Philip Patton
Helping Small Business Grow Through Practical ERP ERP Implementation: Why ERP Projects Fail and How to Make Them Successful By Phil PattonPresident, Aquilon Software Estimated Reading Time: 8–10 Minutes Implementing an ERP system is one of the most important investments a growing business can make. When planned properly, a successful ERP implementation streamlines operations, improves … Read more
Quoting custom products can be one of the biggest challenges for manufacturers and distributors. Every order may involve different parts, labour, specifications, and customer requirements. As a result, businesses need a custom product quoting ERP that provides flexibility without losing control of costs or production. Aquilon ERP helps simplify this process with Kit “P” Production … Read more
Switching to a new ERP system can be exciting. Your business is preparing for better processes, improved data, and greater efficiency. However, once the ERP implementation begins, that excitement can quickly turn into stress. Suddenly, employees may question the decision. The old ERP system can start to look easier and more efficient. This reaction is … Read more
Inventory is one of the largest investments for many manufacturers and distributors. However, carrying too much inventory ties up cash, increases storage costs, and raises the risk of obsolete stock. Carrying too little can lead to shortages, delayed orders, and unhappy customers. The right ERP software can help reduce inventory costs by giving businesses better … Read more
Your ERP system is only as reliable as the information entered into it. That is why ERP data quality is so important for manufacturers, distributors, and other growing businesses. Even powerful ERP software cannot produce reliable results from inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated information. Poor data can affect financial reports, inventory planning, purchasing, sales forecasts, production, … Read more
Managing an ecommerce store becomes more complex as your business grows. Online orders, inventory, product information, pricing, payments, and reporting all need to stay accurate across different systems. Aquilon ERP makes this easier with WooCommerce and Shopify ERP integration. Businesses can connect their ecommerce stores with Aquilon ERP to create a more efficient flow of … Read more
In the competitive landscape of manufacturing and inventory management, the Bill of Materials (BOM) and Bill of Labor (BOL) are critical documents that dictate the success of production processes. While spreadsheets have traditionally been the go-to tool for managing these complex datasets, the digital transformation era calls for a more robust and integrated approach. This … Read more
Strong passwords are an important part of business password security. Your ERP, email, online banking, ecommerce, and other business accounts can contain valuable or sensitive information. Therefore, protecting every login should be part of your company’s overall security practices. One compromised account can expose business data or interrupt daily operations. Fortunately, a few simple password … Read more