Going Live Is Stressful – Here’s What To Expect
As an organization, going live with the new system can be nerve-wracking. However, there seem to be some common elements that happen right around go-live. They’re so common that I tell customers they can count on some or all of these. Want to know what they are? Check them out below… 1. SMEs leave the […]
Why Construction Companies Struggle to Hire IT Talent – And How to Fix It
The construction industry is undergoing a significant digital transformation, integrating advanced technologies like Building Information Modeling (BIM), AI, and IoT into standard practices. This shift has escalated the demand for IT professionals capable of bridging the gap between technology and traditional construction methods. However, the industry faces a pronounced shortage of capable talent. IT Talent […]
The Wrong IT Hire Could Cost Your Manufacturing Company Dearly
Hiring the wrong IT professional can be a costly mistake for manufacturing companies. Manufacturing companies in the US spend roughly $290 billion on IT professionals and according to a 2022 report by LinkedIn, the average turnover rate for IT professionals in the manufacturing industry is 40%. Higher than other industries! For individual manufacturing companies, the […]
Insights from an HR insider. How to overcome turf battles for the sake of the company.
The Human Resources industry is rapidly changing. To stay competitive, companies know they need to adopt new technologies. However, a big barrier to adoption is the available talent pool to run those technologies. A 2021 Gartner survey of IT execs found that 64% believe talent shortages are the largest barrier to adopting emerging technologies. In […]
The Best Project Managers Have Diverse Skills
The role of a project manager requires diverse skills to effectively plan, execute, and deliver ERP projects within the IFS ecosystem. While there are lots of skills that make a project manager effective, here are three key skills I think are crucial for success: Administrative: Strong administrative skills are essential for a project manager. This […]
This Is What Made This IFS Project A Success!
I recently spent a week in Memphis, TN helping a customer go live, after a year-long IFS implementation project. I have to say, this was one of the smoothest and most efficient go-lives I have ever had the privilege of being part of. The IFS implementation team arrived on Sunday and spent the week resolving […]
Why I created ifs-jobs.com…
I know what a lot of you are saying. Why in the world would I create a jobs board?! I know they seem outdated and ineffective but truth be told I think for us in the IFS Industry they are needed. I got tired of getting random messages from LinkedIn (often from people without profile […]
IFS is adding layers to its Quality Management!
If you’ve been following the news lately, you’ve probably noticed the alarming rise in product recalls. From popular brands like Boar’s Head deli meats and McDonald’s Quarter Pounders to Costco’s chicken products, the food and beverage industry has been heavily impacted. And it doesn’t stop there—recalls can happen to any manufacturer. In fact, a recent […]
How Lauren became the hero by building the right IFS team for go-live
When Lauren joined Harbor Industrial, a contract manufacturing company, as an HR Generalist, the company was in the middle of implementing IFS to replace a legacy ERP system. Lauren’s first challenge emerged during the initial planning stages. The project needed a Business Analyst to bridge the gap between the implementation team and their internal organization. […]
Passions Make You Poor. Don’t Follow Your Passions! Do This Instead…
You’ve probably heard it a million times: Follow your passion, and success will follow. Sounds nice, right? But let me be real with you—this advice has never worked for me. And I’ve been in the game for over 20 years. If I had chased every passion I’ve ever had, I’d either be broke trying […]