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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 your ERP Design for Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) Compliance
Passed by the US Congress in 2013, the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) was intended to promote a safer and more reliable drug...
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


21CFR Part 11 Compliance in your ERP System
21 CFR Part 11 isn’t just an IT checkbox—it shapes how your ERP handles electronic records, signatures, and audit trails across life sciences operations. This article explains what the regulation requires, which ERP platforms support it, the benefits for data integrity and efficiency, and key questions to ask vendors so your system stands up to FDA scrutiny.
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...
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









