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Join us as we turn the tables and allow employees to pick the brains of their company’s interesting leaders. In this podcast, Julie Baird and Erika Clements interview company CEOs and ask probing questions on their road to success.
Hear from Bill Aimone and Todd Boutte as they delve into the intricacies of ERP selection and future-proofing the ERP. They discuss what many organizations neglect to consider before selecting an ERP. They also share their expertise on ERP best practices, common pitfalls, and the importance of aligning ERP systems with future business goals. Their insight into the ERP selection process will help steer organizations toward a robust and scalable ERP solution that sets them up for future success.
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Get JAR(GONE) the Book! In JAR(GONE), authors of Trenegy clarify the buzzwords currently plaguing the consulting world.
What are Actionable Analytics? Why is Change Management necessary? What is Value Stream Mapping? In simple language, JAR(GONE) answers these questions and provides a clear explanation to several commonly misunderstood business concepts. With expertise, wit, and straight talk, JAR(GONE) will help you understand what the buzzwords really mean, and more importantly, what they don’t.
“I am glad to see the Trenegy consultants debunking business buzzwords instead of adding more just to make themselves look innovative.”— Chris Robbins, Chief Financial and Accounting Officer, USD Group LLC.
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From aligning company culture to developing a new technology strategy, there’s a lot to consider before a rebrand. In this episode, Bill Aimone and Todd Boutte discuss the implications of a rebrand and how to approach it, particularly as it relates to new acquisitions (although the principles they discuss are applicable for any type of rebrand). They cover the strategic planning and forethought that makes a rebrand successful and discuss key areas that are impacted by a rebrand—customer relations, communication, legal, HR, technology, and more.
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Get JAR(GONE) the Book! In JAR(GONE), authors of Trenegy clarify the buzzwords currently plaguing the consulting world.
What are Actionable Analytics? Why is Change Management necessary? What is Value Stream Mapping? In simple language, JAR(GONE) answers these questions and provides a clear explanation to several commonly misunderstood business concepts. With expertise, wit, and straight talk, JAR(GONE) will help you understand what the buzzwords really mean, and more importantly, what they don’t.
“I am glad to see the Trenegy consultants debunking business buzzwords instead of adding more just to make themselves look innovative.”— Chris Robbins, Chief Financial and Accounting Officer, USD Group LLC.
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When is it the right time to reevaluate your ERP? Most companies don’t reevaluate their ERP but once a decade. However, it’s important to take a good look at the ERP, especially if the organization is experiencing significant growth (positive) or inefficiencies (negative). Sometimes a new ERP is better and more cost-effective in the long run. Other times, the current ERP just isn’t being used correctly. In either case, these are common signs it’s time to consider a new ERP to save time, money, and wasted effort in the long run.
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Get JAR(GONE) the Book! In JAR(GONE), authors of Trenegy clarify the buzzwords currently plaguing the consulting world.
What are Actionable Analytics? Why is Change Management necessary? What is Value Stream Mapping? In simple language, JAR(GONE) answers these questions and provides a clear explanation to several commonly misunderstood business concepts. With expertise, wit, and straight talk, JAR(GONE) will help you understand what the buzzwords really mean, and more importantly, what they don’t.
“I am glad to see the Trenegy consultants debunking business buzzwords instead of adding more just to make themselves look innovative.”— Chris Robbins, Chief Financial and Accounting Officer, USD Group LLC.
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The traditional post-ERP assessment lacks a holistic approach and addresses process, organizational, and reporting issues in silos. We’ve found a better way: perform the post-ERP assessment with a focus on how the whole business operating system (BOS) can be refined based on functionality provided by the ERP. In this episode, Todd Boutte and Bill Aimone discuss what it looks like to refine the business operating system, optimize the ERP, and drive continuous process improvement in your organization. Check out our companion guide “What to Do Post-ERP” here.
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Get JAR(GONE) the Book! In JAR(GONE), authors of Trenegy clarify the buzzwords currently plaguing the consulting world.
What are Actionable Analytics? Why is Change Management necessary? What is Value Stream Mapping? In simple language, JAR(GONE) answers these questions and provides a clear explanation to several commonly misunderstood business concepts. With expertise, wit, and straight talk, JAR(GONE) will help you understand what the buzzwords really mean, and more importantly, what they don’t.
