When we follow standards, it allows us to establish, measure and assure a certain level of quality, and predictability, to our clients and to one another. These days, many people have a hard time understanding why some people don’t seem … Read More
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10 Pitfalls to Avoid for Your Next Business Process Improvement Initiative
The business of improving your business is serious business. How many times have you or someone on your team tinkered with a process and had it result in less than desired results? Perhaps it wasn’t adopted, or only partially adopted by … Read More
Real-Time Costing Eliminates Your Time Gap
There’s a vast echoing gap between the mindset of accounting and project management in most businesses. It has a lot to do with time: The PMO works with a today-and-tomorrow mindset – getting the project done, on time, to specs. … Read More
Resource Management – Getting What You Need from Workers
Here’s a question all AV companies need to ask: How do we handle resource management inside our organizations? Resource management is such an important issue, it invariably leads to other questions: How do we manage the utilization of our … Read More
When 1+1=3
Business Intelligence – with implementation of an ERP system & overlaying BPM, you can harness your centralized data is the big strategic advantage. … Read More
Would You Rather…Implement New Software, or Get a Root Canal?
Implementing new software, or a root canal? If you asked a technology integration business owner whether they would rather have a root canal performed or implement new software in their business, they’d likely opt for the root canal. The thought … Read More
Lean Methodologies for Integrators
Lean is not just for manufacturers anymore, it’s an important concept for integration companies to start thinking about. Lean Methodologies bring together thinking about the delivery of customer value within the … … Read More
Common Professional Services Automation Software User Adoption Problems…and How to Fix Them
Too often the PSA software market doesn’t do itself any favours in its dealings with customer’s expectations. After 12 years working in the industry, in the sales, delivery and support side of the business, I have seen too many examples … Read More
When Is It Time for an ERP Upgrade?
When Is It Time for an ERP Upgrade? An ERP implementation can be costly and time-consuming. Deciding when to invest in a new ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software for your system integration business is a significant decision that can have … Read More
How Much Does Workflow Management Affect Your Bottom Line?
Most businesses have standalone software packages that act as repositories for data and to perform various job specific tasks. It’s common to end up with 3 or more separate systems, each essentially acting as a silo for information, making it … Read More