Unless you work at a mom-and-pop business that has no plans for growth, eventually your organization will start thinking about adopting an enterprise resource planning solution...
Tools are only useful when employees use them.
Data tools have long been a driver of business growth.
If you’ve been hearing the terms "SAP Cloud ERP" and "SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition" used interchangeably and wondering what the difference is, the answer is simple: there is...
Global business growth requires the right foundation.
So the premise sounds great: a single ERP solution that supports fast-growing businesses today and can also scale to meet the process complexity and transaction volumes of a...
The GROW with SAP solution clearly indicates its value proposition in the name: GROW with SAP helps a business grow.But we’ve been thinking about the name more, and the benefits...
The core idea is right there in the name: the GROW with SAP package helps you grow your business.
GROW with SAP is not a product. It is a journey. It is a framework for helping a business digitally transform and streamline operations with the industry-leading SAP S/4HANA Cloud...
When SAP released S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition and began promoting it as the ERP of choice for fast-growing small and medium-sized businesses, we sat down. This was a game-changer.
Part of why so many businesses choose an SAP ERP solution is that SAP is robust and widely supported. SAP invented ERP, and it still dominates the space. Because it is so commonly...
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our recent webinar, “Beyond SAP Business ByDesign and Business One”. In this engaging session, we explored what comes next for growing...
In the fast-paced world of professional services, firms face constant pressure to deliver value faster, optimize resource utilization, and maintain profitability, all while...
When a business modernizes its backend with the move to SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition, the public cloud version of SAP’s flagship S/4HANA ERP solution, data from the company’s...
Aligning supply chain considerations with sales, production, and forecasting is exactly the sort of problem that enterprise resource planning (ERP) was designed to solve....
When following a fit-to-standards approach, an SAP enterprise resource planning solution (ERP) will meet roughly 80 percent of your organization’s needs right out of the box. The...
Innovation requires data and flexible tools for understanding market dynamics, experimenting, and adjusting product offerings. A modern enterprise resource planning solution (ERP)...
There are many use cases for artificial intelligence and machine learning, some known and others still to be discovered.
If there is anything that has unified business leaders since the pandemic, it is the commonality of thinking about the role that artificial intelligence will play in business. AI...
The task of managing a company’s supply chain used to be relatively straightforward: Find predictable partners that met quality and specification standards, ensure reliability,...
Business Technology Platform (BTP)
Enterprise resource planning software (ERP) is not like most other software solutions. Instead of handling one specific area of operations, say financial management or marketing...
Modern ERP systems are different than the old stereotype of a hulking, on-premise business software solution that is hard to use and even harder to implement. One example of how...
A typical organization has hundreds if not thousands of standardized processes that are performed during the normal course of business. These include simple processes such as the...
In this webinar, Navigator Business Solutions provided key insights into the future of SAP Business ByDesign, including the product roadmap, migration strategies, and ways to...
In this webinar, Navigator Business Solutions provided a comprehensive update on the future of SAP Business One, sharing key insights on the product roadmap, cloud transition...
There’s a lot of complexity in a modern business. But real-time data with cloud ERP can help businesses cut down on this complexity.First, though, let’s talk about the problem....
Growing consumer products companies need a backend system that will grow with them.Whether a manufacturer, a distributor, or a seller of consumer products, continued growth...
What's New in SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition 2502 - Executive Update The SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition 2502 release has arrived, bringing a range of exciting innovations. In...
An enterprise resource planning solution (ERP) is a complete suite of business software applications that run a business. The true value of ERP is not just the functionality that...
Daniel Williams V, passed away unexpectedly on January 8th, 2025, at the age of 35 while at home in Farmington Hills, MI with his wife Precious Smith. Daniel was known as an avid...
In today’s fast-paced, data-driven world, the concept of the Intelligent Enterprise has emerged as a key strategy for organizations aiming to leverage technology and data to...
SAP has long been a leader in enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions. Over its 50-year history, the company has continually innovated to meet the needs of businesses large...
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Business Technology Platform (BTP)
In the fast-paced world of enterprise technology, innovation is the driving force behind staying competitive. SAP's Business Technology Platform (BTP) emerges as a transformative...
