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From flexible approval workflows to seamless invoice matching, this release is... - [The Hidden Risks of Managing Business Processes with Spreadsheets](https://precisebusiness.com/the-hidden-risks-of-managing-business-processes-with-spreadsheets/): Spreadsheets have long been a go-to tool for managing business processes, but as companies grow, they often expose hidden risks.... - [Most Common Problems With Inconsistent Business Processes & How To Fix Them](https://precisebusiness.com/most-common-problems-with-inconsistent-business-processes-how-to-fix-them/): Inconsistent business processes can slow down operations, increase costs, and lead to inefficiencies. Identifying and fixing these issues is essential... - [Unlock Seamless UI Testing with Kinetic’s Test ReCoder Tool](https://precisebusiness.com/unlock-seamless-ui-testing-with-kinetics-test-recoder-tool/): Kinetic customers can now harness the power of the Test ReCoder UI Test Tool to set their QA processes on... - [Enhancing Process Efficiency: Proven Strategies, Essential Tools, and Best Practices](https://precisebusiness.com/enhancing-process-efficiency-proven-strategies-essential-tools-and-best-practices/): Efficient processes drive business success, enabling companies to streamline operations, cut costs, and improve productivity. To achieve process efficiency, businesses... - [How Spreadsheets Are Holding Back Your Business Growth](https://precisebusiness.com/how-spreadsheets-are-holding-back-your-business-growth/): Many businesses rely on spreadsheets to manage data, but as they grow, these outdated methods can limit their potential. While... - [How ERP Software Can Help Control Rising Cybersecurity Costs and Risks](https://precisebusiness.com/how-erp-software-can-help-control-rising-cybersecurity-costs-and-risks/): Businesses are facing a rise in cybersecurity threats, which is significantly increasing the costs of protecting their data and systems.... - [Epicor Kinetic's Answer to SQL Bottlenecks](https://precisebusiness.com/epicor-kinetics-answer-to-sql-bottlenecks/): Epicor Kinetic's SQL to BAQ Generator simplifies data analytics and streamlines workflows by converting SQL queries into intuitive, easy-to-use BAQs. - [What unique features does the Epicor Kinetic ERP system offer for manufacturing businesses?](https://precisebusiness.com/what-unique-features-does-the-epicor-kinetic-erp-system-offer-for-manufacturing-businesses/): Manufacturing businesses face complex challenges that require tailored solutions. Epicor manufacturing ERP software stands out by offering features designed to... - [Can Epicor Kinetic ERP Adapt to the Evolving Needs of my Business?](https://precisebusiness.com/can-epicor-kinetic-erp-adapt-to-the-evolving-needs-of-my-business/): Every business experiences growth and change, and it’s important that the tools you use can adapt to these shifts. One... - [How Quickly do we Implement Manufacturing Software?](https://precisebusiness.com/how-quickly-do-we-implement-manufacturing-software/): Implementing an ERP solution for manufacturing can seem overwhelming, but with the right approach, the process becomes manageable and efficient.... - [Beyond Standard Project Management for ETO Success](https://precisebusiness.com/beyond-standard-project-management-for-eto-success/): For the complex demands and unique challenges of Engineer-to-Order (ETO) manufacturing, advanced project management tools integrated with a world-class ERP... - [Best Practices for ERP Implementation in Discrete Manufacturing](https://precisebusiness.com/best-practices-for-erp-implementation-in-discrete-manufacturing/): Implementing ERP for discrete manufacturing can be a transformative step for businesses aiming to improve efficiency and streamline operations. However,... - [5 Ways ERP Solutions Can Transform Your Manufacturing Business](https://precisebusiness.com/5-ways-erp-solutions-can-transform-your-manufacturing-business/): By implementing ERP solutions for manufacturing, businesses can experience significant improvements in efficiency, supply chain management, decision-making, quality control, and... - [Why Choose Epicor Kinetic?](https://precisebusiness.com/why-choose-epicor-kinetic/): This article explores 8 key reasons why Epicor Kinetic ERP stands out as the top choice for product-centric businesses. With... - [Epicor ARM 2024.2.1 Released](https://precisebusiness.com/epicor-arm-2024-2-1-released/): Epicor Advanced Requisition Management (ARM) 2024. 2. 1 introduces powerful new features to streamline procurement and accounts payable. Highlights include... - [Aged Care Software vs. Traditional Methods: Why Make the Switch?](https://precisebusiness.com/aged-care-software-vs-traditional-methods-why-make-the-switch/): As the aged care sector grows, the need for efficient management solutions has become more important than ever. Traditional methods,... - [Top 10 Benefits of Implementing an ERP System in Your Business](https://precisebusiness.com/top-10-benefits-of-implementing-an-erp-system-in-your-business/): When it comes to improving the efficiency and productivity of your business, enterprise resource planning software plays an important role.... - [ERP Features vs. ERP Functions](https://precisebusiness.com/erp-features-vs-erp-functions/): This article explores the critical distinction between ERP features and functions, and how understanding this difference has empowered businesses like... - [Epicor Customer Awards 2023](https://precisebusiness.com/epicor-customer-awards-2023/): Bruce Rock Engineering shined at the recent Epicor Insights ANZ Conference 2024 taking out the Manufacturing Champion Award 2023. BRE's... - [How ERP Optimises ETO Processes](https://precisebusiness.com/how-erp-optimises-eto-processes/): ERP migration is a transformative process that can propel businesses toward greater efficiency and competitiveness. By adopting a strategic approach... - [Elevate ETO Operations with ERP](https://precisebusiness.com/elevate-eto-operations-with-erp/): In the ETO manufacturing industry, where customisation and precision are paramount, an ETO ERP solution is an indispensable tool for... - [Why the Right ETO Software is Vital](https://precisebusiness.com/why-the-right-eto-software-is-vital/): Choosing the right Engineer-to-Order software is vital for ETO manufacturers due to the unique challenges of custom product development. A... - [Navigating ERP Migration](https://precisebusiness.com/navigating-erp-migration/): ERP migration is a transformative process that can propel businesses toward greater efficiency and competitiveness. By adopting a strategic approach... - [ERP Data Visualisation and BI](https://precisebusiness.com/erp-data-visualisation-and-bi/): Integrating BI and data analytics with an ERP system supercharges an organisation's ability to harness data for strategic advantage. When... - [ERP and Workforce Productivity](https://precisebusiness.com/erp-and-workforce-productivity/): Workforce constraints stand out as one of the top bottlenecks hindering productivity and growth. However, with the advent of advanced... - [ERP UX Evolution](https://precisebusiness.com/erp-ux-evolution/): There's no denying the business-changing potential of ERP powered by Industry 4. 0 technology, and optimised user interaction is essential... - [ERP for Global Business Success](https://precisebusiness.com/erp-for-global-business-success/): ERP systems are designed to handle the complexities of managing operations across multiple countries. Their advantages allow businesses to operate... - [ERP and Asset Management](https://precisebusiness.com/erp-and-asset-management/): By adopting disciplined asset management practices and leveraging ERP software with advanced asset management functionality, businesses can unlock the full... - [Precise Wins Epicor Award 2023](https://precisebusiness.com/precise-wins-epicor-award-2023/): Formally announced at the 2024 Epicor Momentum International Partner Conference, Epicor's International Partner of the Year Award 2023 has been... - [ERP and BPM Synergy](https://precisebusiness.com/erp-and-bpm-synergy/): The synergy between ERP and BPM offers a multitude of benefits that can revolutionise a company's continuous improvement efforts. Company's... - [How ERP Manages 3PL](https://precisebusiness.com/how-erp-manages-3pl/): Efficient logistics management is crucial for businesses to stay competitive and meet customer demands. Let’s explore how ERP systems support... - [How ERP Supports Scaling Up](https://precisebusiness.com/how-erp-supports-scaling-up/): An increase of almost 20,000 businesses in Australia in 2022-2023 alone highlights the need for companies to continuously innovate and... - [AI-OCR is Reshaping AP](https://precisebusiness.com/ai-ocr-is-reshaping-ap/): When large volumes of invoicing are required, AI-enhanced OCR is better equipped than traditional OCR to handle the complexities and... - [AI-Driven ERP Software](https://precisebusiness.com/ai-driven-erp-software/): ERP software developers are keeping pace with advanced technologies by innovating and adapting ERP solutions to meet evolving industry challenges... - [ERP to Maximise Equipment Uptime](https://precisebusiness.com/erp-to-maximise-equipment-uptime/): Predictive maintenance and ERP integration enhances an organisation's ability to make informed decisions, optimise maintenance resources, reduce downtime, and ultimately... - [ERP Future Trends](https://precisebusiness.com/erp-future-trends/): Rapid evolution is the norm in the world of business technology, and future ERP technology is at the forefront of... - [Archaic ERP Nightmares](https://precisebusiness.com/archaic-erp-nightmares/): Is it time for your business to banish the ghosts of the past and embrace ERP modernisation? ERP systems that... - [ERP and CRM Synergy](https://precisebusiness.com/erp-and-crm-synergy/): An ERP system with embedded CRM functionality, and ERP with integrated CRM functionality, are two approaches to combining ERP and... - [Cybersecurity and ERP](https://precisebusiness.com/cybersecurity-and-erp/): It's crucial to grasp the potential consequences of security breaches and data leaks within your ERP system. Recognising potential threats... - [Maximising ERP Implementation](https://precisebusiness.com/maximising-erp-implementation/): Businesses are becoming savvier around how to realise a faster time-to-value for their digital transformation technology investment. They are recognising... - [Best-in-class Procurement Tech](https://precisebusiness.com/best-in-class-procurement-tech/): Procurement is an integral part of a company that involves operations, finance, logistics management, supply chain, and vendor relationships. Procurement... - [ERP for Big Data Analytics](https://precisebusiness.com/erp-for-big-data-analytics/): The convergence of ERP and embedded big data analytics, offers tailored solutions that align with organisational nuances, industry dynamics, and... - [Conquer EOFY With an ERP](https://precisebusiness.com/conquer-eofy-with-an-erp/): With an ERP system, manual data entry becomes a thing of the past, data silos are shattered, and collaboration thrives... - [Software to Optimise Manufacturing](https://precisebusiness.com/software-to-optimise-manufacturing/): Manufacturing has come a long way, embracing technological advancements and innovative practices. However, with progress comes unique challenges that demand... - [Business Benefits of Cloud ERP](https://precisebusiness.com/business-benefits-of-cloud-erp/): Modern cloud-based ERP systems have been undeniably transformed by the cloud, making them more accessible, flexible, cost-effective, and collaborative. And... - [Technology to Boost 5-Star Rating](https://precisebusiness.com/technology-to-boost-5-star-rating/): The aged care 5-star rating system in Australia can have a major impact on providers. This article looks at the... - [Automation to Boost Procurement](https://precisebusiness.com/automation-to-boost-procurement/): A deficit or bottleneck in one area of the procurement process will impact other areas, and ultimately increase the cost... - [Improve Team Working with ERP](https://precisebusiness.com/improve-team-working-with-erp/): An ERP system breaks down communication and collaboration silos. And when everyone is working together sharing information and resources, they... - [Ready to Level-Up Your Purchasing?](https://precisebusiness.com/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... - [Industry 4.0 and Manufacturing](https://precisebusiness.com/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... - [Precise Wins Epicor Award 2022](https://precisebusiness.com/precise-wins-epicor-award-2022/): Precise Recognised as Epicor International Partner of the Year 2022 for Exceptional Cloud ERP Implementation Record Precise Business Solutions, a... - [What is 'Procurement Thinking'?](https://precisebusiness.com/what-is-procurement-thinking/): Procurement thinking is a strategic approach to sourcing and procurement that focuses on the entire supply chain rather than just... - [Purchasing v Procurement](https://precisebusiness.com/purchasing-v-procurement/): A better understanding of the differences between 'Procurement' and 'Purchasing' will make it clear that the two terms are not... - [Is Aged Care QFR Taxing?](https://precisebusiness.com/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... - [Navigate Aged Care Reform With ERP](https://precisebusiness.com/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... - [Debunking Cloud ERP Myths](https://precisebusiness.com/debunking-cloud-erp-myths/): Reliability, accessibility, flexibility, and speed are all desirable performance outcomes that cloud computing technology can offer an organisation. So, if... - [3D Printing and ERP Software](https://precisebusiness.com/3d-printing-and-erp-software/): 3D printing delivers a host of benefits to a manufacturer. The full extent of these can be realised with the... - [How Much Does An ERP Cost?](https://precisebusiness.com/how-much-does-an-erp-cost/): You know your business will benefit from a new ERP system, but, like most purchases in life, it’s time to... - [Empower Your Employees with ERP](https://precisebusiness.com/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... - [Are You Manufacturing ERP Ready?](https://precisebusiness.com/are-you-manufacturing-erp-ready/): Outdated systems, manual tasks, and unreliable data can lead to devastating bottlenecks and customer dissatisfaction. So, if your business is... - [ERP Helps Aged Care Providers](https://precisebusiness.com/erp-helps-aged-care-providers/): The benefits of an ERP system to manage Aged Care Provider services are exponential. Everything from client and workforce management... - [ERP for Customer Insights](https://precisebusiness.com/erp-for-customer-insights/): Companies that lead in customer experience are three times more likely to significantly exceed their business goals. With the right... - [Epicor ERP Renamed Kinetic](https://precisebusiness.com/epicor-erp-renamed-kinetic/): An innovative modern interface is just one of the many improvements Epicor has made to enhance ERP user experience with... - [Cloud ERP Post Covid](https://precisebusiness.com/cloud-erp-post-covid/): Business vulnerabilities exposed during the Pandemic accelerated the adoption of cloud computing and digital transformation as businesses sought the resilience,... - [Home Care Demand on Rise](https://precisebusiness.com/home-care-demand-on-rise/): The pressure is mounting for aged care providers to be proactive and manage the shift in demand towards at-home care.... - [Root Cause Analysis and ERP](https://precisebusiness.com/root-cause-analysis-and-erp/): By doing a deep dive into the root cause of a business problem, you'll discover why an underlying cause is... - [ERP Improves DIFOT Ratio](https://precisebusiness.com/erp-improves-difot-ratio/): When fulfilling product orders, manufacturers world-wide are seeking to achieve the highest DIFOT ratio possible. An ERP built for manufacturers... - [Beyond COVID Aged Care Software](https://precisebusiness.com/beyond-covid-aged-care-software/): Uncertainty is rife in the aged care sector, and many care providers are turning to technology to get handle on... - [Multi-Dimensional Spend Approvals](https://precisebusiness.com/multi-dimensional-spend-approvals/): Ultimately, a powerful, digital solution with a high degree of automation becomes essential once an organisation's requirements around spend management... - [Improve Forecasting Accuracy](https://precisebusiness.com/improve-forecasting-accuracy/): Tracking your budget and forecasting results within your financial software solution unlocks a more strategic approach to planning. 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This event has been cancelled. Please see statement below from Epicor “Together, we are facing a truly unprecedented situation.... - [Prophet 21 World Wide User Group Connect 2020](https://precisebusiness.com/event/prophet-21-world-wide-user-group-connect-2020/): Dates: 23-25 August 2020 Venue: Sheraton in Dalla, Texas, with Monday evening networking at Eddie Deen’s Ranch Precise will be... --- # # Detailed Content ## Pages - Published: 2025-03-18 - Modified: 2025-06-27 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/ It takes strategy, a cohesive team and world-class ERP software to transform your business Discover the Precise F. I. T. for your business needs Begin your journey We help medium to large businesses optimise their operations with powerful ERP software solutions based on industry-specific best practices implemented collaboratively using our agile Precision methodology. We make it our business to understand yours, with your project and business goals guiding each stage of the process. Solutions by Industry Our manufacturing ERP solutions help businesses optimize operations, improve efficiency, and stay competitive. Powered by industry best practices, our software simplifies production, reduces costs, and supports scalability. From inventory management to automation, manufacturers can streamline workflows and boost growth. read moreComprehensive ERP solutions for distribution businesses with trade counter operations. Enhance inventory control, optimize supply chain logistics, and improve warehouse efficiency with real-time insights. Manage orders, automate workflows, and reduce costs with a flexible ERP system designed to scale and support business growth. read morePowerful ERP software for independent living, residential aged care and/or community care. Simplify and power your business operations with one integrated aged care management software solution. Manage your care facilities' administrative and financial aspects with Epicor’s industry-leading Senior Living Solution ERP. read moreOur aerospace and defence industry ERP software, powered by Epicor Kinetic ERP and enhanced by solutions from Precise Business Solutions and our partners, is designed to help you overcome challenge such as intricate supply chains, strict international standards, and multi-year contracts with precision and efficiency. read moreERP Project... --- - Published: 2025-02-27 - Modified: 2025-03-18 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/erp-solutions-perth/ ERP Solutions Perth – Empowering Businesses with Epicor Kinetic ERP Home Epicor ERP Perth Your Trusted ERP Epicor Partner in Perth Precise Business Solutions is a leading provider of ERP solutions in Perth, Western Australia. As a Premium Partner for Epicor Software, we specialise in delivering world-class solutions with Epicor ERP in Perth, tailored to the unique needs of manufacturers, aged and home care providers, and trade distributors. With 30 years of experience, we have built a strong reputation as a trusted ERP provider, offering cloud-based ERP solutions and on-premise options that help businesses drive efficiency, profitability, and long-term success. While we are locally based in Perth, our solutions adhere to global standards, ensuring your business stays ahead in an increasingly competitive market. What is ERP? Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is a business management software solution that integrates core business functions such as finance, supply chain, manufacturing, and customer relationship management into a single platform. Our ERP solutions based in Perth, provide visibility, control, and automation, helping businesses streamline operations and make data-driven decisions. Epicor Kinetic ERP Perth – The Leading ERP for Growing Businesses Epicor Kinetic ERP is a powerful cloud-based ERP solution designed to help businesses enhance operational efficiency, improve decision-making, and drive profitability. As a longstanding award-winning partner of Epicor ERP in Perth, Precise Business Solutions delivers industry-specific implementations that maximise the potential of Epicor Kinetic ERP. Key Benefits of Epicor Kinetic ERP: Enhanced automation for smarter business processes Real-time data insights for informed decision-making Scalable cloud-based... --- - Published: 2025-02-17 - Modified: 2025-02-19 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/products/invoice-scanning-software/ Invoice Scanning SoftwareStreamline your financial operations with cutting-edge invoice scanning software designed to make your accounts payable processes faster, smarter, and more efficient. Precise Business Solutions offers advanced solutions to automate invoice management, saving your team valuable time and reducing the risk of manual errors. Home Products AP Automation Suite Why Choose Invoice Scanning Software? Managing invoices manually can be time-consuming and prone to errors. By implementing invoice scanning and data capture technology, businesses can: Reduce manual data entry tasks. Minimise errors and discrepancies in financial records. Accelerate invoice approval processes. Improve visibility and control over accounts payable. With Precise Business Solutions, you can integrate invoice capture software seamlessly into your existing ERP system, transforming your processes and improving operational efficiency. How Invoice Scanning and Data Capture Works Invoice data capture is the process of extracting essential information from paper or digital invoices using automation technologies like Optical Character Recognition (OCR). This technology scans invoices to identify key data such as supplier details, invoice numbers, dates, and line items. Once captured, the data undergoes validation to ensure accuracy and compliance with existing records. The validated information is seamlessly integrated into your ERP system, enabling streamlined workflows, faster approvals, and improved financial visibility. By replacing manual processes, invoice data capture significantly enhances efficiency and reduces the risk of human error. Our invoice scanning and data capture solutions use intelligent automation technologies, such as Optical Character Recognition (OCR), which digitises and extracts data from paper or digital invoices. Key Features of Invoice... --- - Published: 2024-11-11 - Modified: 2025-02-19 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/products/precise-accounts-payable-automation-suite/ Accounts Payable Automation Streamline your Accounts Payable automation operations and empower your AP team with intelligent invoice workflows through Precise AP Automation Suite, designed specifically for Epicor Kinetic. Home Products AP Automation Suite Faster, Easier, Smarter AP Processes Managing accounts payable (AP) can be cumbersome and error-prone, often hindered by paper-based processes and manual data entry. With Precise AP Automation software, businesses can transform their AP department into a model of efficiency, visibility, and control. Our accounts payable automation solution, designed for seamless integration with Epicor Kinetic, automates every stage of the AP process thanks to the AP automation software, from invoice capture to ready-for-payment, making your operations faster, easier, and smarter. As part of our comprehensive enterprise resource planning solutions, Precise AP Automation Suite ensures that your financial workflows are seamlessly integrated with other business processes. With the expertise of Precise Business Solutions, you gain access to cutting-edge tools that align your accounts payable operations with your broader ERP goals, enhancing scalability and performance. The Challenges of Accounts Payable Without Automation Most businesses struggle with common AP challenges that slow down invoice processing and increase costs: Manual data entry that is prone to errors and delays. Paper-based workflows that can easily misplace invoices and lack transparency. Delayed payments, leading to missed discounts, strained supplier relationships, and potential penalties. Inefficient approval processes, causing bottlenecks and loss of control over spending. Limited visibility, preventing real-time insights and strategic decision-making . Without accounts payable automation software, these challenges can drain resources, reduce... --- - Published: 2024-08-09 - Modified: 2025-01-28 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/industries/manufacturing/industrial-machinery/ Drive innovation in industrial machinery manufacturing with a flexible ERP built to handle complex production demands Home Industries Manufacturing Industrial Machinery Industrial Machinery Equipment ERP SoftwareIndustrial Equipment Manufacturing We can help you implement powerful ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software, allowing you to manage all functions in one integrated software solution. Our Industrial Machinery Manufacturing ERP is tailor-made to meet the intricate needs of this industry. With comprehensive tools and functionality, our ERP solutions for manufacturing offer unmatched visibility, real-time control and efficiency. How Our Industrial Machinery Manufacturing ERP Software Helps You We offer over 25 years of experience supporting manufacturers in implementing manufacturing business MRP and ERP solutions. Our team of expert consultants have worked extensively in Industrial Machinery Equipment manufacturing, ensuring we understand the challenges of your industry. Streamlined Production Planning Generate efficiency with our advanced production planning capabilities. Our industrial equipment and machinery manufacturing ERP solution automates your production planning process, providing a realistic and adaptable production schedule. This allows for dynamic rescheduling and real-time adjustments, ensuring you can respond quickly to customer demands and supply chain volatility, as well as minimise downtime. Enhanced Inventory Management Manage your stock effectively with our sophisticated inventory management system. Track stock movements, effortlessly manage batches and serial numbers, and optimise your stock levels to prevent shortages and overstocks. With our industrial equipment and machinery manufacturing ERP, you can maintain a transparent history of your stock movements and usage, ensuring you stay informed and in control. Embedded CRM and Sales Management Our... --- - Published: 2024-08-09 - Modified: 2025-02-17 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/industries/manufacturing/defence/ Streamline complex aerospace & defence manufacturing operations with an ERP solution built for precision, security, and compliance Home Industries Manufacturing Defence Aerospace and Defence ERP Software SolutionsOptimise Operations, Ensure Compliance and Build Resilience with ERP Built for the Aerospace & Defence Industry The aerospace and defence (A&D) sector is evolving rapidly under initiatives like AUKUS, emphasising global collaboration, advanced capabilities, and stringent compliance requirements. At the same time, Governments are increasing expenditure to ensure sovereign defence capabilities and reduce reliance on internationally sourced technology and munitions. For defence manufacturers (or those providing components or services to the defence industry), challenges such as intricate supply chains, strict international standards, and multi-year contracts demand innovative tools. Our aerospace and defence industry ERP software, powered by Epicor Kinetic ERP and enhanced by solutions from Precise Business Solutions and our partners, is designed to help you overcome these challenges with precision and efficiency. Why Choose Epicor Kinetic ERP for Defence Manufacturers? Epicor Kinetic is designed to meet the demands of aerospace and defence manufacturers, offering advanced tools to streamline operations, ensure compliance, and deliver contracts on time and within budget. Defence manufacturing ERP provides a robust platform to help businesses stay competitive in a highly regulated and rapidly evolving industry. Preparing for AUKUS with Defence-Ready ERP The AUKUS agreement between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States represents a transformative opportunity for Australian defence manufacturers. With investment commitments in Australia exceeding AUD $368 billion, AUKUS emphasises the development of sovereign defence capabilities, such... --- - Published: 2024-08-09 - Modified: 2025-01-28 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/industries/manufacturing/make-to-order/ Drive efficiency in make-to-order manufacturing with a scalable ERP solution for customised production and seamless workflow management Home Industries Manufacturing Make to Order Make-to-Order ERP SoftwareMake-to-Order Manufacturing Make-to-order (MTO) manufacturing involves delivering customised products that meet each customer’s unique needs, requiring precision, flexibility, and rapid response times. At Precise Business Solutions, we specialise in delivering make-to-order ERP software designed to transform these challenges into competitive advantages, ensuring manufacturers can adapt quickly and efficiently to meet high-precision and high-quality customer demands. Customer-First Make-to-Order Manufacturing ERP Systems Prioritising customer control is key with make-to-order manufacturing software. Our make-to-order manufacturing ERP system integrates CRM to provide a comprehensive view of every customer interaction. It enhances mobile support for responsive on-the-go access and includes eCommerce capabilities for straightforward order configuration and tracking, boosting responsiveness and customer satisfaction while streamlining operations. Because your full quote, order and customer history is available in real-time, it is easy to look at previous quotes and job history to see what a given customer has requested previously, or indeed if you have manufactured or quoted something before - for anyone - that is similar to what you are being asked to quote on now. With easy access to your parts catalogue, engineering details for any common assemblies you use in your production and the embedded Configurator tool, creating accurate quotes very quickly can make you a preferred supplier for your customers. Unleash Efficiency With Make-to-Order Manufacturing ERP Make-to-order manufacturing ERP software streamlines every aspect of the manufacturing process. By... --- - Published: 2024-08-09 - Modified: 2025-01-28 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/industries/manufacturing/discrete-manufacturing/ Transform your discrete manufacturing operations with a smart, agile ERP solution for better control and efficiency Home Industries Manufacturing Discrete Discrete Manufacturing ERP Software Discrete Manufacturing Precision and customisation are paramount in discrete manufacturing, so the need for specialised software to streamline operations for engineering businesses in this particular niche cannot be overstated. The discrete manufacturing ERP systems Precise Business Solutions offers provide a solid framework to manage the complexities of production cycles, component tracking, and customer-specific manufacturing and servicing requirements. Why Choose Our Discrete Manufacturing ERP Solutions? Superior Integration and Coordination Our ERP for discrete manufacturing stands out by seamlessly integrating every facet of manufacturing operations. From inventory management and production scheduling to quality control and shipping, from CAD integration to directly drive production BOM’s to detailed part-revision tracking, our discrete manufacturing systems ensure each step is connected and transparent. This single source of the truth reduces delays, cuts costs, and enhances product quality, providing you with a competitive edge in the market. Tailored ERP Solutions Each manufacturer’s needs are unique, and our discrete manufacturing software is designed to both support industry-standard, best-in-class processes and also adapt to your specific requirements. Whether you manage high-volume production or complex custom projects, our ERP solutions for discrete manufacturing are engineered to provide the flexibility and scalability necessary to support your growth and adapt to evolving market demands. ERP for Discrete Manufacturing Business Processes Streamlined Production Planning Embrace the power of advanced scheduling features within our Enterprise Resource Planning solutions. Plan your... --- - Published: 2024-08-09 - Modified: 2025-01-28 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/manufacturing-mrp-systems/ Stay ahead of demand and optimise inventory with an integrated MRP system for smarter manufacturing management Home Industries Manufacturing Manufacturing MRP SystemsUnderstanding MRP Systems in Manufacturing The efficiency of your manufacturing operations is crucial. Manufacturing MRP systems (Material Requirements Planning) are pivotal in achieving this—ensuring you stay ahead by optimising production, inventory management, and overall operational efficiency. What does MRP mean? Material Requirements Planning (MRP) is functionality used to manage manufacturing processes. It involves calculating the materials and components needed to make a product, ensuring they are available at the right time and place without excess inventory. It involves: Inventory Management: MRP systems in manufacturing start with quantities of inventory of materials on hand, look at the demand for those parts to fulfil existing sales or production orders, incorporates any other inbound supply that will impact, and determine what additional materials and parts need to be manufactured or purchased. Requirement Identification: Determines the resources (people, plant, or equipment) required to fulfil the identified production quantities. Scheduling: Looks at the existing production load, schedules when any new or changed production and purchasing needs to occur. These steps help maintain the balance between demand and supply, optimising the manufacturing process and reducing costs.  Transforming Manufacturing with Precise Business Solutions MRP manufacturing systems integrate seamlessly with the other components of our ERP solution for manufacturing, ensuring coherent operations across inventory management, procurement, and production planning. This integration facilitates a comprehensive view of all manufacturing operations, enhancing decision-making and operational responsiveness. The Power of... --- - Published: 2023-11-22 - Modified: 2024-12-20 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/about/why-choose-precise/ Trust Precise as the world-class Epicor ERP software partner to help you transform your business Home About Why Choose Precise Why Choose Precise? Making a decision about which company you choose to partner with is just as important as selecting the software itself. We become part of your team and everyone knows that if you have the right team behind you, success follows. We empower medium to large businesses to optimise their operations with tailored ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software solutions, implemented collaboratively using our agile Precision Methodology. Precise can help you to streamline your business operations and achieve your growth and business transformation objectives through flexible, industry-specific software solutions. We make it our business to understand yours, with your project and business goals guiding each stage of the process. We are Industry Specialists At Precise Business Solutions we are selective about which products and industries we choose to work with. Rather than trying to be everything to everyone, we pride ourselves on our superior ability to deliver our core offering of Epicor Kinetic ERP solutions and tightly integrated add-on solutions for the following industries: Manufacturing Trade Distribution Aged and Home Care. Being selective has allowed us to develop our expertise in these areas over more than 20 years, build a strong customer base, and attract talent to our team that has relevant experience within our target industries. As a result, we can provide the best possible solutions to solve our customers’ challenges and help them to achieve their business... --- - Published: 2023-07-04 - Modified: 2025-01-24 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/manufacturing-bottlenecks-download-discovery-call/ Wait! Important Information... Congratulations on taking the first step towards transforming your manufacturing business! Your free guide "The #1 Secret to Greater Profits in Manufacturing" will be arriving in your inbox in the next 10 minutes. In the meantime, we invite you to watch a powerful 3-minute video that reveals a game-changing strategy to BUST THOSE BOTTLENECKS and boost your production, revenue and profit margin. If you're struggling with bottlenecks in your manufacturing business, don't miss out on this opportunity. Click the button below to schedule your FREE 30-minute Discovery Call now! This is what we'll cover in the Discovery Call: Identifying bottlenecks: We'll pinpoint some specific bottlenecks in your business and understand their impact on your operations. Cost-effective strategies: We'll explore ways to remove bottlenecks through technology that optimises your business processes. Gaining confidence and clarity: You'll understand if an ERP solution is right for your business and how it can drive growth and success. Copyright © 2025 Precise Business Solutions. | Privacy Policy | Terms | Contact Us --- - Published: 2023-07-01 - Modified: 2025-01-21 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/manufacturing-bottlenecks-free-guide/ Get Your FREE GuideTransform your manufacturing business without breaking the bank on new plant and people - learn how to eliminate bottlenecks and achieve remarkable growth! Do you have costly BOTTLENECKS impacting your manufacturing operations? Slow production rate with a growing backlog and frustrated customers Unplanned maintenance from machine breakdowns Not enough stock, or perhaps too much stock taking up capital and space Not enough people, but there’s a shortage of skilled labour out there Poor reaction to ongoing disruptions in your supply chain, resulting in delays Manual processes with barely any collaboration and spreadsheets areEVERYWHERE in your business No real-time visibility to business operations 300% faster response time on request for quotes on manufactured productsKLINGER Australia were using six different Excel spreadsheets to cost and quote a make-to-order product. “We had many manual and cumbersome processes,” KLINGER says. “This caused a long response time in quoting make-to-order products and did not facilitate real-time analytics. ” Now all spreadsheets have been eliminated and replaced with a Product Configurator resulting in a significant improvement in turnaround time of product costing. “It’s a huge time-saving benefit for our customer service staff, who can now provide customers with a price without having to spend time creating a new part in the system. ”Shipping times cut by 50% on averageSteel Blue had undergone a rapid period of growth but lacked the technological processes and systems to sustain and grow the business. With no access to real-time data and statistics of their stock, inefficiencies and... --- - Published: 2023-05-26 - Modified: 2025-01-24 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/break-through-the-bottleneck-linkedin/ Are you ready to make bottlenecks a thing of the past? Bottlenecks have the ability to cause far-reaching damage to your manufacturing business. The good news: you don't have to invest in more equipment or more people to eradicate costly hold-ups for good. The even better news is, we are here to help! The one thing that resolving all bottlenecks really comes down to is truly understanding the root cause of your business challenges. It all starts with our FREE 'Break Through the Bottleneck' consult In this 1–2 hour workshop we will apply critical thinking and fit-for-purpose diagnostic tools, together with our deep industry knowledge, to one of your business challenges, and help you uncover the root cause of that costly bottleneck. Following your consult, we will present you with your very own custom Break Through the Bottleneck Workshop Report, summarising what we uncovered in the session, along with recommendations specific to removing this bottleneck from your business. The result? A fully worked through root cause analysis of one of your main bottlenecks, and a learned framework you can use to uncover and resolve the other bottlenecks in your business. Once you start breaking through the bottlenecks, you will be well on your way to gaining a competitive advantage, improving your DIFOTQ and future-proofing your manufacturing business for sustained growth. Book a 30 minute Discovery Call with one of our ERP specialists to get started on planning your Break Through the Bottlenecks consult. Copyright © 2025 Precise Business Solutions. |... --- - Published: 2022-11-24 - Modified: 2025-04-01 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/resources/ Explore a wealth of resources designed to help you optimise operations and drive growth. Home Resources Recent Success Stories From our ClientsDiscover our Video Resources FeaturedEpicor Advanced Project Management (APM) is the ultimate companion solution for Epicor Kinetic. Epicor APM is built to address the challenges of managing multi-faceted projects and complex contracts. Discover how Epicor APM can meet your unique business requirements in this engaging animation. Mark Batina, Managing Director of Precise, is a 30-year veteran of the IT and ERP industry. The 'Thought Leadership Series' showcases Mark's deep knowledge of the manufacturing, trade distribution, and aged care industries. Epicor Kinetic is a fully integrated manufacturing, supply chain, and finance solution that provides extensive optimisation, automation, and integration functionality within your business. Discover in this short video why more and more businesses are turning to Epicor Kinetic to transform how they operate. Recent ArticlesRecent Events --- - Published: 2022-11-23 - Modified: 2024-12-20 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/resources/events/ See Our Next Events Home Resources Events EventsUpcomingPast EventsDo you have costly bottlenecks impacting your operations? Discover how to identify bottlenecks in your business and what you need to do to eliminate them once and for all! --- - Published: 2022-11-22 - Modified: 2022-11-24 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/5-key-steps-to-empowering-your-employees-with-erp/ FREE GUIDE 5 Key Steps to Empowering Your Employees with ERP Curious about how business software can empower your employees? When a business's employees are highly skilled, motivated and happy, it is a sure-fire recipe for business success and a positive reputation. But how can you start to create this ideal environment? One of the ways this can be done is by looking towards business technology such as an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution. When a business starts to utilise the functionality of an ERP system, an employee's productivity is significantly increased by reducing many tedious, non-value adding activities therefore allowing them to add more value to the organization. The sense of achievement that results from the increased value the employee now contributes to the business also creates a higher motivation and, in turn, even more productivity Can't wait to get started on creating a culture of empowerment? Download our obligation free PDF now (no email required)! Knowledge is power and if you don't have a good ERP system, you can't make good business decisions --- - Published: 2022-10-20 - Modified: 2024-12-20 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/resources/videos/ Precise Multimedia Hub Home Resources Videos Videos Advanced Project Management (APM) – Epicor Advanced Project Management is a full integrated software solution for businesses that have a need to manage complex contracts and multi-faceted projects within their Epicor Kinetic System. Advanced Requisition Management (ARM) – Epicor Advanced Requisition Management is an easy-to-use companion solution for Epicor Kinetic that streamlines and automates the entire procurement process. Precise Point of Sale (POS) - Precise Point of Sale