Best of 2018: Our 5 Most Popular Blogs This Year

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Before we leave 2018 behind, we want to shine a spotlight on the blog posts that stood out the most to our readers this year. Here’s a wrap-up of the top 5 blogs you liked the most (based on page views). They cover topics ranging from ERP implementation and financial budgeting & reporting, to digital transformation. We’re looking forward to serving up more insightful and inspiring content in 2019.

3 Ways to Accelerate Your Business Through Digital Transformation

Digital transformation is real and happening now – and it is favoring emerging growth companies that can build from scratch and leverage the latest technology. Get it right and your business, however small or large, can benefit from newfound agility, increased efficiency, customer satisfaction and greater revenue streams. But completing a digital transformation project successfully isn’t always easy. Here’s a closer look at three ways to accelerate your business through digital transformation. READ MORE >

Overcoming 5 Common FP&A Reporting Challenges with Institutional Investments

When a privately-owned company takes on an investment from institutional investors, their FP&A and accounting departments typically need to respond to new demands outside of their normal work flow, which can cause some unexpected hurdles. Here are five common challenges we’ve seen FP&A and accounting teams face both before and after closing the funding round. READ MORE >

Must-Read Tips for a Successful Cloud ERP Implementation

Have you been a part of an ERP implementation in the past? Are you moving your existing ERP to the cloud? If so, chances are you have experienced a bump or two along the way. When it comes to a successful ERP implementation, there’s a lot to take into account. The good news is that with some planning and forethought, any ERP implementation can be a successful one. Here are some tips and practical guidance from our ERP gurus to pave your way to success. READ MORE >

5 Signs It’s Time to Upgrade Your ERP System

When your business has made a major investment in ERP technology, it’s natural to want to keep it going for as long as possible. However, every ERP has a lifespan–could you imagine using a 90s ERP system today? Unfortunately, unlike a carton of milk, an ERP system doesn’t come with an expiration date. So how do you know when it’s time for an upgrade? Here are five clear and unequivocal signs that your current ERP solution’s days may be numbered. READ MORE >

5 Things CPG Companies Need to Know About Managing Trade Spend

In Consumer Managed Goods (CPG) companies of every size, trade deductions are often the second largest line item on the P&L, as well as the most difficult area to manage. Over the years, we have seen CPG clients experience a number of challenges when it comes to trade spending. Here are five “insider tips” straight from our own consultants to help you avoid traps of the trade. READ MORE >

As we transition into the new year, we’d like to thank you, the reader, for reading and sharing. Happy New Year from the Bridgepoint Team!

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