“I am glad to see the Trenegy consultants debunking business buzzwords instead of adding more just to make themselves look innovative.”— Chris Robbins, Chief Financial and Accounting Officer, USD Group LLC.
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What is true cloud software? In this episode, Bill Aimone and Todd Boutte discuss the concept of the cloud and how it has evolved over time. They explore the differences between traditional enterprise software and newer true cloud solutions, and the challenges companies face when trying to discern between the two. They also delve into the importance of understanding the service provided by software companies, and the need for transparency and security in the selection process.
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Get JAR(GONE) the Book! In JAR(GONE), authors of Trenegy clarify the buzzwords currently plaguing the consulting world.
What are Actionable Analytics? Why is Change Management necessary? What is Value Stream Mapping? In simple language, JAR(GONE) answers these questions and provides a clear explanation to several commonly misunderstood business concepts. With expertise, wit, and straight talk, JAR(GONE) will help you understand what the buzzwords really mean, and more importantly, what they don’t.
“I am glad to see the Trenegy consultants debunking business buzzwords instead of adding more just to make themselves look innovative.”— Chris Robbins, Chief Financial and Accounting Officer, USD Group LLC.
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What are the signs an organization is ready for change? At fast-growing companies, leadership often has a vision for growth. Leadership’s vision, however, doesn’t always align with the organization’s capacity for growth at that time. Change needs to happen, but what if the organization isn’t ready for change? In this episode, Alex Perry and Bill Aimone address how organizations can assess if they’re ready for change. We talk through some questions organizations can ask before change occurs, whether they’re facing an acquisition, getting ready to go public, or even implementing a new ERP system.
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Get JAR(GONE) the Book! In JAR(GONE), authors of Trenegy clarify the buzzwords currently plaguing the consulting world.
What are Actionable Analytics? Why is Change Management necessary? What is Value Stream Mapping? In simple language, JAR(GONE) answers these questions and provides a clear explanation to several commonly misunderstood business concepts. With expertise, wit, and straight talk, JAR(GONE) will help you understand what the buzzwords really mean, and more importantly, what they don’t.
“I am glad to see the Trenegy consultants debunking business buzzwords instead of adding more just to make themselves look innovative.”— Chris Robbins, Chief Financial and Accounting Officer, USD Group LLC.
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There are recent reports of accountant shortages as people have exited the field and student interest in accounting has declined over the past few years. In this episode, we discuss ways to address the accounting shortage with AI—something much more doable that restructuring entire accounting programs at universities, especially in the short term. We discuss how finance and accounting organizations can leverage AI to become more efficient, reduce errors, boost controls, and stay innovative as the industry shifts.
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Get JAR(GONE) the Book! In JAR(GONE), authors of Trenegy clarify the buzzwords currently plaguing the consulting world.
What are Actionable Analytics? Why is Change Management necessary? What is Value Stream Mapping? In simple language, JAR(GONE) answers these questions and provides a clear explanation to several commonly misunderstood business concepts. With expertise, wit, and straight talk, JAR(GONE) will help you understand what the buzzwords really mean, and more importantly, what they don’t.
“I am glad to see the Trenegy consultants debunking business buzzwords instead of adding more just to make themselves look innovative.”— Chris Robbins, Chief Financial and Accounting Officer, USD Group LLC.
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Perhaps you’ve seen in the news how hundreds of large corporations have been cutting costs lately. They’re laying off employees, closing stores, and decreasing spending on innovation. But not all of these cost cutting methods are efficient and effective. They’re often just a temporary fix. Before any cost reduction effort, it’s important to look at the root issues, which commonly center around organizational structure issues. In this episode, we’re talking about organizational design considerations that have a huge impact on revenue and spending. We discuss the pros and cons of different org. structures and how to know where your organization can become more efficient, ultimately cutting costs in the long run.
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Get JAR(GONE) the Book! In JAR(GONE), authors of Trenegy clarify the buzzwords currently plaguing the consulting world.
What are Actionable Analytics? Why is Change Management necessary? What is Value Stream Mapping? In simple language, JAR(GONE) answers these questions and provides a clear explanation to several commonly misunderstood business concepts. With expertise, wit, and straight talk, JAR(GONE) will help you understand what the buzzwords really mean, and more importantly, what they don’t.
