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WHAT THE DUCK’S AN ERP? Learning Enterprise Resource Planning With Bruce Larson
WHAT THE DUCK’S AN ERP? Learning Enterprise Resource Planning With Bruce Larson
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33 minutes
Released:
Sep 28, 2022
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Podcast episode
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Many people are not aware of the full potential of an ERP. Some only use it for purchasing, some for accounting, and some for project management. But what is the full extent of an ERP’s capabilities? Sarah brings in Bruce Larson, Principal Consultant of Larson Solutions, to answer this and share his knowledge on ERP and much more - only here in What The Duck?!Show Highlights:Introducing Bruce LarsonGetting started in quality managementDefining Epicor and its useUtilizing an ERP’s full potentialThe importance of a part setup strategyQuotes:Bruce - Why he decided to start his own consulting business“I have some approaches that are different from some of the other software companies, and it's worked really well for me, customers liked the experience that I'm bringing to the table, and at the end of the day, I can choose when I'm going to be working and where I'm working, and it's just worked really well for my lifestyle now.”Bruce - Why an ERP is important“You want to make sure that the right information is going to the supplier and their community back to you on what their commitments are for delivering it, and I think that it all falls into place even as far as having the right pricing and in there.”Bruce - Why it’s important to follow a part setup strategy“If they skip the planning parameters and don't do anything, they're creating more work for themselves, because now they're not consolidating, they're not leveraging the system.”Connect with Bruce and learn what he’s been duckin’ around with:About BruceAbout Larson SolutionsLarson Solutions WebsiteConnect with Sarah and find out more about what the duck she’s up to:About SarahSarah’s TweetsAbout SourceDaySourceDay Website Had fun with the podcast? Leave us a like, share our content, and subscribe! See you soon on the next episode of What The Duck?!
Released:
Sep 28, 2022
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