accelerate digital transformation capabilities for businesses. QAD announced new updates for its Adaptive Applications portfolio following Thoma Bravo's...

The ERP Minute — October 5th, 2021 from 2021-10-05T14:00

Sage announces company-wide reorganization with the intention of investing in strategic priorities and simplifying the business. Aptean launches an integrated solution combining CRM software wit...

What to Do When You Outgrow Your Accounting Software — The ERP Advisor Podcast Episode 59 from 2021-10-01T09:00

Many circumstances lead companies to the make the ultimate decision to depart from their existing accounting software. Maybe you have found yourself searching the market for an ERP for your orga...

The ERP Minute — September 28th, 2021 from 2021-09-28T16:00

Acumatica announces 2021 R2 with new features  targeted at streamlining processes and increasing efficiency, Dreamforce 2021 highlights new integrations with Slack, Procore acquires Levelset for...

The ERP Minute — September 22nd, 2021 from 2021-09-22T16:00

In this week's episode of The ERP Minute, we cover new releases from NetSuite and Microsoft Dynamics 365, a partnership between Salesforce and FedEx, and a rise in CPM tool investment from ...

Increasing Efficiency for Manufacturing ERP Software - The ERP Advisor Podcast Episode 58 from 2021-09-15T00:00

With consumer demand for increased production colliding with an industry-wide talent shortage, it seems the most obvious answer is to improve manufacturing efficiency. In this episode of The ERP...

The ERP Minute - September 14th, 2021 from 2021-09-14T15:00

Oracle reports Q1 2022 earnings (with increased revenue from Fusion ERP Cloud and NetSuite), industry-wide growth comes with a caveat, Workday agrees to acquire Zimit, and Intuit drops $12 billi...

The ERP Minute - September 8th, 2021 from 2021-09-08T10:00

In this week's episode: Acquisitions from UKG and ECI, Asia-Pacific expansion from OneStream and Acumatica, and reports of growth from Workday and Intuit.

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The ERP Minute - September 1st, 2021 from 2021-09-01T10:00

Gartner's 2021 Magic Quadrant for Cloud ERP for Product-Centric Enterprises is out, with ten ERP providers jockeying for position, a major player joining the fray, and a forecast for growth...

The ERP Minute - August 25th, 2021 from 2021-08-25T12:00

In this week's episode, Revlon gets an ERP makeover, Epicor predicts cloud cover for midsize businesses, and SAP makes an AI-powered acquisition.

Evaluating Infor in 2021 and Beyond from 2021-08-19T12:00

We are seeing a trend toward industry-specific and cloud-based ERP solutions — and Infor looks to be answering the call by innovating and investing in their future. For this edition of The ERP A...

The ERP Minute - August 18th, 2021 from 2021-08-18T10:00

This week in ERP news: The Wall Street Journal reports an increase in “technical debt,” several software vendors boast revenue growth (namely, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Sage, and IFS), and...

The ERP Minute - August 11th, 2021 from 2021-08-11T10:00

In this week's episode, the NBA gets called for traveling to Azure, while IFS and Deltek make a play to refresh their portfolios with recent acquisitions.

The ERP Minute - August 4th, 2021 from 2021-08-04T10:00

Introducing: The ERP Minute, providing a compact overview of enterprise software news for the past week. In this inaugural episode, we cover the split between Amazon and Workday HCM, Adobe and W...

Epicor Insights 2021 - Feedback and Future Outlook from 2021-07-27T12:00

After attending Epicor Insights 2021, Shawn Windle returned with a renewed perspective on Epicor's future outlook.

Legacy Software Review: Deltek, Epicor, IFS from 2021-07-15T12:00

Rounding out our menu of legacy software reviews, we welcome Jim O'Donnell of TechTarget as he brings some 30 years of expertise in covering a wealth of technical fields as a writer and edi...

Legacy Software Review: Sage from 2021-06-24T12:00

In ancient times, before the existence of the internet, Sage brought forth their numbered ERP solutions to become the third-largest ERP vendor in the world. But while Sage 90, Sage 200, Sage 300...

Legacy Software Review: SAP from 2021-06-10T12:00

It is the largest ERP vendor in the world, serving Walmart and Costco, Chevron and Exxon Mobile, Ford and GM, and Google and Apple. SAP is a bona fide ERP juggernaut — and it is making a competi...