“I am glad to see the Trenegy consultants debunking business buzzwords instead of adding more just to make themselves look innovative.”— Chris Robbins, Chief Financial and Accounting Officer, USD Group LLC.
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High-growth companies often reach a crossroads where implementing an ERP system is necessary for continued growth. Put simply, it helps to automate processes, provide better information, and establish better controls. How can high-growth companies know when it’s actually time to implement an ERP? What are the signs? In this podcast episode, Bill Aimone and Peter Purcell talk about knowing when it’s time to invest in an ERP, why it’s beneficial, and what it takes to successfully implement an ERP at a high-growth company.
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Get JAR(GONE) the Book! In JAR(GONE), authors of Trenegy clarify the buzzwords currently plaguing the consulting world.
What are Actionable Analytics? Why is Change Management necessary? What is Value Stream Mapping? In simple language, JAR(GONE) answers these questions and provides a clear explanation to several commonly misunderstood business concepts. With expertise, wit, and straight talk, JAR(GONE) will help you understand what the buzzwords really mean, and more importantly, what they don’t.
“I am glad to see the Trenegy consultants debunking business buzzwords instead of adding more just to make themselves look innovative.”— Chris Robbins, Chief Financial and Accounting Officer, USD Group LLC.
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Many executive leaders believe they have a robust B2B sales process in place. Reality is—for many sales organizations—the sales process is merely a list of items to enter into the CRM. There’s much more to it than that. In this episode, Bill Aimone and Peter Purcell discuss three main components of an effective B2B sales process that a surprising number of organizations are under-utilizing. They explain what’s important in a B2B sales process and share their experience helping organizations successfully transform their sales approach.
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Get JAR(GONE) the Book! In JAR(GONE), authors of Trenegy clarify the buzzwords currently plaguing the consulting world.
What are Actionable Analytics? Why is Change Management necessary? What is Value Stream Mapping? In simple language, JAR(GONE) answers these questions and provides a clear explanation to several commonly misunderstood business concepts. With expertise, wit, and straight talk, JAR(GONE) will help you understand what the buzzwords really mean, and more importantly, what they don’t.
“I am glad to see the Trenegy consultants debunking business buzzwords instead of adding more just to make themselves look innovative.”— Chris Robbins, Chief Financial and Accounting Officer, USD Group LLC.
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If you’re going to invest time and money implementing a new ERP, you want to do it right. One of the biggest challenges organizations face during an ERP implementation is determining how to divide responsibilities among Finance, IT, and Operations (i.e who does what, who owns what, and who is accountable for what). We’ve seen organizations approach structuring and ERP implementation team in a number of different ways. In this episode, Bill Aimone and Peter Purcell discuss the approach that has helped organizations see the most success.http://trenegy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/how-to-determine-your-teams-roles-in-an-erp-implementation-final.mp3
Get JAR(GONE) the Book! In JAR(GONE), authors of Trenegy clarify the buzzwords currently plaguing the consulting world.
What are Actionable Analytics? Why is Change Management necessary? What is Value Stream Mapping? In simple language, JAR(GONE) answers these questions and provides a clear explanation to several commonly misunderstood business concepts. With expertise, wit, and straight talk, JAR(GONE) will help you understand what the buzzwords really mean, and more importantly, what they don’t.
“I am glad to see the Trenegy consultants debunking business buzzwords instead of adding more just to make themselves look innovative.”— Chris Robbins, Chief Financial and Accounting Officer, USD Group LLC.
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When it comes to making improvements and leveraging new technologies, organizations tend to invest in their procurement and payables processes instead of their customer billing and collection processes. The problem is, most of the inefficiencies and opportunities for valuable improvements exist in the customer billing and collection process. This is where cash comes in the door….and that’s more important than efficiently managing cash going out the door. So why do companies focus on procurement and payables? It seems to be easier… but why not challenge how quickly and efficiently the company is getting cash in the door instead? Hear from Peter Purcell and Bill Aimone in this episode.
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Get JAR(GONE) the Book! In JAR(GONE), authors of Trenegy clarify the buzzwords currently plaguing the consulting world.