Wouldn’t it be great if there was an easier way to manage supplier relationships? For businesses that use SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition, there is: The SAP Supplier Portal. Keep...
The IDC FutureScape report highlights key trends and predictions shaping the future of enterprise resource planning (ERP) and enterprise application technologies. The document...
There was a moment, between 2018 and 2021, when it seemed like the future of business was largely direct-to-consumer sales (DTC). Eyeglasses firm Warby Parker was crushing it,...
Businesses often frame a new enterprise resource planning solution (ERP) as an operational efficiency initiative. While ERP does improve operations through system-wide automation,...
The digital commerce platform market grew by 11.5% in 2023, reaching $8.9 billion. Although growth rates have moderated compared to the pandemic surge, the sector remains poised...
SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition is positioned as a Leader in the Magic Quadrant for Cloud ERP for Product-Centric Enterprises. With a focus on midmarket and large enterprises,...
SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition stands out as a Leader in the cloud ERP market for service-centric enterprises, offering a modern, fully managed SaaS solution with comprehensive...
One of the principal stakeholders who often drive digital transformation is the CFO. This is not surprising, because digital transformation and the adoption of a modern ERP...
SAP has announced the integration of its AI copilot, Joule, into SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition and supply chain management applications, enhancing user interaction and...
As a business grows, there comes a time when it must move from a collection of small business software solutions to an integrated, industrial-strength enterprise resource planning...
No matter what your role is within your business, the SAP Business One Usability Package (B1UP) will make your life easier. From sales and customer management, to finance and...
Talking about the weather used to be a throwaway conversation. But for many consumers, changing weather conditions has become an important part of a larger conversation about...
Navigator Business Solutions, an SAP Gold Partner, is proud to be featured on the SourceForge Podcast, hosted by Beau Hamilton. As a leader in cloud-based ERP solutions, including
Since on-premise software is quickly going the way of the passenger pigeon, part of your business is already in the cloud. It could be your online sales channel. Or your marketing...
Electronic data interchange (EDI) is an important technology for creating a smooth and automated data flow between your business and your partners, both suppliers and sellers....
What is a Fit-to-Standard Solution? Fit-to-standard sounds complicated, but really it is a simple idea: Instead of using custom systems and processes, make them conform to the...
You’re living in a multi-channel world. You probably know about the omnichannel approach to sales. But are you up to speed on the channel-less selling methodology?At first, there...
Multi-channel sales are the norm for most businesses, with direct-to-consumer sales, distributor and retail channels, and online marketplaces such as Amazon. So is multichannel...
Growing businesses need the tools and processes in place to support growth. A key component of enabling growth is having an ERP solution in place that supports not only where a...
The power of ERP comes from it being an end-to-end business solution that houses all of a company’s data and its ability to make this data both visible and actionable across...
Upgrading to a modern ERP system can enhance efficiency, decision-making, and innovation. However, outdated ERP systems can hinder growth due to inefficiencies, scalability...
Manufacturers are buffeted by a range of challenges today. From supply chain issues and the rising cost of raw inputs to labor shortages and technological change, there are many...
A new ERP solution can dramatically upgrade a business with added visibility, automation, and more efficient operational processes among many other benefits. However, when buying...
The idea is a simple one: an end-to-end backend software solution that is simple enough for startups and fast-growing businesses to roll out quickly and affordably but is modular...
When consumer products companies are asked about their most important priority for reducing risk, supply chain fragility is mentioned first. This article will explore how growing...
SAP Business ByDesign is a robust ERP solution built as a Suite-in-aBox solution, that can handle your core business operations. As businesses change and grow, you may need...
Being a consumer products company is not easy today. From changing consumer patterns tomarket uncertainty and volatility, brands are rethinking how to continue revenue growth and...
Despite what software vendors think, there’s a balance between having the latest features and continuing to use what works even if it is an older solution. Software is a tool for...
With rapidly changing business models in the Life Sciences industry, how do you know which version of SAP S/4HANA Cloud is the right fit for you?
Consumer products firms selling direct-to-consumers used to be an innovation worth noting. But now it is quickly becoming table stakes as social media becomes a dominant sales...
Are you fully leveraging the power of your SAP Business ByDesign investment? Did your implementation yield the expected insights, KPIs, and ROI? A strategic partnership with the...
