Going Live Is Stressful – Here’s What To Expect
Going live with a new IFS ERP system is a huge milestone, but it can also be nerve-wracking. Whether you’re upgrading to IFS Cloud or rolling out a brand-new implementation, the first weeks after go-live are crucial for long-term success. Over the years, I’ve noticed some common post-go-live patterns that almost every IFS customer experiences. […]
Why Construction Companies Struggle to Hire IT Talent And How to Fix It
Construction companies face an uphill battle in hiring IT talent due to competition from tech-driven industries, a widespread digital skills gap, and outdated employer branding. To attract skilled professionals, companies must highlight innovation, offer competitive compensation, use niche job platforms, accelerate hiring decisions, and consider partnering with recruiters who specialize in construction technology 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 Harbor Industrial struggled to find the right IFS ERP talent through traditional hiring methods, Lauren used IFS-Jobs to quickly secure a Business Analyst, a technical consultant, and a report designer, enabling the company to meet its go-live deadline. Her fast decisions and strategic use of niche ERP recruiting tools made the IFS implementation a […]
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 […]