What are Actionable Analytics? Why is Change Management necessary? What is Value Stream Mapping? In simple language, JAR(GONE) answers these questions and provides a clear explanation to several commonly misunderstood business concepts. With expertise, wit, and straight talk, JAR(GONE) will help you understand what the buzzwords really mean, and more importantly, what they don’t.
“I am glad to see the Trenegy consultants debunking business buzzwords instead of adding more just to make themselves look innovative.”— Chris Robbins, Chief Financial and Accounting Officer, USD Group LLC.
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In this episode, we’re discussing the newest edition of our State of the ERP Handbook (how to use it, who should use it, what’s included, etc.). Our handbook provides new information and an unbiased view into widely used ERP solutions. We clarify what an organization should focus on when considering a new ERP. What should an organization expect out of an ERP? What are the typical components of an ERP? How does it fit with other technologies?
We review many of the widely used ERP vendors on the market and evaluate their scalability and applicability to organizations of various sizes and industries. Whether you’re noticing gaps in your current ERP, need to upgrade to a more scalable solution, or are growing internationally or through acquisitions, this handbook can help you narrow down your short list and determine what ERP might be best for you.
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http://trenegy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/the-state-of-the-erp.mp3Get the HandbookWidespread use and development of the ERP as we know it today—a multi-functional, integrated, company-wide system of record—boomed in the 1990s. Since then, many companies have kept those same base systems, simply upgrading, patching, and bolting on more capabilities. Today, ERPs have advanced to such a degree that patches and bolt-ons may no longer be enough. After all this time, systems have been so customized they can no longer be supported or upgraded to house modern tools.Our State of the ERP Handbook provides new information and an unbiased view into widely used ERP solutions. We clarify what an organization should focus on when considering a new ERP. What should an organization expect out of an ERP? What are the typical components of an ERP? How does it fit with other technologies?We review many of the widely used ERP vendors on the market and evaluate their scalability and applicability to organizations of various sizes and industries. Whether you’re noticing gaps in your current ERP, need to upgrade to a more scalable solution, or are growing internationally or through acquisitions, this handbook can help you narrow down your short list and determine what direction is best for your organization.DOWNLOAD The post The State of the ERP: Handbook Updates & More appeared first on Trenegy.
Financial Planning & Analysis is a critical function within most organizations and the team wears multiple hats. In its simplest form, FP&A provides the organization with the right forward-looking information for decision support. However, the role of FP&A is broader and the value the FP&A team provides extends into pricing, sourcing, working capital allocation, and acquisition evaluation. In this episode, we discuss how FP&A teams can operate at the next level and leverage technology effectively.
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Get JAR(GONE) the Book! In JAR(GONE), authors of Trenegy clarify the buzzwords currently plaguing the consulting world.
What are Actionable Analytics? Why is Change Management necessary? What is Value Stream Mapping? In simple language, JAR(GONE) answers these questions and provides a clear explanation to several commonly misunderstood business concepts. With expertise, wit, and straight talk, JAR(GONE) will help you understand what the buzzwords really mean, and more importantly, what they don’t.
“I am glad to see the Trenegy consultants debunking business buzzwords instead of adding more just to make themselves look innovative.”— Chris Robbins, Chief Financial and Accounting Officer, USD Group LLC.
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We keep hearing the term “business operating system” tossed around. It doesn’t mean what it sounds like (i.e. it doesn’t have to do with computers or software). Put simply, it’s how you operate consistently as a company while adhering to the overall mission, vision, and strategy of the organization. You may have previously heard this called “company management systems” or “operating model” as the jargon has evolved over the years.
People have overcomplicated the concept, so we’re here to put it in plain language. What’s the value of a business operating system? How do you implement a business operating system? How do you maintain it? We discuss all this and share the tools we’ve used to help our clients implement a business operating system that works.
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Get JAR(GONE) the Book! In JAR(GONE), authors of Trenegy clarify the buzzwords currently plaguing the consulting world.
What are Actionable Analytics? Why is Change Management necessary? What is Value Stream Mapping? In simple language, JAR(GONE) answers these questions and provides a clear explanation to several commonly misunderstood business concepts. With expertise, wit, and straight talk, JAR(GONE) will help you understand what the buzzwords really mean, and more importantly, what they don’t.
