Opinion

Your ERP Knows What Happened. But Can It Tell You What’s Coming?

Traditional ERP systems track what happened. Modern architectures enable predictive, AI-driven decisions. This article explores how manufacturers can prepare for ongoing supply chain disruption.

Expertise + AI – The New Competitive Moat for Mid-Market Manufacturers

AI becomes a true competitive advantage when embedded within manufacturing expertise. This article explores how ERP foundations and captured knowledge create scalable operational intelligence.

Why Most ERP Implementations Miss the Point

Most ERP implementations focus on technology rather than operational expertise. This article explains how systemising knowledge creates scalable assets that drive sustainable growth.

“It Almost Broke Us” or The Hidden Cost of Winning Big Contracts

Winning major contracts in regulated industries can expose hidden operational risks. This article explains how ERP readiness, compliance and scalable processes enable sustainable contract delivery.

Ready to Level-Up Your Purchasing?

A business’s ability to embrace a strategic and systematic approach to sourcing goods and services results in many advantages. But how do you know if your business is ready to take purchasing to the next level and embrace a procurement mindset? And, how does procurement technology fit into the picture?

Industry 4.0 and Manufacturing

Industry 4.0 is the latest industrial revolution, and is all about smart manufacturing and using digital technologies to increase productivity, flexibility, and agility.

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. With this approach businesses can transform their sourcing and procurement operations for greater value creation and innovation.

Purchasing v Procurement

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

Is Aged Care QFR Taxing?

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.

Navigate Aged Care Reform With ERP

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.

Purchasing v Procurement

Purchasing v Procurement

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

Is Aged Care QFR Taxing?

Is Aged Care QFR Taxing?

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.

Navigate Aged Care Reform With ERP

Navigate Aged Care Reform With ERP

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.

MercyCare Caring For Children

MercyCare Caring For Children

Smiles abounded when MercyCare launched their ‘First Time Ever Fund’ for WA children and teenagers who are cared for through MercyCare’s Fostering Services and Family Group Homes. The fund is all about providing ‘first time ever’ experiences for less advantaged youth that others take for granted on a daily basis.