The era when leads were generated exclusively through internal sales teams is slowly dying. In today's competitive market, thinking strategically and reaching out to external...
Life Sciences businesses are relatively unique. They have long lead times between investments and commercialization, leading to unpredictable revenue streams and cash flow gaps....
In an era where speed, intelligence, and precision dictate success, Navigator Business Solutions is thrilled to announce the game-changing release of SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public...
Companies that are migrating from a small business solution to more robust enterprise resource planning (ERP) software have many choices. Two popular options are Microsoft...
Consumer shopping patterns are quietly undergoing a dramatic shift as spending has moved from brick-and-mortar retail stores to online webstore purchases, to social selling on...
Keeping your company's finances in check can feel like a tightrope walk, but mastering treasury and working capital management can keep you balanced. Enter treasury and working...
As a man of the Millennial generation, I rarely visit brick-and-mortar retail stores. But there I was at a shoe store in New York City because Nike was letting me design a custom...
There’s work that advances a business, and then there’s paper pushing. With SAP EDI integration, small to medium-sized businesses can significantly reduce paperwork and instead...
Imagine the daily struggle of managing supplier interactions – endless email threads, chasing down purchase orders (POs), manually updating spreadsheets, and the constant worry of...
What do Coca-Cola drinks, Skull Candy headphones, Rothy’s shoes, uni-ball pens and Harry’s shaving supplies all have in common? The companies behind these products all rely on ERP...
The value of an enterprise resource planning solution (ERP) over standalone business software is the centrality of data and the ability to use this combined data for insight and...
Is your business fully taking advantage of SAP cloud integrations?
The Green Wave and ERP In the early 2010s, businesses began to embrace the green wave with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, marking the start of the Green...
Navigator Business Solutions has been named to Bob Scott’s Top 100 VARs for 2024.The Top 100 resellers are chosen from organizations specializing in the sale and implementation of...
Businesses plan for the future, but the future rarely looks like what was expected. Adjusting as plans change requires nimbleness and business agility. But it also requires...
Commerce anywhere refers to a business strategy that allows customers to make purchases seamlessly across any channel. This means they can buy from a physical store, a website, a...
Introduction to the New SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition Pricing Structure SAP has introduced a modernized pricing model for S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition, designed to align with...
Are you an Executive of a Consumer Products (CPG) company trying to navigate a Digital Transformation while experiencing explosive growth?
One of the advantages of using the SAP Business ByDesign ERP solution is that most of what a business needs for a complete backend business system solution comes included with...
Enterprise resource planning solutions (ERP) come with sophisticated tools for financials and project management. The trick is putting an ERP solution in place within a company...
Growing-focused businesses have a choice when deciding which SAP enterprise resource planning solution (ERP) they should adopt: SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition or S/4HANA Private...
Not all ERP integrations are created equal, which is where ERP optimization comes in.The effectiveness of a given ERP system and its integrations heavily depends on how it was set...
As seen in, PR Newswire, Navigator Business Solutions is proud to announce its ongoing partnership with SAP and its achievement of the Grow with SAP program designation. Read the...
As a business grows, the need for financial automation becomes clear. However, emerging companies also usually have the least amount of time for setting up backend systems that...
Enterprise resource planning solutions (ERP) are only as static as the businesses that use them. That’s why it is important to have an SAP partner that is not only there during...
When a manufacturer first puts in place an ERP for food and beverage operations, the focus usually is on getting the system up and running and other tasks such as overcoming ERP...
Automation related to inventory management is comprised of two main components: process automation, and physical automation. Both are designed to improve operations and procedures...
Through the use of these six automation elements, manufacturers can improve inventory management in a number of ways.
Integrations are essential components of enterprise resource planning solutions (ERP).ERP systems are broad. They are designed for running a business-end-to-end and encompassing...
Industry 4.0, which is the use of data analytics, digital technologies, and the Internet of Things (IoT), has been called the fourth industrial revolution. Central to this...
While inventory automation improves efficiency, it also comes with costs in terms of new systems, equipment, and process management. So when is the right time to automate...
As accurate and efficient as employees can be in the inventory department, machines are better at it. Manufacturers already know that robotic process automation improves...
When manufacturers think about efficient inventory management, usually the first things that come to mind are knowing the location of raw materials and finished goods, and making...