is a tightly integrated counter sales companion solution for Epicor Kinetic that streamlines transactions, back of house processes and enables increased visibility and control across multiple locations. Mark Batina is the managing director of Precise Business Solutions and a 30 year veteran of the IT and ERP industry. This collection of videos showcases Mark’s deep knowledge of the manufacturing, trade distribution and aged care industries and his expertise in business development. Discover expert insights and strategies on integrating ERP systems in manufacturing with this collection of videos featuring Precise Managing Director Mark Batina. Explore a variety of topics related to ERP implementation and gain valuable knowledge to streamline your manufacturing processes, including how to maximise your manufacturing operations by learning how to optimise DIFOT metrics and maximise the potential of your ERP system. Discover valuable insights and strategies on how ERP systems can help streamline and improve aged care services with a curated selection of videos by industry expert and Precise Business Solution's Managing Director Mark Batina. Topics include government mandates, reporting legislation, and some... --- - Published: 2022-09-01 - Modified: 2025-01-14 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/approach/deployment/hybrid-erp/ Deploy your ERP software by combining elements of cloud and on-premise technology to leverage both control and adaptability Home Approach ERP Deployment options Hybrid ERP Hybrid ERP Choosing an enterprise resource planning (ERP) deployment strategy doesn’t necessarily mean deciding between cloud and on-premise solutions. Both offer advantages, and both can add value to your organisation. A hybrid ERP system allows you to combine the best of both options. This approach could take one of many different forms, such as: Using your existing investment in technology infrastructure and people to host the core ERP solution - perhaps even a legacy system that is dependent on specific hardware and operating system configuration - blended with other non-core, cloud-based systems. Or this is flipped - some legacy purpose-specific software is kept "in-house" on the existing server platforms but integrated with the new ERP solution, deployed in a public cloud architecture. Or as another variation, rather than managing the new ERP solution on its own hardware/network the business rents space and resource in a hosting service/data centre as a fully managed environment. In this approach the ERP itself is sold as a perpetual license but sits n cloud-based infrastructure. Some see hybrid as a long-term investment, while others see it as a stepping stone toward a complete cloud service. Whichever way you see it, hybrid may offer flexibility and reliability, allowing you to maintain control over your system without compromising on speed, accessibility, and agility. What does the term hybrid ERP solution mean? The... --- - Published: 2022-06-08 - Modified: 2025-01-14 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/approach/deployment/on-premise-erp/ When infrastructure, network and security are limited or require certain governance, deploy your ERP software on-premise for complete control Home Approach ERP Deployment options On-premise ERP On-premise ERP Even in a business world trending toward cloud computing, on-premises ERP is the best-fit solution for many organisations. On-premise systems enable IT teams to modify, tailor, and supplement key software features to cater to niche or high-stakes business activities. Plus, for organisations in highly regulated industries, on-premise may be the only option that guarantees data storage compliance. Let’s explore on-premise ERP solutions, their benefits, and their drawbacks in more detail. The differences between on-premise and cloud solutions are much like buying and leasing a physical asset. When you own an asset, you have complete control over it. What do we mean by on-premise ERP? If you decide on an on-premise enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, you access ERP software in-house and store hardware on-site. Your team is responsible for deploying the software, maintaining hardware, and installing updates, upgrades, and security patches as they are released. An experienced ERP provider like Precise will support your business to carefully plan and execute an implementation strategy, and help you unlock the full potential of what your ERP solution can do for your business post-implementation. You can make changes according to your needs. Epicor’s ERP Kinetic services can be set up on Microsoft servers on-premise, allowing the highest level of flexibility and control. However, maintenance is up to you, and if the asset breaks, you are... --- - Published: 2022-06-08 - Modified: 2025-01-14 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/approach/deployment/cloud-erp/ Flexible and adaptable, cloud ERP boasts the scalable performance needed to future proof your business Home Approach ERP Deployment options Cloud ERP Cloud ERP By 2025, more than half of enterprise IT spending in major market segments will move to the cloud. This shift is not a new trend. As technology advances, the business landscape globalises and our work lives evolve, businesses are increasingly favouring cloud-based solutions over their conventional counterparts. A quick look at the cloud’s reliability, accessibility, flexibility, and speed, and it’s easy to see why. A cloud ERP system could give your business and your people the visibility, data, and features you need to accelerate your growth trajectory – all while future-proofing your day-to-day operations. What is Cloud ERP? ' “The cloud”. Everyone’s talking about it. But what actually is it? And how does it relate to enterprise resource planning (ERP) deployment? The concept is simple: cloud-based solutions are accessed via the internet. Anytime you’re on the web – whether sending an email, reading the news, or checking your bank account – you are accessing the cloud. You don’t own your chosen email platform, news publication, or bank, but you can log in and visit them anywhere, anytime, so long as you have an internet connection. Cloud ERP works in much the same way, but instead of emailing or banking, you gain access to a full-scale ERP system. So, too, do your employees. What about Software as a Solution (SaaS)? Cloud ERP is owned and hosted by... --- - Published: 2022-06-08 - Modified: 2025-01-14 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/approach/deployment/ Which Enterprise Resource Planning deployment option is best for your business now and into the future? Home Solutions ERP Deployment options ERP Software Deployment OptionsOn-premise is the traditional model of software deployment, but that doesn't mean it can't carry your business toward future growth and success... read moreBusinesses are increasingly favouring cloud-based solutions due to the cloud's reliability, accessibility, flexibility, and speed... read moreBy opting for a hybrid deployment on your way to the cloud, you can mitigate security concerns, avoid delays, and reduce downtime... read moreERP Software Deployment Options In the global business environment, agility and responsiveness have become strategic imperatives. Advances in ERP system capabilities have empowered organisations to evolve to meet challenges and changing expectations rather than having to live forever with “how the system does it”. What does ‘ERP deployment’ mean, and why is it important? ERP deployment is the mechanism through which the software is delivered to users. Today, you can select from several ERP deployment strategies, including cloud, on-premise, and hybrid. Each provides its own set of benefits, and the overall success of an ERP implementation will hinge in part on the chosen deployment methodology and how that aligns to the business’ model, objectives and resourcing. The deployment option you choose will depend on the scope and scale of your business and the considerations that matter most to your organisation’s ongoing growth. It’s crucial to determine which is the best fit for your business early in the ERP selection process, as some software vendors... --- - Published: 2022-04-11 - Modified: 2025-01-24 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/are-you-reform-ready/ Are you reform ready? Australian aged care providers who use Epicor Senior Living Solution (SLS) to manage their residential and in-home care services are better equipped to handle the challenges of Covid-19 and federal aged care reform. Is your current business software compliant with all the latest legislative and upcoming changes in aged care? Surprisingly, Epicor is one of only a few ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software vendors who tick all the boxes across residential and community care. If your system hasn’t been purpose built for the Australian aged-care industry you could be managing a host of unnecessary work-arounds – especially when it comes to maintaining compliance with all the latest legislative changes – instead of letting your software provider do the heavy-lifting for you. Furthermore, if you are not confident your ERP software partner is keeping on top of all the government mandated requirements, you could quickly find yourself in a situation where you are in breach of one or more of your obligations. Watch this short video interview with Epicor ANZ Regional Vice President, Greg O’Loan to discover how Epicor ensures its purpose built aged and home care ERP solution, Epicor Senior Living Solution (SLS), maintains compliance with legislative changes and continues to meet the needs of the contemporary aged care industry. Video: Industry compliance – Evaluating your aged care software with the PIMBRIC FrameworkThe enormity of the introduction of so many new changes in the aged care sector in such a short amount of time can feel... --- - Published: 2022-03-11 - Modified: 2025-01-24 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/growth-and-demand-for-home-care/ The Growth and Demand for Home Care Get ready for home care growth Australia's population is growing and ageing. By 2040, it is predicted to have 5 million people aged 70 and older, and with a greater life expectancy than that of previous generations. In the years ahead, the Australian aged care system will need to undergo fundamental changes to cater to a substantial shift in the country's demographics. In 2015-16, almost 90,000 people accessed home care packages. These services include personal care, support, and clinical services. By 2022, the number of home care/community care packages is predicted to reach 140, 000. Discover the key factors that residential aged care providers need to consider as the market continues to transition towards more home care/community care offerings, in this free, downloadable whitepaper. Download this useful resource to help equip yourself and your team for the future at home care growth and success. Copyright © 2025 Precise Business Solutions. | Privacy Policy | Contact Us --- - Published: 2022-02-03 - Modified: 2022-03-11 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/erp-selection-success-roadmap-thank-you-page/ Download Success! You can get instant access to your guide by clicking HERE and we will be sending you a link to your inbox shortly as well. Knowing where to start your implementation journey can be tricky, with different points of view, a number of system options and a detailed process to understand. If you follow the roadmap, chances are you will avoid the common pitfalls and perhaps not need that independent consultant after all! Knowing how to prepare for and navigate your ERP journey may save you thousands of dollars in the long run, no matter which software system you end up selecting. We can help you with the next step for FREE! Copyright © 2020 Precise Business Solutions. | Privacy Policy | Contact Us --- - Published: 2021-12-09 - Modified: 2025-03-31 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/resources/success-stories/ Shining a spotlight on customer successes Home Resources Success Stories Success StoriesDo you have costly bottlenecks impacting your operations? Discover how to identify bottlenecks in your business and what you need to do to eliminate them once and for all! --- - Published: 2021-12-09 - Modified: 2022-02-11 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/how-to-prepare-for-erp-project-thankyou-3/ SUCCESS! A link to your 12 step guide on 'How to Prepare your Business for an ERP Project' will be in your inbox in a few minutes. In the meantime... watch this 5 minute video to discover the ONE THING that is critical to the success of your project (that most businesses overlook) PLUS learn about your bonus FREE CONSULT (valued at $3,000 AUD) to help you get started on this important first step. Request your free 'Kickstart for Success' consult Now you know the ONE THING that will make a difference to the success of your ERP project, the next step is to GET STARTED (even if you're not ready to select a system yet! ). We invite you to let us help you with this critical first step, where we take a deep dive into one of your key system-related business problems in a 1 to 2 hour meeting. We will use root cause diagnostic tools to uncover the core issues and what these may be costing your business (in both money and lost opportunities). PLUS, we will document this for you, so that you can feed this into your Business Case and RFP documents. It starts with a 15 minute call to set up the meeting and for us to learn more about your business so that you get the most value from this session. Copyright © 2020 Precise Business Solutions. | Privacy Policy | Contact Us --- - Published: 2021-10-26 - Modified: 2025-01-28 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/resources/articles/ Get up to speed on the latest Precise and industry news Home Resources Articles ArticlesDo you have costly bottlenecks impacting your operations? Discover how to identify bottlenecks in your business and what you need to do to eliminate them once and for all! --- - Published: 2021-07-27 - Modified: 2022-02-03 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/erp-selection-success-roadmap/ ERP Selection Success Roadmap 8 Steps to Successfully Navigate the ERP Selection Process If you are thinking about implementing a new ERP system into your business, you’ve probably searched ‘how to select erp software’ and been overwhelmed by the information presented to you. This handy guide takes a grassroots approach to the selection process yet arms you with the most important information you need to navigate the stages with confidence. The ERP Selection Success Roadmap is more than an infographic (although the first summary page is a fantastic quick reference! ). Each step is further detailed in easy to consume bullet points to help you understand what happens in each stage and how you can prepare in advance. Preparation is the key to a successful ERP implementation, and this guide will give you the foundations you need to get you started on the road to success! This guide is perfect for you if: You are thinking of implementing ERP for the first time and you don’t know where to start (HINT, it’s not where you think it is) You are frustrated with your current ERP system and need to look at options (HINT, don’t start with product demo’s) You have chosen to invest in an independent selection consultant but you still want to understand the process and confidently make decisions when the time comes (HINT, if you understand this process, you may not have to invest in an independent consultant) . After 25 years of a custom-built system, we didn't... --- - Published: 2021-05-19 - Modified: 2024-05-08 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/the-growth-and-demand-for-homecare-download-thank-you/ SUCCESS! Your link to our whitepaper 'The Growth and Demand of Homecare in Australia' will arrive in your inbox in a few minutes. We hope that you enjoy the download and see the value in keeping ahead of the fundamental changes facing the Australian Aged Care system. It is an increasingly competitive market and the ability of an organisation to be agile and quickly transition to meet changing needs will be invaluable. If you would like to discuss: the CHANGE in the market demographic the type of system that is needed to successfully MANAGE your clients needs the change in DEMAND for residential care accommodation versus home care home care package allocation changes and how they affect you as a PROVIDER how to achieve a 360 DEGREE VIEW of your residents/clients profile We would love to hear from you! Simply click on the button below and select a time that suits you. Not quite ready to chat? That is ok too. You have taken an important first step in differentiating your organisation from your competition with an insight into the changing landscape of the Australian Aged Care industry. When you are ready, we will be here to help you explore your options. Epicor with SLS is far and away the best solution on the market for an aged care business like Amana. --- - Published: 2021-02-25 - Modified: 2024-12-20 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/about/values/ Home About Our Values Our Corporate Values Our company values are the core of what makes us, us. They have been developed to help define how we work autonomously, with each other, with our customers and our partners. They define the standard that the broader community should expect from every interaction, product, and communication from Precise. We believe that if we embrace these values, remind ourselves and each other of their importance and live them as we go about our daily tasks, then we will delight our colleagues, our customers, and our partners. Be accountable for your actions and responsibilities Meet your commitments Do what you say Use your initiative and be proactive Seek ways to help others and ask for help when you need it Be open, respectful and collaborative Display unity internally and externally Have fun and celebrate the wins Go above and beyond when needed Be prepared to roll up your sleeves and get the job done Challenge the status quo and embrace change Provide solutions to problems and ideas for opportunities Deliver great quality work, every time Be innovative and seek to improve in all ways Lead by example Be resourceful and efficient Is Your Business ERP Ready? Prepare your business for a successful Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) project with our 12-step guide to successReady to Transform Your Operations? Don't let outdated systems hold you back. Upgrade to a sophisticated ERP system that offers custom solutions, scalability, and unrivalled support. Contact us today to discover how... --- - Published: 2021-02-19 - Modified: 2024-12-23 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/advanced-project-management-features/ Epicor Advanced Project Management“Epicor and Precise are integrating our shop floor manufacturing operations to our procurement, project management and finance functions for the first time, and that is delivering us real-time access to information we could never have been able to achieve from our previous legacy systems and spreadsheets. That is helping us make better decisions in the business and deliver an even better, more consistent experience to our customers. ” Tarvy Gosal Managing Director Fleetwood Architectural AluminiumProject Based ERP Software with Embedded Contract Management and Billing Manage projects, contracts, claims, subcontractors, variations and revenue recognition within one single user friendly system that gives you full ERP functionality including manufacturing and supply chain management, for a complete solution. Epicor Advanced Project Management is built in the Epicor development framework, and is a fully integrated software solution for businesses that have a need to manage complex contracts and multi-faceted projects within their enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. Epicor Advanced Project Management is a specialist solution, addressing the challenges of complex contract management in a world class modern ERP environment. Enjoy a consistent experience while unique business requirements can be easily accommodated within the flexible toolset. Capture all costs and invoice everything, on time, as per the contract Many companies involved in the design, delivery, fabrication and construction of major projects need to capture costs on a project for labour, equipment usage, material, expenses, and subcontractors. These costs then need to be invoiced based on the agreed contractual billing terms which could... --- - Published: 2021-02-01 - Modified: 2025-01-24 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/3-key-drivers-for-changing-your-erp-platform/ 3 Key Drivers for Changing your ERP Platform Have you asked yourself honestly how your current ERP (enterprise resource planning) platform is really working for your business? Has it been five years or more since you last conducted a review of your business software? Are there bottlenecks in your business or manual processes that stop you from being as efficient as you could be, or from delivering a great customer experience? Has your business grown significantly to now include multiple divisions or sites that need to be able to share more data and communicate effectively? Do you still rely on spreadsheets for your day-to-day operational functions or reporting? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, you need to think about making a change. Let's explore the three crucial drivers that mean it's time to look at changing your ERP platform. After 25 years of a custom-built system, we didn't just need the right ERP platform to replace it-we needed the right partner to help us implement and build on it. We found that partner in Precise. 1. Risk What's on the line if you don't change platforms? Don't risk future loss to save a few dollars now. Take a hard look at what your company will face in the next few years-and evaluate your current ERP platform by those standards. New industry standards: Does your current system have the agility to meet the changing standards in your industry? Technology expands in leaps - and to keep up,... --- - Published: 2020-11-30 - Modified: 2021-11-02 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/supplier-of-choice/ How to Become the Supplier of Choice for Your Wholesale Trade CustomersAs distributors working in the wholesale/trade world it can feel like you have little room for manoeuvre when it comes to how you position yourself in the market. Competition supplying to industries like building and home maintenance, electrical contracting and automotive is increasingly fierce. Unless you have a very specific niche product, line margins are always being squeezed by new entrants, big retailers pushing into your space or your customers finding easier access to cheap overseas alternatives. Differentiating yourself in key ways takes on a whole new level of imperative, and identifying and implementing strategies that facilitate that is critical. Ultimately, what you want is to be THE supplier of choice for your customers. ‘C-suite level’ executive management are charged with the responsibility of growing the company and have to present their Board or shareholders – literally often family – with new and novel initiatives for growth in revenue and profit. Operations Managers directing teams in the warehouses, branches, showrooms and support centres need to have the tools and understanding of the vision to execute them. And at the end of the day it’s being able to attract and keep customers that determines whether or not the business is going to be successful. Your customers want it to be easy. They want to be able to rely on you. You want them to turn to you instinctively when they need the products you distribute. What you want to be... --- - Published: 2020-11-13 - Modified: 2021-01-28 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/apm-product-features/ Epicor Advanced Project Management“Epicor and Precise are integrating our shop floor manufacturing operations to our procurement, project management and finance functions for the first time, and that is delivering us real-time access to information we could never have been able to achieve from our previous legacy systems and spreadsheets. That is helping us make better decisions in the business and deliver an even better, more consistent experience to our customers. ” Tarvy Gosal Managing Director Fleetwood Architectural AluminiumProject Based ERP Software with Embedded Contract Management and Billing Manage projects, contracts, claims, subcontractors, variations and revenue recognition within one single user friendly system that gives you full ERP functionality including manufacturing and supply chain management, for a complete solution. Epicor Advanced Project Management is built in the Epicor development framework, and is a fully integrated software solution for businesses that have a need to manage complex contracts and multi-faceted projects within their enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. Epicor Advanced Project Management is a specialist solution, addressing the challenges of complex contract management in a world class modern ERP environment. Enjoy a consistent experience while unique business requirements can be easily accommodated within the flexible toolset. Capture all costs and invoice everything, on time, as per the contract Many companies involved in the design, delivery, fabrication and construction of major projects need to capture costs on a project for labour, equipment usage, material, expenses, and subcontractors. These costs then need to be invoiced based on the agreed contractual billing terms which could... --- - Published: 2020-08-24 - Modified: 2024-12-20 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/about/ Our footprint is global and multi-cultural with just the right amount of imprint Home About About us We’re kind of small, but we’re not THAT small. You may think of Precise Business Solutions as a small software company, and while we are ‘smallish’ compared to large corporations like Epicor and Microsoft we have quite an established footprint in the ERP (enterprise resource planning) world. We offer a variety of products and services centered around ERP software solutions, and we bring a huge amount of consulting and development expertise to the table across our dedicated team of Epicor Kinetic ERP experts. Read on to find out what makes us stand out from our other ERP and Epicor partner competitors. Image by Yard Digital, EdinburghSo what's different about Precise? Some details you may not know about us:   We’ve been around for 25 years. We’re also one of those rare software businesses that started in Australia and is still headquartered here! We have offices in Australia, United Kingdom and The Netherlands and satellite employees and consultants in the United States, New Zealand and Spain. We employ around 50 people in a variety of roles that range from software developers to project managers, software consultants to support analysts, marketing specialists and sales engineers. Aside from being one of the largest Premium Authorised Partners for Epicor ERP in the Asia-Pacific region, we are also an Epicor Platinum Alliance ISV partner; we have developed our own Epicor companion software products in-house: Epicor Advanced Requisition Management... --- - Published: 2020-02-18 - Modified: 2025-01-31 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/erp-kickstart-for-success-offer/ Overseeing an ERP project is a huge responsibility, so how do you make sure that the project is a SUCCESS on YOUR watch? There is ONE THING that you need to do, BEFORE you launch into creating your Business Case and Request for Proposal (RFP), that will make ALL THE DIFFERENCE. Watch this 5 minute video to discover the ONE THING that is critical to the success of your project (that most businesses don't do) and to learn about our FREE CONSULT to get you started on this important first step. Request your free 'Kickstart for Success' consult Now you know the ONE THING that will make a difference to the success of your ERP project, the next step is to GET STARTED (even if you're not ready to select a system yet! ). We invite you to let us help you with this critical first step, where we take a deep dive into one of your key system-related business problems in a 1 to 2 hour meeting. We will use root cause diagnostic tools to uncover the core issues and what these may be costing your business (in both money and lost opportunities). PLUS, we will document this for you, so that you can feed this into your Business Case and RFP documents. It starts with a 15 minute call to set up the meeting and for us to learn more about your business so that you get the most value from this session. /*** Function that captures a... --- - Published: 2020-02-18 - Modified: 2023-05-29 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/one-thing-erp-success/ Overseeing an ERP project is a huge responsibility, so how do you make sure that the project is a success on YOUR watch? There is ONE THING that you need to do, BEFORE you launch into creating your Business Case and Request for Proposal (RFP), that will make ALL THE DIFFERENCE. Watch this 5 minute video to discover the ONE THING that is critical to the success of your project (that most businesses don't do) and to learn about our FREE CONSULT (valued at $3,000 AUD) to get you started on this important first step. Request your free 'Kickstart for Success' consult Now you know the ONE THING that will make a difference to the success of your ERP project, the next step is to GET STARTED (even if you're not ready to select a system yet! ). We invite you to let us help you with this critical first step, where we take a deep dive into one of your key system-related business problems in a 1 to 2 hour meeting. We will use root cause diagnostic tools to uncover the core issues and what these may be costing your business (in both money and lost opportunities). PLUS, we will document this for you, so that you can feed this into your Business Case and RFP documents. It starts with a 15 minute call to set up the meeting and for us to learn more about your business so that you get the most value from this session. Copyright... --- - Published: 2020-02-18 - Modified: 2021-12-09 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/prepare-erp-project-download-2/ How to Prepare Your Business for a Successful ERP Project Why do some ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) projects succeed, while others languish, never really getting off the ground or are abandoned halfway through at unrecoverable costs? This handy 12-step Guide to a Successful ERP Project has the answers, and can help you get your ERP implementation on track right from the beginning. A successful ERP project starts well before the selection of the software Have you ever thought about what it takes to make an ERP project successful? Most people would say that a project completed on-time and on-budget is the definition of success. Have you considered that a project delivered on-time and on-budget can still fail? Why do some companies have a great experience that transforms their business, while others end up stopping the project halfway through and at a huge unrecoverable cost? Did they pick the wrong software or implementation partner? Maybe they did... Or maybe they didn't know what they wanted from the project to begin with. Did they identify their need for change, prepare a business case with ROI (return on investment) calculations and get executive sponsorship? These are all factors that influence the success of an ERP project. We've created a 12-step guide to help you prepare for these aspects and more that you will encounter in the journey ahead of you. And even if you haven't yet picked a software solution or implementation partner, you can even get started on these right now! We... --- - Published: 2020-02-04 - Modified: 2020-10-27 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/thank-you-for-your-enquiry/ Thank you for your enquiry . A solution specialist will call soon to organise the Kickstart. --- - Published: 2020-01-17 - Modified: 2020-10-27 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/klinger/ Have you been inspired by KLINGER Australia's Epicor ERP success story? Home Klinger Have you been inspired by KLINGER's success story in Digging and Drilling magazine? Hi there! Chances are you're on this page because you’ve read an article in Digging and Drilling magazine about a project we partnered on with KLINGER, and you are curious about whether Precise Business Solutions can help you take your business to the next level. (P. S If you’ve stumbled across this page some other way and don’t know what we’re talking about, you can read the full article here). So, without further ado, let us introduce Frank McLoughlin. Frank is our Principal Consultant here at Precise Business Solutions (Precise) and is a product expert in Epicor Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, specialising in manufacturing, production planning and supply chain management. You can read more about Frank’s experience in the article Precise Business Solutions Appoints Epicor Veteran as Principal Consultant. Frank helps our customers to get the most out of their Epicor ERP investment by aligning software enhancements to process improvements and LEAN principles, to achieve key business outcomes.   What does engagement with Frank look like? Frank’s initial discussions with our customers centre around their current business focuses and software functionality, anticipated future challenges and business roadmap. Broadly, Frank has three questions he always asks: ‘What’s working? What’s not? Where is the business going? ’. It sounds simple, but these questions are fundamental to understanding where the priorities are, and which aspects of... --- - Published: 2019-12-20 - Modified: 2021-10-14 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/how-to-prepare-for-erp-project-download-1/ How to Prepare Your Business for a Successful ERP Project Why do some ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) projects succeed, while others languish, never really getting off the ground or are abandoned halfway through at unrecoverable costs? This handy 12-step Guide to a Successful ERP Project has the answers, and can help you get your ERP implementation on track right from the beginning. A successful ERP project starts well before the selection of the software Have you ever thought about what it takes to make an ERP project successful? Most people would say that a project completed on-time and on-budget is the definition of success. Have you considered that a project delivered on-time and on-budget can still fail? Why do some companies have a great experience that transforms their business, while others end up stopping the project halfway through and at a huge unrecoverable cost? Did they pick the wrong software or implementation partner? Maybe they did... Or maybe they didn't know what they wanted from the project to begin with. Did they identify their need for change, prepare a business case with ROI (return on investment) calculations and get executive sponsorship? These are all factors that influence the success of an ERP project. We've created a 12-step guide to help you prepare for these aspects and more that you will encounter in the journey ahead of you. And even if you haven't yet picked a software solution or implementation partner, you can still get started on these right now! We... --- - Published: 2019-12-05 - Modified: 2024-12-20 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/approach/erp-journey/ Are you ready to start your ERP journey with Precise? Home Approach Your ERP Journey Your ERP Journey Your ERP Journey - when viewed as part of a longterm business strategy - is a continuous lifecycle of growth and development, eventually leading to true business transformation (if that is where you want to go). Our goal is to help our customers to achieve business growth, deliver an exceptional customer experience and become leaders within their industries. The right ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) technology will enable you to achieve this, when implemented by an experienced partner with knowledge of your industry and supported by a carefully planned and executed strategy that you are also able to support internally. Vision Your ERP Journey begins with a discovery process that delves into where your business is now, and a forward look at where you want to be. By truly understanding the current maturity of your business across key areas and which of these areas you will be most focused on growing, we can recommend the right mix of solutions and services to support you on that path. We call this business maturity model Precise F. I. T: Foundations, Improvements, Transformation.   Execution Execution is where the magic happens. It's important to adopt an implementation methodology for your ERP project that is agile and scalable and thorough, yet doesn't paralyse the project with too much detail when it isn't required. Our proven Precision Methodology supports a phased approach, designed to help you experience a... --- - Published: 2019-12-05 - Modified: 2024-06-07 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/products/senior-living-solution/ The flexible, industry-specific ERP solution for Australian aged and home care providers Home Products Epicor Senior Living Solution (SLS) Epicor Senior Living Solution (SLS) In today’s competitive environment, aged and home care providers have to work harder to continue to provide the same high quality services to you clients and their families, while maintaining profitability. The right, industry-specific software, coupled with an implementation partner that knows your industry, will help you to achieve your business objectives and outperform your competitors – all without sacrificing the aspects of your organisation that make you special. What is Epicor SLS? Epicor Senior Living Solution (SLS) is an ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software solution that has been created specifically to meet the needs of Australian aged and community care providers. Together with a basic Epicor Kinetic ERP set up for your core financials, Epicor SLS is your all-in-one software solution to manage all aspects of your independent living, residential aged care and community care functions. SLS blends world class financial management, with industry-specific billing and claims capabilities, client/resident management. and a range of supporting functions. It provides the functionality required to manage all aspects of the marketing, administrative, client, workforce management and financial aspects of your organisation, in one integrated software system. Advanced third-party integration capabilities link your Epicor system to external systems for clinical care, medication management and rostering. Furthermore, the solution delivers regular software updates that cater to legislative changes and Medicare’s online claiming system, ensuring you stay ahead of the curve... --- - Published: 2019-12-05 - Modified: 2024-12-20 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/approach/precise-fit/ When it comes to selecting your ERP solution, we'll help you discover the Precise F. I. T for your business needs Home Approach Precise FIT Precise F. I. T Your ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) journey with us begins with a discovery process that delves into where your business is now, and a forward look at where you want to be. We call this process Precise F. I. T, which stands for Business Foundations, Improvements and Transformation. Often the jump from where you are now to where you would ultimately like to see your business is significant (otherwise, are you really aiming high enough? ) and can take several years to realise. For this reason, ERP projects are typically multi-faceted and can extend over time as the business grows and our customers’ immersion in ERP and experience with using the solution matures. Our Precise F. I. T ERP maturity model aligns the typical business growth stages with the ERP lifecycle, and is used by us in discussion with our customers as both a diagnostic tool and a roadmap. How does Precise F. I. T work? By truly understanding the current maturity of your business across key areas and which of these areas you will be most focused on growing, we can recommend the right mix of solutions and services to support you on that path. The scope of your ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) project will depend on where you are now, where you want to be in the future and what... --- - Published: 2019-09-16 - Modified: 2020-10-27 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/gdpr-request-personal-data/ Thank You! We will send you an email with a link to access your personal data. Warning: This link will become deprecated after 48 hours. --- - Published: 2019-09-11 - Modified: 2020-10-27 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/portal/ Adlaborabunt, dolorum eum spirans ad est ipsam, ea usus me sit id quae crifninae labore. Website Adlaborabunt, dolorum eum spirans ad est ipsam, ea usus me sit id quae crifninae labore. Website Adlaborabunt, dolorum eum spirans ad est ipsam, ea usus me sit id quae crifninae labore. Website --- - Published: 2019-08-17 - Modified: 2020-10-27 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/lets-talk-thank-you/ Thank you for contacting us One of our ERP solution experts will be in touch with you shortly. In the meantime, please browse our website for more information about our ERP software solutions and services. --- - Published: 2019-08-17 - Modified: 2022-03-11 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/how-to-prepare-for-erp-project-thankyou-1/ SUCCESS! A link to your 12 step guide on 'How to Prepare your Business for an ERP Project' will be in your inbox in a few minutes. In the meantime... watch this 5 minute video to discover the ONE THING that is critical to the success of your project (that most businesses overlook) PLUS learn about your bonus FREE CONSULT (valued at $3,000 AUD) to help you get started on this important first step. Request your free 'Kickstart for Success' consult Now you know the ONE THING that will make a difference to the success of your ERP project, the next step is to GET STARTED (even if you're not ready to select a system yet! ). We invite you to let us help you with this critical first step, where we take a deep dive into one of your key system-related business problems in a 1 to 2 hour meeting. We will use root cause diagnostic tools to uncover the core issues and what these may be costing your business (in both money and lost opportunities). PLUS, we will document this for you, so that you can feed this into your Business Case and RFP documents. It starts with a 15 minute call to set up the meeting and for us to learn more about your business so that you get the most value from this session. /*** Function that captures a click on an outbound link in Analytics. */jQuery(function ($) { $( document ). ready(function { $(". outbound_hit").... --- - Published: 2019-08-17 - Modified: 2020-10-27 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/career-enquiries-thank-you/ Thank you for your interest in a career with Precise Business Solutions All applications and enquiries received will be treated as confidential. Someone will be in touch once we have had a chance to review all applications for this position. In the meantime, be sure to browse our website for more information about our business and what it is like to work at Precise. --- - Published: 2019-08-12 - Modified: 2025-03-28 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/industries/manufacturing/manufacture-to-install/ Manage your end-to-end manufacturing and delivery processes, including your outsourced functions, in a single software solution Home Industries Manufacturing Manufacture to Install Manufacture to Install ERP SoftwareManufacture to Install Manufacturing Are you a Manufacture to Install (MTI) business? You probably fit this definition if you outsource part of your business to contractors, or if beyond producing parts and building items you also commission and install products for your customers. Manufacturing is a very broad industry description, but it effectively covers any business that 'makes things'. This could be as simple as a paperclip or as complex as large, pieces of capital equipment. Some businesses manufacture products for stock and distribute to resellers or sell directly through their own channels. Other businesses manufacture specifically for a discrete customer order and, of course, there's everything in between. Read More When businesses manufacture to order, quite often they build the product and ship it when complete. This is what we refer to as Engineer to Order (ETO). Some businesses on the other hand need to take the process a step further and commission/install the product for the customer. If this is you, then you are what we refer to as a Manufacture to Install (MTI) business. This is an important distinction to make, as our experience tell us that businesses like yours typically design, build and deliver products over an extended period of time; meaning you require much more granularity to be built in to your software solutions, when it comes to how... --- - Published: 2019-08-12 - Modified: 2025-03-28 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/industries/manufacturing/configure-to-order/ Manage the complexities of your configure to order manufacturing business using a single software system Home Industries Manufacturing Configure to Order Configure to Order ERP SoftwareConfigure to Order Manufacturing If you consider yourself as a Configure to Order (CTO) or mixed-mode manufacturer, in many respects you probably feel you are already one step ahead of other manufacturers who may be following a traditional Engineer to Order (ETO) or Build to Order (BTO) model. There’s no denying the strategic benefits that can be achieved by being able to offer your customers a high degree of flexibility in terms of product variety, while maintaining a quick response time to order fulfillment. Though, in reality the successful execution of such a model can often fall short. Read More Your management team is likely focused on key performance metrics that revolve around company margins and growing market presence – CPQ (Configure, Price, Quote) is the hot topic in boardrooms these days. And whether your business strategy involves adding more product lines, expanding your geographical coverage, adding more accounts, lowering your customer support costs, speeding up the sales cycle, or a combination of these; your business is likely becoming increasingly complex in nature each day. The greater the complexity of your business operations, the greater the margin for error. And when you rely on old business systems and/or manual processes, the risk of costly issues for your business including lost time, excess rework, process inefficiencies, over or under stock of inventory, quoting and pricing errors... --- - Published: 2019-08-12 - Modified: 2025-01-28 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/industries/manufacturing/engineer-to-order/ Expertly manage change and variance and reduce lead times with industry-leading ERP solutions and expert consulting Home Industries Manufacturing Engineer to Order Engineer to Order ERP SoftwareEngineer to Order Manufacturing If you work in engineer to order (ETO) manufacturing, limiting delays and accelerating time to market are key priorities. When you are in the business of creating complex, custom products to customer specifications, even small variances can have big impacts on your bottom line. Any delays in getting the parts out of your warehouse are a potential loss in sales and profits and can also put your ability to please your customers and maintain your status as their supplier of choice at risk. With ever increasing global competition, success for the modern ETO manufacturer comes down to speedy delivery times and control of materials and inventory, all while maintaining a high quality product and exceeding your customers’ expectations. It’s a delicate balance.   