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Power BI vs Tableau- which is the better business intelligence tool?

Who runs the world? Data. The future of analytics is here to stay and more companies are prioritizing business intelligence.  You’ve heard of it, you’ve read articles on it, but what exactly is the hype on business intelligence really about?  In this blog post, we’ll be diving into the overarching term of Business Intelligence, and a deep dive into 2 of the hottest BI tools in the market: Power BI and Tableau. Wondering what’s the difference and which tool to use? Keep on reading! What...

Sana Commerce- the secret weapon for ultimate customer satisfaction.

If you're reading this article, chances are you want to start your own e-commerce business- but not sure where to start. If so, you're in the right place, especially since B2B buyers now purchase 67% of their products online, a 16% increase from pre-pandemic (Sana commerce 2022).     Who is this article for? Before you scroll on, let's establish who this article is for. Sana Commerce is built for Dynamics. If you have invested into Microsoft Dynamics ERP, we recommend not to...

3 key areas nobody tells you about the ERP implementation phase (which we will)

Don't click on this article if you want your ERP implementation to fail. We're just kidding.😎 In our previous blog post, we covered the 5 key secrets all ERP project managers must know. To achieve a successful go-live, it’s important to refine and evolve your methodology as industries change.  We’ve learnt about the 6 core phases of ERP implementation, but how about what not to do? In this blog post, we’ll dive deeper into 3 main sections nobody tells you about the...

5 key secrets all ERP project managers must know

What do you call an accountant without a spreadsheet? Lost! And what do you call an ERP implementation without a project manager? The same thing! 😎 For any project to be successful, it requires a leader and in ERP implementation- we call them project managers. ERP system implementations are large and highly complex IT projects that can impact virtually every aspect of a company, including vendors and customers. Business processes are adjusted while implementing new technology and both impact the day-to-day...

4 sure-fire signs that your retail business is ready for ERP

Congrats! If you’ve clicked on this article, chances are you’ve been considering moving your business to an integrated ERP system and want to find out more. If so, you are in the right place. Keep reading!😉  Switching to an integrated ERP system is a milestone for many businesses- as your business grows, you may have outgrown your current software and systems and need to look for an alternative. ERP software helps retailers run business smoothly and connect all their departments...

Omnichannel retail ERP- What is it and why it is important

What is the only constant in commerce? Change.  What isn’t a constant? How we approach retail. “The omnichannel approach is the future of retail”- HBR (2012). A HBR research showed that 73% of consumers shop across multi channels- from physical stores, online stores, apps, social media, to over-the-phone, before making a purchase on the platform that is most convenient to them.  In this article, we’ll be covering what that is and several powerful reasons on why it matters- especially with ever changing...

3 mistakes to avoid when it comes to achieving supply chain excellence

Through 2024, 50% of supply chain organizations will invest in applications that support artificial intelligence and advanced analytics capabilities. The COVID-19 pandemic amplified the need for supply chain organizations to seek tools that help them make smarter decisions faster.  In the last supply chain blog post, we touched on business process management (BPM) and how BPM ensures competitive advantage with your supply chain to achieve business success. As a recap- the supply chain will be a key element to shape the...

Struggling to manage your company’s expenses? You’ll love this tool.

82% of businesses fail because of poor cash flow and expense management. It makes sense - after all that’s a saying that goes: “Revenue is vanity, profit is sanity, but cash is king.”- Unknown No doubt fascinating, nonetheless. In this blog post, we will be sharing this 1 secret tool that you absolutely need for your business- expense management. Especially if you’re struggling to manage your company's expenses. Introducing: Continia Expense Management 365. What is Continia Expense Management 365 and what it...

The shocking reason why your supply chain is weak- Business Process Management

What would you say is the unsung hero of your business? Let us put it to you that it is the supply chain management process.  In today's demanding business environment that prioritizes flexibility, speed, quality, efficiency, effectiveness and innovation, a competitive supply chain strategy and its business process management is critical.  Even the legendary Elon Musk once famously echoed “The supply chain stuff is really tricky” (2017). So how then, do we begin to tackle this problem? In this article, we’ll dive...

What is the role of ERP in Supply Chain Management?

What do Sheng Shiong and Netflix have in common? They both have a strong and robust supply chain system. Sheng Shiong is a local supermarket chain well loved by Singaporeans. They have a strong and sophisticated supply chain system that is supported by their integrated retail distribution IT system (Enterprise SG 2015).   The same goes for Netflix. Netflix focuses on the digital supply chain, expanding into content creation and distribution at the center of the supply chain. Netflix also gathers data...