We are breaking down our 'Inventory Management for Manufacturing' guide into digestible sections. You can get the full inventory management guide here.
There are many benefits from ERP for food industry operations, especially for manufacturing operations. The benefits of ERP data analytics in manufacturing include better demand...
When evaluating ERP for food manufacturing, there are many considerations. Two factors that food manufacturers should not overlook, however, are traceability and evaluating ERP...
An informed decision is always better than a guess. That’s why data is so important for food and beverage manufacturers today. With a food and beverage ERP (enterprise resource...
In this video demonstration, we'll show you the difference between the traditional, manual way of processing invoices in SAP and the power of automating this process using SAP...
Supply chain and inventory considerations are important for most businesses. But for food and beverage manufacturers, supply chain management and inventory control are essential...
SAP Business ByDesign is a mature and stable ERP solution. When organizations are ready and have finally outgrown SAP Business ByDesign, there is a clear and curated migration...
The Experlogix Digital Commerce Customer Portal is an award-winning, cloud-based SaaS solution that offers your customers the convenience of online self-service 24/7, 365 days a...
Few areas impact a manufacturer more than efficient production planning, and few tools are better for production planning than an enterprise resource planning solution (ERP)....
A key component of lean manufacturing methodology is using a manufacturing execution system for monitoring, tracking and controlling the manufacturing process. Although this isn’t...
Industrial and manufacturing solutions have significantly evolved over the years as computers have become more powerful and manufacturing efficiency has gone from a competitive...
No manufacturer has a zero-growth strategy. But homegrown or outdated technology can make a manufacturing business look like it is slumping toward a no-growth goal.The difference...
There are many ways to drive profitability in manufacturing, but one of the most widely used is the lean manufacturing methodology which focuses on cutting unneeded processes for...
Lean manufacturing requires strong process control and organization. Whether making industrial product solutions or consumer goods, manufacturers benefit from master records that...
Some startups grow over time. Others move fast and chase the unicorn status of a $1 billion valuation like sustainable shoe manufacturer, Rothy’s.For slow-growth businesses, there...
Growing a life sciences business is not an easy task. The life sciences industry presents plenty of opportunity, but operational complexity and regulatory challenges also are...
Environmental, social, and competitive trends challenge industrial manufacturers today. While making things still is at the heart of industrial manufacturing, the complexity has...
Rainer Zinow, Senior Vice President of Product Management small and mid-sized enterprises SAP SE, summarizes SAP Business One accomplishments in 2023 and provides an outlook of...
Medical device manufacturers face similar challenges, whether engaged with Medical Device Production, BioPharma & Nutraceuticals, Contract Development & Manufacturing, or ...
Business Technology Platform (BTP)
Rainer Zinow, Senior Vice President of Product Management for small and mid-sized enterprises SAP SE, describes the SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) as an integral part of...
Rainer Zinow, Senior Vice President of Product Management small and mid-sized enterprises SAP SE, summarizes SAP Business ByDesign accomplishments in 2023 and provides an outlook...
Thoughtful financial planning and analysis (FP&A) is at the heart of successful business operations today, more so than in the past thanks to the emergence of robust analytical...
Imagine this: the year is 2027. CBD is a household staple, lining grocery shelves and doctor's offices alike. Your once-bustling CBD (Cannabis) manufacturing facility now feels...
There are many enterprise resource planning solutions (ERP) on the market today. For most businesses, SAP automatically makes the shortlist during the selection process because...
We know that SAP is the right choice for many mid-market businesses that are digitally transforming or looking to put in place an ERP; we’ve been helping mid-market businesses...
Automation is the original value proposition of computers, and 50 years later there still is a lot of low-hanging fruit when it comes to freeing up employee time with the help of...
For most life sciences startups, the product is the business. This makes sense because many life sciences businesses come out of fundamental innovation in the lab, and thoughts of...
SAP’s enterprise resource planning solutions (ERP) are made up of modules that deliver specific functionality and combine to provide an end-to-end backend solution for businesses...
Lean inventory makes erp for the manufacturing industry more efficient. And that reduces costs.The core idea of lean inventory management is a simple one that is broadly and well...
Manufacturing startups and businesses looking to upgrade their manufacturing systems have probably run across both material requirements planning (MRP) solutions and enterprise...