How Can We Help You? Precise Business Solutions has worked with many engineer to order (ETO) manufacturers over the years to implement purpose-built manufacturing solutions that have helped our customers meet the challenges of rapid continuous change, increased competition and high customer expectations. A manufacturing-specific ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software solution like Epicor Kinetic ERP will give you better visibility and greater control of your operations. Read More Your business can benefit from: Streamlined quote-to-invoice processes. Reduced inventory costs. More accurate job estimates and reporting of actuals. Shorter lead times. Reduce waste with make-to-order manufacturing software. Fewer... --- - Published: 2019-06-29 - Modified: 2025-03-25 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/approach/erp-success-framework/ We know what it takes to drive a successful ERP software project; from strategy to implementation and ongoing support Home Approach ERP Success Framework Precise ERP Success Framework The Precise ERP SUCCESS Framework is an over-arching set of guiding principles, covering the essential components required for a successful project. The ERP Success Framework goes beyond the implementation of the software itself and the project team, to encompass all aspects of an ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) project and ensure relevant stakeholders, resources and impacts are considered. The ERP SUCCESS Framework has been designed as a resource for both our customers, and our people at Precise to reference. This helps to maintain alignment across the project team. Expand each of the sections below to learn more about what is involved in ensuring a successful project. Your content goes here. Edit or remove this text inline or in the module Content settings. You can also style every aspect of this content in the module Design settings and even apply custom CSS to this text in the module Advanced settings. An ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) Project for any business is a key strategic initiative. It must be aligned with the company’s goals and should not be seen as a side project. It should be supported and sponsored by all stakeholders in the business, from the Board through to all impacted departments and users. If there is no alignment with the business strategies, the project will not get the priority and resources it requires to... --- - Published: 2019-06-21 - Modified: 2025-01-31 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/terms-of-use/ Home Terms of Use Terms of Use These Terms of Use apply to the Precise Business Solutions website (https://precisebusiness. com) and associated pages and sites with the Precise Business Solutions (“Precise”) branded header that are owned by us or our licensors. The terms and conditions are comprised of: these terms our Privacy Policy those terms implied by law that cannot be excluded by us By accessing this website, you are agreeing to be bound by these Terms of Use, all applicable laws and regulations, and agree that you are responsible for compliance with any applicable local laws. If you do not agree with any of these terms, do not use this site. Any claim relating to this web site shall be governed by the laws of the State of Western Australia and the federation of Australia without regard to its conflict of law provisions. The materials contained in this web site are protected by applicable copyright and trade mark law. Use License Permission is granted to temporarily view and download one copy of the materials (information or software) on this website for transitory viewing only. This is the grant of a licence, not a transfer of title, and under this licence you may not: Modify or copy the material; Use the materials for any commercial purpose, or for any public display (commercial or non-commercial), without the prior consent of the copyright holders; Attempt to decompile or reverse engineer any software contained on this website; Remove any copyright or other proprietary... --- - Published: 2019-06-19 - Modified: 2020-10-27 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/thank-you/ Thank you for contacting us Your enquiry has been directed to the most appropriate person to assist. In the meantime, please browse our website for more information about our services. --- - Published: 2019-06-11 - Modified: 2024-12-20 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/about/careers/ Are you interested in a career in the ERP software industry? Home About Careers Careers at Precise Precise Business Solutions is a well-established software business, specialising in the provision and implementation of Epicor ERP software, as well as our own companion software applications. With people in Perth, Melbourne, the UK, New Zealand, the Netherlands and the US, we have a global team of over 50 people. We work collaboratively with our customers and partners to understand their needs and empower them to achieve their business objectives. We have been recognised as a world class Epicor ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software provider with several prestigious awards, including the Epicor International Partner of the Year 2023, 2022, 2018, 2014 and 2013 and the Epicor Our global headquarters is located in Perth, on the café strip in Mount Hawthorn. Read More At Precise we believe in excellence, integrity, accountability, and teamwork. We support and nurture our team to develop their skills, and actively participate in a dynamic workplace and aim to provide an environment that is both enjoyable and challenging that promotes our values and encourages our team to reach their full potential. Read Less Employee benefits Our staff enjoy working in modern offices in central locations with great facilities only a short stroll from the front door. We have an active social committee which coordinates many events throughout the year, many of which include partners and children. We enjoy a multi-cultural and inclusive work environment. Free parking is available in select locations. Eligible employees receive... --- - Published: 2019-06-11 - Modified: 2025-05-05 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/products/advanced-project-management/ Expertly manage complex contracts and multi-faceted projects with user-friendly project based ERP software Home Products Epicor Advanced Project Management Epicor Advanced Project Management (APM) With Advanced Project Management (APM) for Epicor ERP you can manage projects, contracts, claims, sub-contractors, variations and revenue recognition within one single user-friendly system that gives you full ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) functionality, including manufacturing and supply chain management, for a complete solution. Epicor APM is built in the Epicor development framework and is a fully integrated software solution for businesses that have a need to manage complex contracts and multi-faceted projects within their ERP system. Read MoreAs one of Epicor’s longest standing and well-respected Platinum ISV Alliance Partners , our solutions have been developed to extend the value of your Epicor Kinetic ERP system. The development of the Precise-Epicor integrated companion solutions has been a result of the close relationship we have enjoyed with our customers to understand their core needs in these specialty areas. Epicor ERP teamed with Advanced Project Management (APM) has been built with your business challenges and priorities top of mind. We know and understand the importance of managing complex contracts and multi-faceted projects within companies like yours. Epicor Advanced Project Management (APM) will enable your business to: Capture all costs and invoice everything, on time, as per the contract. Improve your cash flow and forecasting through effective management of contracts and projects. Gain control over sub-contractor obligations and on-charges. Eliminate spreadsheets and manual journals from your revenue recognition process. Managing... --- - Published: 2019-06-11 - Modified: 2024-12-20 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/approach/ever-assist/ Through our Ever-Assist program, we're here to support you at every stage of your ERP software journey Home Approach Ever-Assist Ever-Assist At Precise Business Solutions (Precise), our mission is to help our customers maximise the return on their investment in their ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system. We are passionate about helping our customers transform their businesses through technology and partnering with them through this journey. This transformation doesn't happen overnight, nor does it happen as soon as our customers 'go-live' with their new ERP solution. Organisations are able to adapt and evolve at differing speeds, and each of our customers has varying challenges. We recognise and embrace these differences and we are there to help you at every step of the way, through the excitement of innovation and the challenges of change, no matter how high the mountain may seem at times. About our Ever-Assist support program We have developed an ERP Maturity Model called 'Precise F. I. T. ' which maps out the journey our customers will typically take to go from Business Foundations, through Business Improvements and into Business Transformation. We liken this journey to climbing mountains, and it's an analogy we use a lot. Our goal is to deliver products and services that generate value for our customers, and value takes time. The process is cyclical as you progress up the Precise F. I. T. mountains. You will enter an implementation project, then move into support, then go back into an implementation project and back to support... --- - Published: 2019-06-11 - Modified: 2024-12-20 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/approach/solution-delivery/ Our Precision Methodology allows you to see a return on your ERP investment faster, without compromising on quality or scope Home Approach Solution Delivery Solution Delivery At Precise Business Solutions (Precise) we use a proven approach to deliver our ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) implementations, that is based on best practices and our many years of experience delivering successful projects to the manufacturing, aged and home care, and trade distribution sectors. We call this approach our ‘Precision Methodology’.  Our 'Precision' Methodology This phased methodology has been designed to deliver a cost-efficient implementation, have your Epicor ERP solution up and running on-time and on-budget, and provide full transparency and control throughout the lifecycle of the project. It has been fine-tuned over the years to help our customers to implement their system faster, so they can realise a return on their investment right away, without compromising on the quality or scope of the project deliverables. Our experience has shown us that no two projects or professional services engagements are the same. Each of our customers will require different levels of support and guidance through the implementation, thus the Precision Methodology has been designed to be flexible to support individual requirements without foregoing a quality outcome. The Precision Methodology has five distinct stages to support the deployment of your solution. Stage gates, or qualification gates, are built in to ensure that all the required tasks in a phase have been completed before moving on to the next. Precision Methodology Stages Project Discovery During the... --- - Published: 2019-06-11 - Modified: 2022-10-19 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/products/prophix/ Take the headache out of budgeting, planning and forecasting with a Prophix integration for Epicor ERP Home Industries Prophix Prophix Time to do your next budget forecast! How does this make you feel? Are you concerned with how long budgeting, planning and forecasting takes to complete in your business? Is this something that you try to limit to certain time of the year, and then leave until the last minute? When you do complete your budgets and forecasts, are you confident they are accurate? One of the largest challenges for most organisations is the ability to conduct effective and efficient budgets and forecasts that provide meaningful, actionable insight. Organisations want maximum visibility across their operations to formulate appropriate business strategies, manage cashflow and predict sales revenues, yet in reality this can be difficult to achieve. Yes, budgeting, planning and forecasting are some of the most necessary, but also time consuming and challenging tasks all businesses need to complete. And relying on spreadsheets, which break down when used for collaborative planning, stand-alone applications or managing your budgeting and forecasting functions across multiple systems makes managing business performance and budget planning even more painful. Read MoreWith the right budgeting and forecasting software, your company can enjoy streamlined budgeting and forecasting processes, resulting in easier reporting and better visibility of performance across your business. We can help you to reduce your administrative burden with a fully automated and integrated corporate performance management (CPM) tool for budgeting and that works seamlessly with your Epicor... --- - Published: 2019-06-11 - Modified: 2022-10-19 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/products/phocas/ Data for your decision making is more accessible with the Phocas business intelligence solution for Epicor ERP Home Industries Phocas Phocas There is an overwhelming amount of data available to us these days that can help us to manage our business operations more effectively. The challenge is turning this data into something meaningful that will help us to make decisions, support business cases for change or deliver presentations to key stakeholders. Data analytics and reporting is otherwise known as ‘business intelligence’ or BI for short. Most successful businesses are already scrutinising their data in someway and preparing reports that will help them to drive success, but this can quite literally be a full time job, with many businesses having to employ data analysts within their business just to keep on top of the workload required to produce complicated spreadsheets, databases, dashboards and reports. What if in just a click of your mouse or tap of your screen you could access dashboards and charts that allows you to easily see and interpret useful data about your business operations? A couple more clicks and you could dig down deeper into your data, allowing you to get to the root cause of issues or find new opportunities? Precise Business Solutions has partnered with Phocas to bring this sophisticated business intelligence functionality to your Epicor Kinetic ERP solution. Phocas will do all of the hard work for you; pulling the data and presenting it in ways that are easy to understand, so you don’t... --- - Published: 2019-06-11 - Modified: 2024-12-20 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/industries/trade-distribution/ A complete ERP solution for wholesale distribution businesses who have a 'tradie' customer base Home Industries Trade Distribution Trade Distribution So, you’re a wholesale distribution business with a large B2B (business to business) customer base and one or more representatives in the field... You may also have a manufacturing component to your business, in addition to repackaging and assembly... What makes you different from other distributors however, is that a large component of your profits are also made via direct sales to the tradespeople or ‘tradies’ (e. g. plumbers, electricians, builders) who visit your physical warehouse locations weekly or daily on their way to a job, to pick up supplies to take out to site. We call businesses like yours ‘Trade Distribution’, with the defining aspect being that you have a sales counter at one or more of your warehouse locations. Your core requirements are similar to other distribution businesses – you need to be able to take an order, assess your ability to fulfil it, assign priority with which it need to be fulfilled and dispatched. What to pick, what to pack, what to ship? However, it is the relationship you maintain with your trade customers and the customer experience you provide to them that is your key differentiator, and this represents a significant opportunity. Read More As distributors working in the wholesale/trade world it can feel like you have little room for manoeuvre when it comes to how you position yourself in the market. Competition supplying to industries... --- - Published: 2019-06-10 - Modified: 2025-02-26 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/industries/manufacturing/ Manufacturing-specific ERP software and expert consulting to help you maintain a competitive edge Home Industries Manufacturing ERP Solutions for ManufacturingManufacturing With ever-increasing global competition, the modern ETO manufacturer's success depends on speedy delivery times and control of materials and inventory... read moreThere’s no denying the strategic benefits of offering your customers a high degree of flexibility in terms of product variety while maintaining... read moreFor MTI businesses every customer order is effectively a project. Sound project management should support end-to-end manufacturing and delivery... read moreFor defence manufacturers (or those providing components or services to the defence industry), challenges such as intricate supply chains, strict international standards, and multi-year contracts demand innovative tools. read moreWe are manufacturing industry specialists With more than 20 years of experience supporting manufacturers in implementing manufacturing business ERP solutions and with a team of expert consultants who have worked extensively in discrete manufacturing, we understand the challenges of your industry. We have helped many manufacturing businesses in Australia and around the world streamline their operations, improve efficiency and maintain an edge over their competitors, through ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software solutions that are designed specifically for the contemporary manufacturer. Read More Through a comprehensive discovery process, we develop a deep understanding of your business and together with our knowledge of industry best practice; we use this to design and implement precise, impactful and practical solutions, delivered in collaboration with you and our partners. For a holistic solution that will meet your needs today and set you... --- - Published: 2019-06-08 - Modified: 2024-12-20 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/logins/ Resources and support for our customers and partners Home Login Ever-Assist Customer Portal Existing Precise customers are encouraged to use our Ever-Assist Customer Portal for support case management and other enquiries related to their Epicor ERP system, Senior Living Solution or Precise Products. The Ever-Assist Customer Portal allows our customers to easily submit support requests and manage existing support cases. Partner Portal login We understand the valuable role our Partners play in helping take our solutions to the field and in helping our Precise Products customers realise maximum value out of their investment. We are continually developing new and updated materials to keep you – and through you our customers and potential customers – as informed as possible about the latest developments for our Epicor ARM, Precise POS and Epicor APM products. Our Partner Resource Centre is your one-stop-shop for information and tools related to Precise Products, and is open to all Epicor employees and authorised Channel Partners. Click on the link below to launch Partner Portal in a new window where you will be prompted to login with your access details. If you don’t already have login credentials, please contact us to request them. Customer Resource Centre We are continually developing new and updated materials about the latest developments for our Epicor ARM, Precise POS and Epicor APM products. Our Customer Resource Centre is your one-stop-shop for information and video demonstrations related to Precise Products, and is open to anyone to access, whether you are already a customer or... --- - Published: 2019-06-04 - Modified: 2024-12-20 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/about/leadership-team/ Our owners and co-directors, Mark and Kim Batina have provided leadership to the business for more than two decades Home About Leadership Team Leadership Team Mark Batina Managing Director In a career spanning almost 30 years Mark has learned a lot about how technology can shape business process improvement and the user experience. As a solution architect, implementation consultant, project manager, sales team lead and CEO, Mark has been involved in dozens of highly successful ERP projects around the globe, from Australia and New Zealand, Ghana to Mongolia, the UK to the Americas and throughout Asia. As Managing Director at Precise, Mark’s role is to help define and execute on company vision and values, and to work closely with our technology partners as our customers’ loudest and strongest advocate for where their businesses are today and going tomorrow. Kim Batina Marketing Director Kim has worn many hats in the business as it has grown over the years, including Systems Consultant, Project Manager, Product Manager, Director of Special Projects, Operations Director. In Kim’s current role as Marketing Director she oversees the planning, development and execution of the overall business marketing strategy. Kim also has a passion for, and drives, a lot of our business strategy and process improvement initiatives. --- - Published: 2019-06-03 - Modified: 2024-12-20 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/products/advanced-requisition-management/ Take control of spending in your business by effectively managing your entire procurement process with Epicor Advanced Requisition Management Home Products Advanced Requisition Management Epicor Advanced Requisition Management (ARM) Are you still processing paper invoices or requisition forms, or performing manual tasks in your purchasing and accounts payable departments? In today’s economy there is no room for waste and inefficiency. Success is about reducing costs as much as it is about increasing revenue. Keeping tight control over capital and operational expenditure is a key priority for any organisation. Epicor Advanced Requisition Management (ARM) is an easy-to-use Epicor Kinetic ERP companion solution that gives your business the tools you need to stay within budget and manage spend limits, with automated processes and flexible multi-dimensional approval workflows. Your organisation will benefit from increased efficiency and communication, better control and reduced costs throughout your organisation.   How procurement automation can optimise your business The key to efficient and controlled spending lies in your ability to empower staff with requisitioning responsibilities, whilst ensuring that contracted buying agreements and spending limits are enforced, and approvals routed to the relevant individuals in a timely manner. Does this sound complicated? It doesn't need to be. In fact, it is easy to achieve all of this when you automate these tasks using the right software. Your business will reap the many benefits of automation, including more visibility of your spending, and the removal of unnecessary steps and human error from your purchasing processes. Plus, enjoy a level of... --- - Published: 2019-06-03 - Modified: 2025-06-10 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/products/epicor-erp/ Epicor ERP Software provides everything you need to manage your business, in one place Home Products Epicor ERP Epicor ERP Software What is Epicor Kinetic Business Management Software? Long recognised as one of the world’s most visionary business application vendors, Epicor’s latest generation of its ERP software solutions software is a game changer. Combining more than 20 years of experience, deep industry-specific functionality and a best-in-class technology foundation, Epicor Kinetic ERP can help take your business to the next level. Epicor Kinetic ERP allows customers to think about their business from a fresh perspective, to focus on core growth activities, and to be inspired by the possibilities. About Epicor Epicor Software Corporation is a global business software company headquartered in Austin, TX, USA and was founded in 1972. Its products are aimed at the manufacturing, distribution and aged care industries. Epicor is a leading ERP provider with a significant customer base and scale well positioned for providing organisations with industry 4. 0 capabilities and beyond. Their flagship product, Epicor Kinetic ERP, promotes innovation to support businesses to scale and evolve, and also provides the flexibility to choose the deployment model that suits you. Read MoreFrom a functionality and architecture perspective, Epicor Kinetic ERP delivers deep layers of industry-specific functionality complete with consistent branding, simplified visuals and an innovative user experience designed for greater efficiency and productivity. With its rich manufacturing first feature set, fully integrated modular approach, and extensive, user-friendly reporting and customisation capabilities , engineer-to-order manufacturing software’s benefit to... --- - Published: 2019-06-03 - Modified: 2024-05-14 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/industries/aged-and-home-care/ Powerful ERP software for managing all aspects of independent living, residential aged care and community care Home Industries Aged and Home Care Aged and Home Care As the largest and most experienced partner for Epicor’s industry leading Senior Living Solution (SLS) ERP software, we have helped many aged and home care organisations streamline and optimise their business operations. Precise can help you to implement powerful ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software which will provide you with the ability to manage all aspects of the independent living, residential aged care and/or community care functions of your business, in one integrated software solution. With peace of mind that the administrative and financial aspects of your facilities, programs and services are running smoothly and efficiently, you will experience the freedom of being able to focus on what ‘s most important: the outstanding care and experiences you provide for residents, clients and their families. Read MoreWe have been helping aged and community care providers around Australia to streamline their business operations and improve their customer service levels for two decades. Our customers range from small niche providers to large, multi-functional groups, encompassing some of Australia’s most highly regarded for-profit, not-for-profit (NFP) and charity-based organisations. We know how difficult it can be for providers to balance offering a great experience for your clients, residents and their families, complying with the constantly shifting sands of federal and state legislation and investing in your people and processes – all the while doing this in a financially sustainable way.... --- - Published: 2019-06-03 - Modified: 2024-08-28 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/solutions/data-analytics-and-reporting/ Tailored and practical BI and analytics solutions for Epicor ERP to help you convert your data into actionable decisions Home Solutions Data Analytics and Reporting Data Analytics and Reporting You’d be hard-pressed to find any mid-sized to enterprise level business that isn’t already using business analytics in some form or another to inform their decision making. In fact, organisations are becoming increasingly reliant on access to sophisticated analytics and reporting to run almost every aspect of their business efficiently and effectively, and to justify decisions to shareholders or board members. However, with more data available to us about our business than ever before, we can end up suffering from information overload, and sometimes even lose sight of why we started measuring and reporting on in the first place. In fact, what we initially set out to achieve by collecting and analysing business data and creating reports can end up having the reverse effect... Instead of providing actionable intelligence around the operation of the business specific to your various stakeholders, you can end up with a mess of views that don’t actually mean anything to anyone. Are you using your data effectively? Do any of the following common data analytics and reporting challenges sound familiar? Do you have to manually pull in data from multiple sources – or worse, do you have to view this across multiple interfaces? Do you ever feel like you just are measuring ‘stuff’ just for the sake of it? Have you fallen into the trap of... --- - Published: 2019-06-01 - Modified: 2024-12-20 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/about/our-story/ Discover the story of how Precise Business Solutions started and what's influenced us to grow to where we are today Home About Our Story Our Story Our story began as a love story. We (Kim and Mark – the Owners and Directors of Precise Business Solutions) met at work in 1992, at an accounting firm in the computer services division. Our small team provided business management software and implementation services - much the same as what we do now, but the product was smaller scale and less sophisticated. The software we worked with was a DOS-based application – a foreign term to the majority of today’s workforce! We fell in love and got married in 1995. Around the same time, we had the opportunity to take over the business from our 'boss' and lifelong friend and mentor. It was a wonderful opportunity and with nothing to lose, we jumped into the deep end, very green behind the ears! We began our journey as business owners with a handful of employees and a small customer list. Fast forward nearly 25 years and we are still passionate business owners, but the landscape looks a little different these days, with over 50 staff, spanning five countries. The landscape at home is quite different these days too, with two gorgeous children blessing our lives and adding to the chaos! We are in the business of providing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software solutions, focusing on solving real business problems for our customers. We have built... --- - Published: 2019-06-01 - Modified: 2024-12-03 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/solutions/enterprise-resource-planning-erp/ Your business will reap the rewards when you use the right ERP solution for you Home Solutions Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software What is ERP? Many people switch off when they hear the term ‘ERP software’. It’s not surprising. It sounds complicated, maybe even a little boring until you know what it is. And even knowing what those three letters stand for – Enterprise Resource Planning – does little really to explain what ERP software is, and what it can do for your business. Put simply, good ERP software solutions combine a range of different processes and disciplines into one solution to provide you with more visibility across the business, help run your organisation more efficiently, and allow your employees to work more collaboratively with each other, your customers and your supply chain. Why do companies adopt ERP software? The ERP umbrella covers several important business processes, such as inventory management, personnel management, material usage, accounting, manufacturing, customer relationship management, and many more. Enterprise Resource Planning software aims to integrate these diverse and often confusing threads into one easily manageable whole. The immediate benefit of an Enterprise Resource Planning solution is that rather than becoming overwhelmed and lost in a sea of complex and seemingly contradictory processes across multiple systems and data sources, your efforts will be harmonised, making your business far more efficient and effective. Enhanced agility, better market flexibility, reduced costs, and more reliable and efficient processes are all common rewards of choosing the... --- - Published: 2019-05-30 - Modified: 2024-12-20 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/products/precise-point-of-sale/ Create a better customer experience with faster counter sales transactions in your warehouse using industry-specific POS Home Products Precise Point of Sale Precise Point of Sale (POS) Do your customers have to wait a long time for your counter sales transactions to be processed? Do your staff find navigating through multiple tabs in your current point of sale systems cumbersome and frustrating, or are they embarrassed about how long it takes to print paperwork or process returns? One of the most effective ways that you can differentiate your business from your competitors is by creating a great sales experience for your customers. If you are a distribution business with a customer-facing trade counter service, it can be tricky trying to use back office sales order functions in a front office environment. Precise Point of Sale (POS) is a tightly integrated companion solution for Epicor Kinetic ERP that has been designed to streamline your counter sales transactions, and where multiple locations are involved, provide you with full visibility and control. Read More As one of Epicor’s longest standing and well-respected Platinum ISV Alliance Partners , all our solutions have been developed to extend the value of your Epicor Kinetic ERP system. The development of the Precise-Epicor integrated companion solutions has been a result of the close relationship we have enjoyed with our customers to understand their core challenges and needs in these specialty areas. We are confident that Precise Point of Sale (POS) solution will empower your organisation to exceed your... --- - Published: 2019-04-30 - Modified: 2025-01-22 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/solutions/ We provide intelligent ERP software solutions to empower your business Home Solutions Solutions ERP software provides a single solution for bringing together diverse and often confusing business processes together... read more With more data available to us about our business than ever before, we can end up suffering from information overload... read more Is Your Business ERP Ready? Prepare your business for a successful Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) project with our 12-step guide to successReady to Transform Your Operations? Don't let outdated systems hold you back. Upgrade to a sophisticated ERP system that offers custom solutions, scalability, and unrivalled support. Contact us today to discover how we can help you maintain your competitive edge. --- - Published: 2019-04-30 - Modified: 2024-12-20 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/contact/ Get in touch! We'd love to hear from you Home Contact Australia Netherlands Australia Global Headquarters Precise Business Solutions Level 1, 116 Hobart StreetMount Hawthorn Australia 6016 P: +61 8 9242 5933 Perth Office Location Map Contact Us (Australia) Name* First Last Email* PhoneCompany Enquiry Type*Enquiry Type*SalesSupportAccountsJobsGeneral enquiriesEventsMessage** Indicates a required fieldConsent* We respect your privacy and will not sell or distribute your personal data to any third party. By submitting this form, you agree to the Website Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Please indicate your agreement prior to submitting this form. 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T... read moreThe Precise ERP SUCCESS Framework is an over-arching set of guiding principles, covering the essential components of project... read moreOur proven implementation approach is based on best practices and our many years of experience delivering successful projects in your industry... read moreAt Precise, we don’t see the ‘go-live’ of your ERP solution as the end. We see it as the gateway to limitless possibilities... read moreThere’s no one-size-fits-all ERP deployment. Take the guess work out of which ERP deployment option best suits your business... read moreIs Your Business ERP Ready? Prepare your business for a successful Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) project with our 12-step guide to successReady to Transform Your Operations? Don't let outdated systems hold you back. Upgrade to a sophisticated ERP system that offers custom solutions, scalability, and unrivalled support. Contact us today to discover how we can help you maintain your competitive edge. --- - Published: 2019-04-30 - Modified: 2025-05-07 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/products/ We specialise in industry-specific Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software and integrated companion solutions Home Products Products Epicor Kinetic ERP combines deep industry-specific functionality with a best-in-class technology foundation to take your business to the next level... read more Achieve customer-centricity in aged care operations with an all-in-one, scalable and industry-specific, leading software solution... read more Fully automate procurement, streamline approvals and purchases, reduce costs, and provide real-time visibility within Epicor Kinetic... read more Manage projects, contracts, claims, sub-contractors, variations and revenue recognition within one single user-friendly system... read more Streamline trade counter sales and operations by integrating back-office data for faster transactions, and real-time visibility across multiple locations... read more Automate invoice processing and approvals, reduce manual tasks, and gain full visibility with an intelligent AP solution designed for Epicor Kinetic... read more With Prophix you can enjoy streamlined budgeting and forecasting processes, resulting in easier reporting and better visibility of performance. . read more Phocas does the hard work for you by bringing sophisticated business intelligence functionality to your Epicor ERP solution... read moreIs Your Business ERP Ready? Prepare your business for a successful Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) project with our 12-step guide to successRecent success stories from our clients SEKISUI Aerospace Struggling with disconnected systems, time-consuming data entry, and manual approval processes, SEKISUI Aerospace turned to Epicor ARM with Supplier PunchOut seamlessly integrated to their Epicor Kinetic. The result? Faster approvals, 50% Read The Full Success Story Hypex Electronics When Hypex Electronics, a leading Dutch electronics manufacturer, upgraded... --- - Published: 2019-04-30 - Modified: 2025-06-27 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/industries/ Industry-specific and flexible ERP solutions, delivered in collaboration with you and our partners Home Industries Industries With sophisticated functionality and intuitive interfaces, our manufacturing solutions will help you to plan, schedule, execute and monitor... read moreWe offer complete solutions for wholesale distribution businesses that also have a trade counter in one or more of their warehouses... read moreAs the largest and most experienced partner for Epicor’s industry leading Senior Living Solution (SLS) ERP software... read moreFor defence manufacturers (or those providing components or services to the defence industry), challenges such as intricate supply chains, strict international standards, and multi-year contracts demand innovative tools. read moreIs Your Business ERP Ready? Prepare your business for a successful Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) project with our 12-step guide to successReady to Transform Your Operations? Don't let outdated systems hold you back. Upgrade to a sophisticated ERP system that offers custom solutions, scalability, and unrivalled support. Contact us today to discover how we can help you maintain your competitive edge. --- - Published: 2019-04-30 - Modified: 2025-03-17 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/home/ It takes strategy, a cohesive team and world-class ERP software to transform your business Discover the Precise F. I. T. for your business needs Begin your journey We help medium to large businesses optimise their operations with powerful ERP software solutions based on industry-specific best practices implemented collaboratively using our agile Precision methodology. We make it our business to understand yours, with your project and business goals guiding each stage of the process. Solutions by Industry With sophisticated functionality and intuitive interfaces, our manufacturing solutions are designed with best practices in mind. Streamline your operations, improve efficiency, and maintain an edge over competitors with ERP software solutions explicitly created for contemporary manufacturers... read moreWe offer complete solutions for distribution businesses with a trade counter presence in their warehouse. Built to meet the requirements of a wide range of distributors, we help unlock ERP’s potential for your business... read morePowerful ERP software for independent living, residential aged care and/or community care. Simplify and power your business operations with one integrated aged care management software solution. Manage your care facilities' administrative and financial aspects with Epicor’s industry-leading Senior Living Solution ERP. read moreOur aerospace and defence industry ERP software, powered by Epicor Kinetic ERP and enhanced by solutions from Precise Business Solutions and our partners, is designed to help you overcome challenge such as intricate supply chains, strict international standards, and multi-year contracts with precision and efficiency. read moreERP Project Success Framework The Precise ERP SUCCESS Framework is an over-arching set of... --- - Published: 2019-04-30 - Modified: 2025-01-31 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/privacy-policy/ Home Privacy Policy Privacy Policy Last Modified 24th May 2018 We understand your privacy is very important to you, and we are committed to keeping your information private and secure. 