Convert promises to evidence: this is how the test game step could be summarized in an ERP project. You probably already know this, but this consists in requesting a demo from the editor-integrator, based on an operational scenario. This is a customized demonstration to ensure that the tool's functionalities are in line with one's needs. But how can we ensure that this phase takes place in the right conditions? How can this improved "proof of concept" bring real added value in the choice of an ERP software? The answer is: by learning about these good practices to make a successful test set!

A sales representative enters your office and places a contract in front of you. He proudly announces: "That's it, company Y has finally signed". Congratulations! This is great news for your company. But for sales administration, the work is far from over! It has only just begun …

Are you floundering in your analytical monitoring? Do you feel that your data is not reliable enough? Perhaps you lack the necessary analytical skills. Maybe you were too presumptuous in the beginning, forcing your employees to get lost in endless amounts of data. Now your challenge is to find the right balance. And for that, you don't have to be a tightrope walker! Here are the most relevant analytical axes for effective management.

Do you often hear people say that software companies are not up to date with their software? No, shoemakers children do not necessarily go barefoot. DIMO Software, a publisher-integrator of software dedicated to management, is seeking excellence. Discover how Akuiteo ERP software has saved a publisher-integrator time as well as strategic management.

A few years ago, users of professional software were forced to adapt to the tools their company offered them. Today, things have changed: the tools are designed according to the user experience, or UX, which becomes one of the essential criteria for the success of an ERP project. We're taking stock of the situation!

Adopting an ERP solution is a big change for any company. It will affect all staff, in one way or another – everyone needs different things and works in different ways. If you switch to new software without considering these differences, you'll make a rod for your own back, slowing down take-up or even paving the way for flat-out rejection. For a smoother switch-over – and to make everyone's work easier – the ERP interface should be tailored to different user categories. Let's look at two examples: consultants and management auditors.

Companies are now seldom completely independent units, what with holding companies, property investment companies and the like. Even SMEs with 50 employees are typically more than just single entities and under French law, every company must have its own accounts. For groups with subsidiaries, it can all be quite complicated. When it comes to getting management software, these groups tend to focus solely on multi-company ERP software. But the "multi-company" label can apply to a mixed bag of solutions.

As someone who works in a consultancy, a design or engineering company, or an architectural or software firm, projects management is an everyday concern for you. Your current software is hit and miss. You have management software, accounting software, an Excel file bursting with macros or even an aging ERP solution that brings them all together. In any case, you're starting to see cracks appearing. Perhaps it's time to invest in an integrated specialist management software for business management. Here are a few questions you should ask first.

Is your auditing or consulting firm thinking about rolling out management software? You're excited just thinking about it. In theory, it's a smart move: your management tools are seriously out of date and they don't work for you. However, ERP implementation involves shaking up your well-established setup, turning your schedules upside down (and inside out), investing in a long-term project and, last but not least, getting your staff on board. Work through the advantages and disadvantages to find out if your company could benefit from a specialized software.