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Using a Software Reseller

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Software resellers provide a number of benefits to businesses– especially when compared to buying directly from the distributor. When using a software reseller, the client is able to interact with a smaller company; this makes getting customer support and assistance easier, especially when the company is heavily focused on providing customers with the support that they require regardless of the type or size of purchase that they made.

Support for newly purchased software is fundamentally important for businesses of all sizes, and purchasing from a software reseller is one of the primary ways to ensure that a business receives the support necessary to avoid interruptions to organizational procedure as a new piece of software or system is integrated into the overall framework of the organization.  It can also help a business understand better the software they are purchasing– this can help newer, smaller businesses avoid costly mistakes when first looking for software solutions to common business problems.

Some resellers even offer higher value points to their customers: these resellers are known as  “Value Added Resellers,” or VAR.  These resellers offer the same benefits as other software resellers, but they can sometimes specialize software even more for the client or customer, essentially building the perfect platform for a business from the generic software platform provided by the software company.  

Building company-specific systems helps streamline business processes regardless of the market niche; it provides organizations with more freedom to explore other business options as well, because of the specialized nature of the software. The Mayer Group provides both software resale services and VAR software resale services to organizations in a number of different fields, as well as an in-house, U.S.-based customer support solutions for businesses of all shapes and sizes.

ERP on-site

Is ERP On-Site the Best Business Solution for You?

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Everyday companies are facing the challenge of how to enhance productivity. Deciding to go with cloud hosting verses ERP (enterprise resource planning) on-site software is tedious since there is really no right or wrong choice, but rather an issue of accessing your company needs and forming a strategy to find the best solution. Here are some advantages to consider regarding on-site software as a viable solution to your business needs. There are numerous advantages to utilizing on-site software, control being the most appealing. Consideration of on-demand or cloud hosting requires no data licensing costs, new infrastructure requirements along with employing third-party services.

With data security being an increasing concern companies are looking for ways to take back control preventing data leaks, security threats and other problems related to sensitive data. By deploying the ERP on-site model a company has the freedom to oversee their systems, data and most important the peace of mind that comes from knowing that critical business infrastructure resides in-house. If companies view employing IT as an investment, that investment is directly proportional to the requested scale solution. The average time frame for an on-site program is approximately 5-7 years.

ERP on-site allows for complete visibility into all the important processes, across various departments in an organization. Multiple geographic locations are also supported by network infrastructure. Although you need a license, the company owns the software. In addition to the upfront cost along with the annual maintenance /subscription renewal ranges about 20-25%.

Is ERP on-site the right choice for you? The answer lies in accessing your company’s needs and applying the best strategy. Cloud hosting is one choice among many, the good thing is it’s not the only option to consider for your business. Your option to determine the best way to grow your company is neither right or wrong however ERP on-site is recommended.

Contact us today to find out more information about how our consultation staff can help you with your manufacturing, distribution and service needs.

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ERP for Medical Devices

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The Medical Device industry is closely related to digital health which involves merging of the genetics and digital revolutions with health, living and society. It permits you to track, manage, and improve wellness as well as improve efficiency in healthcare delivery. Some of the important elements of the medical device industry are:

  • Wireless devices
  • Hardware sensors
  • Microprocessors
  • The Internet
  • Mobile area networks
  • Genomics
  • Health information technology

Enterprise resource planning, (ERP), for medical devices is software that allows your organization to use an integrated applications system to manage your business and automate back office functions. Compliance with the Food and Drug Administration and other regulatory bodies is a challenge in the business world. Fortunately, ERP systems bring together the tools needed to meet these challenges. Some of the benefits are:

  • More efficient workflows.
  • Visibility into processes for ongoing improvement.
  • Data re-entry prevention.
  • Improved data security.
  • Facilitation of collaboration activities.

Medical Device manufacturers need customer relationship management capabilities that support relationship sales strategies, mobile field sales, service support, inventory management, marketing, and accounts planning. Two software products available are:

  • Role-Based Workbenches which increase productivity up to 50 percent. They allow workflow to be configured for each user’s role.
  • A Mobile Metrics application that gives you access to your data from a tablet or smartphone anywhere, anytime.

Being successful in the Medical Device industry depends on your company’s ability to produce high quality products faster than your competition. ERP software solutions provide excellent financial management, product management and customer relations management.

For more information contact us.

Well-Integrated Manufacturing Software

5 Reasons You Need Well-Integrated Manufacturing Software

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When choosing a manufacturing software, you have many options available. Whether you are a fresh start-up looking to lay down the groundwork for your operations or you are looking to overhaul and increase the annual profit margin of your business, whatever your situation, you know that ERP software has worked for businesses like yours. You want to find the most cost-effective, productive option. So, here’s a few key focal points to consider:

 

Manufacturing Software for Long-Term Management

You want manufacturing software that will break down the key data for management, so you know the long-term decisions you need to make. First and foremost, you need a software which will give you the comprehensive, bird’s-eye view you need.

 

Manufacturing Software for Supervisors

In addition to the bird’s-eye view, you want manufacturing software that will let you know what is really going on at any point in time. Your ideal manufacturing software should know, moment-by-moment, what you have on hand in terms of personnel and other resources, and who is responsible for handling those resources.

 

Manufacturing Software That Is User-Friendly

As has been said many times, the best software in the world is not going to do much good if you don’t know how to use it. Make sure that you have taken the chance to see live demonstrations of the software, how it works, how it tracks information, how you ask for data, how reports will be presented. Consider making a list of the kinds of data you’re looking for, information you want to make sure will be in there and reports you must have.

 

Manufacturing Software That Will Achieve Buy In

Your manufacturing software has to work for all your employees. As with any major software implementation, make sure you have notified and properly trained all who will be using it. Even if you cannot please everyone in your company, advance notification can do wonders, as well as carefully soliciting opinions.

 

Manufacturing Software That Will Suit Your Business

Last but by no means least, look for the manufacturing software that will work with your unique business model. Find an ERP vendor that you are willing to view as a business partner, working together for your needs.

Mayer Group would love to be that partner. For more information on Macola 10 and our integrated suite of manufacturing software products, contact us today, and let’s get started.