Speaker: Barry Dick

Many companies select their MRP/ERP software system with the anticipation of improving business performance. They expect reduced inventories, increased efficiencies, and on time deliveries. Too often, the results are far below expectations. This session explores why companies experience failed or disappointing implementations, identifies common excuses and activities that are roadblocks to success, and provides a step-by-step approach to help kick-start your ERP system into a valuable company asset.

His presentation is available here (pdf format)

Barry Dick is a Business Systems Consultant with Access Group, LLC with a primary emphasis in Operations and Materials Management. He has over 30 years of manufacturing experience, in Purchasing, Sales/Customer Service, Shop Floor Scheduling and positions as Inventory Mgr., Material Mgr., and Production Manager. He has experience working in repetitive and job shop environments, as well as make-to-stock, make-to-order and engineer-to-order operations. He has established and organized numerous Inventory/Warehouse management systems that have consistently generated above 95% inventory record accuracy. Barry earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Wichita State University and is a frequent speaker at the Frontstep International Conference.

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