“I am glad to see the Trenegy consultants debunking business buzzwords instead of adding more just to make themselves look innovative.”— Chris Robbins, Chief Financial and Accounting Officer, USD Group LLC.
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Business intelligence has changed a lot in the past 10 years. In this episode, Bill Aimone and Todd Boutte discuss where BI has been and where it’s headed considering recent advancements in artificial intelligence. They talk about how organizations should approach AI when it comes to reporting, plus best practices for utilizing business intelligence tools and AI.
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Get JAR(GONE) the Book! In JAR(GONE), authors of Trenegy clarify the buzzwords currently plaguing the consulting world.
What are Actionable Analytics? Why is Change Management necessary? What is Value Stream Mapping? In simple language, JAR(GONE) answers these questions and provides a clear explanation to several commonly misunderstood business concepts. With expertise, wit, and straight talk, JAR(GONE) will help you understand what the buzzwords really mean, and more importantly, what they don’t.
“I am glad to see the Trenegy consultants debunking business buzzwords instead of adding more just to make themselves look innovative.”— Chris Robbins, Chief Financial and Accounting Officer, USD Group LLC.
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Economic pressure is causing many organizations to reevaluate their cost structure and find ways to save. As a result, companies are laying off employees and cutting costs across the board. The problem is, many find these costs creeping back in when the cost cutting pressure is off. Why? Traditional cost cutting methods don’t work. In this episode, Bill Aimone and Peter Purcell recommend a different, more structured approach, resulting in permanent cost reduction.
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Get JAR(GONE) the Book! In JAR(GONE), authors of Trenegy clarify the buzzwords currently plaguing the consulting world.
What are Actionable Analytics? Why is Change Management necessary? What is Value Stream Mapping? In simple language, JAR(GONE) answers these questions and provides a clear explanation to several commonly misunderstood business concepts. With expertise, wit, and straight talk, JAR(GONE) will help you understand what the buzzwords really mean, and more importantly, what they don’t.
“I am glad to see the Trenegy consultants debunking business buzzwords instead of adding more just to make themselves look innovative.”— Chris Robbins, Chief Financial and Accounting Officer, USD Group LLC.
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In this episode, Peter Purcell and Senior Manager Katy Wyrick offer a fresh perspective on purchasing cards. They discuss why they’re important, when to use them, and how to use them along with practical advice for implementing P-Cards within organizations. They also share how clients are successfully using P-Cards to simplify purchasing, prevent unnecessary expenses, and increase revenue.
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Get JAR(GONE) the Book! In JAR(GONE), authors of Trenegy clarify the buzzwords currently plaguing the consulting world.
What are Actionable Analytics? Why is Change Management necessary? What is Value Stream Mapping? In simple language, JAR(GONE) answers these questions and provides a clear explanation to several commonly misunderstood business concepts. With expertise, wit, and straight talk, JAR(GONE) will help you understand what the buzzwords really mean, and more importantly, what they don’t.
“I am glad to see the Trenegy consultants debunking business buzzwords instead of adding more just to make themselves look innovative.”— Chris Robbins, Chief Financial and Accounting Officer, USD Group LLC.
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Purchase orders are often cumbersome, but they don’t have to be. In this episode, Peter Purcell and Alex Perry discuss how to correctly use purchase orders to track expenses, help with cash flow forecasting, and prevent unnecessary overspending. They talk about when to use a PO, when not to use a PO, and how to make the process easier for everyone involved.
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Get JAR(GONE) the Book! In JAR(GONE), authors of Trenegy clarify the buzzwords currently plaguing the consulting world.
What are Actionable Analytics? Why is Change Management necessary? What is Value Stream Mapping? In simple language, JAR(GONE) answers these questions and provides a clear explanation to several commonly misunderstood business concepts. With expertise, wit, and straight talk, JAR(GONE) will help you understand what the buzzwords really mean, and more importantly, what they don’t.
“I am glad to see the Trenegy consultants debunking business buzzwords instead of adding more just to make themselves look innovative.”— Chris Robbins, Chief Financial and Accounting Officer, USD Group LLC.