Manufacturing resource planning (MRP) is all about resource planning and management.An MRP system identifies needed materials, estimates quantities required, calculate when...
Every day you probably see stories about how artificial intelligence will change the world. But artificial intelligence and technologies such as the Industrial Internet of Things...
Small and mid-sized businesses should reevaluate what SAP can offer them. Because like a nimble startup, the SAP of five years ago isn’t the SAP of today. There are some popular...
All businesses want systems that perform as expected. But for life sciences companies, there is the additional burden of proving that the systems and processes within the company...
Businesses need a centralized backend system for efficiently conducting operations, which is why enterprise resource planning solutions (ERP) have become the standard kit for all...
Manufacturers face the pressure of improving operational efficiency, reducing operation and maintenance costs, and increasing business profitability, as with all businesses. But...
Public safety is critically important when it comes to cell or gene therapy solutions. That’s why the FDA mandates clinical trials for all cell and gene therapy innovations before...
Growth-focused businesses need the infrastructure for rapid scaling, but typically they don’t have time for large software adoption projects. SAP has a solution.Earlier this year,...
SAP Business ByDesign has grown into a trusted, mature ERP solution for fast-growing and medium-sized business since its initial release in 2007. With its use of SAP’s new...
Each stage of the business growth journey brings new challenges for an organization. Selecting, moving data and learning new software should not be one of those challenges.
Inventory management and stock control are essential for business success, especially if you’re in the consumer-packaged goods (CPG) industry. So, investing in the right stock...
The number of moving parts and variables within CPG manufacturing command accurate, real-time oversight, with issues such as poor supply chain management and a lack of inventory...
It’s no secret that the consumer products industry has rapidly morphed, especially due to the advancement of the e-commerce industry. Many consumers can get the products they need...
As an investor in the consumer-packaged goods (CPG) industry, you should continuously study the behavior of your target consumers to know what they want and how you can deliver it...
The consumer-packaged goods (CPG) sector is broad and complex, with many enterprises focusing increasingly on their ability to adapt to volatile cost pressures and looking at how...
Issues within supply chains are key CPG industry challenges, where vast, global, and often complex supply chains need to be managed at every touchpoint, from material suppliers to...
When food and beverage firms are small, it is often possible to get away with idiosyncratic or inconsistent processes that have been home-grown. But as a food and beverage...
Running a life sciences business comes with all the needs and challenges of a typical business, but there also often are additional regulatory considerations. One of those...
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions shouldn’t be overlooked. The right distribution ERP software, like the one from Navigator Business Solutions, can help you optimize...
A distribution management system (DMS) is a collection of applications designed to manage the process of moving goods from the manufacturer to the end user. This process involves...
When you invest in a wholesale distribution business, you should consider how you plan to manage and streamline operations. Fortunately, you can now find reliable wholesale ...
Wholesale distribution software is an indispensable element in a distribution company’s toolkit. It brings a ton of value, especially in the way that it facilitates visibility,...
Whether you’re a manufacturing or logistics organization, you need to streamline your operations with the right enterprise resource planning (ERP) and supply chain optimization...
Distribution companies face challenges brought by large amounts of transactions, vendors, and customers, and the effects these have on their operations and their integrations with...
When a manufactured food is purchased by a consumer, there is the expectation that the food product is safe and consistent. This safety and consistency is important for the...
Enterprise resource planning solutions (ERP) play a critical role in helping life sciences businesses scale. But they also can play an important role earlier in the lifecycle of a...
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Each phase of a company’s growth looks different. When a company starts, it needs flexibility and speed. As a business grows larger, process standardization and infrastructure...
ERP is supposed to solve operational problems and make a business more efficient. But that’s only the case if your ERP solution is configured correctly and modified as needs...
A reliable supply chain is an art as much as a science, especially given recent geopolitical concerns that have added trade friction and highlighted the brittleness of many...
As more businesses around the world adopt the public version of SAP S/4HANA Cloud–the company’s latest and most advanced enterprise resource planning (ERP) software–SAP has been...
The newest version of SAP S/4HANA comes with a wide range of modules designed to meet different business needs. You can expect to have a variety of components that align with your...