Legacy Software Review: Microsoft from 2021-05-27T12:00

AX, NAV, GP, SL … in and amongst the acronyms, there lies a fascinating story of how Microsoft sidestepped building its own ERP by acquiring existing software. Or so it thought.

Fast-forwa...

Legacy Software Review: Oracle PeopleSoft and JD Edwards from 2021-05-12T12:00

When an open-ended search reveals one of the top questions about a product to be “Is it still used?” — it is time to evaluate modern ERP solutions.

The end-of-life discussion surrounding P...

Legacy Software Review: Oracle E-Business Suite from 2021-04-28T12:00

When Oracle announced that it would be continuing support for E-Business Suite through the next decade, it helped satisfy immediate concerns about sunsetting the platform. But it is clear that O...

Sunsetting Legacy Software with a Forecast for Cloud ERP from 2021-04-15T12:00

We are witnessing a major transformation in the ERP landscape: more and more vendors are sunsetting legacy products in favor of cloud ERP solutions. With working from home accelerating demand fo...

Introduction to ERP for Nonprofits from 2021-03-31T12:00

Fundraising, donors, grants, endowment funds, budgets, audits.… While nonprofit financials provide unique challenges, they can be solved with the right ERP system. But after last year’s Blackbau...

Overview of Enterprise Accounting Software from 2021-02-10T12:00

When there are so many excellent enterprise tools available to organizations, why do accounting teams continue to rely on Excel? We’ve observed that making the jump from copy/pasted spreadsheets...

Construction ERP Software for 2021 from 2021-01-14T12:00

Economic forecasts from esteemed organizations predict that the US construction industry will contract in 2021. So why are others expecting growth? In this episode of The ERP Advisor, we discuss...

Give Yourself the Gift of a Successful Go-Live from 2020-12-15T10:00

Is there a way to guarantee ERP implementation success? When it’s time to go live, there’s no turning back. You just spent a lot of money on a new enterprise software system, so it better work.<...

Using an ERP Consultant for a Successful Implementation from 2020-11-11T12:00

ERP implementations aren’t naturally destined for failure. The key to success lies in finding someone who can orchestrate the thousands of details, features, and moving parts that are intrinsic ...

The Brave New World of ERP Security from 2020-10-14T12:00

Cyber Security Awareness Month Special Episode: Considering how much is at stake in enterprise systems — from financials and trade secrets to customer data and credit card numbers — the argument...

How to Avoid an ERP Implementation Failure from 2020-09-16T12:00

There are a lot of stories about famous ERP implementation failures. There is a lot less information on how to prevent one from ever happening in the first place. Rather than focus on the traged...

Vetting Software Solutions in an ERP Selection from 2020-08-19T12:00

With so many vendors and platforms to choose from, you need a fail-safe formula for evaluating which one will ultimately be right for your organization. In this episode of The ERP Advisor, we di...

Internal Control over Financial Reporting with ERP from 2020-07-16T12:00

How can you provide in-compliance, accurate and timely reporting for financials? In this episode of The ERP Advisor, we discuss ERP and financial solutions for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, includi...

The Evolving Role of CRM Systems in the Wake of COVID-19 from 2020-06-18T00:00

It has never been more important to properly care for and nurture customer relationships. Customer Relationship Management systems can help businesses and organizations cope with COVID-19, but i...

The Inescapable Reality of E-Commerce in a Post-COVID World from 2020-05-28T12:00

A surprising number of businesses and organizations have relied on in-person interactions to stay viable, leaving the question of e-commerce implementations for another day.

Almost over...

Optimizing ERP for COVID-19 Supply Chain Disruption from 2020-05-14T12:00

Ignore, for a moment, the debate and discussion over restarting the economy. While we have already seen the impact of COVID-19, even more unprecedented supply chain disruption is on the horizon,...

Special Report on Cloud ERP in the Aftermath of COVID-19 from 2020-04-09T12:00

We blink, and the world changes. What is the path forward for industries that are unaccustomed to working remotely? With one eye trained on weathering the ongoing uncertainty, we look to the imm...

The Role of Blockchain in ERP: Beyond Cryptocurrency from 2020-03-11T12:00

Is blockchain just a buzzword? Or is it the future of enterprise software?
Superficially synonymous with Bitcoin and cryptocurrency, blockchain solutions have the potential to revolutionize ...