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What are the business use cases for ChatGPT? In this episode, Peter Purcell and Todd Boutte present the possibilities for ChatGPT as a business tool. They talk about where it might show up across organizations in the future as the platform continues to grow, and they share best practices for implementing, maintaining, and taking advantage of all ChatGPT has to offer—both now and in the next several years.
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Get JAR(GONE) the Book! In JAR(GONE), authors of Trenegy clarify the buzzwords currently plaguing the consulting world.
What are Actionable Analytics? Why is Change Management necessary? What is Value Stream Mapping? In simple language, JAR(GONE) answers these questions and provides a clear explanation to several commonly misunderstood business concepts. With expertise, wit, and straight talk, JAR(GONE) will help you understand what the buzzwords really mean, and more importantly, what they don’t.
“I am glad to see the Trenegy consultants debunking business buzzwords instead of adding more just to make themselves look innovative.”— Chris Robbins, Chief Financial and Accounting Officer, USD Group LLC.
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The recent Southwest Airlines debacle has elevated the term “Technical Debt” into a household word. In this episode, Bill Aimone and Lauren Conces discuss technical debt risk management and share how our clients are proactively addressing technical debt and reducing the risk of technology-related business interruption.
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Get JAR(GONE) the Book! In JAR(GONE), authors of Trenegy clarify the buzzwords currently plaguing the consulting world.
What are Actionable Analytics? Why is Change Management necessary? What is Value Stream Mapping? In simple language, JAR(GONE) answers these questions and provides a clear explanation to several commonly misunderstood business concepts. With expertise, wit, and straight talk, JAR(GONE) will help you understand what the buzzwords really mean, and more importantly, what they don’t.
“I am glad to see the Trenegy consultants debunking business buzzwords instead of adding more just to make themselves look innovative.”— Chris Robbins, Chief Financial and Accounting Officer, USD Group LLC.
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There are pros and cons to outsourcing a large portion of an IT organization. Benefits include quick access to expertise, lower IT costs, and the ability to scale operations rapidly. While the pros are easy to realize, it’s crucial to ensure partnership with an external IT vendor doesn’t indirectly create problems that outweigh the benefits. In this episode, Peter Purcell and Lauren Conces discuss best practices for managing an outsourced IT organization to maximize the benefits.
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Get JAR(GONE) the Book! In JAR(GONE), authors of Trenegy clarify the buzzwords currently plaguing the consulting world.
What are Actionable Analytics? Why is Change Management necessary? What is Value Stream Mapping? In simple language, JAR(GONE) answers these questions and provides a clear explanation to several commonly misunderstood business concepts. With expertise, wit, and straight talk, JAR(GONE) will help you understand what the buzzwords really mean, and more importantly, what they don’t.
“I am glad to see the Trenegy consultants debunking business buzzwords instead of adding more just to make themselves look innovative.”— Chris Robbins, Chief Financial and Accounting Officer, USD Group LLC.
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There’s a new challenge in the ERP world as many systems integrators have moved to a fully remote work schedule while their clients are in the office. Consequently, companies going through a remote ERP implementation with remote systems integrators are facing unexpected challenges. In this episode, Bill Aimone and Peter Purcell discuss this recent trend, how it is affecting companies, and what to do to make sure the remote ERP implementation meets expectations.
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Get JAR(GONE) the Book! In JAR(GONE), authors of Trenegy clarify the buzzwords currently plaguing the consulting world.
What are Actionable Analytics? Why is Change Management necessary? What is Value Stream Mapping? In simple language, JAR(GONE) answers these questions and provides a clear explanation to several commonly misunderstood business concepts. With expertise, wit, and straight talk, JAR(GONE) will help you understand what the buzzwords really mean, and more importantly, what they don’t.
“I am glad to see the Trenegy consultants debunking business buzzwords instead of adding more just to make themselves look innovative.”— Chris Robbins, Chief Financial and Accounting Officer, USD Group LLC.
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The buzz around artificial intelligence has picked up again with the public release of OpenAI’s ChatGPT late last year. In this episode, Bill Aimone and Trenegy’s technology lead, Todd Boutte, discuss ChatGPT’s possibilities and pitfalls. Can it replace Google search? How much can we influence ChatGPT’s intelligence, or even trick it into learning incorrect information? Will ChatGPT replace the need for employees? How will it impact our lives?
