2025年淘汰Microsoft Great Plains——你所需要知悉的一切
在许多方面，ERP系统在组织中充当着一个充满活力的实体。这些系统需要一定程度的关注才能成功运行，即使在实现完成之后也是如此。虽然许多人认为ERP软件是值得投资的，但它绝不是一个长久的解决方案。在某种程度上，过时的系统变得难以维系，必须更换，这让ERP供应商选择继续支持遗留产品，或者建立一个“淘汰”计划，希望客户过渡到最新版本。当时机到来时，许多企业都准备步入下一个篇章。而对于其他企业来说，过渡就像是一场突如其来的驱逐。最近，微软宣布，他们将在2025年前停止对Dynamics Great Plains的支持。Great Plains系统被认为是行业中的巨头，几十年来一直提供可靠的ERP和会计解决方案。这则消息让许多中小型企业感到疑惑不解。为了帮助企业解读微软的这一则最新公告，让我们深入了解GP的历史，这一“淘汰”公告对微软来说意味着什么，以及当前GP客户如何在ERP中把握他们的未来。
What I Learned About Digital Transformation While On Holiday
I recently returned from vacation and am now back in the office. Today is my second day back, and during my time off, I gained valuable knowledge regarding digital transformation. Although I didn’t actively contemplate digital transformation while on vacation, since my return, I have developed additional insights and perspectives that I would like to share with you today.
Digital Stratosphere 2023
Join us at Stratosphere 2023, the premier independent and technology agnostic digital transformation conference that brings together visionary leaders, innovative technologists, and industry experts from around the world. This groundbreaking event is set to take place on 10/5/2023 in Denver, CO and promises to be an unparalleled gathering of minds shaping the future of digital transformation.
How Artificial Intelligence is Fundamentally Transforming ERP Systems (and Vice Versa)
Given the various directions AI is taking, it has become an area of significant interest and investment, with extensive research and development efforts. In light of this, our focus today is to examine how AI is impacting ERP software and provide you with essential insights when considering potential ERP solutions.
What is Business Transformation? [Intro to Business Improvement and Growth]
Business transformations are sought after by many organizations. They seek ways to increase innovation and profitability, aiming to develop capabilities they currently lack. These transformations often involve the implementation of technologies and other strategies to drive change. Today, I will discuss the major components of business transformation and provide insights on how to lead a successful transformation.
Learning from Mistakes That Cost Digital Transformation Project Managers Their Jobs [Career Advice]
One of the roles we frequently work with among our clients is project managers. Our primary focus is advising project managers, along with other individuals, to ensure their success in digital transformations.
However, project manager turnover is significant in complex and challenging digital transformations. Today, I aim to discuss the common reasons why project managers often struggle and fail in their roles. My goal is to provide guidance, input, and career advice to help you avoid the pitfalls and mistakes frequently made by project managers.
What Are the Alternatives to Traditional ERP Systems? [Death of ERP Software, Part II]
ERP software may not be the appropriate solution for your organization’s digital transformation. However, it is important to explore alternative options and determine what the right answer might be. If you choose not to deploy an ERP system, there are various alternatives available. It is important to maintain an open mind and explore alternative options […]
What are the Best Alternatives to SAP S/4HANA? [Top ERP Systems to Compare to SAP]
A large subset of our client base evaluates SAP S/4HANA as part of their digital transformation strategy for the 2020s and beyond. However, many clients often inquire about alternative options beyond SAP. These inquiries primarily come from larger organizations, multinationals, and complex organizations aiming to scale and standardize their operations. They often perceive SAP as their best or only option. Therefore, today, I would like to discuss the top alternatives and options comparable to S/4HANA that you should consider as part of your digital transformation strategy moving forward.
Learning From 3 Digital Transformation Strategies [Detailed Examples and Case Studies]
I will summarize three key areas: business process management, organizational change, and technology. The technology aspect encompasses not only enterprise applications but also solution architecture, business intelligence, and analytics. I will discuss these three areas and provide a few examples based on real scenarios with some of our current clients. While I won’t mention the organizations by name, I will describe their situations and the strategic considerations and variables involved.
Understanding How Human Psychology Leads to Resistance to Change During Digital Transformation
When assisting clients in their digital transformation journeys, we are often requested to help manage change, particularly addressing the human aspect of change and resistance to it. This involves ensuring employee adoption, buy-in, and understanding of the transformation objectives and goals associated with the project. However, it is common for organizations and their employees to resist change. Despite envisioning a utopian future, when it comes to implementing the change, people inevitably resist it. Today, I will discuss a basic psychological framework that explains why people resist change. Additionally, I will explore strategies to mitigate risks and overcome psychological challenges within organizations.
Why Digital Transformations Are Failing at an Alarming Rate
Digital transformations are failing at an accelerated pace. In fact, the failure rate has reached epidemic proportions within the industry. It is important to understand why these failures are occurring more frequently over time and explore potential strategies for mitigating the associated risks.
Defining Future State Strategies and Business Processes in Digital Transformation
When assisting clients with their digital strategies, one of our initial inquiries is to understand their desired outcome and future state for their organization and operations. We must clearly articulate and define our desired future state for the organization, operations, and people involved in the digital transformation. That’s what we will be discussing in this article.