Supply House Times Magazine

IT Strategy: Why It Matters
August 2014
The role of IT in many companies is relegated to constantly fighting technical fires. The IT department is often under-funded, the skills are sub-par, the staff are overworked, and the users are unhappy, which in turn causes the business to continue to under-invest in IT, and the vicious cycle continues. In this article, we share insight into why the companies that feed this cycle and think are saving money are in reality leaving money on the table and negatively impacting their own profit margins. Read the full article at www.supplyht.com.

Supply House Times Magazine

Think You Are Ready for an ERP? Think Again
June 2014
When companies are considering a new location, acquisition or property, they often spend months performing due diligence to insure their investment is the right one. And yet most do not give the same level of careful analysis when it comes to deciding whether or not to invest in an ERP. ERP implementations have a fundamental and permanent impact on the companies that implement them.  Without the proper due diligence, many companies spend millions of dollars only to end up with significant disruption to revenues, customer dissatisfaction and decline in employee moral. This article guides you through simple ways to determine if you are truly ready for such an undertaking. To read the full article, go to www.supplyht.com, page 126 of the June 2014 edition.

The Wholesaler Magazine

Is Your IT Worth What It's Costing You?
May 2014
Most growing company executives are aware of how integral technology is to their business viability and growth. And yet very few have the tools to determine whether or not their investment in IT is paying enough dividends. This article provides executives with five simple steps to determine not only if they are under/over-funding IT, but also how to turn it in a strategic asset and get the most out of their investment. To read the full article, go to www.thewholesaler.com, page 102.