With GROW with SAP, your company’s growth trajectory will enjoy consistent progress due to its continuous provision of enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementation releases,...
As more companies implement the SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition–an advanced enterprise resource planning (ERP) system developed by SAP–users are voicing their desire to simplify...
SAP S/4HANA is a popular enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform for large organizations that is built on the SAP HANA in-memory database. It helps users gain a clear,...
SAP S/4HANA Finance is a module included in SAP S/4HANA–an innovative enterprise resource planning (ERP) tool developed by the multinational German software development company...
Enterprise resource planning solutions (ERP) dramatically improve an organization’s operational efficiency, standardization and best practices by serving as the nerve-center for...
At the heart of almost every successful professional services firm is good client relations. Happy clients equal more revenue and less churn, which is just good business. That’s...
The fourth industrial revolution is also referred to as ‘Industry 4.0’ or ‘4IR,’ and as thousands of businesses adopt advanced and high-performance software such as an ERP for...
Businesses implement ERP Industry 4.0 systems to give them complete control over their processes, costs, and productivity. They can leverage this same cloud-based software to...
A manufacturing ERP system is a powerful resource, providing the data, insights, and detailed reporting executives and managers need to manage complex projects, coordinate their...
An enterprise resource planning (ERP) system eliminates gaps and inconsistencies in information availability, allowing your workforce in multiple functions and locations to...
An enterprise resource planning (ERP) system is designed to help you more efficiently manage your resources by streamlining critical processes such as the sharing of information...
As a manufacturer, it’s important that you continuously discover new and more effective ways of running your business so that you can remain competitive. For instance,...
Not all backend systems are created equal. For food and beverage manufacturers, sustained profitability often comes down to supply chain and operational visibility combined with...
Cloud-based enterprise resource planning systems (ERP) are becoming the norm among businesses as backend processes are fully moved to the cloud as part of an organization’s...
Business operates differently now. They evolve faster and scale without heavy technology investment, they connect directly with other systems, they leverage data and automation,...
The cloud has made ERP rollout and ongoing maintenance much easier than it was 15 years ago. But rolling out an ERP system and ensuring that it meets both the current and future...
Most professional services organizations have completed digital transformation, which is the trendy way of saying that they’ve moved operations to the cloud. Now that most of...
Navigator Business Solutions has been named to the Bob Scott’s Top 100 VARs for 2023.
Does it feel like the future has become more uncertain lately? If you and your business are worried about the direction of things, you’re not alone. The world has changed since...
SAP recently made a significant change in how it develops, organizes, and releases new features. This change is good news for businesses that use SAP Business ByDesign because the...
Discrete manufacturing differs in nature from any other production technique, whereby continuous processes require very different approaches in terms of resource management,...
Technology advancements change the way business is performed. At first, they are used by market leaders to drive improved efficiency, then they are used by the rest of the...
While recognizing the valuable benefits of ERP solutions is important, selecting the right manufacturing ERP can be complex, particularly where businesses require software with...
The right manufacturing software for mixed-mode production will vary from the best ERP software for make-to-order manufacturing because the combination of custom-made and...
Batch manufacturing, commonly used in industries such as pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, and chemicals, requires precise production control, compliance tracking, and formula...
Choosing the right software for your organization is crucial. One of the common ERP software selection mistakes is picking a generic product that doesn't meet your specific needs.
Many of the trends in business today come from the software industry. This is both because technology plays an increasingly important role in business, and because some of the...
An ERP system costs 2% to 3% of the annual revenue of a large company (classified as a company with revenues over $1 billion) to operate. While that seems like a small number,...
Using the production scheduling feature of a manufacturing ERP system demands technical knowledge and expertise. This explains why most well-established and reputable ERP system...
Every year, companies waste millions of dollars on ERP systems that don’t work. For instance, Marin County allegedly spent $18.6 million on an ERP implementation that was supposed...
The life sciences are not like pens or bras. When a pen is manufactured incorrectly or suffers from shoddy inputs, a consumer just pulls out a different pen. When a life sciences...
Dedicated manufacturing enterprise resource planning (ERP) software is becoming increasingly essential for any manufacturing business’s success. There is also a growing need for...
Manufacturing ERP software (enterprise resource planning software) brings a plethora of advantages to organizations of all scales and sizes, from data protection to task...