The Science of Proper Data Hygiene from 2020-02-13T12:00

ERP systems fail when they are infected with bad data. Cleaning data by hand is thorough but time-consuming, while automated cleansing is cost-effective but open to errors – so what is the best ...

Don’t Let Data Migration Become Your ERP Roadblock from 2020-01-15T12:00

Data Migration can be a four letter word in the world of ERP, striking fear and terror in the hearts of even the most seasoned implementation consultants. Some recent ERP failures even blame dat...

Post Go-Live: How to Get the Full Benefits of Your New ERP System from 2019-12-11T12:00

Getting your ERP up and live is no small task. And after you are live, it’s natural to allow your staff time to get used to their new toolset. Believe it or not, you are just beginning to realiz...

AI Has Crept in ERP. Are You Ready? from 2019-11-13T12:00

Artificial Intelligence has become pervasive in almost all areas of technology, ERP included. In this edition of the ERP Advisor, we will discuss some of the ways AI and its cousin, Robotic Proc...

The Growing Role of Cyber Security In ERP from 2019-10-13T12:00

If you don’t think cyber predators are trying to get access to your enterprise systems, think again. Unfortunately we live in a world where cyber attacks are more common than you may know. But b...

Can On-Premise and Cloud-Based Systems Coexist? from 2019-09-11T12:00

There is no doubt that Cloud deployments for enterprise applications are here to stay. Can On-Premise still be the right choice in some scenarios? Why do some companies choose to go cloud wherea...

Organizational Change Management and ERP Success from 2019-08-14T12:00

Enterprise resource planning initiatives mean change. Often the question is how to manage change while you’re reshaping company goals, processes and technology. Organizational change management ...

Making Digital Transformation Part of Your ERP Strategy from 2019-07-17T12:00

People want to understand the difference between enterprise resource planning (ERP) and digital transformation, but it’s not always an either-or situation. Many of today’s ERP initiatives incorp...

How Manufacturing is Benefitting from Modern ERP from 2019-06-12T12:00

Growth in manufacturing continues to explode, especially in the US. Employers are seeking new efficiencies and ways to manage everything from inventory to production scheduling. Modern ERP manuf...

Building Enterprise Value with Your ERP Software Strategy from 2019-05-14T12:00

New ERP systems require a huge investment of resources, time and money. Unfortunately, for many companies the innovation ends at go-live. In this episode, we discuss what an effective software s...

How To Leverage Software For Your Recurring Revenue Business from 2019-03-12T12:00

We live in a recurring economy. From razor blades to TV shows to dog food, almost anything we need can be purchased on a subscription. Business models that can shift to recurring can drive real ...

Surprises You Don’t Want To Have During Your ERP Implementation from 2019-02-12T12:00

Sometimes surprises are good. But when it comes to ERP, this is rarely the case. You need to know if there are any bad surprises as soon as possible. In this episode, find out how to structure y...

Why It Seems So Difficult to Write an RFP for Your ERP Project from 2019-01-15T12:00

One of the most common reasons why companies come to us for help on an ERP project is because they need help creating a Request For Proposal. But what are the missing steps that seem to create s...

To Upgrade Your ERP… or Not: A Business Case that Guarantees Absolute Certainty from 2018-12-11T12:00

Is your organization trying to make the case for an ERP project? Are you tasked with putting together a Roadmap, or a Cost/Benefits Analysis? Do you know the key components that will make absolu...

Do's and Don'ts For Your ERP Selection from 2018-11-13T12:00

If you are in the process of selecting ERP software, this episode can help guide you in the right direction. We review the top do’s and don’ts for selecting ERP software — and just one of these ...

Why Companies Pick the Wrong ERP Software from 2018-10-09T12:00

Picking the wrong ERP software can lead to disastrous results — yet thousands of companies do exactly that each year. On this episode you will hear key tips that ensure you avoid many of the mis...

How to Automate Your Recurring Revenue Cycle from 2018-09-11T12:00

If you have a recurring or subscription billed product or service, you will want to listen to this episode. By automating your recurring revenue business processes, you can not only capture sign...

Omnichannel Experience for your Wholesale Distribution or Manufacturing Business from 2018-08-14T12:00

If your Wholesale Distribution or Manufacturing business is not using an omnichannel approach of doing business with its partners, distributors, vendors or customers, you don’t want to miss this...

Pitfalls to Avoid When Implementing Your RMS from 2018-07-10T12:00

Now that you have chosen the software for your new Records Management System the next step is to begin planning the implementation phase. Do you have someone who will be coordinating the day-to-...

