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How to Calculate ROI for Your ERP Implementation in 2025

ERP implementations represent significant investments—but how can you be certain the returns will justify the costs? It’s the million-dollar question (sometimes quite literally) that keeps CFOs up at night and makes boardrooms buzz with both excitement and apprehension. If you’ve ever tried to quantify the value of an ERP project, you know it can feel... Read More

Will Zane
August 20, 2025
9 min read

What is ERP Software in 2025? A Complete Guide for Modern Businesses

In today’s interconnected business landscape, operating without an integrated system is like trying to conduct an orchestra where each musician is playing from a different score. The result? A cacophony of misaligned processes, data silos, and missed opportunities that can leave even the most talented business leaders pulling their hair out. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)... Read More

Will Zane
August 5, 2025
12 min read

Everyone’s Talking About Striven ERP: Why Three Major Industry Reviews Are Turning Heads

When independent experts from different business disciplines all reach the same conclusion, it’s time to pay attention Imagine trying to conduct an orchestra where the violins are in one building, the brass section is across town, and the percussion department might as well be on another planet. That’s exactly how most small businesses operate today—with... Read More

Scott Hammer
July 22, 2025
19 min read

5 Reasons Small Businesses Switch from QuickBooks to Cloud ERP

For many small business owners, QuickBooks is the first accounting software they turn to when starting out. It’s affordable, user-friendly, and handles basic bookkeeping needs well.  However, these early benefits can transform into frustrating limitations as businesses grow—especially those in manufacturing or inventory-heavy industries. If your company feels constrained by QuickBooks—juggling spreadsheets, add-on tools, or... Read More

Christina Morrison
May 1, 2025
13 min read

AI and Data Governance: Enhancing Supply Chain ERP Automation

Supply Chain workflows in large enterprises can be extremely complex with many moving parts and several human-centric tasks and convoluted processes that are dependent on various functions, departments, and teams. This degree of complexity makes traceability and trackability quite tricky, which is why organizations often rely on ERP systems and custom-implementations to enhance workflows using... Read More

Antonio Kevin D'Cunha
March 20, 2025
9 min read

Best Practices for Synchronizing Your ERP System with Your Website Hosting

An ERP system is the engine that keeps online businesses running. It integrates inventory, sales, customer management, and financials into one connected platform.  However, to maximize its potential, your ERP system needs to be properly integrated with your website hosting.  When this happens, data reflects real-time changes, security stays tight, and processes run smoothly. This... Read More

Lauren Prentiss
February 26, 2025
7 min read