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Business transactions are conducted under the following entities; Jemidon Pty Ltd Trading As Precise Business Solutions Precise Business Solutions (EMEA) Ltd Trading As Precise Business Solutions Owner and Data Controller Precise Business Solutions, Level 1, 116 Hobart Street, Mount Hawthorn, Western Australia Owner contact email: info@precisebusiness. com What Information is Collected, How and Why Purpose We may ask for information from you when you register for an event or program, make a purchase, sign up for our newsletter, request a resource, or respond to a survey or marketing communication. We ask for this information: To allow us to provide a more customized service or communication. To offer a contest, promotion, survey or training event To follow up with you after an email, phone... --- --- ## Posts - Published: 2025-02-17 - Modified: 2025-03-19 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/balancing-standard-functionality-and-customisation-in-erp-solutions/ ERP solutions streamline manufacturing operations, balancing standard functionality with essential customisation. While out-of-the-box features enable faster deployment and cost savings, customisation supports unique workflows and business growth. However, excessive modifications can increase costs and maintenance challenges. The key is partnering with ERP experts to optimise functionality without unnecessary complexity. Finding the Right ERP System for Manufacturing Businesses Enterprise resource planning solutions (ERP) are pivotal in streamlining operations, managing resources, and driving productivity in the manufacturing sector. However, one of the main challenges is balancing using standard ERP functionality with essential customisation, ensuring the system meets both immediate operational needs and future growth. Striking this balance is crucial for manufacturers aiming to maximise their ERP software solutions. The Role of Standard Functionality in Enterprise Resource Planning ERP Solutions Standard functionality in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions are designed to provide immediate value to manufacturing businesses by addressing common operational needs without the necessity for extensive customisations. Implementing these out-of-the-box features typically results in faster deployment, reduced costs, and simplified support, as the software can be utilised in its standard form. Core Functionality in ERP Software Solutions for Manufacturing Manufacturing enterprises benefit from essential ERP features such as inventory management, production scheduling, and order processing. These tools streamline critical workflows and establish a solid foundation for daily operations. By leveraging standard functionalities within ERP software solutions, companies can efficiently address many of their core requirements while maintaining cost-effectiveness. Moreover, ERP systems often incorporate industry best practices, which can enhance compliance with various standards and regulations. This integration not only ensures adherence to industry norms but also promotes operational efficiency and effectiveness. When Customisation is Necessary in ERP Software Solutions While standard ERP features bring many advantages, manufacturing businesses often require tailored solutions to meet unique needs. Customisation can become invaluable in... --- - Published: 2025-02-06 - Modified: 2025-02-13 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/epicor-arm-2024-2-2-released/ Unlock smarter procurement with Epicor ARM 2024.2.2! From flexible approval workflows to seamless invoice matching, this release is packed with customer-focused improvements to boost efficiency and control. Discover how the latest Epicor ARM enhancements can streamline your procurement and AP management, making it smarter, faster, and more efficient! Epicor Advanced Requisition Management (ARM) 2024. 2. 2: Now Available and Ready to Use! We are excited to announce the latest release of Epicor Advanced Requisition Management (ARM) 2024. 2. 2! This release brings customer-focused enhancements designed to streamline your procurement and accounts payable (AP) processes, providing even greater control, improved efficiency, and a more intuitive user experience. Key Highlights of ARM 2024. 2. 2 Multiple Receipts Matching Simplify your invoice processing with our new Multiple Receipts Matching feature. Now, multiple receipts can be matched at the Draft Invoice stage, ensuring seamless data splitting into separate invoice lines when the AP Invoice is created in Epicor Kinetic. This ARM-exclusive functionality applies proportional logic to distribute amounts accurately, even in cases where totals do not match exactly. Approval Workflow Enhancement Enjoy greater efficiency with our enhanced approval workflow routing options. We’ve introduced the new 'Repeated Approver Behavior' setting to replace the 'Enable Leap Frog Auto Approval' option. This enhancement offers more flexibility in managing approval nodes for repeated approvers, allowing you to: Require all approval nodes to be actioned Skip all repeated approval nodes except the final one Leapfrog to nodes after the final approval These options provide greater control over approval workflows, ensuring smoother and more adaptable processing. Other Key Enhancements New Draft Invoice Header Defaults Area – A dedicated 'Defaults' section in the Draft Invoice header simplifies the selection and application of default values, including Location, Category, UOM, Tax Category, and more. Multi-select Line Deletion – Save time by... --- - Published: 2025-01-29 - Modified: 2025-01-30 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/the-hidden-risks-of-managing-business-processes-with-spreadsheets/ Spreadsheets have long been a go-to tool for managing business processes, but as companies grow, they often expose hidden risks. While spreadsheets might work for small-scale tasks, relying on them for critical business operations can lead to inefficiencies, errors, and data security issues. To stay competitive and efficient, businesses must explore more robust solutions like ERP software. In this blog, we’ll look at the most common problems with spreadsheets and how enterprise resource planning solutions offer a better way to manage business processes. Spreadsheets have long been a go-to tool for managing business processes, but as companies grow, they often expose hidden risks. While spreadsheets might work for small-scale tasks, relying on them for critical business operations can lead to inefficiencies, errors, and data security issues. To stay competitive and efficient, businesses must explore more robust solutions like ERP software. In this blog, we’ll look at the most common problems with spreadsheets and how enterprise resource planning solutions offer a better way to manage business processes. Over-Reliance on Manual Data Entry Spreadsheets often require manual data entry, which increases the risk of errors. Even small mistakes, such as incorrect formulas or typing errors, can lead to inaccurate reporting and costly decisions. This reliance on manual processes can slow down operations and make it difficult to maintain data accuracy as your business grows. By switching to ERP software solutions, businesses can automate many manual processes, including data entry, which significantly reduces the risk of human error. Enterprise resource planning solutions streamline the flow of information across departments, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. Lack of Real-Time Data Access One major limitation of managing business processes with spreadsheets is the lack of real-time data. Businesses that rely on spreadsheets often work with outdated information, making it harder to respond quickly to changes or challenges. Real-time visibility is critical in fast-paced industries where timely decision-making is essential. An enterprise resource planning ERP solution provides real-time data access across all business functions. With an ERP solution, businesses can view... --- - Published: 2025-01-22 - Modified: 2025-01-28 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/most-common-problems-with-inconsistent-business-processes-how-to-fix-them/ Inconsistent business processes can slow down operations, increase costs, and lead to inefficiencies. Identifying and fixing these issues is essential for smoother operations. Here are the most common problems with inconsistent processes and how ERP software solutions can help address them. Inconsistent business processes can slow down operations, increase costs, and lead to inefficiencies. Identifying and fixing these issues is essential for smoother operations. Here are the most common problems with inconsistent processes and how ERP software solutions can help address them. Lack of Standardisation Across Departments When different departments follow their own procedures, it leads to confusion and inefficiency. A lack of standardisation makes it harder to track progress, monitor performance, and maintain consistent quality across the organisation. To fix this, businesses should implement an enterprise resource planning solution that centralises processes. ERP business software standardises workflows, ensuring everyone follows the same procedures. This not only reduces errors but also streamlines communication between departments, improving overall efficiency. Data Silos and Poor Information Flow Inconsistent processes often result in data silos, where information is trapped within specific departments and not accessible to others. Poor information flow creates delays and makes it difficult to make informed decisions. Enterprise resource planning solutions provide a centralised platform where all data is easily accessible across departments. ERP software solutions eliminate data silos by integrating information into a single system, allowing real-time access and better decision-making. This ensures seamless collaboration and improved visibility into operations. Inefficient Resource Management Without consistent processes, managing resources such as inventory, materials, and personnel becomes challenging. Businesses may be overstocking materials or underutilising employees, leading to increased costs and missed opportunities. ERP business software helps optimise resource management by providing accurate data on inventory levels, production schedules, and workforce availability. By... --- - Published: 2025-01-20 - Modified: 2025-01-20 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/unlock-seamless-ui-testing-with-kinetics-test-recoder-tool/ Kinetic customers can now harness the power of the Test ReCoder UI Test Tool to set their QA processes on a smarter, faster track! This core enhancement in the latest Kinetic release (2024.2) is loaded with benefits including reduced test execution time, lower error rates, and enhanced productivity. Automating Kinetic QA Testing In the fast-paced world of ERP systems, maintaining seamless user experiences and robust application performance is a top priority. To help Epicor Kinetic customers achieve this, the Test ReCoder UI Test Tool has been introduced—a game-changing solution for automating and streamlining User Interface testing. What is the Test ReCoder UI Test Tool? Originally designed for internal use by Epicor’s QA teams, the Test ReCoder UI Test Tool is now available to Epicor Kinetic customers. This platform-agnostic browser plug-in transforms how you approach quality assurance by automating repetitive tasks and ensuring higher accuracy in testing processes. With Test ReCoder, you can streamline quality assurance by "recoding" user journeys, generating automated scripts, running API and performance tests, and efficiently managing regression testing. Why Activate This Tool? Efficiency GainsThe tool significantly reduces the time and effort required for testing by automating repetitive tasks. This allows QA teams to shift their focus to solving complex issues and improving application quality. Increased Test CoverageManual testing often misses edge cases or scenarios. Test ReCoder allows you to comprehensively cover a broader range of testing requirements. Improved AccuracyBy reducing reliance on manual testing, the tool minimises human errors, ensuring consistent and reliable results. Faster Feedback CyclesFrequent and automated testing means quicker identification and resolution of potential issues. Optimised Resource UtilisationAutomation frees up valuable resources, allowing your team to focus on strategic projects that drive business value. Who Should Use the Test ReCoder UI Test Tool? The Test ReCoder UI Test Tool is designed... --- - Published: 2025-01-15 - Modified: 2025-01-22 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/enhancing-process-efficiency-proven-strategies-essential-tools-and-best-practices/ Efficient processes drive business success, enabling companies to streamline operations, cut costs, and improve productivity. To achieve process efficiency, businesses need a combination of the right strategies, tools, and practices. In this guide, we will explore how ERP software solutions with industry-specific tools can enhance your operational efficiency. Efficient processes drive business success, enabling companies to streamline operations, cut costs, and improve productivity. To achieve process efficiency, businesses need a combination of the right strategies, tools, and practices. In this guide, we will explore how ERP software solutions with industry-specific tools can enhance your operational efficiency. Adopt ERP Business Software to Streamline Operations One of the most effective ways to enhance process efficiency is by implementing ERP business software. ERP systems centralise data and automate repetitive tasks, reducing the need for manual intervention. This integration allows businesses to manage their entire operation from one platform, which eliminates inefficiencies, enhances communication between departments, and boosts overall productivity. For companies with complex operations, ERP software solutions offer specific modules tailored to different industries, including manufacturing and production. Whether you’re looking foryou operate in make-to-order manufacturing ERP or engineer-to-order ERP, ERP software adapts to your specific needs and simplifies the management of production schedules, inventory, and customer orders. Leverage Make-to-Order Manufacturing ERP for Customisation Flexibility Businesses that focus on make-to-order production models require flexibility in how they manage orders and schedules. Implementing a make to order manufacturing ERP solution helps companies adapt to fluctuating customer demands while maintaining efficiency. ERP software streamlines the entire production process, from initial order entry to final delivery, ensuring smooth transitions between departments. With real-time data insights, companies can easily monitor production timelines, manage inventory levels, and adjust resources as needed. By automating these processes, businesses can reduce the risk of production delays and ensure timely... --- - Published: 2025-01-08 - Modified: 2025-01-15 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/how-spreadsheets-are-holding-back-your-business-growth/ Many businesses rely on spreadsheets to manage data, but as they grow, these outdated methods can limit their potential. While spreadsheets are useful for small tasks, they lack the power, scalability, and security that modern ERP software solutions provide. Let’s explore how using spreadsheets could be holding back your business and why it's time to upgrade to an ERP solution for manufacturing, aged care, or other industries. Many businesses rely on spreadsheets to manage data, but as they grow, these outdated methods can limit their potential. While spreadsheets are useful for small tasks, they lack the power, scalability, and security that modern ERP software solutions provide. Let’s explore how using spreadsheets could be holding back your business and why it's time to upgrade to an ERP solution for manufacturing, aged care, or other industries. Limited Scalability with Spreadsheets vs. ERP Software Solutions Spreadsheets may work for basic data management, but they struggle to handle the needs of a growing business. As companies expand, the volume of data increases and spreadsheets become cumbersome and prone to errors. Relying on them can lead to time-consuming manual entry, calculation mistakes, and data loss. This inefficiency slows down operations and creates bottlenecks that affect your overall growth. With ERP software solutions, businesses can scale seamlessly. Whether you're using an ERP solution for manufacturing or as an aged care software solution, ERP systems centralise and automate data, making it easier to manage growth without the risk of human error or data overload. ERP systems are designed to handle large volumes of information, providing a clear advantage over spreadsheets. Lack of Real-Time Data with Spreadsheets Spreadsheets do not offer real-time data, meaning any changes made are often delayed or require manual updating. In a fast-paced business environment, waiting for updates or working with outdated data can lead to poor decision-making and a significant competitive disadvantage. On the other hand, enterprise resource planning software... --- - Published: 2024-12-18 - Modified: 2025-01-15 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/how-erp-software-can-help-control-rising-cybersecurity-costs-and-risks/ Businesses are facing a rise in cybersecurity threats, which is significantly increasing the costs of protecting their data and systems. Implementing ERP software solutions streamlines operations and strengthens cybersecurity measures. Let's explore how enterprise resource planning solutions can help control cybersecurity costs and risks while securing your data. Businesses are facing a rise in cybersecurity threats, which is significantly increasing the costs of protecting their data and systems. Implementing ERP software solutions streamlines operations and strengthens cybersecurity measures. Let's explore how enterprise resource planning solutions can help control cybersecurity costs and risks while securing your data. Centralised Data Protection with ERP Software Solutions One of the biggest benefits of using enterprise resource planning ERP solutions is data centralisation. Rather than storing information across various systems, an ERP system consolidates all critical business data into one secure platform. This reduces the risk of breaches that arise from multiple entry points, helping businesses minimise their exposure to cyber threats. A single, well-protected system is easier and more cost-effective to secure than multiple standalone systems. By using enterprise resource planning solutions, businesses can also implement standardised security protocols across all departments. This centralisation simplifies security management, ensuring that data remains protected without the need for costly and redundant security measures. Automated Security Updates and Compliance Features in ERP Solutions Maintaining cybersecurity can be costly when businesses need to monitor and manually update various systems. ERP software solutions automate security updates, ensuring that your system stays up to date with the latest protections against emerging threats. This automated approach not only reduces the labour costs associated with managing security but also ensures that your system is less vulnerable to attacks. Additionally, many enterprise resource planning ERP solutions include built-in compliance features that help businesses adhere to industry regulations. Whether you’re dealing with... --- - Published: 2024-12-12 - Modified: 2025-01-28 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/epicor-kinetics-answer-to-sql-bottlenecks/ Epicor Kinetic's SQL to BAQ Generator simplifies data analytics and streamlines workflows by converting SQL queries into intuitive, easy-to-use BAQs. The ability to quickly analyse and act on data has become a cornerstone of success in today’s fast-paced, data-driven business environment. To address this critical need, Epicor Kinetic introduces its latest innovation: the SQL to BAQ Generator. This powerful tool empowers businesses to extract deeper insights from their data while simplifying and streamlining reporting processes. But what challenges does this enhancement solve, and how does it redefine productivity and decision-making for organisations striving to stay competitive? Let’s explore how Epicor Kinetic is reshaping data analytics and operational efficiency. Solving Common SQL Challenges with BAQs Many businesses rely on SQL queries for custom reporting and data analysis, but these often come with significant limitations: IT Dependency: SQL queries require technical expertise, leading to delays when non-technical users need timely access to data. Complex Maintenance: As business requirements evolve, SQL scripts become increasingly difficult to manage and scale. Disconnected Processes: SQL-based reporting tools often operate outside the ERP system, creating fragmented workflows and data silos. The SQL to BAQ Generator resolves these issues by converting SQL queries into Business Activity Queries (BAQs)—now a native Epicor Kinetic feature. BAQs offer a more user-friendly interface, eliminate reliance on external tools, and are seamlessly integrated into the ERP system. This enhancement democratises data access, making it easier for teams to generate actionable insights without IT reliance. Removing Bottlenecks and Streamlining Workflows The SQL to BAQ Generator directly addresses critical bottlenecks that hinder efficiency: Reducing IT Overload: Non-technical users can manage their reporting needs independently, freeing... --- - Published: 2024-12-11 - Modified: 2025-01-15 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/what-unique-features-does-the-epicor-kinetic-erp-system-offer-for-manufacturing-businesses/ Manufacturing businesses face complex challenges that require tailored solutions. Epicor manufacturing ERP software stands out by offering features designed to meet the unique needs of the manufacturing sector. In this blog, we will explore the standout features of Epicor Kinetic ERP and how they benefit manufacturers. Manufacturing businesses face complex challenges that require tailored solutions. Epicor manufacturing ERP software stands out by offering features designed to meet the unique needs of the manufacturing sector. In this blog, we will explore the standout features of Epicor Kinetic ERP and how they benefit manufacturers. Real-Time Data Insights with Epicor Manufacturing ERP Software One of the most important features of Epicor manufacturing ERP software is its ability to provide real-time data insights across all departments. Manufacturers rely on accurate and up-to-date information to make informed decisions quickly. Epicor Kinetic ERP allows you to monitor production, inventory, and supply chain performance in real-time. This capability reduces downtime, minimises errors, and keeps production on track. The Epicor ERP system integrates various functions like procurement, sales, and finance, ensuring you always have a clear view of your entire operation. This makes managing everything from production schedules to financial reports more efficient. Customisation Capabilities with Epicor Kinetic ERP Customisation is key for manufacturers with unique processes, and Epicor solutions allow for extensive customisation. Whether you need specific workflows, unique reporting dashboards, or specialised modules, Epicor Kinetic ERP adapts to fit your business requirements. This flexibility ensures that the software aligns with your operational needs without overcomplicating the system. Unlike generic solutions, Epicor manufacturing ERP software enables businesses to create their own reports and performance metrics, providing detailed insights that are relevant to their specific goals. Seamless Integration with Enterprise Resource Planning Software Epicor Kinetic ERP offers seamless integration with existing tools like CRM... --- - Published: 2024-12-04 - Modified: 2025-01-15 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/can-epicor-kinetic-erp-adapt-to-the-evolving-needs-of-my-business/ Every business experiences growth and change, and it’s important that the tools you use can adapt to these shifts. One of the most versatile solutions available is Epicor Kinetic ERP, designed to support businesses as they evolve. Every business experiences growth and change, and it’s important that the tools you use can adapt to these shifts. One of the most versatile solutions available is Epicor Kinetic ERP, designed to support businesses as they evolve. Let’s explore how this system can adjust to your business’s changing requirements and keep operations running smoothly. Scalability of Epicor Kinetic ERP for Growing Businesses As your business grows, you need a system to handle increased demand. Epicor Kinetic ERP offers scalability, meaning it adjusts to the size of your company. Whether you're adding new products, expanding into new markets, or increasing production, Epicor ERP software is built to grow alongside your business. By integrating various functions like supply chain management, production, and finances, the system ensures that all areas of your business stay connected and efficient. Implementing the Epicor ERP system doesn’t mean committing to a rigid structure. It allows for adding modules as your needs expand, ensuring you can customise it for more complex workflows. Adaptability to Industry-Specific Needs with Epicor Kinetic ERP No two industries are the same, and Epicor Kinetic ERP understands this. One of its strengths lies in its ability to cater to industry-specific needs. Whether you are in manufacturing, distribution, or another sector, Epicor ERP software can be tailored to fit your operational requirements. By leveraging enterprise resource planning software capabilities, businesses can customise workflows, reports, and dashboards to align with their unique goals. Epicor provides flexibility through various industry-specific modules, allowing businesses to address challenges unique... --- - Published: 2024-11-27 - Modified: 2025-01-15 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/how-quickly-do-we-implement-manufacturing-software/ Implementing an ERP solution for manufacturing can seem overwhelming, but with the right approach, the process becomes manageable and efficient. Understanding the time frame for implementation helps businesses plan effectively and set realistic expectations. In this guide, we explore how quickly manufacturing business solutions can be implemented and the steps that contribute to a smooth rollout. Implementing an ERP solution for manufacturing can seem overwhelming, but with the right approach, the process becomes manageable and efficient. Understanding the time frame for implementation helps businesses plan effectively and set realistic expectations. In this guide, we explore how quickly manufacturing business solutions can be implemented and the steps that contribute to a smooth rollout. Planning Your ERP Implementation for Manufacturing The planning stage sets the foundation for the successful deployment of ERP for the manufacturing industry. This phase involves gathering requirements, defining business goals, and selecting the right enterprise resource planning software that meets your needs. A well-structured plan ensures that all implementation aspects are covered, reducing the risk of delays. Depending on the complexity of the system and your company’s specific requirements, this phase usually takes several weeks. System Configuration and Customisation Once the planning phase is complete, the next step involves configuring the ERP solution for manufacturing. During this phase, we tailor the software to fit your manufacturing processes, including inventory management, production scheduling, and quality control. Customising manufacturing business solutions can add to the implementation timeline, but it ensures the system aligns with your unique workflows. On average, this process can take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months, depending on the level of customisation required. Data Migration and Testing Accurate data is critical to the success of any ERP for manufacturing implementation. The data migration phase involves transferring existing data from legacy systems into the new enterprise resource planning software. Ensuring clean... --- - Published: 2024-11-21 - Modified: 2024-11-25 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/beyond-standard-project-management-for-eto-success/ For the complex demands and unique challenges of Engineer-to-Order (ETO) manufacturing, advanced project management tools integrated with a world-class ERP system, delivers specialised capabilities like dynamic scheduling, granular financial tracking, and enhanced compliance. Simplifying Complex Project and Multi-Faceted Contract Management For Engineer-to-Order (ETO) manufacturers, the journey from concept to delivery is uniquely complex. Unlike standard manufacturing, ETO projects demand custom designs, intricate schedules, and precise control over costs, resources, and timelines. While ERP systems typically offer core project management features, these are often insufficient for ETO manufacturers dealing with high-stakes customisation. To thrive, ETO manufacturers require advanced project management capabilities that address the precision and complexity this industry demands. The Shortfalls of Standard ERP Project Management for ETO Manufacturing Standard ERP project management tools provide essential functionalities like basic scheduling, resource planning, and financial tracking. While sufficient for routine production, they often fail to meet the needs of ETO manufacturers, who operate in an environment defined by constant customisation and unique specifications. For these manufacturers, every project presents its own challenges in terms of timelines, resources, and budgets. This is where advanced project management solutions step in to fill the gaps. Why Standard ERP Tools Aren’t Enough for ETO Manufacturers ETO manufacturing requires a level of project control, financial precision, and flexibility that standard ERP tools can’t provide. Advanced project management tools, seamlessly integrated with an ERP system, deliver the specialised features ETO manufacturers need to balance customisation with accuracy. These tools help manage complex contracts, optimise resource allocation, ensure compliance, and improve real-time visibility—capabilities that are critical for success in this demanding field. Bridging the Gap: How Advanced Project Management Drives ETO Success In industries defined by bespoke requirements, ETO manufacturers must... --- - Published: 2024-11-20 - Modified: 2025-01-15 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/best-practices-for-erp-implementation-in-discrete-manufacturing/ Implementing ERP for discrete manufacturing can be a transformative step for businesses aiming to improve efficiency and streamline operations. However, ensuring a smooth and successful implementation requires a well-planned approach. In this guide, we'll cover the best practices for implementing discrete manufacturing systems to maximise their business transformation potential. Implementing ERP for discrete manufacturing can be a transformative step for businesses aiming to improve efficiency and streamline operations. However, ensuring a smooth and successful implementation requires a well-planned approach. In this guide, we'll cover the best practices for implementing discrete manufacturing systems to maximise their business transformation potential. Define Clear Goals for Your ERP Implementation The first step to a successful ERP for discrete manufacturing implementation is clearly defining your business goals. Whether you aim to improve production efficiency, reduce waste, or enhance supply chain management, knowing exactly what you want to achieve will guide your project. Establishing measurable objectives ensures that your new discrete manufacturing software is aligned with your business's specific needs, making the process smoother and more efficient. Involve Key Stakeholders Early in the Process Engaging key stakeholders from various departments early in the process is vital to the success of any ERP for manufacturing. Your team must understand how the new discrete manufacturing software will impact their daily operations and contribute to overall business goals. By involving stakeholders in the planning stages, you can ensure that the system addresses their needs while promoting cooperation and adoption during implementation. Customise ERP to Fit Discrete Manufacturing Needs One of the key advantages of ERP for discrete manufacturing is its flexibility. Customisation ensures that the discrete manufacturing system aligns with your workflows, from inventory management to production scheduling. However, avoid over-customising, as this can increase costs and make future upgrades more difficult. Focus on customising features that directly... --- - Published: 2024-11-13 - Modified: 2025-01-15 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/5-ways-erp-solutions-can-transform-your-manufacturing-business/ By implementing ERP solutions for manufacturing, businesses can experience significant improvements in efficiency, supply chain management, decision-making, quality control, and scalability. Whether you're a small manufacturer or a large-scale operation, an ERP for the manufacturing industry can help your business operate more smoothly and grow effectively. Implementing ERP solutions for manufacturing can make a significant difference to your business operations. Manufacturers constantly face the challenge of improving processes, reducing costs, and increasing efficiency. Here are five ways ERP for the manufacturing industry can transform your business. 1. Improved Production Efficiency with ERP for Manufacturing One of the most important benefits of ERP solutions for manufacturing is the boost in production efficiency. By automating and integrating various functions, an ERP for manufacturing helps reduce manual work, minimise errors, and ensure that production schedules are met. This results in smoother operations, allowing manufacturers to meet deadlines more consistently. Additionally, ERP for the manufacturing industry provides real-time updates, ensuring that all departments have the latest information, which reduces delays and keeps everything on track. 2. Streamlined Supply Chain Management Managing a complex supply chain can be challenging, but ERP solutions for manufacturing simplify the process. With ERP software, manufacturers can monitor stock levels, track shipments, and manage vendor relationships from a single platform. This helps improve the overall flow of materials and ensures that the business always has the right resources available. By implementing an ERP for manufacturing, businesses can reduce costs associated with overstocking or running out of materials, improving supply chain efficiency and profitability. 3. Enhanced Decision-Making Through Data Insights Data is vital in the manufacturing sector, and ERP for the manufacturing industry provides access to real-time data across all departments. From financial reports to production output, the information collected by an ERP system allows managers to... --- - Published: 2024-11-11 - Modified: 2024-11-11 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/why-choose-epicor-kinetic/ This article explores 8 key reasons why Epicor Kinetic ERP stands out as the top choice for product-centric businesses. With industry-specific functionality, a cloud-native architecture, and data-driven insights, Epicor Kinetic empowers manufacturers, distributors, and retailers to optimise operations and drive growth. What Sets Epicor Kinetic ERP Apart from Other ERP Solutions? In today’s fast-paced business environment, choosing the right enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution is critical to staying competitive, efficient, and scalable. Epicor Kinetic has established itself as a leader in this space, offering a robust, future-ready platform designed specifically for product-centric businesses, including manufacturers, distributors, and retailers. Epicor’s unique blend of innovation, deep industry expertise, and customer-first approach make Kinetic a top choice for organisations looking to optimise their operations and unlock new growth opportunities. Epicor’s leadership and innovation are further validated by its recognition as a leader in the 2023 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cloud ERP for Product-Centric Enterprises. This accolade highlights Epicor’s commitment to uniting manufacturers, distributors, and sellers through data-driven insights, tailored industry cloud solutions, and a partnership-centric model that puts customer success at the heart of its strategy. Let’s explore the key aspects that set Epicor Kinetic apart from other ERP solutions. 1. Built for Product-Centric Industries Unlike many generic ERP platforms, Epicor Kinetic is purpose-built for product-centric businesses, addressing the specific needs of industries such as manufacturing, distribution, retail, and automotive. This industry focus enables Kinetic to offer specialised features tailored to the unique workflows, compliance requirements, and operational challenges faced by these sectors. Whether it’s managing complex supply chains, optimising production schedules, or improving customer relationships, Kinetic offers the industry-specific functionality needed to drive business success. Key Features: Real-time production and inventory visibility Industry-specific workflows for better process optimisation Integrated compliance and reporting tools... --- - Published: 2024-11-07 - Modified: 2024-11-11 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/epicor-arm-2024-2-1-released/ Epicor Advanced Requisition Management (ARM) 2024.2.1 introduces powerful new features to streamline procurement and accounts payable. Highlights include a new Requester feature for centralised request management, AI-powered Smart Risk Analysis for proactive fraud detection, and vendor-specific search filters. Epicor Advanced Requisition Management (ARM) 2024. 2. 1 is Now Available and Ready to Use! We are excited to announce the release of Epicor Advanced Requisition Management (ARM) 2024. 2. 1. Our latest release introduces several powerful customer-focused enhancements designed to streamline procurement and AP processes, delivering greater control, improved efficiency, and a more intuitive user experience. Key Highlights for This Release Include... New “Requester” Feature Streamline requisitions with our new Requester feature, which enables a single user to manage requests on behalf of multiple requesters. Requester Maintenance Screens: New screens to define and manage individual Requesters and Requester Groups, including permissions and group assignments. Approval Workflow Integration: Requesters and Requester Groups can now be used as criteria in designing approval workflows. Enhanced Notifications: Added email notifications to keep Requesters updated on approvals, denials, submissions, and order changes. Smart Risk Analysis This new AI-powered feature works alongside Smart Invoice Capture to analyze scanned invoice data, applying machine learning algorithms and historical invoice patterns to evaluate potential risk levels for each invoice. With real-time insights into risk profiles, this feature enables you to identify and address high-risk invoices earlier in the process, helping to mitigate the risk of financial fraud. Other Key Enhancements Vendor Group Filtering: AP and Draft Invoice searches now display records limited to assigned vendor groups, focusing the search experience and reducing data noise. Terms Code Flexibility: You can now update Terms Codes across requisitions, proforma orders, and change orders, with added controls for default values and bulk... --- - Published: 2024-11-06 - Modified: 2025-01-15 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/aged-care-software-vs-traditional-methods-why-make-the-switch/ As the aged care sector grows, the need for efficient management solutions has become more important than ever. Traditional methods, such as paper records and manual processes, are increasingly being replaced by advanced aged-care software systems. In this blog, we explore the key reasons why switching to Australia’s market-leading ERP solution for the aged and home care industry is a smart move for organisations in this sector. As the aged care sector grows, the need for efficient management solutions has become more important than ever. Traditional methods, such as paper records and manual processes, are increasingly being replaced by advanced aged-care software systems. In this blog, we explore the key reasons why switching to Australia’s market-leading ERP solution for the aged and home care industry is a smart move for organisations in this sector. Improved Efficiency with Aged Care Software Systems One of the most important benefits of using aged care software systems is the significant improvement in operational efficiency. Manual processes can be time-consuming and prone to error, leading to inefficiencies in day-to-day care management. By adopting aged care management software, facilities can automate repetitive tasks, such as scheduling, record-keeping, and invoicing, freeing up staff to focus on resident care. This is particularly useful for larger organisations managing multiple facilities. Enhanced Data Accuracy with Residential Aged Care Software Accurate client record keeping is essential in aged care, and residential aged care software ensures that records are kept up-to-date and easily accessible. Traditional methods relying on paper or spreadsheets often lead to missing or outdated information. By switching to a specialised aged care software system like Epicor Senior Living Solution, caregivers and administrators can access real-time data, improving decision-making and care outcomes. Better Compliance and Reporting with Aged Care Management Software Compliance with regulatory requirements is an ongoing challenge for aged care providers. Traditional methods make tracking and reporting complex, increasing the risk of missed reporting deadlines... --- - Published: 2024-10-30 - Modified: 2025-01-15 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/top-10-benefits-of-implementing-an-erp-system-in-your-business/ When it comes to improving the efficiency and productivity of your business, enterprise resource planning software plays an important role. Whether you're a manufacturing company, a trade distributor, or working in aged care, the benefits of ERP software solutions are undeniable. When it comes to improving the efficiency and productivity of your business, enterprise resource planning software plays an important role. Whether you're a manufacturing company, a trade distributor, or working in aged care, the benefits of ERP software solutions are undeniable. Here are the top 10 advantages of implementing an ERP system in your business. 1. Improved Operational Efficiency with ERP Software Solutions One of the main benefits of ERP software solutions is the significant boost to operational efficiency. By integrating various business functions, such as finance, supply chain, and production, an ERP system eliminates the need for manual processes and reduces the chances of errors. This not only speeds up tasks but also helps businesses operate more smoothly. 2. Enhanced Decision-Making with Real-Time Data ERP business software like Epicor Kinetic and Epicor Senior Living Solution provides access to real-time data across all departments. This level of transparency allows for better-informed decisions, ensuring you can address issues as they arise and plan more effectively for the future. Whether you're using Epicor Senior Living Solution for aged care or Epicor Kinetic as an ERP solution for manufacturing, real-time data empowers you to monitor operations, streamline processes, and improve forecasting. 