Alistair has over 25 years experience in the Information Technology industry, both locally and internationally, mostly in the field of implementing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. Alistair has worked with iconic New Zealand brands such as Sealord and Whittaker’s and leading Canadian systems supplier Geac Computers. Alistair has been a CPIM tutor and is currently involved with outdoor instruction, particularly mountaineering. Alistair believes in finding and implementing practical and affordable solutions for his clients which extend from the computer systems used to best practice business processes. For the past six years, Alistair has been operating a successful consulting business with a goal of bringing affordable high quality software applications to the Small to Medium sized Enterprise (SME) sector of New Zealand and data modelling and data exchange solutions to the Education sector of New Zealand. Alistair holds CPIM qualification and is currently studying towards a Degree in Business Studies, majoring in Enterprise Development.
Alistair has over 25 years experience in the Information Technology industry, both locally and internationally, mostly in the field of implementing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. Alistair has worked with iconic New Zealand brands such as Sealord and Whittaker’s and leading Canadian systems supplier Geac Computers. Alistair has been a CPIM tutor and is currently involved with outdoor instruction, particularly mountaineering. Alistair believes in finding and implementing practical and affordable solutions for his clients which extend from the computer systems used to best practice business processes. For the past six years, Alistair has been operating a successful consulting business with a goal of bringing affordable high quality software applications to the Small to Medium sized Enterprise (SME) sector of New Zealand and data modelling and data exchange solutions to the Education sector of New Zealand. Alistair holds CPIM qualification and is currently studying towards a Degree in Business Studies, majoring in Enterprise Development.
Description
There is a great shortage of operationally focused software systems for small-to-medium-sized businesses. This especially is true for those at the micro end of the sector, which typifies businesses in New Zealand and Australasia. This session will explore the requirements of such businesses versus those of medium-to-large enterprises and what solutions are available. Plus, attendees will learn how small-to-medium sized businesses can implement appropriate enterprise resources planning systems without the typical expense, while gaining all the advantages of an integrated business system.
LEARNER OUTCOMES:
Apply session learnt from implementing ERP systems in large enterprises into the SME sector
understand the key critical differences of an SME implementation versus a large enterprise implementation
Understand key criteria for success when implementing ERP systems in SMEs