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Get JAR(GONE) the Book! In JAR(GONE), authors of Trenegy clarify the buzzwords currently plaguing the consulting world.
What are Actionable Analytics? Why is Change Management necessary? What is Value Stream Mapping? In simple language, JAR(GONE) answers these questions and provides a clear explanation to several commonly misunderstood business concepts. With expertise, wit, and straight talk, JAR(GONE) will help you understand what the buzzwords really mean, and more importantly, what they don’t.
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Running a successful service company requires keeping a close eye on profitability across customers, service lines, and types of jobs. Understanding the total costs to provide a particular service to a specific customer (job profitability) is a must for pricing decisions, evaluation of capital investments, and hiring strategies. In this episode, hear how leading service companies are adopting the right costing strategies to ensure optimal return on shareholder investments.
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Get JAR(GONE) the Book! In JAR(GONE), authors of Trenegy clarify the buzzwords currently plaguing the consulting world.
What are Actionable Analytics? Why is Change Management necessary? What is Value Stream Mapping? In simple language, JAR(GONE) answers these questions and provides a clear explanation to several commonly misunderstood business concepts. With expertise, wit, and straight talk, JAR(GONE) will help you understand what the buzzwords really mean, and more importantly, what they don’t.
“I am glad to see the Trenegy consultants debunking business buzzwords instead of adding more just to make themselves look innovative.”— Chris Robbins, Chief Financial and Accounting Officer, USD Group LLC.
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Tracking IT assets is one of the best things an organization can do to help IT improve their value and return on investments. Failure to properly commission, maintain, and decommission assets can cause major problems down the line. Bill Aimone and Peter Purcell have helped organizations save millions of dollars per year in this area, and in this episode, they discuss how to start tracking assets, how to maintain assets in your CMDB, and best practices for decommissioning assets.
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Get JAR(GONE) the Book! In JAR(GONE), authors of Trenegy clarify the buzzwords currently plaguing the consulting world.
What are Actionable Analytics? Why is Change Management necessary? What is Value Stream Mapping? In simple language, JAR(GONE) answers these questions and provides a clear explanation to several commonly misunderstood business concepts. With expertise, wit, and straight talk, JAR(GONE) will help you understand what the buzzwords really mean, and more importantly, what they don’t.
“I am glad to see the Trenegy consultants debunking business buzzwords instead of adding more just to make themselves look innovative.”— Chris Robbins, Chief Financial and Accounting Officer, USD Group LLC.
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We hear the term “IT transformation” thrown around all the time. But what does it really mean? In this episode, Bill Aimone and Peter Purcell discuss what IT transformation means, why it’s important, and how IT can be a successful business partner by focusing on four key things: reliability, predictability, security, and responsiveness. Everything else is just noise.
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Get JAR(GONE) the Book! In JAR(GONE), authors of Trenegy clarify the buzzwords currently plaguing the consulting world.
What are Actionable Analytics? Why is Change Management necessary? What is Value Stream Mapping? In simple language, JAR(GONE) answers these questions and provides a clear explanation to several commonly misunderstood business concepts. With expertise, wit, and straight talk, JAR(GONE) will help you understand what the buzzwords really mean, and more importantly, what they don’t.
“I am glad to see the Trenegy consultants debunking business buzzwords instead of adding more just to make themselves look innovative.”— Chris Robbins, Chief Financial and Accounting Officer, USD Group LLC.
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Cybersecurity continues to be talked about from the boardroom to the shop floor. In this episode, Bill Aimone interviews Joseph Janeka, CEO of Parsolvo, who shares why traditional cybersecurity isn’t enough to protect critical assets and what it means to implement a zero trust cybersecurity model.
Learn how leading IT organizations are driving business value through the latest digital transformation tools and improving IT processes.
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Get JAR(GONE) the Book! In JAR(GONE), authors of Trenegy clarify the buzzwords currently plaguing the consulting world.
What are Actionable Analytics? Why is Change Management necessary? What is Value Stream Mapping? In simple language, JAR(GONE) answers these questions and provides a clear explanation to several commonly misunderstood business concepts. With expertise, wit, and straight talk,
JAR(GONE) will help you understand what the buzzwords really mean, and more importantly, what they don’t.