3. Streamlined Financial Management With ERP software solutions, managing finances becomes more accessible and more efficient. An integrated ERP business software system enables businesses to automate tasks such as invoicing, payments, and financial reporting, saving time and reducing errors. This is especially beneficial for industries with complex financial needs, such as aged... --- - Published: 2024-09-19 - Modified: 2024-12-16 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/erp-features-vs-erp-functions/ This article explores the critical distinction between ERP features and functions, and how understanding this difference has empowered businesses like Milne Agrigroup, Steel Blue, KLINGER, and Hypex Electronics to maximise the value of their ERP systems, leading to streamlined operations, improved decision-making, and driving growth. Why the Difference (and Synergy) Matters for Your Business An ERP system is designed to give businesses a competitive edge, but what truly sets successful companies apart is their ability to fully harness their ERP’s potential. By leveraging its capabilities to streamline operations, make data-driven decisions, and fuel growth, they turn the system into a powerful tool for driving efficiency and innovation. The key to unlocking these benefits often lies in understanding the difference between ERP features and ERP functions. At Precise Business Solutions, with 25+ years of experience helping businesses implement and optimise ERP systems, we’ve seen firsthand how crucial this understanding is for success. When businesses clearly grasp how ERP features support and enhance ERP functions, they’re able to make more strategic decisions about which tools to use, how to configure their systems, and how to drive greater efficiency across their operations. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the distinction between ERP features and ERP functions, plus we’ll explore how this knowledge has empowered businesses to maximise the value of their ERP system. What’s the Difference? ERP Features: These are the specific tools or capabilities built into an ERP system designed to make it easier for users to perform their tasks. Common and customisable features include real-time reporting, automated workflows, analytics dashboards, mobile access, and AI-driven decision-making tools. ERP Functions: These are the core business processes that the ERP system supports. Functions include managing finances, human resources, procurement, supply chain operations, manufacturing, and inventory control.... --- - Published: 2024-09-04 - Modified: 2024-09-12 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/epicor-customer-awards-2023/ Bruce Rock Engineering shined at the recent Epicor Insights ANZ Conference 2024 taking out the Manufacturing Champion Award 2023. BRE's strategic decision to implement Epicor Kinetic two years ago has transformed their operations, propelling them to greater efficiency and competitiveness. Bruce Rock Engineering Shines at Epicor Customer Awards Congratulations to our customer Bruce Rock Engineering (BRE) for winning the Epicor Manufacturing Champion Award 2023, celebrating the company’s unwavering commitment to pushing the boundaries of innovation and excellence in manufacturing. Formally announced at the recent Epicor Insights ANZ 2024 Conference held on the Gold Coast Australia in August, the award celebrated a manufacturing organisation who uses Epicor Kinetic to transform their business. And what a transformation BRE has undergone. Simon Linaker from Bruce Rock Engineering receiving the Epicor Manufacturing Champion Award 2023, alongside Epicor's Andy Coussins and Graham Evans. Since implementing Epicor Kinetic two years ago, BRE a leading road transport equipment manufacturer, has redefined efficiency across every aspect of production and operations. Here are some highlights of the measurable and observable impacts of Epicor’s ERP manufacturing solution on BRE’s operations: The integration of CADLink and automated job creation through overnight MRP runs has slashed the time from CAD design approval to shop floor activity by nearly 86%. This integration has also streamlined data input processes, reducing data input time from hours to minutes and eliminating manual errors, achieving a 94% improvement. The integration of PrimecutNE plate processing software facilitated by Nestlink by QBuild, has eradicated manual data transcription errors, as has the one-click integration between the ELMO payroll system and Epicor. With the implementation of the Epicor Kinetic Wireless Warehouse, BRE can pick and issue parts in real-time and eliminate manual transcription errors. Custom-built BPMs enable BRE to rapidly address... --- - Published: 2024-08-21 - Modified: 2024-09-16 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/how-erp-optimises-eto-processes/ ERP migration is a transformative process that can propel businesses toward greater efficiency and competitiveness. By adopting a strategic approach and leveraging the expertise of an ERP implementation partner, companies can navigate the complexities of migration, ensuring a smooth transition from legacy systems to modern ERP solutions. Streamlining Custom Manufacturing Processes for Maximum Efficiency In the dynamic landscape of modern manufacturing, the demand for highly customised, bespoke products is rising steadily. This trend is driven by several factors, including technological advancements, shifting consumer preferences, and the integration of advanced manufacturing processes. To meet these demands, manufacturers are increasingly turning to Engineer-to-Order (ETO) manufacturing approaches. This shift necessitates robust support systems that can handle the complexities inherent in ETO processes. Enter Engineer-to-Order ERP software, a powerful tool designed to optimise manufacturing by streamlining quote-to-invoice operations, reducing inventory costs, and enabling faster material acquisition. In this article we consider the key advantages of ETO Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software to manage the complexities of ETO manufacturing. Key Advantages of ETO ERP Software Streamlining Quote-to-Invoice Operations One of the most significant advantages of ETO ERP software is its ability to streamline the entire quote-to-invoice process. In ETO manufacturing, every order is unique, requiring detailed quotes based on specific customer requirements. Traditional systems often struggle with the variability and complexity of such orders. However, ETO ERP software integrates advanced configurators and quotation tools, allowing manufacturers to generate precise quotes quickly and efficiently. This not only accelerates the initial stages of customer engagement but also sets a solid foundation for the entire production cycle. Moreover, ETO ERP systems facilitate seamless transitions from quotes to orders and finally to invoices. By automating these processes, manufacturers can minimise errors, reduce administrative burdens, and ensure that every aspect of the order is accurately tracked and... --- - Published: 2024-08-21 - Modified: 2024-08-21 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/elevate-eto-operations-with-erp/ In the ETO manufacturing industry, where customisation and precision are paramount, an ETO ERP solution is an indispensable tool for achieving excellence and staying competitive by providing better visibility and control over all aspects of manufacturing. Unlocking the Full Potential of Custom Manufacturing with Advanced ERP Systems Manufacturing businesses are continuously seeking ways to enhance their operational efficiency. For those engaged in Engineer-to-Order (ETO) manufacturing, the complexity and customisation required in every project present unique challenges. Implementing an Engineer-to-Order ERP solution can significantly transform operations, providing enhanced visibility and control over every aspect of manufacturing. This transformation yields numerous benefits, including reduced lead times, fewer production bottlenecks, improved customer satisfaction, and an increased capacity for after-sales services. Additionally, these systems offer robust tools for quality management and detailed reporting, ensuring that high standards are consistently met. In this article we delve into the key benefits ETO manufacturers can expect from implementing Engineer-to-Order ERP solutions. Transformational Benefits of ETO ERP for Manufacturers Enhanced Visibility and Control One of the most critical advantages of an ETO ERP solution is the improved visibility and control it offers over the manufacturing process. By integrating all facets of production—from initial design and engineering through to final delivery—an ETO ERP system provides a centralised platform where manufacturers can monitor and manage every detail. This holistic view allows for better planning and coordination, ensuring that each project progresses smoothly and efficiently. Reduced Lead Times and Fewer Bottlenecks Reducing lead times is crucial in ETO manufacturing, where each product is tailored to specific customer requirements. An ETO ERP solution streamlines the workflow by automating various processes, from order entry to production scheduling. This automation eliminates redundant tasks and minimises delays, leading to significantly reduced... --- - Published: 2024-08-14 - Modified: 2024-08-21 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/why-the-right-eto-software-is-vital/ Choosing the right Engineer-to-Order software is vital for ETO manufacturers due to the unique challenges of custom product development. A tailored ETO ERP solution like Epicor Kinetic ERP ensures manufacturers can adapt quickly to design changes, meet strict deadlines, and manage variances without compromising quality. Choosing the Right Engineer-to-Order (ETO) Software is Crucial for ETO Manufacturing In the dynamic world of Engineer-to-Order (ETO) manufacturing, where every project is unique and customer specifications drive production, selecting the right software is not just a choice; it’s a critical decision that can significantly impact your business's efficiency, profitability, and competitive edge. In this article, we explore why choosing the right ETO software is essential for custom manufacturers. Key Software Requirements for ETO Manufacturers For ETO manufacturers, the software requirements are distinct due to the custom nature of the products they produce. Here are some key software requirements that are crucial for ETO manufacturers so they can adapt quickly to design changes, meet strict deadlines, and manage variances without compromising quality. 1. Customisation and Flexibility Tailored Solutions for Unique Projects: ETO manufacturing thrives on customisation. Unlike mass production, where products are uniform, ETO projects are unique and built to customer specifications. The right ETO software provides robust customisation capabilities, allowing you to tailor workflows, design processes, and production schedules to meet specific project requirements. This flexibility ensures your operations can adapt to varying project scopes without compromising on quality or efficiency. Scalability to Grow with Your Business: As your ETO business grows, your software needs to scale accordingly. Choosing the right ETO software ensures that you can handle increased project complexity and volume without significant disruptions. Scalable solutions allow you to expand your operations smoothly, accommodating more projects and larger teams. 2. Enhanced Project Management Streamlined Processes: Effective project... --- - Published: 2024-07-17 - Modified: 2024-08-21 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/navigating-erp-migration/ ERP migration is a transformative process that can propel businesses toward greater efficiency and competitiveness. By adopting a strategic approach and leveraging the expertise of an ERP implementation partner, companies can navigate the complexities of migration, ensuring a smooth transition from legacy systems to modern ERP solutions. Why an ERP Implementation Partner is Crucial When Migrating to a New ERP System In the evolving landscape of enterprise technology, migrating to a modern Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is crucial for maintaining a competitive edge. However, transitioning from legacy systems to advanced ERP solutions is challenging. This article explores effective ERP migration strategies and emphasises the essential role of an ERP implementation partner in ensuring a smooth transition. Understanding ERP Migration ERP migration is the process of moving from an outdated, often fragmented, ERP system to a modern, integrated solution. This digital transformation is essential for businesses aiming to enhance operational efficiency, improve data visibility, and leverage advanced functionalities such as artificial intelligence and machine learning. Key Challenges in ERP Migration Migrating to a new ERP system is a significant undertaking that involves numerous complexities and potential pitfalls. Understanding and addressing these challenges is crucial for a successful transition. Below are some of the key challenges businesses face during ERP migration: Data Migration: Transferring vast amounts of data from legacy systems to new platforms without loss or corruption is a complex task. System Downtime: Minimising business disruption during the transition is crucial. Employee Adaptation: Training staff to efficiently use the new system requires focussed effort. Customisation and Integration: Ensuring the new system integrates seamlessly with existing applications and processes is essential for business continuity. The Role of an ERP Implementation Partner An ERP implementation partner brings essential expertise, experience, and resources for a successful migration. Here’s how they... --- - Published: 2024-06-06 - Modified: 2024-12-16 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/erp-data-visualisation-and-bi/ Integrating BI and data analytics with an ERP system supercharges an organisation's ability to harness data for strategic advantage. When the power of visual storytelling is factored in, the convergence of these technologies is not just beneficial, but transformational for enterprises. How ERP-Powered Business Analytics and Data Visualisation Speak Volumes In today's data-driven world, the adage "a picture is worth a thousand words" is more relevant than ever. For businesses, harnessing data as a strategic asset is crucial for informed decision-making. With the increasing volume of data, advanced tools that transform raw information into visual narratives have become essential. These tools make complex data accessible and actionable, enabling strategic decisions. In this article, we explore the power of data visual storytelling and the critical role of ERP-powered data visualisation, intelligence, and analytics tools in driving data-driven decision-making. Painting Insights with Data Visualisation Transforming vast datasets into engaging visual narratives paints a vivid picture of real-time organisational performance, trends, and opportunities. Charts, graphs, and dashboards provide a holistic view of data, allowing decision-makers to discern patterns, correlations, and outliers at-a-glance. With visual storytelling, stakeholders quickly absorb complex information, grasp underlying patterns, and derive actionable insights. This capability enables organisations to unlock the full potential of their data assets and drive strategic decisions. Harnessing and Converting Data Assets Business Intelligence (BI) and data analytics (collectively business analytics) share the goal of transforming raw data into actionable insights that inform strategic decisions and operational improvements. And data visualisation plays a crucial role in making complex data more accessible and understandable through intuitive and graphical formats. While both BI and data analytics are pivotal in deriving value from data, they differ in their approaches and outcomes, impacting business operations and strategic decisions in unique ways.... --- - Published: 2024-05-20 - Modified: 2024-12-16 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/erp-and-workforce-productivity/ Workforce constraints stand out as one of the top bottlenecks hindering productivity and growth. However, with the advent of advanced technology like ERP systems, manufacturers now have a powerful tool to overcome these challenges. Optimising Workforce Efficiency: The Role of ERP Systems More than one in four businesses have current job vacancies, and 36% believe skills shortages will limit future growth. The manufacturing industry is feeling the heat of these challenges. Many major manufacturing bottlenecks—from manual errors and disjointed communication to poor resource allocation—can be tied back to workforce constraints. There is, however, a solution, one that doesn't depend on manual labour. Maximising manufacturing efficiency with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems enables organisations to adapt, automate, and thrive. Why is Addressing Workforce Constraints Important? Workforce constraints can quickly become your operation's most detrimental bottlenecks. Let's explore why tackling these issues head-on leads to a smoother, more efficient, and more profitable manufacturing process. Maximising manufacturing efficiency A well-oiled machine requires more than high-quality materials and state-of-the-art technology. It demands a skilled, well-distributed team. Why? Because the strength and efficiency of your workforce directly influence your operation's productivity. When you're facing a shortage of skilled labour or your resources aren't allocated effectively, your production lines suffer. This slows the manufacturing process and drives up the cost of each unit produced. Identifying and addressing these workforce constraints ensures your operations can run at full throttle. This is where proactive workforce planning strategies with ERP come into play. These enable a streamlined allocation of resources so that every part of your manufacturing process is optimised for peak performance. Meeting customer demand Speed and reliability are paramount, and the ability to meet customer demand fast is non-negotiable. Workforce bottlenecks... --- - Published: 2024-05-02 - Modified: 2024-12-16 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/erp-ux-evolution/ There's no denying the business-changing potential of ERP powered by Industry 4.0 technology, and optimised user interaction is essential for maximising an ERP's business benefits. Discover ways to address the ERP UX challenges of Industry 4.0 technologies and explore the Industry 5.0 shift towards user-centric design shaping the future of ERP. ERP UX: Navigating the Shift from Industry 4. 0 to Industry 5. 0 ERP (enterprise resource planning) is a software system that integrates core business processes, and ninety-five per cent of businesses report improved processes post-ERP implementation. But no matter how powerful an ERP is, its impact on an organisation’s bottom line is defined by optimal ERP user interaction—a key driver in unlocking the full spectrum of business optimisation benefits offered by ERP software. As the integration of Industry 4. 0 technologies into ERP systems becomes the new standard, the impacts on ERP usability are being closely scrutinised. We are already seeing a shift in focus towards ensuring optimal ERP user adoption isn’t lost in the big picture. To this end, Industry 5. 0 will herald a more balanced approach in future ERP development with the incorporation of user-centric design (UCD) principles that humanises technology interfaces. Here's what you need to know. Industry 4. 0 and ERP User Experience Challenges As industries embrace the transformative potential of Industry 4. 0, the integration of advanced technologies into ERP systems promises unprecedented levels of efficiency, connectivity, and data-driven decision-making. Industry 4. 0 represents the amalgamation of physical and digital technologies in manufacturing, including: Internet of Things (IoT): Networked physical devices embedded with sensors and software Artificial intelligence (AI): Machines capable of intelligent behaviour, including learning and problem-solving Big data: Large datasets requiring specialised analysis techniques Cloud computing: On-demand access to computing resources like storage and processing power over the internet has resulted... --- - Published: 2024-04-22 - Modified: 2024-12-16 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/erp-for-global-business-success/ ERP systems are designed to handle the complexities of managing operations across multiple countries. Their advantages allow businesses to operate more seamlessly in international markets, ultimately contributing to their success on a global scale. Optimise International Operations with ERP The rewards for 'going global' are significant, including access to new markets, diversified revenue streams, and increased profitability. However, the path is fraught with complexities such as geopolitical tensions, varying regulatory compliance requirements, cultural nuances, and logistical hurdles. Navigating this intricate global business landscape demands not only vision but also the right tools. This is where Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems come into play. They offer a cohesive framework to manage and overcome the challenges of global operations, paving the way for transformative growth and efficiency. Here's what you need to know. Challenges in Global Business Management Globalisation, or scaling a business internationally, exposes an organisation to a unique set of challenges that can be daunting. Some of the most common include: Cultural and Geographical Complexities: Expanding into new regions involves understanding and respecting diverse cultural practices and consumer behaviours. The geographical spread also adds to logistical and coordination challenges. Linguistic Barriers: Operating in multiple countries often means dealing with several languages, impacting communication with both customers and local teams. Legal and Regulatory Compliance: Each country comes with its own set of laws and regulations. Navigating this legal maze, especially in areas like taxation and employment law, is essential for lawful operation. Supply Chain and Logistical Hurdles: Managing supply chains across international borders involves customs, varying transportation modes, and inventory management across different time zones. Data Privacy and Security: With the rise of cyber threats and stringent data privacy laws like GDPR, ensuring data security... --- - Published: 2024-04-15 - Modified: 2024-12-16 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/erp-and-asset-management/ By adopting disciplined asset management practices and leveraging ERP software with advanced asset management functionality, businesses can unlock the full potential of their assets, mitigate risks, and capitalise on growth opportunities. Unlocking the Crucial Role of ERP for Asset Management Effective asset management stands as a cornerstone for sustainable growth and operational efficiency for modern businesses. From tangible assets like machinery and equipment to intangible ones such as intellectual property and human resources, every facet of an organisation's assets holds intrinsic value. Recognising and harnessing this value through strategic management is paramount for driving business optimisation and maintaining a competitive edge. In this regard, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software equipped with robust asset management functionality emerges as a transformative tool, empowering enterprises to streamline processes, mitigate risks, and maximise returns on investments. In this article we take a closer look at what Asset Management involves and how an ERP system supports asset management best practices. Understanding Asset Management Asset management encompasses the systematic approach to acquiring, deploying, maintaining, and disposing of assets throughout their lifecycle. It involves a comprehensive understanding of asset utilisation, depreciation, maintenance schedules, and compliance requirements. Effective asset management entails aligning organisational objectives with asset strategies to optimise resource allocation, minimise costs, and enhance productivity. By implementing disciplined asset management practices, businesses can enhance operational resilience, improve decision-making processes, and adapt swiftly to evolving market dynamics. The Significance of Asset Management The prudent handling of assets holds paramount importance for organisations across diverse industries. The significance of asset management transcends mere inventory tracking; it encapsulates a strategic approach to resource utilisation, risk mitigation, decision-making, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction. Let’s delve into these concepts further. Optimised Resource Utilisation:... --- - Published: 2024-03-14 - Modified: 2024-12-16 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/precise-wins-epicor-award-2023/ Formally announced at the 2024 Epicor Momentum International Partner Conference, Epicor's International Partner of the Year Award 2023 has been awarded to Precise Business Solutions for their unwavering commitment to Epicor's mission in delivering best-in-class Cloud ERP solutions. Precise Recognised as Epicor International Partner of the Year... again! Precise Business Solutions (Precise), an industry leader in the provision of Epicor ERP software, is pleased to announce it has won the prestigious Epicor International Partner of the Year award for 2023. Formally announced at the 2024 Epicor Momentum International Partner Conference held in Bangkok last week, the award recognises sales revenue generated for the year and achieving outcomes that best represent Epicor’s interests and growth objectives. “This is the second year in a row Precise has been honoured with this accolade and the fifth time in our 25-year history as an Epicor partner,” said Mark Batina, Managing Director at Precise. "Working closely with Epicor is at the heart of that history and our engagement with our customers. Being again acknowledged for delivering on our mission and helping Epicor achieve their company goals is very rewarding for our team around the world. ” Each year Epicor recognises partners for their ongoing success and achievements in supporting Epicor’s mission. And Precise remains steadfast in its commitment to offering a diverse range of Epicor ERP software solutions that enable businesses to enhance efficiency and productivity. Commenting on the award, Paul Flannery, VP International Channel Sales at Epicor remarked that “Once again, our partner Precise Business Solutions has shown an unwavering commitment to Epicor's mission in delivering best-in-class Cloud ERP solutions. “Precise's back-to-back win as Epicor's International Partner of the Year recognises not only their stand-out performance but the true value of deep,... --- - Published: 2024-02-29 - Modified: 2024-12-16 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/erp-and-bpm-synergy/ The synergy between ERP and BPM offers a multitude of benefits that can revolutionise a company's continuous improvement efforts. Company's seeking to leverage the benefits of both these systems have the option of integrating a standalone BPM system with ERP software or choosing an ERP platform with embedded or built-in BPM functionality. Unlocking the Benefits of ERP and BPM Synergy Businesses and organisations are constantly striving to enhance their operational efficiency, reduce costs, and stay ahead of the competition. To achieve these goals, many enterprises have turned to leveraging both ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) and BPM (Business Process Management) technologies in combination to optimise all end-to-end processes that contribute to the bottom line. The synergy between ERP and BPM offers a multitude of benefits that can revolutionise a company’s continuous improvement efforts and ultimately their ability to pivot quickly in response to changing business needs. Before we delve further into the advantages of their synergy, let's briefly understand the distinctions between ERP and BPM systems and the different approaches used to combine and leverage the strengths of both systems. ERP and BPM: Understanding the Differences ERP and BPM are two distinct but complementary approaches to enhancing organisational efficiency. ERP systems streamline core business functions like finance, HR, and supply chain management within a single integrated platform, focusing on operational details and providing pre-configured workflows. In contrast, BPM concentrates on designing, executing, and optimising individual business processes to improve overall performance. While ERP offers broad coverage and standardised solutions, BPM provides flexibility and customisation options for process management. ERP supports the day-to-day operations and strategic decision-making of stakeholders across an organisation, while BPM primarily serves process owners and improvement teams. Approaches used to Combine ERP and BPM Systems While separately, ERP and BPM systems address aspects of organisational management and effectiveness in unique... --- - Published: 2024-02-05 - Modified: 2024-12-16 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/how-erp-manages-3pl/ Efficient logistics management is crucial for businesses to stay competitive and meet customer demands. Let’s explore how ERP systems support and enhance the management of third-party logistics, offering benefits such as enhanced visibility, streamlined operations, and data-driven decision-making. How ERP Systems Support Managing Third-Party Logistics From small businesses to Fortune 500 companies, there is a growing trend to partner with a third-party logistics (3PL) provider to streamline supply chains and overcome operational challenges. However, ensuring seamless collaboration with 3PL partners can be challenging and this is where Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems step in to play a pivotal role. Efficient logistics management is crucial for businesses to stay competitive and meet customer demands. Let’s explore how ERP systems support and enhance the management of third-party logistics, offering benefits such as enhanced visibility, streamlined operations, and data-driven decision-making. What is ERP-3PL Integration? In an increasingly complex logistics landscape, managing third-party logistics efficiently is crucial for businesses looking to stay competitive. ERP-3PL integration refers to the process of connecting and synchronising Enterprise Resource Planning systems with the operations of third-party logistics providers. It involves the exchange of data, information, and processes between a company's ERP system and the systems used by their external 3PL partners. This integration aims to streamline and optimise supply chain and logistics management through real-time data insights, vastly improved partner communication, and the automation of various aspects of the logistics process. The Challenge of Third-Party Logistics Third-party logistics providers offer specialised services, such as transportation, warehousing, and order fulfillment, to businesses looking to outsource these critical functions. While 3PL providers bring expertise and efficiency to logistics processes, managing these external partners can present unique challenges. Some common challenges include: Limited Visibility: Companies often struggle to maintain... --- - Published: 2024-02-05 - Modified: 2024-12-16 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/how-erp-supports-scaling-up/ An increase of almost 20,000 businesses in Australia in 2022-2023 alone highlights the need for companies to continuously innovate and adapt to stay ahead of competition. As businesses grow, so too does the complexity of operations. Find out how scalable ERP systems can become the backbone of your expansion journey. Leveraging ERP for Long-Term Business Expansion Your business is booming, orders are pouring in, and you're bursting at the seams. This is a wonderful problem to have, but it also presents a critical challenge: how do you navigate this period of rapid growth without losing your footing? The answer lies in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems—powerful tools that can become the backbone of your expansion journey. What is ERP? Think of ERP as a conductor that coordinates all aspects of your business. From finance and inventory to customer relations and logistics, ERP systems gather and analyse data in real time, providing a unified view of your operations. This centralised platform ensures efficient workflows, accurate data, and informed decision-making—all crucial ingredients for growth. Here's what you need to know about achieving business efficiency with scalable ERP solutions. The Road to Expansion: Challenges in Scaling and the Role of Efficient Systems Scaling up isn't all sunshine and rainbows, and common challenges can become roadblocks to sustained growth. Imagine managing inventory across multiple locations with disconnected spreadsheets—it's a recipe for chaos. Or picture making key decisions based on incomplete or inaccurate data. This is a surefire way to miss profitable opportunities. Let's dig into some of the most prevalent pitfalls that limit business scalability. Integrating Disparate Systems As businesses grow, so too does the complexity of operations. Data from various departments may become siloed, making achieving a unified view of the company's performance difficult. Without integrated systems, tasks that should be straightforward can... --- - Published: 2024-01-03 - Modified: 2024-12-16 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/ai-ocr-is-reshaping-ap/ When large volumes of invoicing are required, AI-enhanced OCR is better equipped than traditional OCR to handle the complexities and variations encountered in financial documents. This capacity to automatically capture, extract, and validate data from PO invoices, and match to PO receipts, enables businesses to process invoices more efficiently, reduce errors, and gain better visibility into their financial obligations. Revolutionising the Accounts Payable Function with AI-OCR In the world of business, the procure-to-pay process packs a powerful punch. The Accounts Payable (AP) function is a critical component of a company's procure-to-pay cycle because it ensures financial transactions related to procurement are handled accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with policies and regulations. It helps manage cash flow, build vendor relationships, maintain compliance, control costs, provide financial data for reporting, and contribute to overall efficiency and accountability. Because it is responsible for managing and recording the company's outgoing payments to suppliers, vendors, and creditors, effective AP management is crucial in ensuring the financial stability and smooth operation of a business. Let’s delve into key technology that has transformed the AP process. Technology and the AP Function In the past, AP departments relied heavily on paper-based, manual workflows, where invoices arrived via mail, and payments were made using printed cheques. Technology has revolutionised invoice processing and other core AP activities by automating processes, improving accuracy, reducing costs, enhancing security, and providing better visibility into financial data. These advancements have not only increased business efficiency but have also elevated the strategic importance of AP within organisations. As businesses continue to seek ways to streamline operations and enhance financial management, technology remains a primary enabler for achieving these goals within the AP department. The Traction of OCR Technology Optical Character Recognition (OCR) is a technology that gained traction in the late 20th century as a tool to convert printed or handwritten text, numbers, or... --- - Published: 2023-12-20 - Modified: 2024-12-16 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/ai-driven-erp-software/ ERP software developers are keeping pace with advanced technologies by innovating and adapting ERP solutions to meet evolving industry challenges and demands. The future of AI in ERP software is a journey marked by continuous evolution and rapid growth—forecasts predict the AI market will increase twentyfold by 2030. How AI-Driven ERP Software Enhances Productivity and Profitability An increasing number of businesses are turning to Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software to run their operations and drive their digital transformation and growth. And ERP software developers are keeping pace with advanced technologies by innovating and adapting ERP solutions to meet evolving industry challenges and demands. Notably, they are taking advantage of today’s digital innovations to overcome ERP usability problems of the past, which can directly impact how well the software supports increased productivity, cost reduction, and overall competitiveness. Artificial Intelligence (AI) enhanced ERP software is a significant step towards tackling these problems. Let’s take a closer look at the cutting-edge AI technologies being integrated with ERP software that will make them easier to use and understand, and ultimately improve their performance capabilities. Key AI Technologies Being Integrated with ERP AI encompasses a range of technologies, each playing a distinct role in enhancing the capabilities of ERP systems. Here are the key technologies fuelling ERP AI integration: Machine Learning What it is: Machine learning (ML) is a subset of AI that uses algorithms and statistical models to enable computers to learn from, and make, data-based decisions. Role in ERP: In ERP systems, ML can analyse historical data to predict future trends, optimise inventory levels, and enhance supply chain management. It also aids in automating routine tasks, reducing errors, and improving ERP efficiency. Natural Language Processing What it is: NLP, or natural language processing, is the technology enabling computers to comprehend, interpret,... --- - Published: 2023-11-29 - Modified: 2024-12-16 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/erp-to-maximise-equipment-uptime/ Predictive maintenance and ERP integration enhances an organisation's ability to make informed decisions, optimise maintenance resources, reduce downtime, and ultimately improve the overall reliability and efficiency of its operations. Managing Maintenance Activities Seamlessly In today's highly competitive industrial landscape, equipment uptime is a critical factor that directly impacts productivity, cost-efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Unplanned equipment downtime can lead to significant financial losses and operational disruptions. To address this challenge, many organisations are turning to predictive maintenance (PdM) strategies, coupled with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system integration, to maximise equipment uptime. In this article, we will explore how PdM and ERP integration can work together to achieve this goal. What is Predictive Maintenance? Predictive maintenance is a data-driven maintenance approach that aims to predict when equipment is likely to fail so that maintenance activities can be scheduled proactively. It relies on various technologies such as sensors, IoT devices, and advanced analytics to monitor equipment health in real-time. By analysing real-time data from equipment, PdM systems can identify patterns and anomalies that indicate potential issues. This information allows maintenance teams to schedule activities more efficiently, reduce downtime, extend equipment lifespan, and lower overall maintenance costs. Let’s take a closer look at the core components of predictive maintenance. Data Collection: Sensors and IoT devices collect data on equipment performance, temperature, vibration, and other relevant parameters. Data Analysis: Advanced analytics, machine learning algorithms, and artificial intelligence (AI) are used to process the collected data, identifying patterns and anomalies that indicate potential issues. Predictive Models: Predictive models are developed to forecast equipment failure and recommend optimal maintenance actions. Condition Monitoring: Continuous monitoring of equipment conditions helps in assessing when maintenance is needed. Predictive Maintenance... --- - Published: 2023-11-27 - Modified: 2024-12-16 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/erp-future-trends/ Rapid evolution is the norm in the world of business technology, and future ERP technology is at the forefront of this transformation. Each advancement is not just an upgrade but a leap towards a tomorrow where these systems are streamlined, intuitive, and indispensable to modern business strategy. Navigating Tomorrow's ERP Landscape Rapid evolution is the norm in the world of business technology, and future ERP technology is at the forefront of this transformation. ERP systems have shed their reputation as complex, cumbersome back-office tools. Now, they are evolving into essential components of intelligent business operations. This signals a significant paradigm shift, marking a new chapter in ERP trends in the future. Each advancement is not just an upgrade but a leap towards a tomorrow where these systems are streamlined, intuitive, and indispensable to modern business strategy. The Changing ERP Landscape Next-generation ERP systems are characterised by intuitive design, enhanced functionalities, and a user experience (UX) that’s as efficient as it is engaging. Advances in technology—particularly cloud-based ERP solutions—are not just about cost savings. They’re about scalability, flexibility, and empowering businesses with real-time data that accelerates decision-making and fosters innovation. The future ERP landscape promises predictive, personalised, and proactive solutions. However, there is a gap between companies that are prepared to embrace the future and those that are hindered by legacy systems. Ignoring the ongoing transformation equates to missed opportunities and exposes companies to potential vulnerabilities in our increasingly digital and connected world. Adaptation is not a choice but a necessity. Every investment in ERP software advancements is a strategic stride towards enhanced competitiveness and growth. Top 5 Future ERP Developments Navigating tomorrow's ERP landscape requires a strategic alignment with emerging technologies and business imperatives. Let's dive deeper into five key developments in ERP. Artificial Intelligence and Machine... --- - Published: 2023-11-02 - Modified: 2024-07-10 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/archaic-erp-nightmares/ Is it time for your business to banish the ghosts of the past and embrace ERP modernisation? ERP systems that no longer meet the needs of modern organisations are not just a source of frustration and significant challenge; they can haunt your business operations in truly frightening ways. The Haunting of Business Operations: Nightmare Archaic ERP Systems ERP systems that no longer meet the needs of modern organisations are not just a source of frustration and significant challenge; they can have haunt your business operations in truly frightening ways. In the spirit of Halloween, we thought it timely to shed some light on the shadowy spectre of staying faithful to outdated tech. This is a cautionary tale with a clear message. Archaic ERP systems are more than just outdated software; they're a haunted house of inefficiency, complexity, and lost opportunities. Let’s explore the dark pitfalls that plague legacy ERP systems, how they can be the stuff of business nightmares, and look at the key reasons why businesses fear the journey to ERP modernisation. The Drawbacks of Legacy ERP Systems Archaic or legacy ERP systems are characterised by outdated technology, poor design, and a host of functionality and usability issues. These systems present a multitude of spooktacular issues that can significantly hinder business operations and growth. Here's an outline of some common drawbacks associated with such ERP systems that would make even the bravest souls shudder. The Curse of Inflexibility: Imagine your outdated ERP system as a haunted castle, with corridors that lead to nowhere. Archaic ERP systems are often cursed with inflexibility, akin to being trapped in a labyrinth. They resist change and customisation like a vengeful spirit, making it nearly impossible to adapt to evolving business needs. This curse leaves your organisation feeling as though it's locked... --- - Published: 2023-11-02 - Modified: 2024-12-16 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/erp-and-crm-synergy/ An ERP system with embedded CRM functionality, and ERP with integrated CRM functionality, are two approaches to combining ERP and CRM capabilities within a single software environment. The choice between the two approaches depends on factors like the level of customisation required, and the overall technical and operational preferences of the organisation. Is your business leveraging ERP and CRM for sustainable growth? ERP and CRM: Comparison, Commonalities and Connections Today's customer-centric market requires businesses to prioritise meeting the needs and preferences of their customers while also enhancing their internal operations. And two prominent software solutions that have revolutionised modern businesses in these areas are Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). ERP and CRM evolved to serve distinct purposes and cater to specific organisational needs. Not surprisingly, the emergence of technology that combines ERP and CRM capabilities represents a significant development in how businesses manage their operations and customer engagement. Understanding the difference between an ERP with embedded CRM vs. integrated CRM is essential for businesses considering implementing or upgrading their technology systems. Let's first explore the key differences between ERP and CRM, then take a closer look at the distinctions between the two approaches to combining ERP and CRM capabilities and why it matters. Defining ERP and CRM Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Defined: An ERP is a comprehensive software solution designed to integrate and streamline various business processes across an entire organisation. It serves as a centralised platform that connects different departments, such as finance, human resources, CRM, supply chain, and inventory. Ultimately, the primary goal of ERP is to optimise and enhance overall operational efficiency by automating processes, improving data accuracy, and providing real-time insights. Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Defined: A CRM is a specialised software solution that focuses on managing and nurturing robust customer interactions and relationships. CRM systems centralise customer data, including contact details, purchase history,... --- - Published: 2023-11-02 - Modified: 2024-12-16 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/cybersecurity-and-erp/ It's crucial to grasp the potential consequences of security breaches and data leaks within your ERP system. Recognising potential threats is the first step toward fortifying ERP security so let's dive into the common security risks you need to be aware of. Cybersecurity: Safeguarding Your Business Assets With ERP You understand the critical role that Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems play in streamlining operations and consolidating data across departments. In this article, we will guide you through practical steps to safeguard your organisation's data and secure your ERP system, addressing concerns related to data privacy, security breaches, and data leaks. Understanding the Significance of ERP System Security Your ERP system acts as the backbone of your organisation, orchestrating the flow of information and resources across various functions. This central role makes it an attractive target for cybercriminals seeking to exploit vulnerabilities. The sensitive and confidential data stored within your ERP system, from financial records to customer information to proprietary information on pricing and products, presents an opportunity for financial gain or industrial espionage. It's crucial to grasp the potential consequences of security breaches and data leaks within your ERP systems. Let's dive into the common security risks you need to be aware of. Identifying Common ERP Security Risks Here are the common risks you should keep in mind: Unauthorised Access: Weak access controls may lead to unauthorised individuals gaining entry to sensitive data and functionalities within your ERP system, potentially resulting in data breaches and unauthorised transactions. Data Breaches: Given the volume of sensitive data that ERP systems store, breaches can expose personal information, financial data, and proprietary insights that cybercriminals can exploit. Malware and Ransomware: ERP systems are vulnerable to malware and ransomware attacks, making ERP cybersecurity solutions essential. Cyber attackers... --- - Published: 2023-11-02 - Modified: 2024-12-16 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/maximising-erp-implementation/ Businesses are becoming savvier around how to realise a faster time-to-value for their digital transformation technology investment. They are recognising the advantages of partnering with an ERP consultant to help them navigate the risks and challenges across the phases of an ERP purchase and implementation journey (and beyond) to maximise ERP benefits. Companies are Raising the Bar on What they Expect ERP Providers to Deliver Industry innovations like cloud computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning and mobile devices have led to the development of more advanced and diverse Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions. And the global ERP software market is booming, with a forecasted value of USD $66. 38 billion by 2026 and $71. 34 billion by 2030. In turn, businesses are becoming savvier around how to realise a faster time-to-value for their digital transformation technology investment. They are recognising the advantages of partnering with an ERP consultant to help them navigate the risks and challenges across the phases of an ERP purchase journey to maximise ERP benefits. And they are driving higher standards and expectations from an ERP implementation partner at specific purchase journey phases. Why use an ERP Implementation Partner? Companies are looking for an ERP implementation partner that doesn’t just deliver on the technology itself. ERP implementation partners bridge the gap between the ERP vendor's software and the customer’s specific needs. They work closely with a customer to understand their unique business requirements and ensure a successful ERP deployment. There is a strong demand for a partner that understands at what stage their support is needed the most and has the expertise to handle the complexities of the most challenging stages in the ERP purchase journey. What Businesses Want from an ERP Implementation Partner The 2022 Epicor Industry Insights Report took a deep look into what customers really wanted from... --- - Published: 2023-10-12 - Modified: 2024-12-16 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/best-in-class-procurement-tech/ Procurement is an integral part of a company that involves operations, finance, logistics management, supply chain, and vendor relationships. Procurement thinkers understand digital technology is key to unlocking mutual benefits from these business areas while mitigating ongoing external risks. What Technologies Best Support Procurement Optimisation? The previous article in our ‘Moving From Purchasing Thinking to Procurement Thinking’ series explored the benefits of digitalisation and automation for procurement optimisation. This article will take things one step further, revealing the specific technologies that support best-in-class procurement. The current manufacturing and supply chain climate demands more of businesses — what was enough yesterday will not suffice tomorrow. To compete with industry leaders, organisations must leverage the strategic potential of every business function, procurement included. Anyone who works in procurement understands that it does not operate in a silo. Instead, it is an integral part of a company that involves operations, finance, logistics management, supply chain, and vendor relationships. Procurement thinkers know digital technology is key to unlocking mutual benefits from these business areas while mitigating ongoing external risks, such as rising inflation. That’s not all. Technology can enhance operational and procurement process efficiency while lowering costs. It can empower resilience through data collection and analysis, giving decision-makers access to a wealth of practical insights that shape best-practice management and ultimately pave the way to sustainable growth. In this article, we will discuss the digital technologies available that support procurement optimisation. But first, how do you know if your existing software solution is enough? Or whether it’s in need of an overhaul? Let’s find out. Signs Your Current Business Software Solution Needs a Makeover Selecting the right business software solution is vital for building a lasting competitive advantage in today’s rapidly changing business... --- - Published: 2023-10-12 - Modified: 2024-12-16 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/erp-for-big-data-analytics/ The convergence of ERP and embedded big data analytics, offers tailored solutions that align with organisational nuances, industry dynamics, and market demands. Moving From Data Deluge to Big Data Analytics In the modern business landscape, organisations are inundated with an overwhelming volume of data. This phenomenon results in a 'data deluge' and presents both challenges and opportunities. While the sheer amount of data can be daunting, it becomes an invaluable asset for informed decision-making when harnessed effectively. Understanding Data Deluge and Its Consequences Data deluge is characterised by the influx of vast amounts of data, arriving at an unprecedented speed from myriad sources. Organisations find themselves awash in information, struggling to sift through it, much less convert it into actionable insights. The consequences of this data overload are significant. Decision-making processes become cumbersome, insights are obscured, and the organisation's agility is hampered. Enter big data analytics—a powerful tool equipped to turn the tide of data deluge, transforming it into an organisational asset. Big Data Analytics: The Solution Big data analytics refers to the process of examining large and varied datasets to uncover valuable information such as patterns, correlations, trends, and insights. It involves using advanced statistical, computational, and mathematical techniques and algorithms to analyse data and derive meaningful conclusions that can inform decision-making. This booming sector is not just a buzzword but a significant economic contributor. In 2022, the big data analytics market was worth $271. 83 billion globally. It's expected to increase in value from $307. 52 billion in 2023 to $745. 15 billion by 2030, growing at a rate of 13. 5% each year during that period. Big data analytics... --- - Published: 2023-08-14 - Modified: 2024-12-16 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/conquer-eofy-with-an-erp/ With an ERP system, manual data entry becomes a thing of the past, data silos are shattered, and collaboration thrives during year-end financial management and beyond. EOFY Tasks - Go from Besieged to Liberated As you walk into the office and pass by the finance and accounting department you mention ‘EOFY’. Suddenly, you witness a collective cringe. Why? Well, chances are they've been battling an onslaught of EOFY financial reporting tasks for the past three months. Yes, June 30 marked the end of the financial year, and for businesses, it was a critical time. Concluding the fiscal year can be quite overwhelming and time-consuming, especially if a business relies on navigating multiple systems and complex EOFY workflows and processes to compile, analyse and report its data. In this article, we'll explore the intricacies of financial year-end activities, investigate the common pain points businesses face, and unveil how embracing an ERP (enterprise resource planning) system can transform this besieged period into one of liberation. EOFY Key Activities The EOFY period brings a flurry of complex end-of-year financial processes for large businesses. Besides extensive year-end accounting duties and financial reporting requirements that outline the business's financial performance and position, they have a multitude of tasks to wrap up the fiscal year. Many businesses must prepare for an external audit by an independent firm primarily to ensure transparency, accountability, confidence in financial reporting and the strength of internal controls. Tax planning optimises their tax position through analysis, deductions, and risk management. While budgeting and forecasting require setting targets, estimating revenues, aligning goals, and adjusting budgets. Financial analysis evaluates ratios, profitability, and liquidity for improvement and decision-making. EOFY activities also... --- - Published: 2023-08-14 - Modified: 2024-12-16 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/software-to-optimise-manufacturing/ Manufacturing has come a long way, embracing technological advancements and innovative practices. However, with progress comes unique challenges that demand agile solutions. Discover the benefits of manufacturing software and how it boosts efficiency, cuts costs, and enhances product quality. Unleash the Power of Manufacturing Software for Sustainable Growth Ready to take your manufacturing business to new heights? Enter manufacturing software—a game-changer that optimises production and processes. Discover manufacturing software benefits and how it boosts efficiency, cuts costs, and enhances product quality. Let's embrace the future of manufacturing and revolutionise your business together. The Modern Challenges of Manufacturing Are you a part of the manufacturing industry, striving to stay ahead in today's fast-paced world? Manufacturing has come a long way, embracing technological advancements and innovative practices. However, with progress comes unique challenges that demand agile solutions. With competition intensifying and customer expectations on the rise, today’s manufacturers face several critical challenges: Global Competition: The global market has opened up, exposing manufacturers to increased competition from all corners of the world. Staying competitive means streamlining operations and maximising efficiency. Complex Supply Chains: Supply chains have become more intricate, making it essential to manage logistics, inventory, and production processes with precision. Quality, Compliance, and Traceability: Meeting stringent quality standards, financial requirements, and industry regulations is crucial to maintain credibility and customer trust. Rising Customer Demands: Customers expect faster turnaround times, customised products, and real-time updates on their orders. Cost Pressures: Managing production costs while maintaining quality and efficiency is a constant challenge. Operational Visibility: Real-time visibility into production processes and key performance indicators is essential for informed decision-making. Optimising Production v Optimising Production Processes To understand the benefits of using manufacturing technology to support optimising production and production processes, let's first define... --- - Published: 2023-08-09 - Modified: 2024-12-16 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/business-benefits-of-cloud-erp/ Modern cloud-based ERP systems have been undeniably transformed by the cloud, making them more accessible, flexible, cost-effective, and collaborative. And what has transformed ERP technology has become a game-changer for businesses of all shapes and sizes. Let’s take a closer look at the key transformational benefits of cloud-based ERP that are accelerating cloud adoption and empowering businesses of all sizes to thrive. How Cloud ERP Transforms Businesses The cloud has revolutionised Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) technology, injecting it with a dynamic dose of innovation and unleashing its full potential. Modern cloud-based ERP systems have been undeniably transformed by the cloud, making them more accessible, flexible, cost-effective, and collaborative. The implementation of cloud ERP gained prominence and widespread adoption in the 2010s as cloud technology became more robust and accessible to businesses. ERP system engineers listened to the concerns of businesses, and the rapid evolution and advancement of the technology has been influenced by the prevailing common myths about cloud ERP. And what has transformed ERP technology has become a game-changer for businesses of all shapes and sizes. Whether you’re in the automotive, building, supply care, distribution, manufacturing or retail industries, deployment trends indicate 95% of businesses are overall comfortable with cloud-based business solutions. What are the Benefits of Cloud ERP to Business? Let’s take a closer look at the key transformational benefits of cloud-based ERP that are accelerating cloud adoption and empowering businesses of all sizes to thrive. Scalability and Flexibility: Cloud ERP allows businesses to scale their operations easily as their needs evolve. With cloud-based solutions, you can increase or decrease resources, such as storage and computing power, to align with your organisation's changing requirements. This flexibility enables businesses to adapt quickly to market demands, seize opportunities, and avoid over-provisioning or underutilisation of resources. Cost Savings: Cloud ERP eliminates the need for significant upfront investments in hardware, infrastructure, and IT staff.... --- - Published: 2023-06-19 - Modified: 2024-08-08 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/technology-to-boost-5-star-rating/ The aged care 5-star rating system in Australia can have a major impact on providers. This article looks at the factors influencing 5-star rating in senior care facilities, quality improvement strategies for a higher 5-star rating, and highlights best-in-class technology to enhance 5-star rating in aged care. How to Improve 5-Star Rating in Australian Aged Care Did your aged care Star Rating miss the mark? The initial release of aged care provider performance via a Star Rating at the end of 2022 revealed that only 1% of providers achieved a 5-star rating, while the majority, comprising 59%, received a modest 3-star 'acceptable' rating. So, what sets apart the few who attained the highest rating, and does it truly make a difference? In this article, we explore the aspects that distinguished the 1%-ers from the rest. We'll analyse the factors influencing 5-star rating in senior care facilities, the potential impact on providers, quality improvement strategies for a higher 5-star rating, then look at best-in-class technology to enhance 5-star rating in aged care. Why was the Aged Care Star Rating Introduced? The Aged Care 5-Star Rating system was implemented in Australia to provide transparency and essential information to customers, so they can make informed decisions about their care by comparing the quality of different aged care homes. The star rating system serves as a catalyst for continuous improvement to achieve best practices in senior care management in Australia through person-centered care. To support this effort, the 'Find a Provider' tool on the My Aged Care website makes it simple for individuals comparing 5-star rated aged care facilities in Australia. Factors Influencing 5-star Rating in Senior Care Facilities The system assesses the performance of elderly care providers in Australia across four nationally consistent quality of care performance areas: Compliance, Quality... --- - Published: 2023-05-11 - Modified: 2024-12-16 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/automation-to-boost-procurement/ A deficit or bottleneck in one area of the procurement process will impact other areas, and ultimately increase the cost of doing business. Combining digitalisation and automation via an ERP system allows procurement to become a strategic function that adds value, enhances customer satisfaction, and drives business growth. Digitalisation and Automation for Procurement Optimisation In the previous article in our ‘Moving From Purchasing Thinking to Procurement Thinking’ series, we revealed the most common indicators that a business is ready to level-up its purchasing and embrace procurement thinking. We also discussed the actual cost of manually processing purchase orders, which, for some medium-sized manufacturers, can add up to almost $1M in just a handful of years. In our latest article, we examine the benefits and challenges of taking the leap and digitalising and automating procurement. Procurement is more than just another operational process. Organisations that fail to recognise this are missing out on its potential to drive growth and sharpen a business’s competitive edge. Digitalisation and automation are crucial to this strategic approach, allowing organisations to streamline systems and optimise operations. What Does it Mean to Digitalise and Automate Procurement? When considering a function as a strategic process, we must also consider how it can be optimised to achieve our goals. Digital transformation and automation of the procurement function are two key ways to do just that. The digitalisation of procurement involves leveraging technology to streamline the procurement process. This can include using cloud-based procurement platforms, e-procurement tools, electronic catalogues, and online purchasing systems. By digitalising procurement processes, organisations can reduce manual work, enhance data accuracy, and achieve greater visibility into the procurement process. Automation, on the other hand, involves using software and tools to eliminate manual tasks and automate workflows. This can include automating the approval process, contract... --- - Published: 2023-05-03 - Modified: 2024-12-16 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/improve-team-working-with-erp/ An ERP system breaks down communication and collaboration silos. And when everyone is working together sharing information and resources, they can achieve better business results. How ERP Systems Improve Collaboration and Communication In today's globalised and interconnected world, collaboration and communication has become even more critical as businesses face increasingly complex challenges that require diverse perspectives and skillsets. Communication is the vehicle that carries information and ideas from one individual or group to another, while collaboration is the engine that propels a team towards a shared destination. Together, they create a dynamic force that drives progress and innovation in organisations, helping them adapt to changing markets and technologies, develop new products and services, and stay ahead of the competition. Let’s take a closer look at why they are so important to the workplace and find out how an ERP system can help overcome common challenges in achieving good collaboration and communication practices. What are the Benefits of Good Collaboration and Communication? Effective communication and collaboration are crucial for a positive work culture and achieving shared goals. When people collaborate, they bring different ideas and expertise to the table, which can help identify solutions that may not have been possible otherwise. Good communication facilitates better decision making, as it allows all team members to share their opinions and ideas. This can lead to a more thorough examination of the issues and a more informed decision. Efficiency in the workplace is increased when team members communicate well, as they can avoid misunderstandings and redundant efforts, leading to faster and more efficient completion of tasks. And when team members are open to different perspectives, creative thinking and the... --- - Published: 2023-04-26 - Modified: 2024-12-16 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/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? Is Your Business Ready to Take Purchasing to the Next Level? Previously in our 'Moving from Purchasing Thinking to Procurement Thinking' series, we explored the concept of procurement thinking and discussed priorities, challenges, and trends impacting procurement professionals. Now, we're asking the big question: Is your business ready to take its purchasing to the next level? How do you know it's time? More and more business owners are aware of procurement's strategic importance, yet many struggle to identify disorganisation and inefficiency in their purchasing processes. These inefficiencies result in a waste of time, resources, and money - longer term, these costs add up to significant financial and reputational losses. Below, we have compiled a list of common issues businesses experience when their purchasing and procurement operations, processes, and systems are affected by inefficiencies and resource waste. These common problems signify deeper bottlenecks, which might be caused by a single computer, system, person, or an entire department. Every hour lost to a bottleneck translates to an hour your business falls behind. The good news? With the right approach, you can level up your purchasing, clear blockages, and reclaim lost time, money, and resources. Let's get started. Common Indicators Your Business Is 'Procurement Thinking' Ready In today's business environment, things move fast. An efficient and streamlined procurement process is crucial for success. However, many businesses still rely on traditional, manual-based approaches to sourcing, procuring, and selling goods and services, which can lead to a range of common purchasing system and workflow problems.... --- - Published: 2023-03-30 - Modified: 2024-12-16 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/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 Industry 4. 0 and What Does it Mean for Manufacturing? The manufacturing industry is undergoing a significant transformation, and Industry 4. 0 is at the forefront of this change. As the latest industrial revolution, Industry 4. 0 is all about smart manufacturing, using digital technologies to increase productivity, flexibility, and agility. It builds on the innovations of the past three industrial revolutions and takes them to a whole new level. With Industry 4. 0, computers are connected and communicate with each other, allowing for real-time decision-making without human involvement. In this article, we'll take a closer look at what Industry 4. 0 is, how it works, and what it means for the manufacturing industry. What is Industry 4. 0? Industry 4. 0 is a term that refers to the fourth industrial revolution, characterised by the increasing use of automation, robotics, and data exchange in manufacturing. The convergence of several technologies, including the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and cloud computing, is driving this transformation. At its core, Industry 4. 0 is about the digitalisation of manufacturing processes, making it possible to collect and analyse data from every stage of the production process. This data can then be used to optimise manufacturing processes, reduce waste, and improve quality. One of the key features of Industry 4. 0 is the use of cyber-physical systems, which combine physical components with digital systems. These enable machines and devices to communicate with each other and with human operators, creating a network... --- - Published: 2023-03-27 - Modified: 2024-12-16 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/precise-wins-epicor-award-2022/ Precise Recognised as Epicor International Partner of the Year 2022 for Exceptional Cloud ERP Implementation Record Precise Business Solutions, a trusted partner of Epicor for more than 25 years, was named the recipient of the prestigious International Partner of the Year Award at the 2023 Momentum conference in Kuala Lumpur. This accolade recognises partners who exhibit strong sales outcomes, success with customers and overall commitment to Epicor solutions. Precise Business Solutions significantly transformed its business over the last three years to focus on delivering for customers in the cloud, executing strong and sustainable performance while delivering value across many new cloud customers, migrations and add-on sales. The award marks the fourth time that Precise Business Solutions has been recognised with the Epicor International Partner of the Year Award, an impressive feat that underscores the company's ongoing dedication to excellence in providing outstanding services and solutions to its customers. "This award truly reflects the hard work, commitment, and ability of our team," said Precise Managing Director, Mark Batina. "Despite the global challenges of the last few years, it's great to be acknowledged for being able to provide our clients with the exceptional functionality, flexibility, and value that Epicor Kinetic offers in the cloud. "We are proud of our partnership with Epicor and will continue to work closely with them to deliver innovative solutions that drive growth and success for our customers," added Mark. Andy Coussins, Epicor Senior Vic President and Head of International, commented "Congratulations to all our worthy Partner Excellence... --- - Published: 2023-03-20 - Modified: 2024-08-08 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/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. Transforming Sourcing and Procurement Operations In our previous 'Moving From Purchasing Thinking to Procurement Thinking' series article, we answered the question, 'What is procurement? '. We highlighted the key differences between the procurement and purchasing functions and how the act of purchasing is a phase within a broader procurement process cycle. We also touched on the mind-set of 'procurement-thinkers' - those driven to transform sourcing and procurement operations for greater value creation and innovation. In this article, we will explore the concept of procurement thinking in greater detail. Then, we will discuss the priorities, challenges, and trends impacting procurement professionals and how you can take action. Procurement Thinking - Defined Procurement thinking is a strategic approach to sourcing and procurement that focuses on the entire supply chain rather than just the purchasing process. It characterises a procurement leader who views procurement as a critical strategic function of the business and understands how it fits into the complexity of modern business environments. A procurement leader who embraces procurement thinking strives for continuous improvement in sourcing operations, and supplier relationship and performance management. As supply chains grow increasingly complex, they view investing in digital technologies as vitally important to improve operational excellence, increase efficiency, and enable better decision-making. According to a report by Gartner, procurement leaders are driven to enhance their skills in using digital technology, with 96 percent saying that procurement professionals will need to significantly improve their digital effectiveness to succeed in their roles. Additionally, 81 percent of procurement leaders... --- - Published: 2023-02-14 - Modified: 2024-12-16 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/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. What is Procurement and How is it Different to Purchasing? Most of us know what purchasing entails - both as individuals and in the business world. Procurement, on the other hand, is a different story. 'Procurement' is often seen as an unnecessarily complex way of saying 'purchasing'. A better understanding of what procurement is, and what it does, will make it clear these terms are not interchangeable. There are some significant differences between the two - differences any organization operating in today's business climate needs to know. Why? Because procurement is becoming increasingly important to sustainability and business resilience. Supply chains are more complex and unreliable, as companies face challenges in sourcing stock on time and in full. This can seriously impact their bottom line and force them to re-evaluate their inventory management processes. Those that have already acknowledged the long-term nature of these challenges and opted to move towards a 'procurement thinking' approach have managed to stay ahead of the curve. Now, it's your turn to make procurement a competitive advantage. Let's start with the fundamental differences between purchasing and procurement. Purchasing v Procurement Purchasing and procurement may seem similar at first glance, but they actually refer to different stages of the acquisition process. Purchasing is the final step in procurement, where a purchase order is sent to a supplier and the supplier sends back an invoice to be paid. Procurement is the entire process of acquiring goods or services, including identifying needs finding and evaluating potential suppliers, negotiating... --- - Published: 2022-08-30 - Modified: 2024-08-08 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/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. With an ERP the New Aged Care Quarterly Reporting Doesn't Have to be a Taxing Time Thirty-five days. Just over one month. That's all the time you have to submit the first aged care provider Quarterly Financial Report (QFR) after the end of the July-September quarter. It might seem like a long lead time, but extracting and compiling data across many different business areas is time-consuming - especially if you don't have a single source of truth to tap into or a system that connects all business processes and enables automatic extraction of relevant data. Instead, what lies ahead is hours and hours of manual data collection. You will need to check and double-check for human error. You will need to gather in-depth information from HR, Payroll, Operations, Governance, Facilities and Asset Management, IT, Food and Nutrition Services, and Finance. You will need to sift through reams of spreadsheets to extract the information you need. The thought of it is mind-boggling. Your current processes only add to the complexity. They don't allow you to capture all the information required to meet stringent accountability, reporting, and record-keeping obligations, let alone the quality of care compliances tied to funding. You've got 35 days, but you've done the math, and your quarterly reporting requirement could take four weeks to compile. To make matters worse, you are already operating with limited staff resources, and the extra admin work introduced following the Aged Care Reform has left you struggling with the new pressures. The future... --- - Published: 2022-07-27 - Modified: 2024-08-08 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/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. Navigating Reform Change is Smooth Sailing for Aged Care Providers with the Right ERP System The aged care provider industry is evolving fast, thanks to a raft of improvement reforms announced by the Government in 2021. The $18. 3 billion, five-year package aims to support the aged care sector in ensuring every senior Australian receives adequate care, respect, and dignity. The reform plan, which involves business, operational, and quality of care changes, also addresses recommendations from the Final Report of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety. Across five distinct pillars - home care, residential aged care services and sustainability, residential aged care quality and safety, workforce, and governance - the newly implemented and upcoming measures pose a significant challenge for organizations already struggling to keep up with regulatory and client demand. Stringent accountability, reporting, and record-keeping obligations are vital for providers accessing funding, and if they don't deliver on these responsibilities, funding may be cut. If these reforms have disrupted your aged care business, your current business management system may not be coping, revealing detrimental inadequacies across financial, workforce, and customer relationship management. These shortcomings are only set to be exasperated by the new Star Rating System coming at the end of 2022, which empowers people to make informed decisions by comparing residential aged care services. Indicators Your Aged Care Organisation is ERP Ready In this increasingly competitive environment - coupled with upward pressure on costs - upgrading your business management system might be the ideal solution.... --- - Published: 2022-07-11 - Modified: 2024-12-16 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/debunking-cloud-erp-myths/ 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! Setting the Record Straight on Common Myths Around Cloud ERP Reliability, accessibility, flexibility, and speed. These aren’t just words that describe an ERP solution deployed through a cloud-based platform. They are performance outcomes most businesses across the globe seek to attain. So, if the performance benefits of cloud computing technology 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? One reason that comes to mind is fear of the unknown. Another is misconception. Would you be more comfortable knowing email is cloud computing at its most basic? What if you knew the first cloud-based ERP system was actually made available in 1998, and the technology has been evolving and advancing steadily since? Myths and misconceptions have a way of preventing us from separating fact from fiction. Read on to set the record straight on some of the common myths surrounding cloud ERP. Myth: Cloud ERP is too expensive Truth: Cloud can save you money in the short- and long-term New technology is often synonymous with high costs. However, cloud ERP can actually prove cheaper in the long run. The costs (and risks) associated with hosting on-premise software can add up fast. Servers are expensive to buy, maintain, and power and the burden of deploying and upgrading systems can be time- and resource-intensive. Cloud ERP frees your IT personnel from these responsibilities, giving them the space to drive innovation. Myth: Cloud ERP underperforms... --- - Published: 2022-07-01 - Modified: 2024-12-16 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/3d-printing-and-erp-software/ 3D printing delivers a host of benefits to a manufacturer. The full extent of these can be realised with the right ERP system with seamless integration functionalities in place. How Well Does Your ERP System Integrate 3D Printing? Amid uncertainties and disruptions, manufacturers are innovating their production processes with new technologies – including 3D printing. 3D printing delivers a host of benefits, from reduced waste to faster time to market. However, the full extent of these benefits can only be realised if the right systems and functionalities are in place. If you have already embraced 3D printing or plan to in the future, the question begs: how well does your ERP system integrate 3D printing? Is it enhancing your 3D printing capabilities? Sharpening your competitive advantage? Or is it hindering your success and limiting your return on investment? In this article, we’ll explore 3D printing, its benefits, and its uses before discussing the synergy between this revolutionary manufacturing technique and ERP software. What is 3D Printing? What are the Benefits? 3D printing – also known as additive manufacturing – is a precise and efficient process of constructing three-dimensional objects using a design saved in a digital file. The object is ‘printed’ through an additive process, where layers of raw material are applied in succession until the design is complete. This method is the opposite of subtractive manufacturing, where a machine cuts objects out of a piece of material. The benefits of 3D printing are far-reaching. It empowers organisations to produce complex and multifaceted objects with extreme accuracy while using fewer materials. With fewer materials needed, manufacturers save on production costs and require less storage capacity. In addition, lower up-front costs... --- - Published: 2022-05-30 - Modified: 2024-12-16 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/how-much-does-an-erp-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? Helping You Determine an ERP Total Cost of Ownership and Return on Investment 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? Answering this question isn’t as straightforward as simply providing a dollar amount. ERP systems vary significantly and so do their price tags, because they are built with different target audiences and business complexity in mind. As a result, the capital investment required will depend on the size and scope of your business, the industry you operate in, and any specific needs, customizations, or integrations you may require. In this article, we’ll look broadly at the factors and considerations that impact the cost of a new ERP system – both in the short and long term. Equipped with this information, you can make an informed decision as to whether a new system will deliver the return on investment (ROI) you need over the lifespan of the solution to justify your purchase. How Costs Associated with ERP Implementation Vary The cost of a new ERP system will depend on many factors specific to your organisation, which we will explore in more detail below. Firstly, it’s worth providing context – the expenses associated with ERP implementation vary and can’t always be evaluated directly against other solutions. In short, you can’t compare apples and oranges. So, what are the key terms, features, and concepts you need to be familiar... --- - Published: 2022-03-18 - Modified: 2024-12-16 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/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 an ERP System Positively Impacts Employees Many business experts will agree that your business is only as successful as its most skilled and motivated employees. You are likely already aware of the significant positive impact happy, well-trained and enabled people can have 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, which in turn empowers your on-site and remote employees to spend more time doing what they do best. Let’s explore how an ERP solution can empower your employees and what this would mean for your business. What is ERP and how can it Benefit my Business? Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software unifies your business’s day-to-day operations under one secure, accessible roof, from accounting to project management, resource allocation, and procurement. It provides a single source of truth, empowering employees in your office, facilities, and even remotely to make data-backed decisions in real-time. What’s more, ERP automates tedious tasks, giving your team more time to focus on core duties and growth-driving activities. An ERP system enhances visibility across all of your operations and streamlines critical processes – and that’s why organisations benefit most from industry-specific solutions. For example, an industry-specific ERP solution for a manufacturing business might cover the following: financial management CRM sales management project and contract management production management (MRP) job costing supply chain management service asset management. In contrast, a solution for an aged... --- - Published: 2022-02-16 - Modified: 2024-12-16 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/are-you-manufacturing-erp-ready/ Outdated systems, manual tasks, and unreliable data can lead to devastating bottlenecks and customer dissatisfaction. So, if your business is suffering from head-spinning processes, nightmarish end-of-month reporting, and a hope-for-the-best attitude, now’s the time to capitalise on growth opportunities by adopting an ERP system. 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 interact seamlessly, and you may have even devised time-consuming workarounds that force applications to perform tasks they were not designed to do. The COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the Australian manufacturing industry was significant. International borders slammed shut, and industries sought to shorten the supply chain. For many manufacturers, this disruption meant they were busier than ever as it was coupled with a surge in demand from their customers trying to get ahead of their own supply forecasting. According to the Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index, manufacturing growth hit a five-year high following the initial blow of the pandemic. In the June 2021 quarter, production rose 0. 9 per cent, and annual growth hit 9. 6 per cent. While growth has slowed since that initial burst, the ripple effects of the pandemic and resulting changes to consumer and industry behaviour are still being felt. Uncertainty of supply from raw materials and the impact of that on fulfilling customer orders, as well as the competition for labour resources in an era of closed borders and travel limitations, even further complicate the environment. For many manufacturers, grappling with a steeper-than-ever growth trajectory with these... --- - Published: 2022-02-14 - Modified: 2024-08-08 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/erp-helps-aged-care-providers/ The benefits of an ERP system to manage Aged Care Provider services are exponential. Everything from client and workforce management to procurement operates effortlessly under one integrated system, so you can focus on what matters most: the people you serve. 