ERP Ideas Blog

Posted by Kimarie Wolf on November 2, 2012

Instant access to accurate inventory reports and the ability to easily transfer inventory between warehouses and locations. These simple warehouse tools were never more important than in the days leading up to and after the super storm Hurricane Sandy. Thousands of pounds of food, supplies and drinking water were being staged near the anticipated disaster zone by Feeding America the nation’s largest domestic hunger relief organization.

Feeding America’s network of over 200 food banks across the US are important in day to day fight against hunger. But their services are critical in responding to disasters like the aftermath of the storm. Helped by the Ceres inventory control software for Food Banks designed by eSoftware Professionals, Feeding America Food Banks are able to quickly see where the food and supplies are and route them to the communities who need them. We are happy our software has played role in helping to deliver supplies to the victims of this disaster.

Make a difference today by Donating to Feeding America a four-star charity.

Posted by Kimarie Wolf on July 26, 2012

Portland, Ore. – eSoftware Professionals was named to the 2012 Top 100 VARs by Accounting Today (www.accountingtoday.com). Recognized as one of the top 100 value-added resellers of accounting and ERP solutions, eSoftware Professionals offers complete ERP solutions. eSoftware’s offering includes eFood-ERP for food distributors, food manufacturing and food processing market; Ceres serving the Food Bank distribution market; and NAV-X serving the general distribution and manufacturing market.

About eSoftware Professionals
eSoftware Professionals implements, trains and supports Microsoft Dynamics Enterprise Resource Planning software for mid-market companies. As the first NAV solution center in North America, eSoftware Professionals brings over 25 years expertise delivering ERP Software solutions helping companies streamline business processes, improve productivity and gain access to critical business information in real-time.

Posted by Kimarie Wolf on July 24, 2012

I remember when I was an Accountant and Controller, it was shocking to me how difficult it was for the company to run what seemed the simplest financial reporting (how much did we sell, what were the commissions, what was the bottom line). For many of us who have worked for companies without an ERP system or with multiple systems that don’t talk to each other, we have dreams of better data…
Data Daydreams or Reality? Read more about Simple Financial Reporting.

Posted by Kimarie Wolf on July 24, 2012

The organization’s 200 food banks provide sustenance to 37 million individuals each year.

Feeding America (www.feedingamerica.org) helps America’s hungry through a nationwide network of local food banks. The organization’s 200 food banks provide sustenance to 37 million individuals each year, including nearly 14 million children and 3 million seniors. It accomplishes its mission by gathering donations both from local sources and on a national scale. Its local food banks work with area manufacturers, farmers, and retailers to collect unused food items, while the national organization partners with major corporations, including Kraft and Nestlé, to facilitate large donations. One of the organization’s major programs is the Kid’s Café, which has more than 1,700 sites and provides free after-school meals and snacks to over 134,000 children each year.

Posted by Kimarie Wolf on July 16, 2012

• Project management
• Executive support and buy-in
• Software partner experience
• Organizational change management
• Staff training
• Focus on business process

Quick Poll: What is the #1 reason ERP Projects succeed?

Posted by Kimarie Wolf on July 3, 2012

• Google search
• My business network for a referral
• Our accounting firm
• Our current ERP partner
• An industry publication
• Other

Quick Poll: Where will you research your next ERP solution?

Posted by Jody Leoni on March 6, 2012

What are the key elements of an ERP System?

The explosion in the use of ERP systems across the world has been a major factor in the improvement of business operations, services and the overall quality of products for the past 20 years. Many people don’t realize how often and by what degree their lives are affected, directly or indirectly, by an ERP system of one type or another. The ability to better, and more reliability track costs, manage inventory, and monitor operations has led to a drastic reduction of waste in some firms allowing them to reduce prices on their products while maintaining or even increasing their profitability. Read the full article…

Posted by Kimarie Wolf on March 1, 2012

eSoftware Professionals introduces the ERP 101: What is Enterprise Resource Planning? Educational series with “What is ERP?” Infographic. Find more educational articles like, What is an ERP System? which answers the question: How do ERP Systems work. Watch for more articles and infographics as we dive deeper into the topic of What is ERP?

Posted by Kimarie Wolf on February 29, 2012

After watching the “We are McNett” video, we are bigger fans of our customer McNett Corporation. At McNett you can get all the essential gear you need for adventure. Watch the video. Be inspired.

If you’re into camping, hiking, diving, water sports, fishing, hunting or military gear, this is the company to know. Our customer, McNett is the maker of the most advanced repair, maintenance, care and water treatment products in the outdoor industry.

Posted by Jody Leoni on February 22, 2012

Synopsis: Our high level explanation of an ERP system Answers two key questions:

1. What is an ERP system?
2. How do ERP systems work? Read the full article…