Where Distribution Supply Chains Start to Strain
How Weak Supply Chains Quietly Disrupt DistributionMost distribution supply chains don’t fail in big, dramatic ways.They don’t crash all at once. They don’t grind to a halt overnight. Instead, they start to strain quietly—at the supply chain system connections.If you...
When More Security Tools Don’t Mean More Security
When More Security Tools Don’t Mean More Security: Understanding IT Security Tool OverlapOver the past decade, and particularly since the pandemic, organizations have invested heavily in cybersecurity. Many now have more tools in place than ever before — yet it’s...
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...
From Stuck to Strategic: Rediscovering ERP Project Momentum
The Subtle Signs of ERP Project FailureEvery ERP journey begins with optimism. New systems promise faster insights, smoother workflows, and more agile decision-making. But somewhere between kickoff and go-live, enthusiasm can fade. Progress stalls. Meetings multiply....
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...
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 Manage Tariff Risk in Distribution
In today’s global economy, tariffs can shift overnight — and for distributors, those changes ripple quickly across pricing models, supplier relationships, and customer expectations. While tariffs are nothing new, the pace and complexity of trade updates in recent...
Epicor Classic UI vs. Kinetic UI: Time to Get Moving
In the fast-paced world of business technology, staying ahead means embracing innovation and adaptability. As organizations strive to streamline operations and meet the demands of a dynamic market, the tools they use must evolve. Enter Epicor Kinetic, a transformative...
Electronic Signatures (eSignatures) in SYSPRO
A "Signature" SYSPRO Admin Tool Electronic Signatures (also referred to as eSignatures) is one of SYSPRO’s most powerful administrative tools. It allows you to audit and monitor transactional data against any type of event you can imagine throughout SYSPRO. In...
Frenetic to Kinetic: 5 Tips for Epicor Kinetic Upgrades
Transforming ERP Upgrades into Smooth Operations As your manufacturing company considers upgrading its current Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system to Epicor Kinetic, the prospect of navigating potential challenges and complexities might seem daunting. However,...