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 learned to quickly adapt. Add to this new requirements coming in, which require aged and home care businesses to reimagine their internal processes and reporting in order to maintain compliance, and it is an era of rapid change in the industry. If you are an organisation operating in this key sector, you may be looking for processes, systems, and tools that are more agile, more responsive, and offer greater visibility over your staffing and patient needs, as you begin to rebuild and plan for an uncertain future. While your basic accounting software may have performed necessary tasks in the past, the future holds increasingly complicated demands, and you are likely looking for a system that will pull all of the threads of your operations together and give you greater visibility about what is happening across your facilities. To navigate this next chapter successfully and safely, aged and home care providers also need solutions that empower productivity, optimise functionality, and deliver precision in decision making. That’s where Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software such as Epicor Senior Living Solution comes into play. What is an ERP System, and How can it Help my Aged Care Organisation? Enterprise Resource... --- - Published: 2021-08-10 - Modified: 2024-12-16 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/erp-for-customer-insights/ Companies that lead in customer experience are three times more likely to significantly exceed their business goals. With the right ERP system, businesses can excel at customer relationship management while also reducing costs, decreasing wasted time, and experience exponential profit growth. How Your ERP Solution Can Help You Better Understand Your Customer While many realise how Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software can help businesses streamline operations, boost supply chain management, and access smarter insights, not many understand the role ERP can play in customer experience management. Your software can help you gain a holistic view of each client, enabling your business to vastly improve customer experience (CX). In our customer-centric reality, focusing on CX is a cornerstone of good business. A 2020 report by Adobe found that companies that lead in customer experience are three times more likely to significantly exceed their business goals. Let’s look at how you can use ERP to better understand your customers so you can improve your service level and become their supplier of choice. How Does ERP Improve Customer Experience? Because ERP consolidates data in one system and enables automation, it streamlines business processes. This can help you improve customer experience in several ways: Automation saves time, freeing up employees to spend more energy interacting with customers, which leads to better customer service. Centralising data makes it easier to match supply with demand. Your employees know who needs what and when, as well as what needs to happen to make a certain level of supply available on time. With efficient access to information – your ERP lets users see data for service and asset management, production planning, the supply chain, and more, all in one place – your teams have insights that can be used... --- - Published: 2021-07-01 - Modified: 2024-12-16 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/epicor-erp-renamed-kinetic/ An innovative modern interface is just one of the many improvements Epicor has made to enhance ERP user experience with its rebranded ERP system Epicor Kinetic. Kinetic aligns with the needs of manufacturers by providing 'anywhere' 'anytime' data access, AI, and built-in collaboration tools. Introducing Kinetic - The New Name for Epicor ERP Recently there has been a visual change in the branding of our strategic partner Epicor. They have a new website, logo and brand colours as well as changing the way they position their products across all of the industries they serve. Improved Features and Functionalities in Epicor Kinetic The change has been focused around creating a user experience that is second to none which has resulted in the exciting release on June 10 of Kinetic 2021. 1 (formerly known as Epicor ERP). The framework, Epicor Kinetic Design was released in 2018 and introduced modern, clean application forms that possessed the ability to natively access the solution via an internet browser. Epicor then proceeded to make the necessary adjustments to its user interface and the technology used to deliver it and have been migrating the solution to this reimagined user experience over the last 18 months. The result is consistency in navigation, simplified visuals and the potential to improve productivity and accessibility over your employees working day and your business’ operations. Features of the now available Kinetic 2021. 1 include: Improved user experience – intuitive, browser-based applications offer guided navigation to easily access critically important workflows. Modern eCommerce Experience – new features and visual enhancements have made Epicor Commerce Connect an improved experience. Enhanced Document Security - enhanced security and customer numbering is now present in the Enterprise Content Management for aerospace and defence and medical manufacturers. EDI Integration Improvements – purpose-built... --- - Published: 2021-06-25 - Modified: 2024-07-11 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/cloud-erp-post-covid/ Business vulnerabilities exposed during the Pandemic accelerated the adoption of cloud computing and digital transformation as businesses sought the resilience, agility and flexibility required to respond to challenges and future-proof their operations. How Cloud ERP Can Optimise Your Operations Post-COVID The COVID-19 crisis sent a shockwave through the world, forcing business leaders to take a deep and honest look at how sustainable their organisations truly are. Many are rethinking their operations and looking at what actions they can take to increase agility and efficiency. These two traits are essential for thriving in the new normal. Cloud ERP supports both. With a cloud-based ERP solution, your organisation will benefit from key advantages that can resolve the vulnerabilities revealed during the pandemic. This is one reason why we’re seeing huge market growth in this sector. The global enterprise resource planning software market was on a fast growth trajectory even before the pandemic unfolded, but COVID accelerated this trend. According to a research report published by Technavio in late 2020, market growth will accelerate at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of nearly 9 per cent from 2020 to 2024. In Australia, the pandemic also drove a significant shift toward cloud computing and digital transformation. A December 2020 report by Information Services Group found that many Australian enterprises are turning to cloud technology such as Cloud ERP to improve supply chains, enable remote working, ensure business continuity, and boost competitiveness. Core Drivers of Cloud ERP Adoption If your business is looking for ways to optimise efficiency and gain a relative advantage, cloud ERP offers clear benefits that can support your objectives in the post-COVID world. Here's how. Cloud ERP frees up time and money Some... --- - Published: 2021-05-20 - Modified: 2024-07-04 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/home-care-demand-on-rise/ The pressure is mounting for aged care providers to be proactive and manage the shift in demand towards at-home care. To meet this demand and stay competitive, providers are turning to technology to manage their residential care, client management, care planning, rostering, funding and billing. The Rise and Rise of Home Care and How Aged Care Providers Can Deliver It According to experts, the new wave of older Australians will have both the preference for and the means to live in their homes for longer. Government policies are also increasingly focused on home care, and marketing drives are enabling the elderly's desire to stay in their own homes. This means the pressure is mounting for aged care providers to be proactive and manage this swing towards aged home care. The need for professional care givers is continuing to increase to unprecedented levels, with life expectancy rising to almost 84. It is expected that by 2040, there will be over 5 million Australians over the age of 70. This increased demand for quality aged care, and home care in particular, makes it more important than ever for aged care providers to utilise an industry-specific ERP solution to help these organisations deliver the best possible care for their clients.   Delivering Aged Care Services with Specialist ERP Software Solutions There is nothing more important than having a specialist Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution to meet your specific needs as an aged care provider. These solutions support care providers in many ways including the following: Achieving Flexibility and Readiness for Change The aged care field — and the home care field in particular — does not stand still. It is subject to the march of technological progress and regulatory development. Any organisation that provides this care needs to... --- - Published: 2021-04-14 - Modified: 2024-12-16 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/root-cause-analysis-and-erp/ By doing a deep dive into the root cause of a business problem, you'll discover why an underlying cause is creating challenges for your business in the first place. Gaining clarity of a problem means businesses can strategically treat the cause rather than treating the symptom. How to Use Root Cause Analysis to Uncover the Real Issues in Your Business When your business faces a breakdown in your systems or processes, you have two options: you can address the symptoms of the breakdown - but you'll have to do this indefinitely because the underlying issue still exists: or two, you can initiate a process to uncover the underlying problem that’s causing the breakdown, identify solutions, and then implement changes to resolve that problem. Which approach is better for business? Approach two. By doing a deep dive into the root cause – undertaking a root cause analysis – you'll discover why an underlying cause is creating challenges for your business in the first place. With root cause analysis tools, you can tackle any problem your business is facing – a process breakdown, inefficient use of technology, even human resource challenges. In order to make informed decisions to decide how to resolve an issue, you also need to know the costs involved – what are your problems costing your business, and how much will you save after you implement a change? To help your business take advantage of root cause analysis tools, we’ve put together this guide to what root cause analysis is and how you can calculate the costs of your business problems using root cause analysis tools. What is Root Cause Analysis? Root cause analysis is a set of procedures that a team undertakes to determine what caused a problem to occur. It looks for systemic... --- - Published: 2021-03-18 - Modified: 2024-12-16 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/erp-improves-difot-ratio/ When fulfilling product orders, manufacturers world-wide are seeking to achieve the highest DIFOT ratio possible. An ERP built for manufacturers optimises the supply chain, curtails parts and materials shrinkage, provides full inventory visibility, manages equipment and machinery maintenance, and has powerful data analysis and forecasting to support decision-making. DIFOT in Manufacturing: How ERP Helps You Improve Your DIFOT Ratio DIFOT stands for delivery in full, on time. It refers to the ratio of product orders that are delivered in their entirety within the specified timeframe. For example, if your DIFOT is 90%, this means 90% of your orders are being completed with no delays and with no components missing. You can calculate your DIFOT with a simple formula: DIFOT = (Number of deliveries completed on time and in full / The total number of deliveries) x 100 But what kind of DIFOT percentage should you be aiming for? Of course, the target is 100%, but research shows that the average is around 89% for many industries. With the right approach to software and data, the ratio can be pushed to 96% and above. As a manufacturer, this is what you aim for when you fulfil product orders for your clients. However, this is not always easy to achieve. The Role of ERP An Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software solution that has been built for manufacturers will be a major driver towards achieving a high DIFOT ratio. It enables your business to streamline its operations, giving you the capabilities to meet your customers' expectations, on time. But how do you accomplish this? What are the key DIFOT benefits of an ERP system? Read on to learn more. Improving Your DIFOT Ratio with ERP Optimised Supply Chain Your manufacturing business can only operate efficiently if you have the right parts... --- - Published: 2021-03-15 - Modified: 2024-07-11 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/beyond-covid-aged-care-software/ Uncertainty is rife in the aged care sector, and many care providers are turning to technology to get handle on their short-term and long-term future. Aged Care Software solutions will help to eliminate this uncertainty with key functions such as data analytics and forecasting support. The Role of Residential and Community Care Software in the Recovery from COVID-19 Impacts COVID-19 has sent shockwaves right across society, and there are few sectors that have weathered the storm unscathed. However, some industries and sectors have been hit harder than others. One of the worst affected has been the aged care sector. At numerous points throughout 2020, it was aged care facilities that were sadly bearing the brunt of COVID-19 cases and deaths. As well as the human tragedy of aged care residents who lost their lives, there were economic hardships that threatened the very future of aged care provision in Australia. In order to recover successfully and swiftly, aged care providers need specialist support as they offer both facility-based and home-based care on an ongoing basis. This is where an aged care and home care software solution such as Epicor Senior Living Solution (SLS) can play a vital role as Australian – and global – society looks towards recovery from the pandemic. Key Functionalities in Epicor SLS Resource management In the recovery phase from COVID-19, care providers will find themselves with scant room to maneuver. If costs grow too high, the level of care will begin to suffer. If relationships with suppliers are not optimised, the long-term future of the provider is put into jeopardy. To put it simply, resource management is going to be a key concern over the coming months and years. Enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions with a built-in residential and client management suite... --- - Published: 2021-03-11 - Modified: 2024-12-16 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/multi-dimensional-spend-approvals/ Ultimately, a powerful, digital solution with a high degree of automation becomes essential once an organisation's requirements around spend management approval become more advanced and finely-tuned. Support your team to work more effectively and efficiently with Epicor's Advanced Requisition Management software. The Increased Focus on Spend Management in Business and the Importance of Multi-Dimensional Approvals Spend management is the practice of managing organisation expenditure through processes designed to keep costs under control and to make sure that necessary investments have the desired effect for a business. With a proper spend management policy in place, business owners gain a centralised point from which to manage supplier relationships and get the most out of each and every dollar the company spends. In this sense, spend management is not simply about reducing spend but rather about optimising it. Of course, you need to invest funds in order to grow, but these investments cannot be allowed to take place unchecked and unaccounted for. Spend management ensures full transparency across every step in the process. Whether you are an aged care provider looking to support home care teams in the field or a manufacturer seeking to develop increasingly effective supplier relationships, spend management is a critical aspect of modern business. Spend Management: A Shift in Focus 2020 was a tumultuous year for businesses as unprecedented factors such as the COVID-19 pandemic put spending under the microscope. Suddenly, businesses found themselves having to justify each dollar they spent, as organisations sought to secure their long-term existence while also tentatively targeting growth and development. But, while it's easy to blame external factors for increased focuses on spend management, this shift has actually been taking place for some time. Businesses now have the capability – thanks to a number... --- - Published: 2021-02-26 - Modified: 2024-12-16 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/improve-forecasting-accuracy/ Tracking your budget and forecasting results within your financial software solution unlocks a more strategic approach to planning. Rather than simply commissioning a short- or long-term forecast based on the information at hand and then building a plan around this, businesses find themselves with far greater levels of insight and understanding at their fingertips. Effectively Plan for Future Opportunities and Investment All businesses exist both in the here and now and in the future. Without a means to effectively plan for future opportunities and investment, organisations can't move forward with confidence. This is where forecasting and budgeting come into play. An effective forecasting and business budgeting software solution allows organisations to see and do more as they look to the future. Not only will you be able to gain important insights, but you'll also enjoy greater control of the next phases of your organisational development. Key Benefits of ERP for Business Forecasting Integrating both ends of the process One of the key benefits of business budgeting software lies not just in its forecasting capabilities, but also in the way it integrates with other elements of business. Remember that forecasting is just that — forecasting: the action of predicting what is to come. Without proper analysis and reporting, it's difficult to gauge how effective forecasting and budgeting really is. With the right financial software, business owners can integrate both ends of the process. They are able to bring together the proactive practice of forecasting with the retrospective practice of reporting and outcome assessment, in order to gain deeper insights into the health of their business. The software feeds forecasted data directly to the reporting solution so that your teams can measure predictions against the real-life outcomes. In turn, reporting data is used to refine future forecasting and budgeting, creating an integrated set of processes that... --- - Published: 2020-12-17 - Modified: 2024-12-16 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/cloud-erp-or-on-premise-erp/ Take a deep dive into the advantages and limitations of cloud ERP v on-premise ERP to help discover the ERP deployment option best suited to your business. Cloud ERP v On-Premise ERP: Which is Right for Your Business? Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software is a must for medium to enterprise-level businesses who want to hone their execution and deploy resources with optimal efficiency and effectiveness. But which model of implementation is best for your business? If you are considering a new ERP platform, or your existing application or the infrastructure (hardware, operating systems, networking) it sits in needs replacing, you’ll be faced with a choice between possibly moving to a ‘cloud-based’ deployment model or the more traditional ‘on-premise’ based implementation. They can be quite different options not just in terms of where the software sits but also how you pay for it, and how you and when you receive updates to the ERP solution. Each approach comes with its pluses and minuses, so to help you better understand what may be the best fit for your business let’s compare the key advantages and limitations for both on-premise and cloud ERP solutions. Cloud ERP: Key Advantages and Limitations Advantages Less capital investment required upfront Cloud ERP solutions are typically licenses on a 'subscription’ basis. Like buying online access to your favourite magazine or specialist information source, your Cloud ERP solution provider will likely license their product on a lower cost, on-going periodic basis – essentially a rental of the software rather than a purchase to use perpetually. In addition to not having to pay a larger 'one-off' support costs, each year, you will not need to purchase updated... --- - Published: 2020-12-10 - Modified: 2024-12-16 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/customer-focussed-manufacturing/ In the manufacturing sector, what your customers need and what you deliver must be closely aligned. With a manufacturing-specific business management system this alignment is not only possible but empowers manufacturers to stay ahead of their customer needs and requirements. Understanding and Catering to the Needs of Your Manufacturing Customers In the manufacturing sector, what your customers need and what you deliver must be closely aligned. But to be truly successful and grow your business, you have to not only meet those customer needs, but go above and beyond where possible. Providing the best possible customer experience, standing out from your competitors and building customer loyalty involves recognising what your customers want from you and then translating this into a visible improvement in your operations and what you deliver to your customer base. Let’s take a look at some of our top tips to help you make the most of your relationships with customers and to stay ahead of their needs and requirements. Communication Forms the Basis of Your Manufacturing Customer Relationships The first step to understanding the needs of your customers is communication. Before you do anything else, consult with your top orders and get to know what they expect from you and what it is that keeps them coming back, as well as any key pain points and areas of friction that they are experiencing. This is not an exact science. Many customers will not know exactly what is causing friction or what is preventing them from achieving their aims. You will apply your own expertise and understanding about your business to the feedback you receive. For example, a customer may say that your manufactured goods are not being delivered on time. You might already know that your... --- - Published: 2020-12-09 - Modified: 2024-06-24 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/budgeting-for-successful-aged-care/ Specially designed aged and home care software systems help Australia’s care providers to manage resources, reduce costs in the short- and long-term, and keep on offering the very best care. How an ERP Solution Will Help Optimise Resources Across your Facilities How do you select an ERP system if you are an aged care or home care provider? When answering this question, you need to consider the budgeting and forecasting capabilities of the solution. Cost is a constant concern for all providers in the aged and home care industry, and you need to be able to accurately model the needs of your residents in order to budget for the future and reduce the cost of operation on a day-to-day basis. Specially designed aged and home care software systems help Australia's care providers to manage resources, reduce costs in the short- and long-term, and keep on offering the very best care. Software systems such as the Epicor Senior Living Solution (SLS) help to achieve this in several ways. Automating Key Processes Automation gives you a unique opportunity to reduce costs and make your budget go further. Have a process that requires no human input or oversight? How about a procedure that relies upon quantifiable responses to questions? In most cases, these can be automated effectively, without compromising on the care you provide. In the process, this unlocks a wealth of different opportunities to augment and enhance the care you provide, as your organisation becomes more efficient, more agile, and better positioned for high-quality care delivery. With the right ERP solution, automation is easy and is driven by the data that is analysed by and stored within the system itself. You will... --- - Published: 2020-12-09 - Modified: 2024-12-16 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/your-team-and-erp-system-change/ Preparing your team for a positive change in your business throughout the process of ERP system implementation is vital, for not only implementation success, but ongoing optimised use of the system. How to Prepare Your Team for Changes to Your ERP System The implementation of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system within your business will unlock a wealth of benefits: the ability to better manage your resources, effective forecasting and budgeting, as well as ironing out inefficiencies and process friction points. These advantages, however, can only be achieved through significant changes and a coordinated approach by you and your team in accepting and implementing the required changes. So, you considered long and hard which ERP system is right for your business, and the one you have selected ticks all the boxes that your company needs. Despite this, even the most well-suited, perfectly deployed solution will bring major changes and potential disruption with it. You may have already read why a robust approach to change management is so important for businesses as they deploy their ERP platform. Here, we are going to take a closer look at the human aspect of change management and how to prepare your team for changes to their roles as you target ERP project success. Appoint change leaders and project ambassadors While everyone needs to be on board with the ERP implementation project, your whole team needs to take ownership of their responsibilities during this project, achieving this hinges upon your leadership team. Put this team together before the implementation of the project begins. Make sure to include at least one member of senior management to provide a centralised point of leadership and executive-level sponsorship for the... --- - Published: 2020-12-04 - Modified: 2025-01-21 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/leadership-during-and-after-covid/ We asked our Managing Director Mark Batina to share his main challenges and key takeaways from his experiences as a business leader during the COVID-19 pandemic, and what he thinks the impacts will be for our business and the industry moving forward. A Business Leader's Perspective: Covid Challenges and Key Takeaways As we have our head office based in Western Australia (which has been relatively unaffected by COVID-19 compared to other parts of the world), we are in the unusual and enviable position of being able to operate as close to ‘normal’ as possible again with COVID-19 very much contained in the state. From March to July we opted for all our staff to work from home (WFH), and over the past few months since then, to November, many of our people have been returning to the office – albeit with some slightly different working arrangements for some; based on our lessons learned during the WFH period. We asked our Managing Director Mark Batina to share his main challenges and key takeaways from the experiences of this year as a leader, and what he thinks the impacts will be for our business and the industry moving forward. How do you feel about returning somewhat to ‘normality’ in the workplace – at least in our head office? I am glad to have a chance to start interacting face-to-face with both our team and local customers again. What were your biggest learning/takeaways personally from the experience of working from home? We can collectively be very efficient and focused when out of the office, and the technology supporting collaboration works when we need it to. However, the importance of making sure people stay connected to their colleagues and still feel part of the ‘whole’ of... --- - Published: 2020-12-02 - Modified: 2024-07-11 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/7-lessons-learned-from-lockdown/ During the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, like most businesses in Western Australia, we opted to work from home for the safety of our employees, embracing modern technologies to connect remotely with our customers and partners. Here's what we learned from our experience. How Working from Home During COVID-19 Changed the Way We Think About Work In March 2020, COVID-19 upended our lives as it did for most people around the world and forced us to reconsider new ways of working. Like most other businesses in Western Australia, we opted to work from home for the safety of our employees, embracing modern technologies to connect remotely with our customers and partners. Being a software company, that was already used to working virtually with customers around the world, the transition to everyone working from home rather than in the office was easier for us than most. Also, being lucky as we are to have our head office based in Western Australia (which has had relatively few cases compared to other Australian states and other regions around the world) our ‘lockdown’ or working from home period was fairly short-lived for most of our workforce and we were able to transition back to being able to work at our head office in Mt Hawthorn again by the end of June. Even working from home for a relatively short period of time, however, has taught us some valuable lessons and had a strong impact on the way we do things around here now. Here’s seven of the key takeaways that have emerged in our discussions with our people over the past few months (July to November) about the impact ‘that’ working from home period has had on how we now operate. Lesson 1: Working from home can... --- - Published: 2020-12-01 - Modified: 2024-12-16 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/the-role-of-erp-software-in-bpm/ When Business Process Management is implemented correctly, a company becomes an organic whole, with each process integrated with all others to eliminate any gaps or sticking points. But where does a solution like the Epicor ERP platform fit into this? How can you deploy the right software solutions to help you get the best out of your BPM initiatives? How BPM Supports Improved Efficiency Business process management, or BPM, is one of the key attributes that contributes to improved efficiency and operational effectiveness for your business. Get this right, and happy, engaged customers, better capability and flexibility, and accurate forecasting are your reward. Get it wrong, and you will find that your business becomes sluggish and inefficient. Fortunately, the right ERP platform can help make sure your business stays in the former category. But what exactly is business process management? BPM, as the phrase suggests, refers to managing the processes that make up your business' operations. When BPM is implemented correctly, you will find yourself focused on outcomes rather than getting bogged down in the minutiae of individual tasks. You’ll also foster a culture of more engaged team members who are ready and willing to take ownership of their duties within your company. This is crucial to businesses as it represents a step away from a collection of individualised processes, instead moving towards a more holistic operational approach. When BPM is implemented correctly, the company becomes an organic whole, with each process integrated with all others to eliminate any gaps or sticking points. But where does a solution like the Epicor ERP platform fit into this? How can you deploy the right software solutions to help you get the best out of your BPM initiatives? The Six Steps of Business Process Management Before we get into how an ERP solution can revolutionise business process management within your company, let's... --- - Published: 2020-11-23 - Modified: 2024-12-16 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/optimise-scm-with-erp/ The right ERP solution can provide businesses with a fool-proof and future-centred approach to supply chain management. It gives business owners the capability to draw upon data in ever-increasing volumes and not be overwhelmed. At the same time, business owners can achieve integration between processes, datasets, remote teams, IoT devices or any other elements that are deployed within the supply chain. The Advantages of ERP in Supply Chain Management Solutions such as the Epicor ERP (enterprise resource planning) platform can help businesses to optimise their processes and build even more effective relationships with suppliers and customers. At the heart of this is supply chain management. A healthy supply chain keeps your inventory stocked at just the right level while making sure your customers' needs are met. It gives you the agility and flexibility to plan new product launches and stay one step ahead of customer demand. So how exactly does ERP software help with this, and how can your business benefit? To begin, let's take a look at the three distinct levels of supply chain management so we can start to build an understanding of how ERP can optimise the entire process. What are the Three Levels of SCM? Strategic planning This relates to the long-term decision-making of the supply chain management process. At this level, you will decide how you will create, nurture and grow your network of suppliers and partners, as well as strategise long-term improvements and innovations to the chain. This level of management requires the most foresight and the most long-term vision as you plan the future developmental journey of the supply chain. Tactical management Tactical management is more concerned with the short-term decision-making process, implementing changes and making calls that have an impact on a tactical level. These changes are deployed in accordance with customer demand and geared towards achieving optimal end value from customer interactions.... --- - Published: 2020-11-03 - Modified: 2024-06-27 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/epicor-erp-10-2-700-released/ The ability to cost and forecast is a key component to success and an exciting ‘game-changing’ feature of Epicor ERP 10.2.700. With this feature and more in the latest update, Epicor continues to invest in next generation technology to deliver the tools and ERP capability our customers need to drive their business forward. Epicor ERP 10. 2. 700 is Now Available and Ready to Use! In these never more challenging times, agility is the greatest weapon your business has to stay competitive today and as we start to think more about tomorrow. The latest release from Epicor ERP 10. 2. 700 further delivers this agility with updates focused on the software’s modern user experience and increased process efficiency. From our work with manufacturers and distributors around the world for more than 25 years, we understand that the pressure to reduce operating costs, and hence maximise margins, without compromising on delivery quality and timeliness is a constant, day-to-day effort. Kinetic is a very contemporary interface built specifically for retail, manufacturing and distribution industries to allow you to achieve more in a streamlined, efficient way via simple menus, powerful search functions and embedded education features. Able to be used across mobile smart devices, desktop PCs and on the shop floor, Kinetic adapts easily to ensure a seamless user experience on your platform of choice. New Features in Epicor ERP 10. 2. 700 The ability to cost and forecast is a key component to success and an exciting ‘game-changing’ feature of Epicor ERP 10. 2. 700. Other features of the Epicor ERP 10. 2. 700 update include the following: Epicor Data Analytics (EDA) Budgeting and Forecasting – modern, cloud-based business intelligence that provides in-depth financial reports in a pre-packaged format. Epicor QuickShip – new features of the cloud include bulk and mass shipping and the ability... --- - Published: 2020-11-02 - Modified: 2024-06-27 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/epicor-sls-10-2-600-released/ With a focus on CRM, community care and project management, the release of the latest enhancements to the Epicor ERP Senior Living Solution, will substantially support Australian aged and home care and independent living providers to be more efficient and productive. Epicor SLS 10. 2. 600 is Now Available and Ready to Use! Epicor Senior Living Solutions version 10. 2. 600 was released on Friday 16th October. The new version will help our aged care customers continue to be more productive and continue to streamline their procedures and protocols. Epicor places particular importance on ensuring that the user experience is first rate. At the heart of this is Epicor’s Virtual Agent (EVA), the ability to automate mundane, everyday tasks with a voice command plus the integration with the now extended Epicor Collaborate will substantially increase staff productivity. New Features in Epicor SLS 10. 2. 600 The additional enhancements specific to the aged care industry in the fields of CRM, community care and project management include the following: An increase in accuracy for occupancy analysis and reporting for inactive and respite accommodation. Support for Department of Health regulated emergency leave. Billing reconciliation now offers an ‘apply new date’ field to allow adjustments in the correct billing period. Personal contact synchronisation changes for imports from clinical systems to increase the accuracy of contact information. New functionality for online claiming across various community events using Provider Digital Access (PRODA). Non-people resource bookings such as vehicles. Smart rostering capabilities and rostering for external supplier visits. Care workers will now have the capabilities to access care plans on their mobiles. Integrated project management including contract, subcontracts and project accounting. Precise Business Solutions (Precise) is proud to provide this leading solution for Australian aged and home care... --- - Published: 2020-10-07 - Modified: 2024-12-16 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/manage-complex-projects/ A state-of-the-art project management solution should be built to handle the key pain points that are currently affecting modern businesses. With the Advanced Project Management Suite for Epicor ERP, businesses can now have far greater control in managing complex contract and multi-faceted projects within their Epicor system. Taking Project Management to the Next Level: What is Advanced Project Management? Managing projects is becoming an increasingly complex proposition. Juggling all of the elements involved, including sub-contractors, variations and revenue recognition becomes tougher as your organisation grows larger, and yet all are critical to the success of your business. Increasingly, these different aspects apply across multiple people and even multiple teams within an organisation, meaning a single source of data is crucial. Collaboration across the business is redefining project delivery. Simply put, your project management is not something you want to mess about with. You need the best tools and the best personnel to oversee the entire process. But how do you go about taking this to the next level? What is advanced project management and what does it mean for your business? Defining Base Level Project Management Before we can accurately define the concept of advanced project management we first need to set a base level of what project management entails. At its most fundamental level, project management involves overseeing the development and deployment of a project and providing a centralised vantage point from which to ensure success. Examining this in more detail, we can see that project management brings together planning, initial development, execution, monitoring, regulation, goal assessment and project completion. In other words, project management — as a concept — ensures the success of a project from start to finish, while project management software supports your people as they strive to bring projects to a successful... --- - Published: 2020-09-14 - Modified: 2024-12-16 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/beat-erp-project-challenges/ Lack of user engagement, poorly defined goals, and mishandled integration of third-party systems are all common pain points experienced by businesses implementing or upgrading an ERP system. But with the right implementation approach, businesses can successfully navigate these obstacles. Successfully Navigating ERP Implementation Challenges Your ERP implementation project is a worthwhile journey for your business. Putting the right business solution in place will help your organisation achieve its aims in both the long and the short term and will optimise your position in your industry. But it's not always plain sailing. Just like any worthwhile endeavour, you can expect to hit some heavy weather along the way, and you will have to be able to overcome any obstacles you encounter. There is no need to fear, however. You simply need to adopt the right approach to implementation, bringing everyone on board as you work towards your business objectives. We've outlined some of the key challenges you can expect to face on your journey, as well as how to successfully navigate these obstacles. Let’s take a look. ERP Implementation Challenges 1. Lack of engagement in the ERP project Everyone needs to be engaged in the project, understanding why implementation is so important to the business. If any member of your team is disengaged or cannot sustain their engagement for the duration of the project, it will become very difficult to achieve successful implementation. How to overcome this: Build engagement from the top down. This begins with executive sponsorship — or a member of your executive or upper management team who oversees, and is passionate about, the project. This individual will be able to sign-off on project initiatives at a high level, saving time and boosting efficiency. Gaining executive sponsorship in... --- - Published: 2020-09-02 - Modified: 2024-06-27 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/cdr-acquires-epicor/ The acquisition of Epicor Corporation by private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice heralds an accelerated focus on investment in ERP product development of Epicor's market-leading portfolio for the manufacturing, distribution, healthcare and retail markets. The new partnership is set to enhance Epicor and Precise' ability to support an ever-increasing range of customer needs. Product Development to be Focus of Epicor Acquisition On Monday 31 August, Epicor Software Corporation announced that they have been acquired by private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R). Epicor had been under the ownership of leading global investment firm KKR for the past four years. The news marks the biggest software sale of 2020 to date, with the transaction valued at 4. 