In the world of construction contractors, tracking profitability and committed costs are critical for their success. Economic downturns, rising material costs, labor shortages and poor financial management have led to a significant number of construction companies failing within the first few years.

In this podcast, Cherry Bekaert’s Sage Practice Manager Kentrel Lee highlights how Sage 100 Contractor or Sage 300 CRE (Construction and Real Estate) enables organizations to make informed decisions that can optimize their business.

Kentrel discusses:

• The basics of Sage 100 Contractor, Sage 300 CRE and their differences
• The challenges he has witnessed with businesses that aren’t using Sage 100 Contractor or Sage 300 CRE
• How poor data from inadequate accounting platforms leads to poor business decisions and the consequences of these decisions
• The process of selecting the proper software

Don’t miss this information episode filled with practical advice and strategies to help your construction business stay resilient.

Related Insights

• Article: Top 6 Financial Processes To Automate Using Sage Solutions
• Article: How Automation Can Transform Your Construction Company’s Accounting Function
• Article: 7 Key Benefits of Sage Intacct for Construction Companies

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In the latest episode of Cherry Bekaert’s Digital Journeys podcast series, Dan Mitzenmacher, host and Managing Director of Digital Advisory, is joined by Jim Holman, Director and Strategy & Operations Leader, as they discuss enterprise resource planning (ERP) system integration and customization.

In the final episode of our three-part series around ERP rescue and recovery, Dan and Jim share their tips for successful ERP implementation and integration. Tune in to learn more about:

• Data integration across systems
• Pros and cons of customized ERP systems
• Risk mitigation best practices for implementation
• The importance of testing to identify potential issues
• Executive support for implementation

If your company is facing difficulties with its ERP project, Cherry Bekaert’s Digital Advisory team can offer guidance and direction on ERP rescue and recovery. Our professionals have effectively salvaged numerous faltering ERP implementations and are equipped to offer guidance tailored to your specific needs. Contact our Digital Advisory team today.

If you haven’t already, catch up on the earlier episodes in the series:

• ERP Failure Definition & Predictors Podcast – Part One
• ERP Strategy & Alignment Podcast – Part Two

Related Guidance:

• Article: Navigating Your ERP Projects: Implementation, Failure, and Rescue and Recovery
• Article: Revolutionize ERP with Artificial Intelligence
• Article: Why Your Firm Should Have a Clearly Defined ERP Strategy & Roadmap
• Video: ERP Rescue: Signs of Project Failure and How to Course-Correct
• Brochure: Digital Transformation Services: Software & Platform Evaluation

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Developing a successful ERP strategy involves a thorough approach that includes alignment, stakeholder engagement and change management.

In this second episode of Cherry Bekaert’s Digital Journeys podcast series around ERP rescue and recovery, Dan Mitzenmacher, Managing Director of Digital Advisory, reconvenes with Jim Holman, Director and Strategy & Operations Leader, to determine why an ERP strategy is crucial to align with your specific business needs.

In this episode, Dan and Jim break down the below topics and how they interconnect:

• Essential elements that should be included in the initial ERP strategy and how you can align it with growth objectives and business goals
• Effective change management and how it involves getting stakeholders involved and committed throughout the ERP implementation process, which can impact employees, processes, and the overall business
• How you can increase the likelihood of a successful ERP adoption by involving end-users in the change management process, which can be achieved by getting their approval and enhancing user acceptance

Stay tuned for part three of this series, where we will continue to guide you on your ERP rescue and recovery journey, and conclude with system integration and customization, as well as risk management.

If your company’s ERP project is facing difficulties, Cherry Bekaert’s Digital Advisory team can offer guidance and direction on ERP rescue and recovery. Our professionals have effectively turned around numerous faltering ERP implementations. Contact our Digital Advisory team today.

Related Guidance:

• Podcast: ERP Failure Definition & Predictors Podcast – Part One
• Article: Navigating Your ERP Projects: Implementation, Failure, and Rescue and Recovery
• Article: Revolutionize ERP with Artificial Intelligence
• Article: Why Your Firm Should Have a Clearly Defined ERP Strategy & Roadmap
• Video: ERP Rescue: Signs of Project Failure and How to Course-Correct
• Brochure: Digital Transformation Services: Software & Platform Evaluation

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