ERP Implementation

 

matherton's picture

Best Practice ERP – Don't settle for piecemeal

Posted Wed, 06/02/2010 - 16:20 by matherton

Why are we doing this?

Why do we implement ERP?  Ask several different companies and you will get a variety of answers.  The one answer I hear most often, indeed a common refrain from those who are most successful is: “To integrate all facets of our business on a single application platform.”  This makes sense especially when you consider that the 'E' in ERP is Enterprise.

Now, let's ask a different question:  What is the one thing you would do differently?  Again there are a variety of answers but one that is often high on the list and that usually comes from those who struggle after they completed their implementation is: “Avoid a piecemeal implementation.” Read more »

ptyler's picture

Keeping track of version numbers

Posted Fri, 12/04/2009 - 09:50 by ptyler

With the advent of xTuple's new extension architecture, it's easier than ever for software developers to write custom add-ons to the core PostBooks product. This also means system administrators may now find themselves managing multiple applications in addition to their xTuple ERP--each having a slightly different version number than the next. To help everyone keep track of which version goes with which, we've created the xTuple compatibility matrix. We hope you'll visit this page (particularly during the upgrade process). And if you're a third-party developer, we hope you'll add your own application to the growing list.

Publishing the version matrix at this stage was a timely move, as anyone upgrading to the 3.4.0 Release Candidate will need to consult the chart for important update information. Read more »

ned's picture

Training class next week!

Posted Wed, 10/28/2009 - 16:31 by ned

We're looking forward to another great Intro to xTuple ERP community training class next week.  It'll be held at our Norfolk, Virginia home office, and as usual, we'll have a great mix of partners and customers from a variety of industries.  If you're looking for a high-impact way to get up to speed quickly on xTuple ERP (PostBooks, Standard, or Manufacturing Edition), then this is the class for you!  Find out more about the class here.

matherton's picture

Best Practice ERP: Cycle Counting

Posted Mon, 09/21/2009 - 10:37 by matherton

Cycle counting is a topic that normally comes up during or shortly after the “up-and-running” phase of an implementation is complete. It is a technique that is easily implemented but almost always incorrectly. Why? Because the philosophy most firms adopt for cycle counting is often contrary to its intended purpose, so, even with flawless execution they get poor results.

What is the right philosophy you ask? Simple. Cycle counting is a means by which a firm validates that it's inventory management processes and procedures result in a target level for inventory accuracy. For those of you familiar with Statistical Quality Control, it is similar in concept to ensuring that a manufacturing process is in control. Read more »

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Remote Connection Fun with Tunneling!

Posted Wed, 09/16/2009 - 14:48 by pclark

Oftentimes, we find ourselves not able to be On-Site or otherwise physically On-Console of the server we need to work on.  If time is of the essence the administrator with command line savvy can conquer just about any remote administration or troubleshooting need. How does one acheive this level of connectivity?  Where can I get some of that? Well, look no further than 'terminal' and 'ssh'. Read more »

Source Installing Postgresql on RedHat, Ubuntu and OSX

While xTuple does publish a full Installer which provides PostgreSQL, the preferred method for implementing a production PostgreSQL server is to build PostgreSQL from source. Using the Linux distribution provided packages (apt, yum, rpm, etc) has the potential to introduce incompatibilities and curtail the migration options. The easiest way to support the customer is to keep things simple - and building PostgreSQL from source is simple.

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The Zero Footprint Advantage

Posted Thu, 08/13/2009 - 12:19 by jrogelstad

The decision making process for selecting an ERP system is often reliant on the needs of Accounting and Operations people whose primary concern is functionality.   Yet I.T. Administrators bear the burden of deploying the application and anything that goes wrong seems to fall on their shoulders.  Ask any I.T. person what they want in a business system and the answer is “Something that is easy as possible to maintain.”  For this reason I.T. Managers often assume that what would be easiest is a browser-based solution because they don't have to install anything on their users' client machines.  Think again.  xTuple's zero footprint solution is easier than that. Read more »

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Use your sandbox

Posted Sun, 08/09/2009 - 08:23 by ptyler

We all know what a sandbox is. It's that thing in the backyard our kids play in. The open patch of sand with the plastic shovels and buckets sitting on the surface--and who knows what else buried underneath.

In the world of PostgreSQL database applications and Open Source ERP Software we also have sandboxes. And while they may not be made of sand, they do serve a similar purpose....

The sandbox in our world is a database backup where you can experiment and make mistakes. To follow ERP Best Practices, we recommend that you use a sandbox to play with new things, basically, before you implement them in production. Read more »

Critical Patches

This page contains important information related to xTuple ERP releases. This information is designed for system administrators with responsibility for maintaining and updating xTuple ERP installations. System administrators should check this page regularly for release updates--including information about patches and other critical issues. Read more »

 

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