Author: Brad Thompson
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Super users are superheroes in IFS ERP
Caroline Pearson is an independent IFS consultant specialising in Order to Cash, Inventory Management and Procurement. She is skilled in data management, test management, and project management, and she’s worked across manufacturing, engineering and service industries. Freelance since 2020, Caroline is highly sought-after in the IFS world. She loves the freedom and flexibility of independent…
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Six blind men and an elephant – a parable for ERP implementation
Amit is a Principal IFS ERP Implementation Consultant skilled in implementing IFS Cloud modules: IFS Projects, Human Capital Management (HCM) and Document Management. Amit has worked for IFS, and with IFS customers across construction, engineering, and energy sectors over his twenty year career. He is an independent IFS Consultant with a long-standing relationship with Gtech.
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Re-thinking IFS technical delivery in the new world of IFS Cloud
In this blog Ryan explores the impact on developers and highlights the importance of having a solid technical strategy across the team. IFS Cloud’s technical delivery must evolve in an “evergreen” world by focusing on value‑driven, AI‑enabled services and modern data foundations. Success requires clear outcomes, skilled teams, and pacing adoption—balancing innovation (like IFS.ai for…
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AI needs to go perfectly in-hand with good data quality
Jonaid took time out from running Finance & Projects support for SBM Offshore to talk to us about AI, CRIMs in finance, and why togetherness is key to IFS implementations. Organisations are embracing generative AI, but its success relies entirely on high-quality data. Incomplete, outdated or mislabeled datasets cause hallucinations and distrust. Like baking with…
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How to build an ecosystem for SAP S/4HANA success in your organisation
From operations to financial management, upgrading to SAP S/4HANA can be a transform a business. But without the right approach, it’s easy to stumble. In this article, ERP consultant Andrew Greaves shares key insights from his 20 years of experience, highlighting the two critical mistakes companies make during upgrades – and practical strategies to avoid…
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The two key risks when you’re implementing SAP S/4HANA – and how to mitigate them
From operations to financial management, upgrading to SAP S/4HANA can be a transform a business. But without the right approach, it’s easy to stumble. In this article, ERP consultant Andrew Greaves shares key insights from his 20 years of experience, highlighting the two critical mistakes companies make during upgrades – and practical strategies to avoid…
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The secrets to successful IFS project management
Anyone in the know about IFS ERP implementations will tell you they’re just as much about the people as they are about the tech. Independent ERP consultant Alan Price reveals his observations from his many years leading IFS project teams. He shares his secrets to successful IFS project management, including why it’s important to understand…
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Managing stress on ERP projects
ERP implementations are challenging, high-pressure projects. But Kayleigh Brown is on a mission to banish unnecessary stress from these projects. The independent ERP consultant and Mental Health First Aider explains all you need to know about managing stress on IFS projects and other ERP implementations.
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Gtech partners with Qdos to give contractors IR35 peace of mind
Gtech Consultancy has partnered with IR35 specialists Qdos to bolster our work to follow the off-payroll working rules.
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Your guide to testing in IFS projects – and how to get it right
Testing is a key part of any successful IFS ERP implementation or upgrade. After all, you wouldn’t buy a car without going for a test drive. It’s the same for IFS projects. In this guide, independent ERP consultant Caroline Capper shares everything she’s learned about testing in IFS projects.