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More businesses and institutions are now embracing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions with the aim of integrating and streamlining their workflows for improved...
As you search for an effective Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, you need to consider the available ERP system scalability options and its capacity to allow you to...
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Professional services companies are dynamic businesses because they are built around people and rely on a roster of diverse clients that change over time and have evolving needs....
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems have become very popular today, especially in the manufacturing industry, thanks to their ability to integrate the core areas of...
Serialization in pharmaceutical packaging is the process of assigning and labeling a unique serial number for each product to be sold. This contains information about the...
Pharmaceutical commercialization is the goal of every drug development process. After a new medicine is created, it needs to be mass-produced and distributed to the market, from...
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted problems in the clinical trial supply chain, necessitating a shift in the industry to keep up with the pressure to deliver quick results and...
Implementing ERP systems has proved to be a major challenge for most companies because there’s no standard implementation timeline and milestone that fits all businesses. Every...
Emerging technologies have simplified complex business processes, making businesses more productive. One of these technologies is the enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. An
Indirectly, ChatGPT helps us answer the question: What’s the best software solution?ChatGPT doesn’t give us the answer directly, but its inadequacy with such questions hints at...
Don’t you wish there were more hours in a day to finish everything you need to accomplish? We know you want to maximize your team’s output, so many business owners are turning to...
Businesses of all sizes can now automate common workflow procedures and operate with remarkable efficiency thanks to recent breakthroughs in AI-based machine learning and...
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software unifies and connects various business processes in one location. It is a hub for real-time and historical data across business...
Following good manufacturing practice (GMP) guidelines help businesses run more efficiently and ensure that product quality and consistency are maintained. Life sciences...
Anyone who has been assigned the task of cutting and pasting the contents of one massive spreadsheet into another can attest that repetitive, tedious tasks aren't the best use of...
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems offer several business advantages, such as: Enhanced communication and collaboration: They enable employees to efficiently access...
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems are powerful tools designed to help enterprises manage their resources more effectively and streamline their daily operations by...
The latest surveys involving global businesses in various sectors reveal a steady growth in business automation using enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. In 2020, a study...
Influencers, online comparison shopping, and Amazon have dramatically altered the landscape for consumer packaged goods businesses in recent years. Then the pandemic came along,...
A barcode scanner is a device that reads barcodes and converts them into digital data. When integrated with an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, a barcode scanner can...
Ralph Hess, EVP of Sales and Marketing at Navigator Business Solutions was recently quoted in a Forbes.com article.
The BIO International Convention attracts 14,000+ biotechnology and pharma leaders for one week of intensive networking to discover new opportunities and promising partnerships....
Artificial intelligence (AI) is undoubtedly transforming every sector of the global economy, providing enterprises with cutting-edge systems to automate their core business...
Although the professional services industry is quite lucrative, it’s highly competitive and has its fair share of challenges. Therefore, as you contemplate venturing into this...
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions have become an indispensable part of many companies today, with large and small enterprises incorporating them into their daily...
As a manager or an executive at a professional services firm, have you asked yourself any of these questions in the past year?
To thrive in today’s increasingly complex and competitive business environment, professional service companies must implement systems that allow them to easily automate,...
Equipping your business with the right tools can help you stay ahead of the competition—even if you operate in a highly saturated industry like professional services.
Imagine being able to manage your projects, finances, and resources all from one system. With an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, you can do just that.
In today's fast-paced and highly competitive business environment, companies must leverage technology to stay ahead of the competition. On that note, enterprise resource planning...
Payment is at the center of every business. In an ideal world, businesses deliver a product or service and get paid immediately for this product or service. The reality, however,...
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems help you automate and integrate your core business processes across different functional areas, while artificial intelligence (AI)...
In this episode of Lifesciences Professional Podcast, Linda Robertson speaks with Ralph Hess about business technology in the Life Sciences industry.
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SAP HANA is the database tech behind the SAP ecosystem and powers SAP S/4HANA, the ERP suite. HANA provides the database platform that can manage, store, and structure huge data...
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Distribution companies that face challenges in managing their inventories, supply chains, and logistics activities are often told to turn to distribution ERP software....
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Many businesses miss out on the benefits of enterprise resource planning (ERP) because of the system’s price tag. It costs an average of $30,000 for small and medium enterprises...
