Small business ERP
Pushing back against what was once just the world of large enterprises, small business ERP systems have grown in influence, usefulness and popularity. News and analysis keep you up to date about ERP options designed to help small and medium organizations meet their modern challenges. Also find out how small business ERP systems tackle line-of-business needs.
Top Stories
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Feature
10 Jan 2022
Experts predict flexibility as a top ERP trend in 2022
In the year ahead, industry experts expect the ERP market to be less monolithic and more industry-specific. Continue Reading
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News
30 Nov 2021
Syspro focuses on hybrid ERP to fuel growth
In this Q&A, Syspro's Scott Hebert explains why the company is walking the line between pure cloud and on-premises ERP for its manufacturing and distribution customer base. Continue Reading
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Tip
08 Oct 2021
MRP vs. ERP: Understanding the difference
Did you know today's ERP systems evolved from yesterday's MRP systems? Learn the differences between MRP and ERP, including their functions, applications and benefits. Continue Reading
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News
30 Sep 2021
The future of Epicor ERP is cloud
In this Q&A, Epicor's Himanshu Palsule discusses how the vendor has embraced the cloud, its strategy to expand its product portfolio and its push to broaden its global presence. Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Sep 2021
Epicor ERP sheds stodgy image in cloud makeover
At Epicor Analyst Day, Epicor customers described how the company has transformed into a cloud-first industry-focused ERP company, while still supporting on-premises deployments. Continue Reading
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News
22 Jul 2021
Acumatica Summit focuses on cloud ERP and growth
Acumatica touted growth and new integrations with Adobe and Microsoft at its annual summit. Analysts like the ERP vendor's innovations and customer-centric approach. Continue Reading
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News
26 Mar 2021
IFS acquires Axios Systems to boost ESM capability
IFS moves into the enterprise service management market with the acquisition of Axios Systems, which offers cloud service management applications. Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Mar 2021
8 essential ERP vendor evaluation criteria
Preparing for the ERP vendor selection process is key to success. Here's some criteria you need to ensure that you choose the right software for your organization. Continue Reading
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Podcast
26 Jan 2021
Buyers, don't overlook small and midsize ERP providers
Acumatica, Epicor, IFS and the Salesforce platform ERPs are among lower-profile players that are keeping up with the big four in cloud options and technical innovation. Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Jan 2021
ERP alternatives poised to take the stage in 2021
The momentum for companies to adopt cloud-first and industry-specific ERP systems has created an opening for alternative ERP companies. Continue Reading
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Feature
17 Nov 2020
Epicor ERP 10.2.700 may entice manufacturers to the cloud
The latest SaaS version of Epicor ERP includes new capabilities designed to appeal to midmarket manufacturers that want to move to a cloud-based system. Continue Reading
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News
16 Oct 2020
Unit4 plans to release next-gen ERP platform, Unit4 ERPx
Unit4 said people-focused companies need people-centric ERP platforms. Unit4 ERPx, due out in March, aims to be just that. Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Jun 2020
ERP implementation projects need not stop during crisis
In this Q&A, Unit4's Andy Brockhoff discusses the COVID-19 crisis and why organizations may find it a good time to keep going with ERP modernization projects. Continue Reading
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Feature
06 May 2020
Cloud-based ERP keeps SMBs running during pandemic
Many SMBs have found that moving to cloud-based ERP systems has helped keep the lights on by allowing employees to access enterprise applications from home. Continue Reading
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Feature
04 May 2020
How to renegotiate your ERP contract during a pandemic
ERP consultant Marcus Harris provides advice on renegotiating ERP contracts when the scopes of ERP implementation projects change due to the COVID-19 crisis. Continue Reading
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Feature
01 May 2020
ERP implementation challenges grow in COVID-19 crisis
ERP implementation experts Marcus Harris and Daniel Saeedi tell how organizations can manage ERP project disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic crisis. Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Apr 2020
SAP Business One overview: Features, benefits and more
SAP Business One promises holistic business management software. Learn more about its advantages and pitfalls, as well as pricing and integration, in this SAP Business One overview. Continue Reading
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Feature
24 Mar 2020
Top 5 ERP software for small businesses
ERP for small business promises better financial and business processes and access to analytics. Here's a look at five of the top choices in the marketplace. Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Feb 2020
ERP Advisors Group: ERP for SMBs to come of age in 2020
In this Q&A, Shawn Windle of ERP Advisors Group explains why 2020 is the year of SMBs for ERP, as SMBs find ERP systems more cost-effective and industry-specific options increase. Continue Reading
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News
19 Feb 2020
Panorama ERP report shows continued satisfaction
Panorama Consulting Group's 2020 ERP report finds that satisfaction with ERP remains high and the cloud is now the main deployment choice. Continue Reading
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News
30 Jan 2020
Acumatica cloud ERP tightens focus on SMB market
At Acumatica Summit 2020, the cloud-based ERP company announced new manufacturing features, a new Payroll module and a new acquisition of JAAS Systems. Continue Reading
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Feature
20 Jan 2020
Executive shuffle rolls through ERP industry
2019 was a year for change in the executive ranks of SAP and other ERP vendors, as the companies face struggles in moving their large on-premises installed bases to the cloud. Continue Reading
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News
05 Dec 2019
Epicor ERP system focuses on distribution
Companies like Jergens Industrial Supply are favoring purpose-built ERP systems like Epicor Prophet 21 for distributors over comprehensive ERPs that need customizations. Continue Reading
