The IoT Affect: Changing the Game for Manufacturers and Distributors
The spread of The Internet of Things (IoT) has reached critical mass. The manufacturing and distribution industries are leading in IoT and unsurprisingly so. One of the greatest benefits of the IoT is how it can dramatically improve operating efficiencies,…
5 Steps to Get Started Protecting Your Data
More than 1.9 billion records containing personal and other sensitive data were compromised between January 2017 and March 2018. That’s according to the latest EY Global Information Security Survey, and a sobering reminder why businesses of all sizes must act…
Calculating the ROI of a Hosted Human Capital Management System
In recent years, we’ve seen a significant number of companies transitioning from maintaining in-house, legacy HRMS systems to leveraging more outsourced, automated solutions. However, many organizations are not ready to fully embrace a cloud solution. Companies who have invested in…
Cybersecurity Best Practices: Strategies in IT, Legal & Insurance
Cyberattacks are not only on the rise, they hit businesses every day. The broadness of the scope of illegal access and the sophistication and diversity of threats aimed at unauthorized information access have skyrocketed. Phishing, Malware, Ransomware, Password Breaches, Denial…
IT Security Best Practices: Quick Tips to Help Secure Your Network
Cyberattacks are on the rise. Phishing, Malware, Ransomware, Password Breaches & Denial of Service Attacks have changed in design and grown in complexity, so there’s no better time to refresh on some basic best practices to secure your network. Password…
Chemical Regulatory Management & Reporting with Sage X3 (Sage Enterprise Management)
The Chem at Work edition of Sage X3 (Sage Enterprise Management) provides regulation management functionality for the ever-changing regulatory landscape of the global chemical distribution & manufacturing industries. The management, tracking, and reporting of chemical inventories is a requirement for…
How HR Technology Can Help Your Business with Compliance Issues
I often see smaller companies keeping important employee information on an Excel spreadsheet. Does your business store HR information this way? For very small organizations with just a handful of employees, this way of doing things is often fine. But…
Sage 100 Version 2019 Debut- At a Glance
The new version of Sage 100 (formerly known as MAS90) slated for release in April does not disappoint. From new Paperless Office bells and whistles to a complete overhaul of the Work Order module, there is something for every user…
Grow or Evolve?
“I don’t just want to grow – I want to evolve” When I think of my responses in the past to the common question of “what are your goals?” one answer that would always be on the top of my…
Project Spotlight: Supported by Net at Work & NetSuite ProtoChips Focuses On Growth
Like many startups, Protochips, a specialty manufacturing company, began by running its accounting through QuickBooks and relying on Excel spreadsheets to provide reporting tools for its fast-growing operation. As the company grew and operations became more complex, the systems proved…
The Strategic Advantage of a Robust ERP Business Management for Chemical Manufacturers
Chemical manufacturers and distributors have always been among the first to deploy digital technologies extensively, using digital sensors and controllers to optimize production and control plant operations. In today’s business environment, chemical companies are also focused on digital initiatives that…
Stop Ransomware in its Tracks
“Oops, your files have been encrypted!” It’s a message nobody ever wants to see, yet it was what greeted workers in the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) in May 2017. This was the WannaCry (a.k.a. WannaCrypt or WannaCryptor 2.0) malware….
ERP: The Foundation for a Great Online B2B Experience
Thanks to companies like Amazon, people now expect the same experience whether they’re shopping at home or purchasing supplies for work. They want the Amazon-like experience. The consumerization of B2B commerce means customers expect consistent, relevant and personalized engagements. Companies…
Tips on Choosing the Right Partner for Your ERP Implementation
When choosing an ERP software solution and service provider for your business, one size does not fit all. While the software must address and satisfy industry-specific needs for functionality, scalability, and complexity, the ERP service provider should have a proven…
