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RUBENSTEIN / JUSTMAN MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS believes that the more informed our Clients are, the better-prepared they are to make decisions.
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RJMC To Assist Olive Producer with ERP Assessment
Rubenstein / Justman Management Consultants (RJMC) is pleased to announce a new engagement to assist the largest table olive producer in the U.S. with an assessment of their legacy enterprise systems. This quick project will be the first step in determining whether to retain the existing system or to consider an evaluation of an alternative ERP [...]
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RJMC Assists Organic Grower to Select Microsoft Dynamics NAV
Rubenstein / Justman Management Consultants (RJMC) has successfully completed an ERP evaluation and selection project for major family-owned and operated organic and eco-farmed rice company that resulted in the selection of Microsoft Dynamics NAV. The process included the evaluation of more than 10 ERP solutions, each specializing in software for the Food and Beverage industry. [...]
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Requirements In Just Two Weeks!
Rubenstein / Justman Management Consultants (RJMC) just concluded a project to assist a leading manufacturer of electronic devices and systems to develop a Request for Proposal document that they will use to evaluate and select a new enterprise system to replace their existing legacy system. The work involved conducting a series of on-site fact-finding meetings that [...]
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ERP on-the-go
In a previous post, the advantages and challenges of ERP hosting on the Cloud were discussed. This post will swing to the other end of the ERP food chain, namely, users’ devices. Most of us own a smart phone or a tablet. This begs the question: How soon before a smart phone or tablet becomes [...]
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Cloudy, with a Chance of Saving
Until a few years ago whenever a company implemented new software systems it was assumed that efforts to acquire and support hardware and to install and support software would be major drains on time and resources. In the last five years, with the advent of data centers for hire and service based software, the possibilities [...]
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RJMC to plan and manage ERP system changes resulting from merger of two medical suppliers
Rubenstein / Justman Management Consultants (RJMC) has been engaged to manage the change and risk resulting from the merger of two medical suppliers with operations in the US and Europe. RJMC will guide the merged company during the development of a new technology platform that will leverage the strengths of two enterprise solutions. Call RJMC [...]
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RJMC assesses auto parts manufacturer ERP system to drive selection of future software solution
Rubenstein / Justman Management Consultants (RJMC) recently completed a detailed ERP system assessment for a leading auto parts manufactuer in Southern California to help them decide between upgrading their current Oracle E-Business Suite software or migrating to a completely different enterprise solution. Call RJMC today to find out how we can assist your company to [...]
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Demand Signals: Broadcast or Listen?
If you have looked at the pictorial representation of a modern supply chains, you will notice how, in their unavoidable complexity, supply chains are taking on the physical appearance of a neural network. The supply chains themselves are being judged on how they satisfy demand. How successfully demand signals are generated and propogated through the [...]
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RJMC to assist global consumer products company with Demand Planning and Supply Chain Planning Requirements Study
Rubenstein / Justman Management Consultants (RJMC) has been selected to assist a publically-traded, global consumer products company to define and document their Supply Chain system requirements as it relates primarily to demand planning, supply chain planning, inventory optimization, distributor relationships, and supplier relationships. Call RJMC today to find out how we can assist your company [...]
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Inventory Management – Own and Postpone
The two mantras of inventory are ‘less is better’ and ‘quicker out the door’. This post explores two areas of inventory management that have been attracting renewed attention due to the availability of more sophisticated software to implement them. Ownership Strategy We all know that most of the goods we consume are manufactured in another [...]
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RJMC performed a Controls Review of a key operational system for our client in the Insurance industry
Rubenstein / Justman Management Consultants (RJMC) has been engaged to assist a large privately held insurance brokerage / consulting firm to review and document the controls within one of their recently implemented systems. RJMC was requested to perform this assessment quickly and efficiently so that we could identify opportunities for procedural and operational improvement. RJMC [...]
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Planning in a shrinking world
For those of us old enough to remember, a paper route was our first brush with supply chains. Right from checking the bicycle tires, to consulting our route lists, to picking up the stack from the depot manager, being prepared was the watchword. But, who among us does not recall a paper landing on a [...]
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A”crow”nyms
It is that time of the year when we indulge, some more than others. Food, drink, or maudlin movies.. . .
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RJMC to perform a System Assessment for a high-profile company in the automotive performance after-market industry.
Rubenstein / Justman Management Consultants has been engaged to assist a high-profile Southern California automotive company that is involved in R&D. . .
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RJMC to assist major family-owned and operated organic and eco-farmed rice company in requirements analysis and documentation
Rubenstein / Justman Management Consultants is in the process of assisting a major family-owned and operated organic and eco-farmed rice and rice products company . . .
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RJMC to assist major horticultural greenhouse producer in ERP evaluation and selection
Rubenstein / Justman Management Consultants has been selected to assist one of the top horticultural greenhouse producers in the United States . . .
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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
- RJMC To Assist Olive Producer with ERP Assessment
- RJMC Assists Organic Grower to Select Microsoft Dynamics NAV
- Requirements In Just Two Weeks!
- ERP on-the-go
- Cloudy, with a Chance of Saving
- RJMC to plan and manage ERP system changes resulting from merger of two medical suppliers
- RJMC assesses auto parts manufacturer ERP system to drive selection of future software solution
- Demand Signals: Broadcast or Listen?
- RJMC to assist global consumer products company with Demand Planning and Supply Chain Planning Requirements Study
- Inventory Management – Own and Postpone
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