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News
24 Oct 2019
New small business ERP delivers SAP Business One alternative
SMBs in search of an affordable ERP app can look to Priority Zoom a cloud-based platform designed to help small and medium-sized businesses manage each phase of the sales cycle. Continue Reading
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News
18 Oct 2019
Acumatica cloud ERP, IFS systems fit together well
Acumatica and IFS share a similar manufacturing ERP industry focus but target different markets. In this Q&A, Acumatica CEO Jon Roskill explains how the vendors are working to integrate systems and services. Continue Reading
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News
22 Aug 2019
Shakeup in the Infor leadership tree
Charles Phillips moved from Infor CEO to become chairman of the board of directors. He has been replaced by CFO Kevin Samuelson. Analysts believe recent revenue results may be behind the moves. Continue Reading
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Feature
19 Jul 2019
MRPeasy software helps growing cannabis business
Here's how cannabis products manufacturer Papa & Barkley uses cloud-based MRP software from MRPeasy to manage its production and inventory processes in a highly regulated industry. Continue Reading
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News
20 Jun 2019
ERP vendor IFS makes a near-merger with Acumatica
EQT Partners, which owns ERP vendor IFS, has acquired Acumatica, another ERP vendor. Both firms will be working together, sharing leadership and expertise in hope of each broadening market share. Continue Reading
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News
30 Apr 2019
Epicor iScala 3.3 brings new productivity features to SMB ERP
Epicor's newly released iScala 3.3 SMB ERP software update includes new reporting and analytics features, a revamped user interface and expanded localizations. Continue Reading
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Feature
01 Apr 2019
ERP alternatives are small but powerful systems for SMB manufacturers
Small manufacturers that want full-functioning ERP systems don't have to go to the major vendors, as smaller ERP companies offer cost-effective systems and more personal service. Continue Reading
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Feature
25 Mar 2019
Deacom ERP helps process manufacturer pump up the volume
California Custom Fruits and Flavors chose to implement a process manufacturing-oriented ERP tool from Deacom over industry heavyweights like SAP, Oracle and Microsoft. Here's why. Continue Reading
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Feature
19 Nov 2018
Choosing cloud ERP vendors: Know what you need before going in
Before deciding which cloud ERP vendors and cloud ERP software to evaluate, it's important for a business to determine its unique business needs and situation. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
06 Aug 2018
Cloud vs. legacy ERP systems: Tug of war intensifies for SMBs
Aging legacy ERP systems at SMBs seem to be getting plenty of scrutiny these days. Heightened consumer demands, shifting technology landscapes and relentless market disruptions, not to mention maintenance costs, technical support and obsolescence, can all conspire to keep IT managers up late at night calculating the proper time to upgrade or ditch their "old" ERP systems. Yet, for better or worse, their sleep patterns may be normalizing as decisions to migrate ERP to the cloud are increasingly drifting away from IT and landing on the laps of business leaders.
August's Business Information opens with our editor's note and advice for business and IT decision-makers who are feeling the heat: Don't be myopic when planning a flight to the cloud. The numerous ERP deployment options available to SMBs dictate that immediate company needs must be tempered with an eye toward the future.
Along those lines, our cover story examines the decision-making process when SMBs have to upgrade their legacy ERP systems or move to the cloud -- a migration that SaaS is making more palatable and popular among smaller businesses. In another feature, we drill down into vertical, industry-specific ERP technologies that allow SMBs to cost-effectively make immediate specialty upgrades to their systems.
Also in this issue, a medical device group migrated to cloud ERP primarily because of the expense of adding features and functions to its existing on-premises system. In addition, SMBs face many issues when implementing SaaS ERP operations as AI, big data analytics and smart workflow reach mission-critical levels. And statistics show that cloud ERP ranks ahead of big data analytics, data integration, AI and IoT software initiatives planned for deployment this year, while on-premises ERP packaged business apps are near the bottom of IT's grocery list of priorities.
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Opinion
06 Aug 2018
There's time and place for SMBs to adopt SaaS-based ERP
SMBs face many issues when implementing SaaS ERP operations versus on-premises, plus the fact that one size cloud-based ERP platform doesn't necessarily fit all companies. Continue Reading
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Feature
06 Aug 2018
SMB reaps rewards of migrating QAD ERP system to the cloud
Moog's medical devices group moved its on-premises ERP system to the cloud, resulting in more reliable operation and a redirected IT focus on adding business value to the entire group. Continue Reading
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Feature
06 Aug 2018
SMBs see vertical ERP technology vendors meeting specialty needs
The industry-specific ERP market is thriving, which is good news for SMBs looking to cost-effectively maintain their existing ERP systems with immediate specialty feature upgrades. Continue Reading
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Feature
06 Aug 2018
Pressures mount on SMBs to modernize aging ERP processes
To upgrade or replace their old and cranky ERP systems, SMBs must consider several options, and the cloud figures prominently. But the final decision is seen shifting away from IT. Continue Reading
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Feature
06 Aug 2018
Fueled by SaaS, ERP for SMBs soars into the cloud
SaaS is making ERP accessible to more small organizations, but is there a downside? Industry insiders weigh in on the ROI of SaaS vs. on-premises and hybrid ERP. Continue Reading
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Guide
22 Nov 2016
The essential guide to ERP for small and medium-sized businesses
By integrating important business processes and unifying data, an ERP system can help small and medium-sized businesses go up against the big guys. Here's what you need to know. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
02 Apr 2014
Buying ERP: Top 10 midmarket ERP systems
This buyer's guide provides a rundown of the top 10 midmarket ERP systems out there today. Continue Reading