IT or BT? The debate is on!
on Nov 3, 2009 in Technology Operational Excellence Change Management We have heard of IT, MIS and IS as acronyms to define the information management wing of every company, I just came across a debate to rename this to BT (Business Technology).This is very interesting, at the core, IT or IS or even MIS describes the f...

Better Resource Utilization - Using Business Applications?
on Nov 1, 2009 in Technology Strategy Change Management ERP Enterprise Architecture MDM CRM PLM Innovation In an earlier post, I had outlined an idea to improve the usability of enterprise systems by creating a unified task dashboard. By having one dashboard for all activities, which could span multiple applications, users/resources can get a holistic vie...

Data Migration: A summary of my posts!
on Oct 31, 2009 in Technology PDM Problem Solving Strategy Leadership ERP Leading Change Data Migration CRM PLM Innovation Over the last 3+ months, I have outlined my thoughts on data migration. In order to be successful with large scale implementations of business systems like (ERP, PLM, CRM, BPM etc.), data migration is a key element.Data migration is often ignored and...

Profile data of migration leader
on Oct 31, 2009 in Data Management Leadership Change Management Leading Change What skills do you need to become a data migration leader?If you have gone through my posts on this subject, you will be able to guess!1. Strategic thinker with excellent analytical skills, able to balance strategy with tactical execution2. Excellent...

Tips for Successful Data Migration.
on Oct 9, 2009 in Technology PDM Data Management Strategy ERP MDM Data Migration CRM Maintain your sense of humor.Expect delays and/or road blocks.Run the data migration using traditional project principles.Secure alignment and approval from steering committee and stakeholders as changes occur.Appreciate the inter-dependencies.Unders...

Intelligent part numbers! Why and Why Not, Can PLM / ERP systems help?
on Oct 8, 2009 in Technology Knowledge Management Change Management ERP MDM PLM Innovation All companies that make and sell products have to make this decision very early on. Some companies might not have the maturity or business processes in place when this decision needs to be made. Changes to policies done at a later time could result i...

Unified Task Dashboard! Utopia?
on Oct 6, 2009 in Technology Strategy Change Management Enterprise Architecture MDM Innovation In an earlier post, I had listed a number of emerging or new TLA's (three letter acronyms) in the enterprise application space like ERP, PLM, PDM, CRM, SCM, SRM, BPM etc...As the usage of these of applications and technologies mature within different...

How many applications do you need to run your business?
on Sep 24, 2009 in Technology ITIL Strategy Enterprise Architecture Innovation Over the last 10+ years, a number of acronyms have popped up in the enterprise application space. Traditionally most companies started out with in an ERP system and depending upon their business added additional applications to support the business.W...

Best of Breed vs. Integrated Systems
on Sep 24, 2009 in Technology ITIL Strategy Enterprise Architecture Innovation You have probably had to make this decision several times in your professional and personal lives…for example a vacation plan where you have to decide if you want to create your own itinerary and define the trails that would provide you with maximu...

Primer to ERP
on Sep 24, 2009 in Technology Enterprise Architecture Innovation Enterprise resource planning (ERP) is a company-wide computer software system used to manage and coordinate all the resources, information, and functions of a business from shared data stores.The origins of ERP lie with MRP systems which was primaril...