Care and Feeding of Your New Enterprise Software from 2018-06-12T12:00

In this episode of The ERP Advisor, we discuss what to consider after your Enterprise Software go-live.

You spent quality time defining your requirements, picked the very best applicati...

DeMystifying the ERP Selection Process from 2018-05-08T12:00

Selecting ERP software can seem like a mysterious process — but it doesn’t have to be. Listen to this episode to learn about running a rigorous selection process that will ensure you choose the ...

What to Do When You Need to Replace Your RMS from 2018-04-10T12:00

If you are considering replacing your Records Management System, this is the episode for you. We discuss the key factors you need to consider for an RMS replacement project.

How to Get the Best Deal on Your ERP Selection from 2018-03-13T12:00

Buying software entails more than just negotiating price. In this episode, we discuss each of the factors you must consider before signing on the dotted line. Don’t buy software until you hear t...

How ERP Can Help with Mergers and Acquisitions from 2018-02-13T12:00

Whether you are part of a private equity firm, venture capital firm or are the target of acquisition firm, there are many factors related to software that can be more risky and expensive than yo...

What is ERP? from 2018-01-26T10:00

ERP is short for "Enterprise Resource Planning", which is software that helps businesses, organizations, and enterprises figure out what resources they have and provides tools for plan...

Utilizing an Enterprise Performance Management Tool to Maximize Your ERP from 2018-01-16T12:00

We routinely meet with finance executives who are extremely frustrated at the amount of spreadsheets they create to supply users throughout their company with the information they need to manage...

Can A Botched ERP Implementation Be Salvaged? from 2017-11-14T12:00

Do you currently have an ERP project that needs to be saved from crashing and burning? Find out how even the most delayed and over-budget implementation can be salvaged so that you can get your ...

When Do I Need to Upgrade My ERP? from 2017-10-17T07:00

A frequent question we get is how do I know if my company needs to upgrade our Financials/ERP system? Find out the four most common reasons why companies upgrade their ERP system. Unless your co...

What to Do When You Outgrow Your Accounting Software — 2017 from 2017-09-20T12:00

This episode of The ERP Advisor features special guest host Ramona Cedeno of FiBrick Financial Services. 

If your business is experiencing rapid growth then you likely have been conside...

How ERP Implementations Fail from 2017-09-12T12:00

Wouldn’t it be great if you knew the biggest pitfalls to an ERP implementation before you started and you could make specific plans to avoid them? Well you can do just that in this episode of Th...

Deciphering Software Solutions for Professional Services from 2017-08-08T10:00

In the software market, there are literally hundreds of software solutions that help organizations manage projects. But with so many solutions, how do you figure out what type is right for you, ...

Can HR Software Really Improve Employee Morale? from 2017-07-11T12:00

We are quite often surprised at the impact that really good HR software makes for our clients. And alternatively, we see the impact that BAD HR software makes on employees. The difference betwee...

Leveraging a Reporting and Analytics Tool to Fully Realize the Potential of Your ERP from 2017-06-06T12:00

We routinely meet with finance executives who are extremely frustrated at the amount of spreadsheets they create to supply users throughout their company with the information they need to manage...

Is the Cloud “For Real” For Accounting Systems? from 2017-05-09T12:00

It’s quite clear that the Cloud is here for CRM and many other enterprise applications. But what about Accounting Systems? Is it safe to keep your Accounting data in the Cloud? What happens if t...

Five Mistakes Every Executive Should Avoid When Evaluating a New ERP System from 2017-04-11T12:00

There are a number of pitfalls to avoid when beginning a software evaluation and the mistakes begin well before you speak with any software vendor. If you have sat through at least one or two ER...

Improving Profitability Reporting Strategies for Professional Services from 2017-03-14T12:00

Improving reporting and more specifically, profitability can be less than straightforward for professional services firms. From nonprofits to management consulting firms, creative agencies, or e...

Improving Profitability Reporting Strategies for Professional Services from 2017-03-14T12:00

Improving reporting and more specifically, profitability can be less than straightforward for professional services firms. From nonprofits to management consulting firms, creative agencies, or e...

Improving Profitability Reporting Strategies for Professional Services from 2017-03-14T12:00

Improving reporting and more specifically, profitability can be less than straightforward for professional services firms. From nonprofits to management consulting firms, creative agencies, or e...