“I am glad to see the Trenegy consultants debunking business buzzwords instead of adding more just to make themselves look innovative.”— Chris Robbins, Chief Financial and Accounting Officer, USD Group LLC.
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The digital revolution in IT departments requires improving service delivery, automating IT operation management, and optimizing IT asset management. In this episode, Bill Aimone interviews Peter Purcell to break down the IT jargon including ITSM, ITAM and ITOM.
Learn how leading IT organizations are driving business value through the latest digital transformation tools and improving IT processes.
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Get JAR(GONE) the Book! In JAR(GONE), authors of Trenegy clarify the buzzwords currently plaguing the consulting world.
What are Actionable Analytics? Why is Change Management necessary? What is Value Stream Mapping? In simple language, JAR(GONE) answers these questions and provides a clear explanation to several commonly misunderstood business concepts. With expertise, wit, and straight talk,
JAR(GONE) will help you understand what the buzzwords really mean, and more importantly, what they don’t.
“I am glad to see the Trenegy consultants debunking business buzzwords instead of adding more just to make themselves look innovative.”— Chris Robbins, Chief Financial and Accounting Officer, USD Group LLC.
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At some point, every company will be faced with pressure to cut costs. In this episode, Bill Aimone and Peter Purcell discuss how traditional top-down cost-cutting measures don’t work and why a two-pronged approach is better. A combined top-down and bottom-up approach to cost reduction is a path to sustainable reductions with the highest return. Listen in to learn how this approach can work for your organization.
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Get JAR(GONE) the Book! In JAR(GONE), authors of Trenegy clarify the buzzwords currently plaguing the consulting world.
What are Actionable Analytics? Why is Change Management necessary? What is Value Stream Mapping? In simple language, JAR(GONE) answers these questions and provides a clear explanation to several commonly misunderstood business concepts. With expertise, wit, and straight talk,
JAR(GONE) will help you understand what the buzzwords really mean, and more importantly, what they don’t.
“I am glad to see the Trenegy consultants debunking business buzzwords instead of adding more just to make themselves look innovative.”— Chris Robbins, Chief Financial and Accounting Officer, USD Group LLC.
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Cutting costs isn’t fun or easy, but companies that grab the bull by the horns will see the most success. In this episode, Bill Aimone and Peter Purcell share how to proactively cut costs and do better with what you have. They’ll discuss which companies are reaping the benefits of cost-cutting, which companies have failed, and what we can glean from their example. Listen in.
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Get JAR(GONE) the Book! In JAR(GONE), authors of Trenegy clarify the buzzwords currently plaguing the consulting world.
What are Actionable Analytics? Why is Change Management necessary? What is Value Stream Mapping? In simple language, JAR(GONE) answers these questions and provides a clear explanation to several commonly misunderstood business concepts. With expertise, wit, and straight talk,
JAR(GONE) will help you understand what the buzzwords really mean, and more importantly, what they don’t.
“I am glad to see the Trenegy consultants debunking business buzzwords instead of adding more just to make themselves look innovative.”— Chris Robbins, Chief Financial and Accounting Officer, USD Group LLC.
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E&P companies have unique complexities, and tracking work processes is no easy task. Today’s E&P companies have to navigate through a maze of technology solutions to find the best fit. In this episode, Bill Aimone and Katy Wyrick share their direct experience selecting and implementing E&P business solutions and provide an independent perspective of what’s working today.
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Get JAR(GONE) the Book! In JAR(GONE), authors of Trenegy clarify the buzzwords currently plaguing the consulting world.
What are Actionable Analytics? Why is Change Management necessary? What is Value Stream Mapping? In simple language, JAR(GONE) answers these questions and provides a clear explanation to several commonly misunderstood business concepts. With expertise, wit, and straight talk,
JAR(GONE) will help you understand what the buzzwords really mean, and more importantly, what they don’t.
“I am glad to see the Trenegy consultants debunking business buzzwords instead of adding more just to make themselves look innovative.”— Chris Robbins, Chief Financial and Accounting Officer, USD Group LLC.
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Julie Baird asks her bosses Bill Aimone and Peter Purcell to tell the story of how they started Trenegy. They describe in detail how they made the decision to start a consulting firm and all the challenges and successes along the way.
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