The Hidden Costs in ERP Implementation

    By Tim O'Brien on 2/12/20 10:00 AM

    Overlooked costs when implementing ERP systems

    The Visual South team has over 25 years of experience with implementing ERP applications. We have basically seen it all when it comes to ERP implementations and come to recognize the characteristics of successful implementations, as well as the warning signs when an implementation is at risk. The good news is that the typical implementation goes as planned and is successful. But a common challenge that can derail the implementation process is a failure to identify hidden costs. Companies must have a plan to manage those hidden costs.

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    The Issue with Using QuickBooks for Manufacturing

    By Tim O'Brien on 11/13/19 10:00 AM

    QuickBooks & manufacturing have inherent problems

    QuickBooks is an accounting-focused application that’s built for small businesses. Offering a lot of great features, it is one of the most commonly used accounting programs for all types of small companies. However, it is not an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. There’s some improved functionality available with QuickBooks Enterprise, but companies tend to outgrow that functionality quickly—especially work-order-driven manufacturers. We have seen many companies struggle when trying to determine how to use QuickBooks for manufacturing.

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    ERP Implementation in the Manufacturing Industry

    By Bryan Foshee on 9/18/19 10:00 AM

    What does it consist of?

    An ERP implementation in the manufacturing industry typically consists of two companies—the company that provides implementation services and the company that procures them—working together to successfully bring the ERP implementation live.

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    Why Visual South is a Good Choice as an Infor Channel Partner

    By Bryan Foshee on 4/17/19 10:00 AM

    Important decisions take thought

    Your ERP forms the backbone of your company. It is the platform that people use to support and execute the processes that make your company work. ERP software is a “tool” for a job, but how you use that tool is what separates good companies from great ones. ERP is also a large, often one-time investment. The partner you choose to help you bring this tool to life and apply it to your business to get the most out of your investment is of vital importance and should be carefully considered. Of all the Infor Channel Partners, here are some reasons we think Visual South is the best.

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    ERP Implementation Strategy: Advice From 30+ Years of Experience

    By Jack Shannon on 3/27/19 10:00 AM

    Attitude isn’t everything

    I’m a fan of a “can-do” attitude. Having a positive attitude helps you overcome obstacles and get through anything life throws at you. If a new ERP implementation in a manufacturing industry is something life will be throwing at your organization, a can-do attitude is the right attitude for the implementation team to have.

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    What We Look For in a Consultant at Visual South

    By Bryan Foshee on 11/21/18 10:00 AM

    Experience in manufacturing

    Visual South’s number one criterion in hiring consultants is experience in manufacturing. Almost all of our customers are responsible for making or repairing something, and the entire business usually revolves around work orders. With this being the case, our consultants have to understand manufacturing.  Typically, they held a leadership position in a manufacturing company, such as controller, CFO, plant manager, CIO, COO, or other similar titles.

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    What is the ERP Implementation Project Manager Responsible For?

    By Bryan Foshee on 11/7/18 10:00 AM

    ERP implementations need a leader

    For any project to be successful, it requires a leader, and an ERP implementation is no different.  Projects involve people who take on roles, responsibilities, tasks, and decisions. They are a true team, and everyone’s actions (or inactions) affect the team and project. The ERP Project Manager is the leader of this team, and is ultimately responsible for the success or failure of the implementation.

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    Top 10 Things I Wish My ERP Implementation Partner Told Me About

    By Nick Mendolia on 10/24/18 10:00 AM

    If only I had known…

    ...the “Top 10 Things I Wish My ERP Implementation Partner Told Me About.” This was the title of a session at a recent ERP user conference I attended. Naturally, as an ERP implementation vendor, I wanted to sit in and gain some perspective from a large group of customers.

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    ERP Implementation: How to Get Your Employees On Board

    By Tim O'Brien on 9/12/18 10:00 AM

    Why do you need employees to get on board for your ERP implementation?

    Visual South has spent over two decades doing ERP implementations and we’ve learned more than a few secrets to success along the way. Our project leaders and implementation consultants have managed customer teams that were cooperative…and others that weren’t so cooperative. The success of the project greatly depends on getting your implementation team members on board and employees to buy in. An ERP implementation is a team activity. As with any team, if one person fails to do their job, there will be breakdowns and mistakes that not only affect that person, but the entire team. One person can cause a phase or entire project to fail. It is as simple as that.

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    A Project Leader’s Role in an ERP Implementation

    By Jack Shannon on 9/5/18 10:00 AM

    ERP implementation takes a village, and the village needs a leader

    ERP implementations can – and have – failed. We have written many blogs about how to avoid that, how to build the right team, how to succeed, and even what to do post-implementation to stay successful. Here are some examples:

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