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What is ‘Procurement Thinking’?
Procurement thinking is a strategic approach to sourcing and procurement that focuses on the entire supply chain rather than just the purchasing process, discover more in this article.

What is ‘Procurement’ and How is it Different to ‘Purchasing’?
A better understanding of the differences between ‘Procurement’ and ‘Purchasing’ will make it clear that the two terms are not interchangeable. They are, however, differences that any organization operating in today’s business climate needs to know.

The New Aged Care Quarterly Reporting Doesn’t Have to be a Taxing Time
The deadline for aged care organisations to submit their first Quarterly Financial Report is fast approaching, and, if your organisation has chosen to manually collect the required information from multiple departments and meet the stringent reporting and record keeping obligations, you potentially have as many as 4 weeks of work ahead of you. There is however, a silver lining. You will also be collecting a swathe of information that will help you build a business case for investing in business improvement measures, or an ERP system.

Navigating Reform Changes is Smooth Sailing for Aged Care Providers with the Right ERP System
The aged care provider industry is experiencing a raft of changes across five distinct pillars – home care, residential aged care services and sustainability, residential aged care quality and safety, workforce, and governance. The reforms have the potential to be disruptive to your business, which may be disastrous in an increasingly competitive environment. Reviewing and upgrading your business management (ERP solution) may be the answer.

Debunking Common Myths about Cloud ERP
Reliability, accessibility, flexibility, and speed are all desirable performance outcomes that cloud computing technology can offer an organisation. So, if the performance benefits of cloud computing match the strategic direction of a business, and an ERP system is designed to integrate all business functions, why would some businesses steer clear of the cloud? This article seeks to debunk common misconceptions and myths of Cloud and highlight the positive attributes of Cloud ERP!

3D Printing and ERP Software: A Necessary Partnership
3D printing delivers a host of benefits. The full extent of these can only be realized with the right ERP system and its respective functionalities are in place.

How Much Does An Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System Cost?
You know your business will benefit from a new ERP system, but, like most purchases in life, it’s time to talk about the price. So how much does a new ERP solution actually cost?

How You Can Empower Your Employees with ERP
Your business is only as successful as its most skilled and motivated employees. Happy, well-trained and enabled people can have a positive impact on your business performance and reputation. What you may not have considered however, is the role an ERP solution can play in streamlining your processes and promoting efficiency across your organisation.

How Do I Know if My Manufacturing Business is Ready for an ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) System?
Perhaps you started your business with an accounting package and added new software aimed at addressing specific parts of your operation as your production evolved and grew. By now you know first-hand how difficult it can be to get separate software solutions to...

How Do I Know if my Aged Care Organisation is Ready for an ERP System?
Aged care, home care, and independent living organisations were at the forefront of the COVID-19 pandemic’s devastation. Vulnerable residents, patients, and critical staff were exposed, and much of the aged and home care sector was severely negatively impacted. Others...
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