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QUIZ: Ready for a Software Upgrade?

Do you keep wondering if NOW is the right time to replace your out-dated legacy system with an upgraded flexible software solution? If this question stays at the front of your mind, it is probably for good reason. Don’t dismiss it for years on end just because software implementation seems too complex for your business to handle right now. It’s all about finding the right moment and getting well prepared for this change.

To know if you’re business is in a good place to begin a software implementation project, like an ERP implementation, take our quiz below. Read more

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Should you BUY or RENT your Software Management System?

Here’s a short infographic comparing BUYING vs. RENTING an ERP Software Solution.

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HOW TO: Compare Software Vendor Quotes

When on the market for a new ERP software solution, small business executives tend to get confused and overwhelmed with the many quotations they receive after viewing tons of system demos.

Doing the proper research is key to finding the right ERP system that matches your business needs and requirements. However, reading the many vendor quotes can be daunting. When it comes to an ERP implementation, there are many phases and each phase comes with its own services and pricing. Read more

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ERP Software Challenges Facing Small & Medium Enterprises

Take a look at today’s infographic to learn about the challenges SMEs face when deciding to implement an ERP software suite at their organization.

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Benefits of EDI Communication

EDI-benefits

EDI Communication is an electronic communication method used by businesses typically in a B2B environment. It is used to exchange data via electronic means. Many companies today unfortunately still send purchase orders or invoices via email, mail or fax. This would then entail employees to manually input this information into their system. Many errors are likely to occur at that point which can eventually lead to late and/or wrong shipments to customers. EDI has eliminated many supply chain inefficiencies and has provided accuracy and timeliness when it comes to order processing. Read more

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SME Buyer’s Guide: Management Software Suite

Today’s infographic explains the 6 key criteria to check off when selecting a Management Software suite for your Small and Medium Enterprise. It’s about choosing the right system for your business needs to increase revenue, cut costs, improve efficiency and gain a competitive advantage.

Check off your list with NAMTEK’s erpWizard suite. Read more

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How do I know if I’ve outgrown my current Management System?

Start-up companies normally start off with free business applications for many different functions or begin using Microsoft Office and emails. In the beginning this can handle their low volume of orders and manage their business processes sufficiently. However, as the company grows, processes become more complex and their current way of managing the business may not fit well anymore with their needs. Read more

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5 Tech Tips To Stay Competitive In Today’s Ever-Changing Business Environment

Staying Competitive in Business With ITCloud, Social Media, Real-time, mobile, SaaS…all of these technology terms are constantly being spoken or written about. In today’s business world, these tech trends (that are clearly here to stay) are forcing many companies to change their business models. This is because they are having a hard time keeping up with today’s consumers, who are much more informed and connected to society and businesses. Consumers are able to make faster decisions by doing their own browsing and shopping online and in turn have higher expectations. Read more

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How to get your business fully integrated and automated

integration_automationFirst, let us define these two terms:

System Integration: process of linking together many different software applications. This will allow employees to use ONE single management system, rather than using a separate system for every department/location/business function.

IT Automation: process of creating a seamless, continuous self-regulated workflow, where no human intervention is required. Read more

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What to do when a customer asks you to implement EDI

say YES to EDIMany companies that sell to big-named retailers get told to implement EDI in order to do business together. Often times, when this happens, the supplier begins to question if it is worth it to comply with the customer’s request to use EDI in order to begin trading electronically.

Our advice to you is; YES. Read more

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