Hear from Bill Aimone and Todd Boutte as they delve into the intricacies of ERP selection and future-proofing the ERP. They discuss what many organizations neglect to consider before selecting an ERP. They also share their expertise on ERP best practices, common pitfalls, and the importance of aligning ERP systems with future business goals. Their insight into the ERP selection process will help steer organizations toward a robust and scalable ERP solution that sets them up for future success.

​In JAR(GONE), authors of Trenegy clarify the buzzwords currently plaguing the consulting world.

What are Actionable Analytics? Why is Change Management necessary? What is Value Stream Mapping? In simple language, JAR(GONE) answers these questions and provides a clear explanation to several commonly misunderstood business concepts. With expertise, wit, and straight talk, JAR(GONE) will help you understand what the buzzwords really mean, and more importantly, what they don’t.

— Chris Robbins, Chief Financial and Accounting Officer, USD Group LLC.

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From aligning company culture to developing a new technology strategy, there’s a lot to consider before a rebrand. In this episode, Bill Aimone and Todd Boutte discuss the implications of a rebrand and how to approach it, particularly as it relates to new acquisitions (although the principles they discuss are applicable for any type of rebrand). They cover the strategic planning and forethought that makes a rebrand successful and discuss key areas that are impacted by a rebrand—customer relations, communication, legal, HR, technology, and more.

​In JAR(GONE), authors of Trenegy clarify the buzzwords currently plaguing the consulting world.

What are Actionable Analytics? Why is Change Management necessary? What is Value Stream Mapping? In simple language, JAR(GONE) answers these questions and provides a clear explanation to several commonly misunderstood business concepts. With expertise, wit, and straight talk, JAR(GONE) will help you understand what the buzzwords really mean, and more importantly, what they don’t.

— Chris Robbins, Chief Financial and Accounting Officer, USD Group LLC.

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When is it the right time to reevaluate your ERP? Most companies don’t reevaluate their ERP but once a decade. However, it’s important to take a good look at the ERP, especially if the organization is experiencing significant growth (positive) or inefficiencies (negative). Sometimes a new ERP is better and more cost-effective in the long run. Other times, the current ERP just isn’t being used correctly. In either case, these are common signs it’s time to consider a new ERP to save time, money, and wasted effort in the long run.

​In JAR(GONE), authors of Trenegy clarify the buzzwords currently plaguing the consulting world.

What are Actionable Analytics? Why is Change Management necessary? What is Value Stream Mapping? In simple language, JAR(GONE) answers these questions and provides a clear explanation to several commonly misunderstood business concepts. With expertise, wit, and straight talk, JAR(GONE) will help you understand what the buzzwords really mean, and more importantly, what they don’t.

— Chris Robbins, Chief Financial and Accounting Officer, USD Group LLC.

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The traditional post-ERP assessment lacks a holistic approach and addresses process, organizational, and reporting issues in silos. We’ve found a better way: perform the post-ERP assessment with a focus on how the whole business operating system (BOS) can be refined based on functionality provided by the ERP. In this episode, Todd Boutte and Bill Aimone discuss what it looks like to refine the business operating system, optimize the ERP, and drive continuous process improvement in your organization. Check out our companion guide “What to Do Post-ERP” here.

​In JAR(GONE), authors of Trenegy clarify the buzzwords currently plaguing the consulting world.

What are Actionable Analytics? Why is Change Management necessary? What is Value Stream Mapping? In simple language, JAR(GONE) answers these questions and provides a clear explanation to several commonly misunderstood business concepts. With expertise, wit, and straight talk, JAR(GONE) will help you understand what the buzzwords really mean, and more importantly, what they don’t.

— Chris Robbins, Chief Financial and Accounting Officer, USD Group LLC.

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What is true cloud software? In this episode, Bill Aimone and Todd Boutte discuss the concept of the cloud and how it has evolved over time. They explore the differences between traditional enterprise software and newer true cloud solutions, and the challenges companies face when trying to discern between the two. They also delve into the importance of understanding the service provided by software companies, and the need for transparency and security in the selection process.

​In JAR(GONE), authors of Trenegy clarify the buzzwords currently plaguing the consulting world.

What are Actionable Analytics? Why is Change Management necessary? What is Value Stream Mapping? In simple language, JAR(GONE) answers these questions and provides a clear explanation to several commonly misunderstood business concepts. With expertise, wit, and straight talk, JAR(GONE) will help you understand what the buzzwords really mean, and more importantly, what they don’t.

— Chris Robbins, Chief Financial and Accounting Officer, USD Group LLC.

