Addressing Negative Inventory in ERP Systems
Is Your ERP Reinforcing or Undermining Inventory Discipline? You would think that an ERP system would not or could not allow itself to track negative inventory. Inventory, after all, is the presence of a thing, not its absence. And yet, negative inventory is a...
Building Everyday Resilience in ERP and IT Teams
IT Resilience and the ERP ProblemMany organizations think of IT resilience as something activated during a crisis: a cyberattack, a failed upgrade, an outage, or a supply chain disruption. But the strongest form of IT resilience is not reactive at all. It is built...
Your ERP Migration Is an Archaeological Dig, Not a Data Transfer
Welcome to the "ERP Migration" Dig SiteWhen the ERP consulting team asks to see your item master, you hand them a spreadsheet with 47 columns.They ask what "Field_23" means. Nobody knows. It's been there since 2003.They ask why some product codes start with "X" and...
How Cybersecurity Compliance Drives ERP Transformation
When Security Compliance Becomes ERP StrategyOctober marks Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a time when organizations typically focus on password hygiene, phishing training, and basic security protocols. But this year, we're seeing something more profound across...
Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2025: Strengthening ERP Security
EstesGroup Launches Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2025October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and EstesGroup is proud to stand as a Cybersecurity Champion. This year, we’re focusing on what matters most to our clients: protecting ERP-driven businesses at the very...
BPR as the Basis of a Business Transformation
Inside a BPR: Business Process Reviews in ActionCustomers frequently reach out to us looking to transform their organizations by radically reconceptualizing how they utilize their ERP system. It is not uncommon that a poorly configured ERP system can become a...
ACH in Epicor Kinetic: Setup, Compliance, and Automation
A practical guide to automating payments and ensuring compliance when implementing ACH in Epicor Kinetic.One of the many areas where a modern ERP system enhances business operations is in finance, where routine, periodic transactions between financial entities can be...
From Pi to Pro: Backup and Disaster Recovery for ERP Systems
Is your backup solution running on a Raspberry Pi? We’ve all tinkered with DIY tech—but when it comes to business data, even a Raspberry Pi has its limits. Let’s explore business backup and disaster recovery plan options for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)...
How to Move Your Manufacturing ERP to the Cloud in 9 Steps
9 Steps to Migrate Manufacturing ERP to the Cloud Ready to move your manufacturing ERP to the cloud? Discover 9 simple steps that make the transition smooth, secure, and future-ready for your future dominance as a competitive and profitable manufacturer.As...
Options When Managing an ERP Implementation
Epicor® ERP Project Management Approaches Managing an ERP implementation is like setting out on a major expedition. The right guide can make all the difference between smooth sailing and getting stuck halfway to your destination (without a single fish!). Read on to...