ERP Consulting Services

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Supporting Future Growth

Meaden & Moore has extensive experience helping companies with their ERP planning. From initial ERP planning to ongoing improvement and support, our ERP consulting services help your organization get the most from your technology investments.

Demand and Capacity Planning: Unlocking Your ERP System’s Full Potential

For manufacturers, demand and capacity planning and management are essential. Yet, production capacity planning requires tracking, adjusting, and scrutinizing large amounts of data.

ERP Services

ERP Strategy & Planning

You are wasting valuable time and money if your ERP software is not in sync with your strategic business plan. The professionals at Meaden & Moore have the breadth of experience to review your systems and assure that your ERP software is supporting your organization to achieve its strategic objectives.

Our expertise in business strategy and ERP software strategy development allows Meaden & Moore to bring clarity and foresight to the business-technology plan relationship. Our professional team can evaluate the current effectiveness of your ERP software and align strategies to maximize performance potential.

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Meshing ERP and Business Strategies

When business and technology mesh efficiently, your ERP application can propel your organization to excellence. As your planning partner, we can discuss your needs, collect information, make evaluations, and offer recommendations for maximizing your profitability and long-term success. Our ERP experts know the right technology for your goals and provide a spectrum of services from both a strategic planning and systems perspective.

Inventory Reduction Strategies to Enhance Business Performance

Holding inventory results in a range of extra fees, including labor costs for handling duties and additional utility expenses for the workspaces required. Learn how to reduce inventory and improve your return on net assets (RONA).

Integrating Technology

ERP Software Evaluation, Selection & Acquisition

Meaden & Moore is dedicated to assisting client organizations with defining their specific business and technology requirements by matching leading ERP software solutions and technology partners with these unique requirements. We help minimize risk by using our proprietary tools, knowledge, and experience within the enterprise software marketplace.

When it’s time to replace an existing ERP software solution or implement one for the first time, the ERP evaluation, selection, and acquisition processes can be overwhelming. We have the breadth of experience to review your systems and assure that your ERP software is supporting your organization to achieve its strategic objectives. Let our independent, experienced consultants save you time and money while minimizing risk in the ERP evaluation process. Learn more.

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Dedicated Resources

We maintain a database of more than 2,000 functional and technological ERP criteria. Based on our research and experience with more than 100 leading ERP packages, we will identify technology solutions perfectly matched to your business needs, goals, and budget.

Our knowledgeable consultants will guide your team through our process to ensure your organization selects the right software solution. Our experts can assist your ERP project team from install to implementation to support for most Tier II and Tier III software solutions.

Upgrading from Excel to an ERP

Learn the strengths of ERP systems compared with spreadsheets, and how ERPs can help small and midsize companies grow and increase productivity in the long term.

Proven Approach

ERP Implementation

Each year, companies spend thousands to millions of dollars on new software systems and applications such as ERP, CRM, warehouse management, supply chain planning and execution, and accounting platforms.

These solutions can be complex to install and implement. Translating their promise into reality to support your unique business needs can be an even greater challenge. At Meaden & Moore, our advisors will help you make the most of your technological investments. Regardless of where you are in the process, we can help – from initial planning and evaluation to selection and implementation, through ongoing improvement and support.

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Making ERP Solutions Support Your Growth

At Meaden & Moore, we employ a proven step-by-step approach and methodology for every application we implement, throughout all phases of design, analysis, build-out, testing, and deployment. Our expert team averages more than 25 years of industry experience per person. So you can be sure our ERP professional team has significant experience in implementing your ideal system.

Effective Business Process Mapping Is More Than a Simple Flowchart

Implementing business process mapping results in simplified internal processes and successful process implementation.

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Improve ROI

ERP Software Optimization

ERP systems are a hefty investment for any manufacturing firm, but often are not fully utilized or optimized for the functions they can provide. Significant gaps regularly exist that need to be closed in order to realize the full value or ROI that was expected from the initial implementation.

As your firm grows and evolves, your ERP system needs to change along with it. The software you have may no longer “fit” your advancing organizational requirements or perhaps your system’s business-critical capabilities may not have been fully adopted. Meaden & Moore is committed to helping your company identify opportunities to better leverage your ERP software’s inherent strengths in order to optimize utilization and performance across your organization. Learn more.

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Getting the Most Value from Your ERP Investment

Our experienced, objective professionals have helped many manufacturers optimize their ERP software features. We have a proven approach and methodology that yields fairly rapid results.

Our ERP optimization process is designed to help evaluate and document your organization’s:

Current utilization
Current functionality
Enhancement/extension
Management
Replacement

Reducing Machine Setup Times in Any Manufacturing Setting

Decreasing machine setup times results in lower manufacturing costs and increased flexibility to meet customer demands.

Trusted Partners

ERP Software Vendors

The ERP selection strategists at Meaden & Moore follow a proven selection methodology to help you zero in on the ideal system to fit your specific business and operational needs.

Our established track record with business software selection rests on our objectivity, structure, experience, and research.

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Proven Resources

To help maintain our knowledge regarding the business application software industry, we purchase independent research that enables us to share our observations about particular vendors with our clients.

