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Millennial WorkforceCan one generation truly make such a big difference in the business world? Absolutely!

Millennials are quickly becoming the largest generation in the workforce. According to Dan Schawbel (Forbes, 2013)3, “by 2025, Millennials will account for 75% of the global workforce”. Compared to the Gen X’ers and Baby Boomers, Millennials go into the workforce with different work and culture expectations. They expect transparency, collaboration, a great company culture and tech innovations. Read more

Namtek Consulting Services' Top 10 Blogs from 2015We’ve compiled a list of our most read and shared blog posts in 2015. These posts cover tons of different topics ranging from EDI communication to Productivity Apps to ERP Implementations to IT Business Tools.

False Advertisement: The Truth about ERP Implementations

This article really touched upon the negative experiences of ERP implementations at businesses. It goes on to answer the question: “Why do companies have such terrible software implementation experiences?” Our experts’ conclusion was that either their ERP Provider is only providing them with half-truths about implementations to sell their own products OR business executives make their own assumptions and do not do the proper research required beforehand. Getting the RIGHT and TRUTHFUL information from IT Providers as well as doing your own research on implementations is absolutely critical. Read more to get the real story behind those false statements about ERP Implementations. Read more

BoostingEfficiencyThere are tons of big and small ways to increase a company’s operational efficiency. In order to stay ahead of the competition, it’s critical to focus on what your customer really wants from your business (& how you can provide it faster and cheaper), figure out how work really gets done by your employees (manage and improve your business processes), and remove any obvious inefficiencies like unnecessary manual data entry, continuous order delays, overproduction, etc. Read more

Here are 4 tips to help you simplify your business processes and increase efficiency in the workplace by leveraging business technology. It’s all about choosing the right management system and integrating it with add-ons, like an eCommerce Store and Mobile Applications. See the infographic below: Read more

Ever curious as to what an IT Consultation consisted of? Check out this infographic to learn more about why companies should get a consultation prior to purchasing any IT solutions for their business.

Strategic Planning is often a process that is pushed aside by many business owners. Most of the time, many complain that they don’t have the time as they get caught up in their daily tasks. However, it’s essential to take some time every so often to analyze your company and plan for the future; define […]

Website Creation2015 has arrived. In the last few years, we were lucky enough to witness tons of technological advancements. It will be exciting to see what IT developers around the world and here at Namtek Consulting Services have in store for us this year.

However, even with so many software improvements that continuously take place in the business world, it’s scary to see way too many companies without the proper software solutions or even an online presence. In this day and age, this shouldn’t be the case, as all kinds of business IT solutions, like ERP systems, EDI tools, Warehouse Management solutions, are now affordable for small businesses. Even building a company website or an eCommerce Store are affordable!

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We love when the BDC (Business Development Bank of Canada) comes out with new infographics. They are filled with excellent information for small to mid-size businesses. Today’s infographic has to do with the 5 Do’s and Don’ts of Successful Businesses, brought to you by the BDC. Read more

panic and fear_software upgradesWe’ve seen many companies go through software transformations. Either they are upgrading their current system or implementing an entirely new and improved solution. Either way, when employees hear that their current system is changing, they panic, before they even get a chance to see or try the new system. Unfortunately, this happens all too often and can cause implementation projects to take longer than originally planned. The users are of course an important and necessary part to any software implementation process. Without their open-mindedness and willingness to learn the new system, this project can either fail or be a major headache for everyone involved.

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