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The Importance of Selecting A Trusted ERP Implementation Partner
When it comes to implementing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software systems, it can prove quite a burden for some firms. That is...
John Hannan
3 min read


Integrating your ERP Software with a 3rd Party Logistical (3PL) Firm
Are you utilizing a 3PL firm and looking to improve the performance and profitability of your business? If so, integrating your ERP...
John Hannan
3 min read


Aligning ERP Design to Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) Serialization and Traceability
The Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) is pushing the industry toward an interoperable, electronic way to identify and trace certain prescription drugs at the package level as they move through the supply chain.
John Hannan
4 min read


Understanding 21 CFR Part 11 Compliance when selecting a new ERP System
21 CFR Part 11 must provide complete documentation of process controls, record and data integrity safeguards, accuracy assurances, and user authentication and authorization processes.
John Hannan
4 min read


Managing the ASC 606 Revenue Recognition Standard in ERP Systems
ASC 606 isn’t a switch—it’s ERP design. This guide turns the 5‑step model into contracts, performance obligations, SSP allocation, events, and schedules you can audit. See how to handle variable consideration, acceptance, and contract changes, then build disclosures that tie to the GL. Includes high‑level pointers for D365, NetSuite, Infor, Epicor, Acumatica, and IFS, plus a checklist to test edge cases before go‑live.
John Hannan
4 min read


How to Accomplish FDA Validation for ERP Software
Validation is proving that a system meets the intended purpose it was designed for by confirming that the system works properly. Validating an ERP system involves testing and validating its various components, including security controls, configuration settings, processes, functions, and reports.
John Hannan
5 min read


Is Your ERP Implementation Experiencing Delays? The Common Causes and How To Avoid Them.
Are you finding that your ERP implementation plan is taking longer than expected? Delays are common in ERP implementations, and...
John Hannan
6 min read


ERP Considerations for a Metal Service Center
ERP software can be an invaluable tool when it comes to managing the operations of a metal service center. ERP stands for enterprise...
John Hannan
4 min read


ERP Guidance to Help Life Sciences Companies Reduce Recall Risk and Improve Product Quality
Recall readiness is not a single feature. It is the ability to detect an issue, contain it quickly, and prove what happened with an audit ready trail.
John Hannan
3 min read


7 Steps To Choosing the Right ERP Software
These steps are designed to help leadership teams evaluate options objectively, involve the right stakeholders, compare vendors consistently, and select a solution that supports both where the business is today and the capabilities needed to support future growth.
John Hannan
6 min read


Everything You Need To Know About the Functional Architecture of ERP
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) is a type of software used by organizations to manage their daily operations. Popular ERP systems...
John Hannan
4 min read


How a Supply Chain Control System Can Streamline Your Business
A supply chain control system is an inter-organizational solution that manages various supply chain processes. It involves a network of...
John Hannan
2 min read







