Our Ideas
RUBENSTEIN / JUSTMAN MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS believes that the more informed our Clients are, the better-prepared they are to make decisions.
RJMC‘s Ideas page is the landing space for the information that we think our Clients and Future Clients will find interesting and useful.
Do you have a question about ERP Systems? “Ask the ERP Experts” and we will post your answer in this space.
WSJ: Where ERP Goes Wrong
RJMC agrees in large part with the findings of a recent article in the Wall Street Journal called “Diets That Don’t Work: Where Enterprise Resource Planning Goes Wrong”. . .
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RJMC Introduces the One-Day ERP Workshop!
Over the past 24 years of conducting Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) evaluation and selection projects, RJMC has frequently been asked for the “templates” and other process documents that we use to support our successful ERP projects.
Well, you no longer have to wait to learn how to manage your ERP Evaluation, Selection, and Implementation project. We are now offering a “Live” on-site One-Day ERP Workshop that will teach your team to perform the steps necessary to ensure success when embarking upon this mission critical project. . .
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Planning for Achievable ROI
Any software vendor can promise you a substantial Return on Investment for your ERP software purchase, but it takes planning, teamwork, and good old-fashioned project management to actually achieve the ROI you expect. . .
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Infor is Worth a Second Look
Rubenstein / Justman Management Consultants recently spoke with representatives from Infor who focus on the software company’s solutions to address manufacturing and RJMC was impressed with what we heard. . .
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RJMC Completes ERP Selection for Manufacturing and Distribution Client
Rubenstein / Justman Management Consultants has completed an ERP Evaluation and Selection project for a Southern California manufacturer and distributor that operates in the Do-It-Yourself and Home Building industries. . .
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Shifting Functional Expertise for Enterprise Systems from IT to Business Users
Business users who who used to express frustration in having to work with their IT departments to enhance system functionality or to access their data are gaining control over their own destiny because they are becoming more involved in taking steps to satisfy their own system needs with less and less IT involvement. . .
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Further ERP Consolidation on the Horizon?
Carl Icahn’s move to acquire a larger stake in ERP provider Lawson Software is likely to lead to further consolidation in the ERP market. . .
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RJMC Begins Its 25th Year
Rubenstein / Justman Management Consultants is excited to begin our 25th year of exceeding our Clients’ expectations. . .
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Selecting an ERP Solution – the “R” Stands for Relationships!
The most important “R” in selecting and implementing a new ERP Solution is “Relationships.” Your relationships with your internal team and your consultants must be strong for a successful outcome. . .
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Outlook for IT Spending in 2010
A recent survey of 139 IT executive in the U.S. and Canada conducted by Computer Economics Inc. during November 2009 shows that 52% of IT organizations expect to increase their IT operational budget in 2010 by launching new projects. Only 16% plan to make further budget cuts in the year ahead.
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Announcing the 2010 RJMC Referral Program
Rubenstein / Justman Management Consultants is pleased to announce the 2010 RJMC Referral Program for introductions to qualified opportunities that result in new consulting services engagements. . .
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RJMC’s Seven Secrets of Successful System Selections
Seven of RJMC’s secrets for selecting the “right” system at the “right” price.
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10 Points to Consider When Selecting the “Right” System Integrator for Your Implementation
Many years of experience in working with a broad scope of System Integrators has lead to the conclusion that some Integrators are better than others. This is probably not a surprise.
While none of the tips below are infallible, there are ways to lessen your chances of choosing a poor partner for implementation.
Here are 10 simple and effective guidelines to assist in selecting the “right” System Integrator for your project.
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Question for the ERP Experts: Is “Hosted” ERP Right for Me?
First, some definitions. A hosted Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system means that the system’s software physically resides on servers that are outside of your company’s physical infrastructure. Hosting also typically means that an outside party is managing and maintaining the database and code on which the ERP system runs. The more traditional method for setting up and managing an ERP system has always been to manage the system with company employees maintaining servers that reside within the company’s headquarters or other locations. . .
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Finally, an ERP Budget Calculator!
Today, RJMC, a leader in assisting mid-market firms to evaluate and select new system solutions, launched its new website. An integral part of the new website is the RJMC ERP Budget Calculator.
In the process of working with a large number of firms over the past 23 years, one question that frequently comes to fore at the beginning of each project is “How much will a new ERP solution cost?”
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RJMC Completes Successful Dynamics NAV Implementation
Los Angeles, July 2009: RJMC recently completed a successful Go-Live at a large Food Distribution company, acting as Project Manager for an implementation of Microsoft Dynamics NAV with the ASC Warehouse Management System.
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philosophy Successfully Implements Oracle E-Business Suite
Phoenix, AZ, June 2009: philosophy, a lifestyle skincare and cosmetic brand that develops and markets products across all categories of beauty, including skin care, bath & body care, fragrances and color cosmetics, completed a successful implementation of the Oracle E-Business Suite Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software.
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Recent Posts
- WSJ: Where ERP Goes Wrong
- RJMC Introduces the One-Day ERP Workshop!
- Planning for Achievable ROI
- Infor is Worth a Second Look
- RJMC Completes ERP Selection for Manufacturing and Distribution Client
- Shifting Functional Expertise for Enterprise Systems from IT to Business Users
- Further ERP Consolidation on the Horizon?
- RJMC Begins Its 25th Year
- Selecting an ERP Solution – the “R” Stands for Relationships!
- Outlook for IT Spending in 2010
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