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What are the signs an organization is ready for change? At fast-growing companies, leadership often has a vision for growth. Leadership’s vision, however, doesn’t always align with the organization’s capacity for growth at that time. Change needs to happen, but what if the organization isn’t ready for change? In this episode, Alex Perry and Bill Aimone address how organizations can assess if they’re ready for change. We talk through some questions organizations can ask before change occurs, whether they’re facing an acquisition, getting ready to go public, or even implementing a new ERP system.

​In JAR(GONE), authors of Trenegy clarify the buzzwords currently plaguing the consulting world.

What are Actionable Analytics? Why is Change Management necessary? What is Value Stream Mapping? In simple language, JAR(GONE) answers these questions and provides a clear explanation to several commonly misunderstood business concepts. With expertise, wit, and straight talk, JAR(GONE) will help you understand what the buzzwords really mean, and more importantly, what they don’t.

— Chris Robbins, Chief Financial and Accounting Officer, USD Group LLC.

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There are recent reports of accountant shortages as people have exited the field and student interest in accounting has declined over the past few years. In this episode, we discuss ways to address the accounting shortage with AI—something much more doable that restructuring entire accounting programs at universities, especially in the short term. We discuss how finance and accounting organizations can leverage AI to become more efficient, reduce errors, boost controls, and stay innovative as the industry shifts.

​In JAR(GONE), authors of Trenegy clarify the buzzwords currently plaguing the consulting world.

What are Actionable Analytics? Why is Change Management necessary? What is Value Stream Mapping? In simple language, JAR(GONE) answers these questions and provides a clear explanation to several commonly misunderstood business concepts. With expertise, wit, and straight talk, JAR(GONE) will help you understand what the buzzwords really mean, and more importantly, what they don’t.

— Chris Robbins, Chief Financial and Accounting Officer, USD Group LLC.

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Perhaps you’ve seen in the news how hundreds of large corporations have been cutting costs lately. They’re laying off employees, closing stores, and decreasing spending on innovation. But not all of these cost cutting methods are efficient and effective. They’re often just a temporary fix. Before any cost reduction effort, it’s important to look at the root issues, which commonly center around organizational structure issues. In this episode, we’re talking about organizational design considerations that have a huge impact on revenue and spending. We discuss the pros and cons of different org. structures and how to know where your organization can become more efficient, ultimately cutting costs in the long run.

​In JAR(GONE), authors of Trenegy clarify the buzzwords currently plaguing the consulting world.

What are Actionable Analytics? Why is Change Management necessary? What is Value Stream Mapping? In simple language, JAR(GONE) answers these questions and provides a clear explanation to several commonly misunderstood business concepts. With expertise, wit, and straight talk, JAR(GONE) will help you understand what the buzzwords really mean, and more importantly, what they don’t.

— Chris Robbins, Chief Financial and Accounting Officer, USD Group LLC.

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High-growth companies often reach a crossroads where implementing an ERP system is necessary for continued growth. Put simply, it helps to automate processes, provide better information, and establish better controls. How can high-growth companies know when it’s actually time to implement an ERP? What are the signs? In this podcast episode, Bill Aimone and Peter Purcell talk about knowing when it’s time to invest in an ERP, why it’s beneficial, and what it takes to successfully implement an ERP at a high-growth company.

​In JAR(GONE), authors of Trenegy clarify the buzzwords currently plaguing the consulting world.

What are Actionable Analytics? Why is Change Management necessary? What is Value Stream Mapping? In simple language, JAR(GONE) answers these questions and provides a clear explanation to several commonly misunderstood business concepts. With expertise, wit, and straight talk, JAR(GONE) will help you understand what the buzzwords really mean, and more importantly, what they don’t.

— Chris Robbins, Chief Financial and Accounting Officer, USD Group LLC.

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Many executive leaders believe they have a robust B2B sales process in place. Reality is—for many sales organizations—the sales process is merely a list of items to enter into the CRM. There’s much more to it than that. In this episode, Bill Aimone and Peter Purcell discuss three main components of an effective B2B sales process that a surprising number of organizations are under-utilizing. They explain what’s important in a B2B sales process and share their experience helping organizations successfully transform their sales approach.

​In JAR(GONE), authors of Trenegy clarify the buzzwords currently plaguing the consulting world.

What are Actionable Analytics? Why is Change Management necessary? What is Value Stream Mapping? In simple language, JAR(GONE) answers these questions and provides a clear explanation to several commonly misunderstood business concepts. With expertise, wit, and straight talk, JAR(GONE) will help you understand what the buzzwords really mean, and more importantly, what they don’t.

— Chris Robbins, Chief Financial and Accounting Officer, USD Group LLC.

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