7 billion. Epicor CEO Steve Murphy described the day of the confirmed acquisition as “an exciting day for the entire Epicor family—employees, customers, and partners alike”. “We welcome this new partnership with CD&R, which shares our vision for growing the company, and I thank KKR for a highly successful partnership these past few years. We are excited to work with CD&R to increase investment in our market-leading product portfolio and to enhance our ability to support an ever-increasing range of customer needs,” he said. More details are included in Epicor’s full press release about the sale. As one of Epicor’s largest and most respected international partners, this is an exciting change for us too. Precise Business Solutions’ Managing Director Mark Batina shared his thoughts on our social channels on Tuesday morning: "Nothing stays the same for long in the world of private equity! There’s been a bit of speculation in recent times that KKR might be looking to exit their investment in Epicor – and in that private equity environment the reality is anything in the portfolio is up for sale if the time is right,... --- - Published: 2020-09-02 - Modified: 2024-07-11 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/remote-erp-for-aged-and-home-care/ In the aged and home care industry, the leading software providers of tomorrow will be those who can provide the most efficient and effective integration across in-home, facility-based and ‘head office’ business and care delivery functions. The Future of Aged and Home Care Provision Technology As human beings, we have a natural desire to help others. We want to offer friendship, support and protection to the older members of our society. For generations, aged and home care has been an important part of global healthcare as we seek to provide support, treatment and dignity to those who need it, whether within an assisted living facility or within the individual's own home. But in recent years this field has changed. Caregivers still demonstrate the love, expertise and compassion that they always have, but now they are supported with technologies that make their day-to-day lives that much easier. This software does not replace the human element of aged and home care. Instead, it enhances this human element, giving caregivers and agencies the chance to do their jobs more efficiently, and provide a better experience to those on the receiving end of those services. One such solution that has been revolutionising the aged and home care field in recent years is Epicor's Senior Living Solution (SLS); an enterprise resource planning (ERP) software adapted to the very specific requirements of the aged care industry. At the base level, this platform allows aged care organisations the opportunity to truly understand the financial and human resources they have at their disposal and deploy them in a way that benefits their residents, customers and their families. But the solution represents so much more than that, which is why it will play an integral... --- - Published: 2020-08-24 - Modified: 2024-12-16 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/how-to-build-an-erp-project-team/ To ensure an ERP implementation project is as simple as possible, and to accelerate the roll-out of your ERP solution, you need to put the right people together for your implementation team, including a Project Sponsor, Project Manager, SMEs and Change Management personnel. Roles and Responsibilities of an ERP Project Team ERP (enterprise resource planning) implementation is not always the most straightforward of tasks, but neither does it need to be a major headache. To make the project as simple as possible, and to accelerate the roll-out of your ERP solution, you just need to put the right team on the job. So, how do you build this stellar ERP project team in your business? Let's take a look at the roles you need and the responsibilities they should take on during your ERP implementation. The Roles Executive or Upper Management Leader (sometimes called the Project Sponsor) ERP implementation is a big job and one that needs to be taken seriously. This is why you need a member of upper management or your executive team to come on board with the project. These individuals will ensure a top-down focus for the project and can quickly sign off on important decisions without the need for multiple board meetings. Project Manager Your upper management figure is not going to be handling everything, as they have their own distinct role to play. The nuts and bolts of management and the daily tasks associated with implementation will be handled by the project manager. This will be someone experienced in this kind of specialised management role and with specific knowledge in this field. Specialist Team of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) This is where your ERP solution implementation heroes or SMEs are found. These are the people who will... --- - Published: 2020-08-21 - Modified: 2024-12-16 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/change-management-in-erp-projects/ Many people and business areas are impacted by digital transformation and good change management is crucial for any ERP project to be successful. Whether upgrading a legacy ERP system or introducing a whole new system, you can negotiate a smooth transition from old inefficiencies to a more effective way of working. 7 Reasons Good Change Management is Crucial for ERP Projects Change is good. Change is what makes sure your business stays ahead of the curve and stays lean, mean and fighting fit in an evolving market. But change can also be scary. If you are planning to put an enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution in place at your organisation, you need to be prepared for some big changes, and these changes will need to be managed appropriately within the business to ensure a positive outcome. The last thing you need is for your implementation to be derailed because you didn't manage change effectively. Read on to learn more about how a proactive approach to change management can make all the difference when it comes to supporting your business with ERP. --- - Published: 2020-08-12 - Modified: 2024-12-16 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/how-to-select-an-erp-partner/ Cut through the noise in the marketplace and find the best ERP software solution and implementation partner that's the right fit for your business with these ERP selection top tips. Top Tips for Selecting the Right ERP Software Partner The business solutions market is a competitive one, and with this comes a lot of choice for the business consumer. There's so many different enterprise software providers and partners out there, and they each offer their own suite of products and services to businesses. To complicate matters further, businesses looking for financial management software and ERP solutions in Australia are looking for a vendor that can offer more than just a solution -- they need a vendor that can offer a real, ongoing partnership. The benefits of ERP, or enterprise resource planning, solutions are wide-ranging, however, you can only leverage these key advantages with the right partner. Thus, the process is two-fold: finding the right ERP solution AND finding the right partner to help you to implement it. Take a look at our top tips on finding the right software partner -- one who can provide you with a complete ERP solution, with all the tools you need, accompanied by the right support. 1. Decide upon your unique needs It's a cliche, but it's a cliche because it is true -- all businesses are unique; the specific needs of two businesses are never alike. This is very important to consider when you are selecting which ERP software provider to partner with. Before you set about finding different software partners and narrowing down a shortlist, you first need to know your own business inside out. Specifically, you neeed to know the current... --- - Published: 2020-07-24 - Modified: 2024-12-16 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/creating-a-business-case-for-erp/ When it comes to developing a case for an ERP system, there is a key component often overlooked that could make the difference between the business case getting approved or put in the 'too hard' basket. How to Create a Business Case for ERP that will be Approved! We’ll hazard a guess that if you’re reading this you don’t presume that upper management will automatically see the benefit when it comes to embarking on an enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementation project. We will assume that you have probably already identified the need to create some sort of business case to justify your investment. You may have even read our 12 Step Guide to ERP Project Success and have a fairly good idea now of what is involved in undertaking an ERP project overall. But how do you guarantee that your business case will present an indisputable argument for your new ERP solution and garner full support for your project? The ‘secret sauce’ most people don't get right that will make ALL the difference Many business cases focus on the potential benefits of new ERP software while ignoring, or not exploring in enough depth, the problems their business is facing and the associated costs. This is where they fall over: not outlining the true cost of their problems in enough detail makes it difficult to accurately demonstrate the return on investment (ROI) and hence justify the appropriate level of spend. ‘What is the cost of doing nothing? ’ is a powerful question that many ERP project owners simply don’t take the time to ask, or don’t because they consider those costs to already be sunk as part of day to day operations. The cost of doing nothing... --- - Published: 2020-06-17 - Modified: 2024-12-16 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/new-epicor-module-for-projects/ With the release of Epicor's new Advanced Project Management suite, Epicor's manufacturing customers can now have the complete control and visibility they need to make informed decisions and necessary adjustments to ongoing and future projects. New Epicor ERP Software Module Fills Market Gap for Integrated Project and Contract Management Solution As part of the 10. 2. 600 release of its enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution, Epicor has launched the much-anticipated Epicor Advanced Project Management modules, filling a gap in the market for businesses that have a need to manage complex contracts and multi-faceted projects within their Epicor ERP system. The fully integrated Epicor Advanced Project Management solution provides the ability to manage complex projects and contracts, claims, subcontractors, variations and revenue recognition, natively within the Epicor ERP system. The extension to Epicor ERP’s core project management capabilities has been developed by Australian software company and Epicor platinum ISV partner Precise Business Solutions. The software has been built within the Epicor development framework, and Precise Business Solutions is one of only two Epicor partners worldwide to do so. “We know from our experience working with businesses that manage complex projects and contracts, that executing the design, delivery, fabrication and installation for major projects necessitates being able to easily and accurately capture all costs. These projects often involve complex contractual relationships between the customer and vendor, and ensuring that there is automated and easy to use functionality across these value streams is also critical in the 'New Now' of today’s business environment,” said Precise Business Solutions Managing Director, Mark Batina. “In addition to managing in-house resources and deliverables, the management of subcontractor terms and outcomes for strategic pieces of work can also prove challenging, especially if they... --- - Published: 2020-06-15 - Modified: 2024-07-04 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/precise-covid-19-update/ With the easing of COVID-19 restrictions the Precise Team is excited to be closer to ‘business as usual’ in our Australian operations and we look forward to seeing many of our valued customers face to face once again. We're Back in the Office and Available for Face-to-Face Meetings The doors of our head office in Perth have reopened following the easing of COVID-19 restrictions in Western Australia and our people are slowly starting to make the transition back to the workplace. We are also available for on-site meetings once again across Australia, as each state makes moves towards a return to ‘normality’. Of course, while the interstate and international borders remain closed, at this time face to face engagements will be limited to within travel regions. For those who are still working from home, or who just actually prefer virtual meetings, we certainly have the provision to continue to support our customers and partners remotely. We are well equipped to conduct remote meetings, with this forming part of our usual practice for some parts of our business well before COVID-19 impacted our lives. While performing all our work exclusively from our homes over the past few months, we even supported one of our customers – LifeCare – to go-live with their new ERP system in a completely virtual way. This was a first for our Australian ERP consultants, and a great achievement for all involved. Rest assured that if you are visiting our office in Mt Hawthorn, or we are coming to you, we are observing strict safety and hygiene practices. This includes: Making hand sanitiser and antibacterial wipes available throughout the office. Employees are encouraged to disinfect their workstations upon their arrival. Employees and visitors to the... --- - Published: 2020-06-05 - Modified: 2024-07-04 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/epicor-sls-10-2-500-released/ The latest key enhancements and innovations in Epicor's SLS will help our Aged and Home Care provider customers to streamline their operations and increase efficiency even further, building on what was already possible in previous versions of the product. Latest Release of Epicor's Senior Living Solution Supports Aged Care Provider Resilience On Tuesday 2 June, Epicor Software Corporation, a global provider of industry-specific enterprise resource planning (ERP) software announced the 10. 2. 500 release of its Senior Living Solution (SLS) – a premier solution for Australian aged and home care providers. The enhanced functionality included in the latest version of the Epicor SLS product is designed to support aged care providers to deliver competitive services, be more productive, and more effectively address industry driven challenges now and into the future. “Business resilience is crucial in the New Now, and aged care organisations can increase their competitiveness and deliver exceptional client experiences with the right tools that are purpose-built for the aged care industry,” said Greg O’Loan, Regional Vice President, ANZ, Epicor Software Corporation in the press release issued by Epicor.  Read the full announcement by Epicor on their website. As Epicor’s largest Australian certified partner, Precise Business Solutions (Precise) has been eagerly anticipating this release and what it adds to the market-leading solution. Precise Managing Director Mark Batina said: “We applaud the latest innovations Epicor has included in the SLS product. This release incorporates further really powerful, industry-specific functionality that aged and home care providers can employ to help maintain their resilience and competitiveness, in what is an increasingly complex and challenging environment. “With Epicor SLS available as both a cloud-based and on-premise solution, it will also help to reduce cost and risk, which of course have been on the mind... --- - Published: 2020-05-25 - Modified: 2024-12-16 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/solving-manufacturing-bottlenecks/ Do you have a bottleneck in your manufacturing systems or processes that you can't put your finger on? We can help you identify the root cause of your bottlenecks and what this is costing your business. Common Bottlenecks in Manufacturing (and How to Solve Them! ) You've built your manufacturing business with care and consideration. You are proud of what you produce, the relationships you have built with your customers and suppliers, and the team you have around you. And yet, there is a problem — a sticking point, a holdup, a bottleneck. All of a sudden, production is down, and you are losing money. A bottleneck refers to a specific sticking point within the manufacturing chain. So, just like a fleet at sea moves at the speed of its slowest vessel, your facility is only as good as its least efficient piece of machinery. If just one of your machines is causing a holdup, a bottleneck will occur. Of course, it's not just machines. A computer, a person, a process or even a whole department can cause a bottleneck. What do Bottlenecks Cost Your Business? Can you afford stalls in your production chain? Do you want to have to deal with overstock of supplies because your processes have been halted? These are just two of the issues associated with bottlenecks in your business. Every hour that is lost by a bottleneck translates to an hour that your business falls behind. Your customers, partners and everyone else who relies on you also lose time and money. The result could be a massive financial and reputation loss for your firm, and could potentially also mean a serious reduction in quality. For a business focusing on DIFOTQ — delivered... --- - Published: 2020-03-23 - Modified: 2024-07-04 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/precise-wfh-during-covid/ While continuing to honour our commitments to customers and deliver exceptional services, Precise has made the decision to implement a WFH policy during the COVID-19 pandemic. An Update on COVID-19: We're WFH but Otherwise it's BAU We have today made the decision to implement a work from home policy for all our staff, effective from tomorrow, Tuesday 24 March (AWST). With the number of people in Australia and around the world with Coronavirus (COVID-19) continuing to grow, like many other companies we have chosen to take decisive action to minimise the spread of the virus and protect against unnecessary risk. During this time our priority is the safety of our people and our customers, while continuing to honour our commitments and deliver exceptional services. In the case of any face-to-face appointments have booked on-site with our consulting team in coming weeks, we are confident customers will find our team will be able to adequately support them using remote tools. As a global business with customers across multiple time zones, we are well-accustomed to making use of the best technologies to conduct our business remotely. For many of our customers in fact, engaging with us via video-conferencing tools and remote access will be business as usual. Precise direct customers with an active project are being contacted by us directly to discuss specifics. --- - Published: 2020-03-16 - Modified: 2024-07-04 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/our-covid-19-response/ With COVID-19 gaining lots of publicity and growing in significance in Australia in recent days, we feel it is important to communicate the measures we are taking as a business at this point in time. Important Information About our Response to COVID-19 With COVID-19 gaining lots of publicity and growing in significance in Australia in recent days, we feel it is important to communicate the measures we are taking as a business at this point in time, and our willingness to also support any measures our customers are taking in their organisations to minimise the risk of infection. We are continuing to operate business as usual for now, whilst taking the necessary precautions in line with the guidelines and advice issued by both the State and Federal Governments. Whilst we have not yet made a decision to enforce a work from home directive, we are considering this as a potential scenario if the situation worsens, as are many of our customers. We are confident that should the need for everyone to work from home arise, we will still be able to continue to provide a high standard of services and support. Planned on-site visits with our customers are mostly proceeding as planned at this stage, however our people will be taking extra precautions and observing stricter hygiene practices to minimise exposure to the virus. Our customers and our wider business network can assist us to keep our people and other customers safe, by notifying us of any cases or potential cases at their sites, as well as any of their internal policies we should observe. As a global business with customers across multiple time zones, we are well-accustomed to making use of the best technologies... --- - Published: 2019-12-13 - Modified: 2024-12-16 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/have-you-outgrown-myob-and-xero/ When a business grows so too does the complexity of their operations. It's common for companies to outgrow their accounting software and attempt to close the functionality gap by investing in software add-ons creating more issues with data and process duplication. Smart businesses realise they need a more robust solution. Why Businesses are Upgrading to ERP Software With global competition, the increasing cost of human resources and economic factors having an impact on anyone doing business, many companies are looking to improve, evolve and operate in a LEAN way to stay relevant. And so the question arises; how can we streamline our operations and connect the different aspects of our business to operate as efficiently as possible? A staggering number of intermediate sized organisations still use solutions such as MYOB, Xero and QuickBooks to manage their developing companies, despite having outgrown these long ago. In today’s business community, it's clear that the ability to manage the complexity of all of your business operations, means additional functionality outside of an accounting package. In an attempt to close this gap, businesses often end up investing in software add-ons, ad-hoc solutions and complicated data-syncing, to have better visibility over the whole business. Rarely does this effectively meet the customer’s requirements and can in fact create more issues with data and process duplication. Smart businesses realise they need a more robust solution. We work with Australia’s brightest companies to help them leverage business software solutions to achieve successful outcomes. Key Factors Driving Accounting System Upgrade Some of the more common drivers we see for investigating a mid-sized Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution like Epicor ERP are outlined below. Growth limitation Even in enterprise editions, scaled back software vendors have a limitation to the number of user licences, which can hinder growth of an expanding... --- - Published: 2019-09-23 - Modified: 2024-07-10 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/epicor-customer-awards-2019/ The outstanding business transformation KLINGER Australia achieved when they implemented Epicor Kinetic in partnership with Precise, was recognised at the 2019 Epicor Customer Excellence Awards ceremony. Precise Customers Scoop the Pool at Epicor Customer Awards 2019 Congratulations to customers KLINGER Australia, St Andrews Hospital and Fiji Airways who all shone bright at the Epicor Customer Excellence Awards ceremony in Tasmania last night. We were particularly thrilled to be present on the evening to see KLINGER Australia take out the Business Transformation category. We have very much enjoyed being part of your business transformation journey. Award recipients KLINGER Australia, St Andrews Hospital and Fiji airways on stage receiving their awards at the Epicor Insights ANZ Conference 2019 You can read more about KLINGER's journey in the latest edition of Digging and Drilling magazine Australia, or by visiting https://precisebusiness. com/klinger/ Read more about the 2019 Epicor Customer Excellence Awards in Industry Update. --- - Published: 2019-07-17 - Modified: 2024-07-01 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/precise-wins-2019-epicor-award/ Each year Epicor recognises their partners around the world for their ongoing success and achievements supporting Epicor business software solutions. Precise’s winning nomination featured an ERP business transformation project delivered for manufacturing customer KLINGER Australia, an example of how Precise delivers outstanding customer experience, working collaboratively with customers to achieve their desired business outcomes and exceed their expectations. Precise Wins 2019 Epicor Partner Award for Customer Experience Australian owned business software provider Precise Business Solutions (Precise) was honoured with the global Epicor Partner Customer Experience Award at the 2019 Epicor Momentum Awards Ceremony on Wednesday 10 July. Left to right – Andy Coussins, Epicor Senior Vice President of International. Mark Batina, Managing Director Precise Business Solutions. Paul Flannery, Epicor Vice President of Partner Sales. Greg O’Loan, Epicor Regional Vice President of Sales. Each year Epicor Software Corporation recognises their partners around the world for their ongoing success and achievements supporting Epicor business software solutions. The Customer Experience award is given to an Epicor Certified Partner who has delivered an outstanding customer experience through the implementation and adoption of Epicor business solutions or created extended value to the customer base. Precise’s winning nomination was received primarily for a business improvement project delivered for their customer KLINGER Australia – a manufacturer and supplier of safe and reliable industrial sealing, fluid control and monitoring solutions – which saw them making enhancements to KLINGER’S Epicor Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software solution to improve business efficiency and customer experience. Precise Business Solutions’ Managing Director Mark Batina said: ‘We are thrilled to have been recognised with the customer experience award this year. The project with KLINGER is a sterling example of how our team at Precise works collaboratively with our customers to achieve their desired business outcomes and exceed their expectations. “We firmly believe software solutions are about harnessing the power of a business... --- - Published: 2019-03-26 - Modified: 2024-12-16 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/improve-scm-in-your-business/ A good supply chain management solution will enable your employees to be more efficient and your business to be more profitable. With an ERP system, businesses have access to accurate and timely reports, full supply chain visibility, an optimised speed of business, automation of workflows and tasks, and ultimately a better experience for customers. Five Ways Better Supply Chain Management Will Help Your Business Have you ever lost track of your inventory and wondered why it is becoming increasingly difficult to manage? Initially, these discrepancies may not have too much of an impact, but if it happens regularly, business suffers, and profits take a hit. This is where a supply chain management function of an ERP system can help. A good supply chain management solution will enable your employees to be more efficient and your business to be more profitable. There are five key ways in which improved supply chain management with ERP software will help your business. Accurate and timely reports A supply chain management platform can benefit its users by providing them with an in-depth look into their organisation’s supply chain. A user can download custom reports on everything from materials ordered to inventory available. Supplier delivery and performance reports can also be obtained from the system. These detailed reports are useful to monitor various aspects of the business functions and spot bottlenecks early on. Accurate reports also aid in the decision-making process. Improved supply chain visibility Management and control of the supply chain is crucial. Increased visibility results in increased control of the supply chain. With a centralised management system, you can see the workflow and address any potential issues. When your business receives a customer order, a good system allows you to cross reference it with the inventory available to deliver the order, predict the demand, purchase the materials, and... --- - Published: 2019-02-28 - Modified: 2024-07-01 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/precise-appoints-epicor-veteran/ A BIG Precise welcome to Frank McLoughlin who has joined the team as a Principal Consultant. With 20+ years of experience in the ERP industry, Frank is well known for collaborating with customers to ensure they get the most out of their ERP solution, to better serve customers and gain operational efficiencies. Epicor Veteran Appointed as Precise Principal Consultant Precise Business Solutions (Precise) has hired Epicor software and manufacturing industry specialist Frank McLoughlin as a Principal Consultant. In this newly created position, Frank will provide guidance to the business across a range of areas including customer relationships, product design, prospect engagement and solution delivery. Precise is the largest Epicor partner in the Asia-Pacific region. They specialise in Epicor Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software and their own in-house developed integrated companion solutions; Advanced Requisition Management (ARM), Precise Point of Sale (POS) and Contracts and Services (CNS). Frank joins Precise after a decade-long relationship built while he held various roles within the Epicor ecosystem. Frank’s career highlights in the software industry include guiding a large team for Epicor’s international division. However, in Frank’s opinion it is his almost 20 years in manufacturing industries and history of developing his own applications for supply chain and warehouse management that defines him. “Since starting work in 1978 as a trainee organic chemist I have maintained a close interaction with multiple facets of the supply cycle, from the lab to the shop floor and through to operations management. This has afforded me great insights into what makes manufacturing tick” Frank explained. “My career has allowed me to work with a range of business types from food and pharmaceutical to light engineering, industrial machinery and construction and aerospace and defense. 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This helps meet customer specifications accurately while maintaining tight control over production timelines and costs. --- - Published: 2024-08-22 - Modified: 2024-08-22 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/faq/what-benefits-can-eto-manufacturers-expect-from-implementing-engineer-to-order-erp-solutions/ Implementing an Engineer to Order ERP solution can significantly enhance operational efficiency by providing better visibility and control over all aspects of manufacturing. Benefits include reduced lead times, fewer production bottlenecks, improved customer satisfaction through faster delivery times, and enhanced capacity for after-sales services. 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With the right software, ETO manufacturers can maintain competitiveness and customer satisfaction in a rapidly evolving market. --- --- ## Events - Published: 2023-06-06 - Modified: 2023-06-06 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/event/future-proofing-your-aged-and-home-care-business-how-to-survive-and-thrive-in-todays-landscape/ Discover how to future-proof the success of your Aged and Home Care organisation in this short and insightful webinar hosted by Precise Managing Director Mark Batina. How can an Aged and Home Care business survive and thrive in today's ever-changing and competitive landscape? Join us for an exclusive webinar where you'll gain valuable insights and actionable tips for thriving and surviving in today's landscape. Our expert speaker will share best practices for achieving your business goals and staying competitive in a rapidly changing environment. During the webinar, you will discover: • How completing your funding and claiming process electronically can save weeks of time for your accounts department. • How to ensure compliance with aged care standards and reporting frameworks to minimise risk and maximise quality. • Best practices for cost and spend management to optimise AP automation, grow profitability and help deliver financial sustainability. • How to effectively roster your carers, contractors, and volunteers across your at-home care/community care business to maximise availability, improve service quality and increase client satisfaction. • How to leverage management reporting and performance analytics to gain valuable insights for strategic decision-making. • The tools you need to attract and convert new clients to grow your business and stay competitive. • The benefits of managing a single Client ID in one platform for the whole lifecycle of that client, and across your multiple service lines. • How your systems can help you achieve 5-star rating Don't miss this opportunity to learn how to survive and thrive in today's Aged and Home Care landscape. Register now to reserve your place. Register Now --- - Published: 2021-08-06 - Modified: 2022-10-26 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/event/the-5-biggest-and-most-costly-mistakes-to-avoid-when-selecting-an-erp-system/ Would you like to discover how to make confident, well-educated decisions when selecting your ERP software? Do you think about what it might take to ensure your project is successful and stays within the budget forecast? And how do you make sure that the system that you end up with is the system that your business needs (and solves your current business problems)? You CAN learn how to avoid the BIG and COSTLY mistakes that many businesses make when they are planning their ERP implementation by joining us for a one-hour session where you will discover: • The single most important thing you can do to drive success in your ERP implementation (early in the selection process). • The 8 steps in an ERP selection process and why the first two steps are the most important, but often forgotten steps. • Why addressing business problems that lie on the surface will never give you the results you need (and how you get beneath the surface will actually surprise you). • The well-known (but under-used) analysis tool that will help you uncover hidden costs and lost opportunities in your business and drive your business ROI through the roof! • What you need to do to avoid a risky mismatch of expectations between you and the software vendor. Join Precise Business Solutions Managing Director Mark Batina, as he guides you through a foolproof way of navigating the selection process. Our masterclass cannot be missed if you are thinking about changing your ERP... --- - Published: 2021-07-26 - Modified: 2022-11-24 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/event/what-the-heck-is-kinetic/ Have you heard about Epicor Kinetic? Not sure what it is all about and how it will affect you? Let us explain! Recently Epicor have undergone a massive re-branding exercise and also changed the name of their Epicor ERP product to Epicor Kinetic. This change is not just cosmetic. With it comes a re-imagined User Interface and the technology to deliver it... Have you heard about Epicor Kinetic? Not sure what it is all about and how it will affect you? Let us explain! Recently Epicor have undergone a massive re-branding exercise and alongside a new website, logo and updated brand colours they have changed the name of their Epicor ERP product to Kinetic. The change however is not just cosmetic, a reimagined User Interface and the Technology used to deliver it, has changed significantly resulting in a clean, intuitive and easy user experience. However, as wonderful as navigation consistency, simplified visuals, improved productivity and employee accessibility is, what does it mean for you? Join Mark Batina, Precise Business Solutions' Managing Director as he guides you through the exciting features and benefits of Kinetic and helps you understand how it fits into your Epicor evolution. In just 45 minutes, you will discover: What is Kinetic? The journey so far and how Kinetic fits into the broader scheme of Epicor's emerging generation of school and technology Quick tour of Kinetic Upgrading - considerations and benefits What's next for Kinetic? This live, FREE information session will also include (time permitting) a Q & A section after the presentation. Session Details Topic: What the Heck is Kinetic? Date: Friday 30th July 2021 Time: 11. 00am AWST / 1. 00pm AEST (45 minutes duration) We are looking forward to seeing you online! Register Now --- - Published: 2021-06-01 - Modified: 2022-11-24 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/event/the-5-hidden-and-costly-mistakes-to-avoid-when-selecting-an-erp-system-webinar/ Are you looking for the best chance of success in your future ERP implementation? Nobody goes into this process even thinking it might fail, but the sad truth is, nearly 50% of ERP implementations do fail and most cost 3-4 times what was budgeted. It IS POSSIBLE to have a SUCCESSFUL ERP implementation... Especially when you know ONE VERY SPECIFIC THING that makes all the difference. This webinar will arm you with valuable information that nobody in the industry will tell you, until it's too late. Register Now Here's what you will discover: The single most important thing you can do to drive success in your ERP implementation The 8 steps in an ERP selection process and why the first two are the most important, but often forgotten steps Why addressing business problems that lie on the surface will never give you the results you need The well-known (but under-used) analysis tool that will help you uncover hidden costs and lost opportunities in your business and drive your system ROI through the roof! What you need to do to avoid a risky mismatch of expectations between you and the software vendor. Register Now Webinar Details Topic: The 5 Hidden (and COSTLY! ) Mistakes to Avoid When Selecting an ERP System Date: Thursday 10th June 2021 Time: 11:00am AWST / 1. 00pm AEST (duration 1 hour) This ONE HOUR of your time may save you HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS of dollars over the course of your project. We're looking forward to seeing... --- - Published: 2021-02-03 - Modified: 2021-12-09 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/event/building-value-with-your-erp-system-community-care-for-epicor-erp-is-ready/ Join our free, live webinar presentation and take a look at Epicor Senior Living Solution for Community Care. Epicor ERP and SLS is the proven, market leading solution for managing residential care, however it has been missing the community care piece – until now! Date: Wednesday 17 February Time: 10. 30am - 11. 15am AWST Register here: https://zoom. us/webinar/register/WN_A9d1upw-SA64ox7VjaDMPA About The new wave of older Australians will have a preference to live in their homes for longer. Combined with an increasing focus of government policy and market services enabling this desire, pressure on aged care providers to be proactive in managing the swing towards community care is mounting. You cannot miss this webinar if: You want to manage a single client record for a client/resident throughout their whole aged care journey with your organisation. You need to manage complex rostering of contractors and employees across residential and community care platforms with travel optimisation and mobility. You are thinking about how you will manage community care in the future, including replacing legacy systems in this area of your business. You understand the power of full integration between the systems that manage your residential care, community care, finance and online claiming. You are aware of the changing landscape of the aged care industry and want to ensure your business is able to meet the rapidly evolving demands of older Australians and their expectation of care. Don’t miss this live webinar, where we will show you some of the exciting new features that... --- - Published: 2020-11-17 - Modified: 2020-12-07 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/event/take-your-purchasing-from-great-to-awesome-whats-new-and-exciting-in-epicor-arm-united-kingdom/ Join our free 30-minute live webinar demonstration of the latest modules and most popular new features in Epicor Advanced Requisition Management (ARM). Get an insight into how you can lock even more efficiency, communication and control to optimise and streamline your business. Date: Thursday 10 December Time: 11am GMT / 6pm AWST Register here: https://zoom. us/webinar/register/WN_iQdLBocMQ_GWAJAyRvdgkA About Epicor Advanced Requisition Management (ARM) is one of our most rapidly evolving solutions, and it's helping Epicor customers like you around the world gain better visibility and control over their purchasing and streamline their procurement processes. With each new release of Epicor ARM we include additional functionality to make your life easier and save you time. Key functionality being covered in this 30-minute presentation include: Support for purchase order suggestions (new in 10. 3. 11) Email approval enhancement Advanced approval trees Requisition line defaulting External integration suite (punchout) 2020 has presented many industries with a multitude of challenges. Working from home and communicating virtually, whilst ensuring that the wheels of business keep turning, has meant that automation is now King. Our latest release of Epicor ARM is choc-full of features that will help you to further streamline your procurement processes. There has never been a more compelling reason to upgrade your existing version of Epicor ARM. --- - Published: 2020-09-10 - Modified: 2022-11-04 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/event/webinar-take-your-purchasing-from-great-to-awesome-whats-new-in-epicor-arm-anz/ Join our free 30-minute live webinar demonstration of the latest modules and most popular new features in Epicor Advanced Requisition Management (ARM) Plus, learn about our special offer for webinar attendees. Date: Thursday 17 September Time: 11. 30am AWST / 1. 30pm AEST Register here: https://zoom. us/webinar/register/WN_9AQmCI6PS12VHS1IoyOeIw About Epicor Advanced Requisition Management (ARM) is one of our most rapidly evolving solutions, and it’s helping Epicor customers like you around the world gain greater visibility and control over their purchasing and streamline their procurement processes. With each new release of Epicor ARM we include additional functionality to make your life easier and save you time. So, grab a cup of your favorite beverage and join us for a 30-minute overview of some the latest (and greatest) features available in the most recent version of Epicor ARM. --- - Published: 2020-07-15 - Modified: 2020-07-15 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/event/webinar-take-your-purchasing-from-great-to-awesome-discover-whats-new-in-epicor-arm-americas/ Join our free 30-minute live webinar demonstration of the latest modules and most popular new features in Epicor Advanced Requisition Management (ARM). Plus, learn about our special offer for webinar attendees. Date: Thursday 17 July Time: 9am Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) / 12pm (noon) Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) Register here: https://zoom. us/webinar/register/WN_5zEVGcyRS5KFczUxprbXdw About Epicor Advanced Requisition Management (ARM) is one of our most rapidly evolving solutions, and it’s helping Epicor customers like you around the world gain greater visibility and control over their purchasing and streamline their procurement processes. With each new release of Epicor ARM we include additional functionality to make your life easier and save you time. So, grab a cup of your favorite beverage and join us for a 30-minute overview of some the latest (and greatest) features available in the most recent version of Epicor ARM. --- - Published: 2020-01-29 - Modified: 2020-03-16 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/event/telstra-vantage-on-tour-perth-2020/ Please be advised this event has been cancelled. Telstra has made the following statement in relation to their reasons for cancelling the event: "Our number one priority is ensuring the safety of our employees, customers and partners. Given the fast changing nature of the COVID-19 situation, today we have made the decision to cancel the upcoming Telstra Vantage On Tour events as it has become clear that a number of our customers and our people are not comfortable attending events in large groups. " Our team has performed extensive work with Telstra customers through a deep collaborative arrangement. By working with Telstra and their partners, your entire technology strategy is taken into consideration. Gone are the days where solution providers are a ‘one stop shop’. You can’t be an expert in your field if your solutions are so diverse – technology is too advanced for that these days. Come along to the Telstra Vantage event in Perth, and discover how Telstra brings the experts together. Event date: 19 March 2020 Venue: Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre --- - Published: 2020-01-29 - Modified: 2020-04-28 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/event/epicor-insights-customer-conference-2020/ Precise Business Solutions will once again be at the Epicor Insights Customer Conference to answer all your questions, and showcase the latest development in our Precise Products: Epicor Advanced Requisition Management (ARM), Precise Point of Sale (POS) and Epicor Advanced Project Management (APM). Conference dates: 3-6 May 2020 Venue: Gaylord Opryland, Nashville Tennessee --- - Published: 2020-01-29 - Modified: 2020-06-29 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/event/epicor-anz-insights-customer-conference/ . This event has been cancelled. Please see statement below from Epicor "Together, we are facing a truly unprecedented situation. The global coronavirus pandemic is impacting all of our families, our businesses, our communities, and our way of life. At Epicor, our priority remains the health and safety of our employees, their families and our collective communities, as well as all attendees, speakers and sponsors who planned to join us at Insights this year. Due to the rapidly changing environment, and in alignment with best practices as recommended by the Australian Government, we have made the difficult decision to cancel ANZ Insights 2020. " --- - Published: 2020-01-29 - Modified: 2021-12-09 - URL: https://precisebusiness.com/event/prophet-21-world-wide-user-group-connect-2020/ Dates: 23-25 August 2020 Venue: Sheraton in Dalla, Texas, with Monday evening networking at Eddie Deen's Ranch Precise will be there in a sponsorship capacity, and ready and willing to take your questions regarding Precise Point of Sale (POS) for Epicor's Prophet 21 (P21). --- ---