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Quality control in the pharma industry has become more stringent over the past few years, making enterprise resource planning (ERP) software—like SAP for life sciences—almost a...
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Many assume that implementing an enterprise resource planning (ERP) program will cost an arm and a leg. While some of the top ERP systems chosen by large enterprises that need...
An enterprise resource planning (ERP) system is an integrated software platform that encompasses all aspects of a business in one place. ERP system software is a useful tool for...
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) platforms - and particularly online ERP software - is used throughout the spectrum of business functions, from finance to supply chain...
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Enterprise resource management software, or ERP, is essential for larger and medium-sized organizations with complex structures or detailed supply chains. Today's supply chain...
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Cloud ERP software (also referred to as cloud-based ERP software) is a type of enterprise resource planning (ERP) software that is hosted on a remote server and accessed by users...
ERP (enterprise resource planning) software gives businesses the ability to manage and automate their core business processes and operations. SAP, a German company, is the leading...
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Life science companies such as biotechnology, and biopharmaceutical companies face significant business challenges. These include optimizing processes and operations while meeting...
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If you think The Great Resignation of 2021 is just media hype, think again.
When a startup starts shopping for enterprise resource planning (ERP), they might be surprised to discover that dozens of solutions are available on the market.
Businesses in the life sciences and biotech sector need efficient operations and speed to market. Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems ensure that a business can stay lean...
Today, biotech and life sciences companies play a crucial role in the global medical supply chain. But life science businesses are complex, especially after product development...
When you’re a startup, things move fast. One day you’re developing a business plan and securing funding, and the next you’re securing funding and expanding into new markets.
For many companies looking at long-term growth, acquisitions are a part of the strategy. It’s a great way to create a bigger business while gaining entry to new markets and...
When your company’s research yields a breakthrough drug or device, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement. Unfortunately, stress can replace elation all too quickly as the...
Digital transformation has been slow within the biotechnology industry. Strict regulations and compliance mandates have made technology upgrades a major undertaking. Nonetheless,...
Small to mid-size distribution companies are at a crossroads. Most have traditionally been in the business of fulfilling substantial orders for large companies and big-box...
QuickBooks has been the accounting software of choice for distributors and other small businesses for several decades. Marketed as a full-service offering, Intuit’s QuickBooks can...
When a startup opens its door, it is fueled initially by lots of caffeine and high hopes. The only thing you typically can bank on in those early days is a belief in your...
It isn’t easy running a life sciences business.
Biotech firms must navigate a product life cycle that leads from R&D to clinical trials, manufacturing, and distribution. It’s a complex labyrinth of supply chains, regulatory...
Online marketplaces have dramatically reshaped the landscape for distributors of all sizes. The distribution industry is in the middle of a big shift, and modernization has become...
As the retail landscape becomes increasingly digitized, many manufacturers have found ways to sell directly to their consumers, negating the need for distributors. As a result,...
The transformation of the supply chain is impacting global businesses in every sector, and it is dramatically changing the way distributors do business. Digitization is steadily...
The global supply chain is at a crossroads, and many smaller distributors are walking a tightrope. They are tasked with managing and fulfilling large orders for their traditional...
The Life Sciences industry (Bio-Pharma, Medical Devices, Biotech, etc.) is unique in many ways beyond the products they bring to market, especially how organizations “evolve” as...
In a fast-changing, increasingly globalized and digitalized economy, small and mid-sized distributors can no longer rely solely on their traditional business relationships and...
An Interview with Ralph Hess, vice president of global sales for Navigator Business Solutions
Distributors that hope to remain competitive in the drastically changing supply chain landscape are currently transforming and digitizing their business models. One of the biggest...
The global supply chain is transforming at a breakneck pace, and an increasing number of distributors are entering the direct to consumer (DTC) sphere. Meeting customer demands...
A growing number of distributors are expanding their reach beyond the business-to-business (B2B) approach with the addition of direct to consumer (DTC) channels. Selling directly...
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) is a valuable tool for warehouse management, providing visibility, automation and intelligent insights throughout every business department. ERP...
Modern warehouse management needs visibility and transparency for all data to control costs, maintain profitability and optimize operations. That entails aggregating large amounts...