Lean & Operational Excellence and Independent ERP Consultants

 

ERP Life Cycle Management

The following ERP Life Cycle Management reports are available for download by registered users.

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ERP in the Pharmaceutical Industry

ERP in Pharma IndustryThe pharmaceutical supply chain is long and complex. There are many challenging requirements placed on pharmaceutical organisations in terms of demand management, supply chain planning, process-based manufacturing, discrete manufacturing, product traceability and quality management.  This report looks at ERP in the Pharmaceutical Industry and the many challenges involved.

How Much Does ERP Cost?

How much does ERP Cost ReportHow much does ERP cost? The truth is, without an understanding of the
scope of a proposed project and a host of other considerations it is not
really possible to make a sensible estimate of cost. However, it is possible
to identify the main ERP cost components. 

This article examines the main ERP cost components and some of the drivers that influence each.

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Report 2010

This new report from BSM begins by describing the current ERP vendor and product landscape. It then sets out some of the challenges in ERP Strategy, Selection and Implementation and offers some guidance as to how these can be addressed.

 

Data Migration in ERP Projects - A BSM White Paper

Data Migration in ERP can be a very complex project in itself. A clear appreciation and experience of the activities Data Migration White Paperdiscussed in this white paper is critical when undertaking such a project.

ERP Success - Doing the Basics Right

People make a basic mistake with ERP, says Frank Crewe of BSM. Just because it’s been around so long, doesn’t mean everyone understands it.ERP Success
This article examines ERP success - doing the basics right.

 

Driving Further Returns from your ERP Investment

 

ERP InvestmentThis article examines the reasons why the benefits from ERP implementations have not been delivered and provides guidelines which will help organisations drive further returns from their initial investments.

 

Counterfeiting and Fraudulent Trade in the Global Pharma Industry

Counterfeiting and Fraudulent Trade in the Global Pharma IndustryThis Report examines the increase in Counterfeiting and Fraudulent Trade in pharmaceutical products and outlines what steps need to be taken to address this problem.

The Missing Report Conundrum

 The Missing Report ConundrumThis Article examines how OLAP technology provides the potential to fundamentally change the way end users access reports from transaction-based Accounting and ERP systems.

Sales Force Automation for a Mobile Sales Force

 Sales Force Automation for a Mobile Sales ForceThis Article examines how to Automate your Mobile Sales Force and experience the Benefits of Reduced Costs and Improved Efficiency.

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems 2005

 Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems 2005This Briefing takes a fresh look at ERP systems. It explains what ERP systems are, classifies ERP systems in different ways and provides some up-to-date statistics about the ERP market and the main ERP vendors.

Effective Forecasting & Planning Processes

 Effective Forecasting & Planning ProcessesThis Article examines how the implementation of Effective Forecasting and Planning Processes can facilitate the Reduction of Lead-time and the Management of Velocity.