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Starting from Scratch with Bill-of-Material Costing for Manufacturing Companies
As a manufacturer, it is essential to comprehend that the expenses of your end product are the amalgamation of several distinct elements....
John Hannan
4 min read
How to Phase Your ERP Implementation Roll-Out
Are you ready to implement an ERP system? Congratulations! It's an exciting journey, and there's a lot of potential for growth and...
John Hannan
5 min read
Staffing Your Internal ERP Project Team
You know the drill: a major ERP project is on the horizon, and it's time to get to work. As much as you have your hands full with the...
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
International Business Considerations for ERP Software
In today's global economy, businesses can't afford to ignore international considerations when considering ERP software. Whether you're a...
John Hannan
3 min read
5 Simple Strategies for ERP Implementation
ERP implementation projects are complex, time-consuming, and costly endeavors. Unfortunately, many companies don't successfully manage...
John Hannan
4 min read
Where does ERP Implementation Fit into a Pharmaceuticals Drug Pipeline?
When considering the pharmaceuticals drug pipeline, it's easy to focus on product development, clinical trials, and getting FDA approval;...
John Hannan
3 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
6 Components Of Succesful ERP Project Management
If you're the project manager of an ERP implementation, you know how important it is to have a clear plan for success. The stakes are...
John Hannan
5 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
Implementing ERP software for GxP processes into an FDA-regulated business or organization requires FDA validation. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires that certain technologies used in the manufacturing and storing of products, such as pharmaceuticals and medical devices, be validated before they are released to the market. Whether you are implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) , Oracle NetSuite or another capable ERP system, the principles of FDA Validatio
John Hannan
5 min read