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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 understanding the causes of these delays can help you anticipate and avoid them. This blog post will explore the most common causes of ERP implementation delays and discuss how to mitigate them. Read on to learn more! What Causes ERP Implementation Delays? When a company implements an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution, they hope for a smoot
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


Comparing the Top 3 Most Popular ERP Systems for Mid-Market Manufacturing
Are you looking to increase your manufacturing company's return on investment? Then consider implementing an enterprise resource planning...
John Hannan
3 min read


Best ERP Systems For Manufacturing: What To Look For
Choose the ERP software that will maximize results for your manufacturing business.
John Hannan
3 min read


Before an ERP Replacement, Assess Your System and ERP Partner
Before replacing your ERP, determine whether the real problem is the software, implementation partner, business processes, data, or user adoption. An independent ERP assessment can clarify whether optimization, a partner change, or a new ERP selection is the right move.
John Hannan
6 min read


What's different for a Contract Research Organization (CRO) when implementing an ERP solution?
The segment of industry known collectively as Contract Research Organizations (CROs) has a unique set of requirements as the primary revenue
John Hannan
3 min read


What does the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) mean for Life Sciences ERP Implementations?
The world of regulatory and compliance is ever evolving as both the demand for controls and the ability of technology to provide them impact
John Hannan
2 min read