General Purpose

Tier I ERP Vendors
Tier II ERP Vendors
Tier III ERP Vendors
Tier IV ERP Vendors

ERP Navigator

Meaden & Moore’s ERP Navigator is a cloud- and web-based framework that helps manufacturers and distributors with four types of initiatives:

Measure Fit and Depth of Utilization of
Current Systems
ERP System Selection
Pre-Implementation Planning
Post-Implementation Audit

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Industry-Leading Insights

We pride ourselves on staying abreast of new trends and emerging practices to help you meet your long-term goals. Check here for content from Meaden & Moore professionals.

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Employee Retention Credit for Recovery Startup Businesses

Highlights of Accounting Lease Standard ASC 842

ESOP vs. Non-ESOP Companies: What’s the Difference?

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Journal Entries for Employee Retention Credits

Important Factors for Hiring Quality Employee Benefit Plan Auditors

New Employee Retention Credit Guidance - PPP Forgiveness Gross Receipts, Owner Wages, Employee Counts, Amended Income Tax Returns and More

SBA Streamlines Forgiveness for Smaller PPP Loans

Employee Plan Corrections: IRS Offers Updated Guidance

How to Improve Your Business Using Data Analytics

PPP Forgiveness and Repayment: What Businesses Need to Know Now

Managing Your Retirement Plan - How to Stay on Top of Complex Requirements

SECURE Act 2.0? How Retirement Plans Might Change

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ESOP Valuations - How 2020 Changed Things

Questions to Ask Yourself to Assess Your Cybersecurity Risk

WEBINAR: The Employee Retention Credit - Deep Dive into How to Qualify and Calculate

PPP Application Deadline Extended

Diversity + Inclusion Spotlight—Respectful Communication

Employee Retention Credits (ERC) – What Is a Partial Shutdown?

American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

Are you Eligible for the Employee Retention Credit?

PPP Revisions Target Smallest Businesses

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WEBINAR: 2021 Economic Outlook and JobsOhio Incentive Programs

What Plan Sponsors Need to Be Thinking About in 2021

Sales and Use Tax Implications on Construction Contracts

Employee Retention Credits in 2021 – Considerations for Contractors

Fiduciary Risk Alert: Missing Plan Participants – DOL Offers Long-Awaited Guidance

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Additional Guidance from SBA for PPP Second Draw Loans - What Do I Need and When Can I Apply?

Employee Retention Credits (ERC) - Do You Qualify Now?

Stimulus Bill Update – PPP is Back for Another Round and Expenses are Tax-Deductible

WEBINAR: PPP Loans – An Update on What Bankers are Seeing as Loans get Processed

Benefit Plan Compliance Alert 2021: Are You Ready?

How to Implement an ESOP: 5 Decisions You Need to Make

Recent Legislation Created New Retirement Plan Opportunities for Small Businesses

SBA Audits of Paycheck Protection Program Loans – Questionnaire for Loans over $2 million

Starting an ESOP? Do These Three Things First

Accounting for Forgiveness of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loans

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The ESOP Participant’s Guide to ESOP Funding Rules

WEBINAR: PPP Forgiveness Application Time – Are You and Your Bank Ready?

The IRS Issues Guidance on the Executive Action Deferring Payroll Taxes

Best Practices for ESOP Companies

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PPP Loans - Timing of Recognition of Forgiveness

A Recap of CARES Act Changes for Defined Benefit Plans

PPP Forgiveness Covered Period Considerations – Longer Covered Period and More Expenses Could Cancel Out Reduced FTE and Salary Reduction Penalties

Internal Controls in the Age of the CARES Act

Can I use Data Analytics in my Business?

Updates and Revisions to PPP Loan Forgiveness – File Early, Reduced Business Safe Harbor

WEBINAR: Where Do We Go From Here?

Guidance Issued by the AICPA on Accounting and Reporting for PPP Loan Forgiveness

Should I use 8-weeks or 24-weeks for my PPP Loan Covered Period?

The Benefits of an ERP Audit in the COVID-19 Era

Should You Apply for PPP Loan Forgiveness Now?

PPP Loan Forgiveness Documentation Checklist

Cash flow considerations related to defined contribution retirement plans under COVID-19

Considerations on Accounting and Reporting for PPP Loan Forgiveness

What You Need to Consider as You Seek Loan Forgiveness – Q&A Highlights

PPP Loan Forgiveness Application Form Released

SBA Extends Repayment Deadline Until May 18, 2020

WEBINAR: How Your Organization Can Adjust to the New Normal

Working Capital Adjustments – Why and How?

The IRS Clarifies the Deductibility of PPP-Funded Expenses

SBA Extends the PPP Repayment Deadline for Self-Certification

Demand and Capacity Planning: Unlocking Your ERP System’s Full Potential

For manufacturers, demand and capacity planning and management are essential. Yet, production capacity planning requires tracking, adjusting, and scrutinizing large amounts of data.

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Meet Our Experts

At Meaden & Moore, our people are our most vital asset, providing the strength behind our reputation, technical excellence, and top-notch quality service. Wherever your business operates, you can count on the leaders at Meaden & Moore to provide the comprehensive services you need.

Scott A. Holter, CPIM

Scott has spent more than 25 years in manufacturing and technology ...

Kent R. Miller

With over 25 years of information systems experience, Kent is the ...

Marty Roberts

Marty has worked for 25 years in various industries and market sectors ...