By Porter Jeppson — There is something really cool about having inside knowledge on something. In video games, it could be a glitch or strategy to beat a boss. In sports, it could be a technique that gives you a slight advantage over your opponent. On the ERP side of business, you would be surprised […]
By Dan Jeppson — Since you’re reading this article (unless you’re an AI bot), you have interest in Sage 500 (likely lovingly calling it “MAS 500” out of habit) and are most likely a long-time user. You’ve probably heard the rumors about sunsetting, and you’re pretty comfortable staying where you’re at—kind of… Hopefully you’re looking […]
By Dan Jeppson — How ERP Bridges The Gap Between Logistics And Finance This article highlights a few key points that (when understood) can help a company create traction in its business operating systems and begin to leverage their collected data to make better business decisions. Finance, operations, sales, and other functional business areas work […]
By Porter Jeppson — I’ve seen too many stories about ransomware recently. Ransomware has been around for a while, it isn’t a new phenomenon. However, it seems that not enough companies have properly prepared for a ransomware attack. Ransomware is a highly malicious form of malware that encrypts your files to be unusable, unless you […]
By Dan Jeppson — Why Construction Job Sites Need Drones to Stay Competitive in the 2020’s The popularity and use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS—more commonly known as drones) on job sites is growing because drones are proven valuable tools for planning and executing successful projects. In the modern commerce environment, remote tools have become […]
By Duncan Jeppson — Using drones in a business gives a company an advantage over their competitors. Drones provide advantages such as safer, faster, and more efficient inspections, monitoring, maintenance and inventory management. Construction companies can use drones to provide aerial photography and/or videography of a construction site or building to have a completely different […]
By Dan Jeppson — In the modern age of political, social, and environmental chaos, 2020 has emerged as a pivotal point for every world citizen. While personal circumstances are changing dramatically for some, others seem to be immune to effects and even seem to thrive during times of uncertainty and change. Some of this is […]
By Porter Jeppson — While I have been involved in supply chain management through data analysis and reporting, I still think it is more complicated than many people understand. It can definitely be far more delicate than most people understand. Interruptions on one aspect of a supply chain can be manageable, but what happens when […]
“There’s a misconception that survival of the fittest means survival of the most aggressive. The adjective ‘Darwinian’ used to refer to ruthless competition; you used to read that in business journals. But that’s not what Darwinian means to a biologist; it’s whatever leads to reproductive success.” – Stephen Pinker Is negotiation about winning by gaining […]
By Porter Jeppson — One of the scariest parts about converting to a cloud ERP system is finding out what kind of costs are hidden from the original ERP quote. What we love about Acumatica is their upfront stance against these hidden fees. What you see is what you get. Acumatica recently published a blog […]