Recent TRG blog posts

As cloud computing continues to mature, ERP vendors are turning their focus to delivering more industry-specific features, according to the recent 2017 ERP Technology Value Matrix Report by Nucleus Research.

In the previous article, we discussed the “fear of being wrong” phobia, what the causes as well as the consequences are. It is worth noting that this phobia is self-inflicted and gradually becomes an obsession that intervenes deeply in both your work and personal life.

Depressed demand and increased supply have caused oil prices to fall from over US$100 per barrel in July 2014 to $30 in February 2016. Even though prices have increased somewhat since then, with Brent reaching a five-month high of US$55.99 per barrel on September 15, many experts remain sceptical about the outlook of oil’s US$50-plus status¹. Oil and gas companies, therefore, are bracing for an extended period of low oil prices.

Many of us do not like to admit that we are in the wrong. The power of being ‘right’ takes control of your judgement, turns into an obsession, an irrational fear which could put pressure on yourself or put a strain on many relationships.

In the previous blog post, we have identified the 4 most common types of talented but problematic people in the workplace. The question now is how to handle them. And let’s not forget that they are also talented, have high productivity and have brought to the company lots of benefits. How to resolve such dilemmas?

Talented high performers are valuable assets for any organisation. Recruiting them is full of challenge, retaining them is an even tougher task. In addition, a portion of these high performers emits difficult personalities. If you are struggling in dealing these employees, then this article is for you!

Companies that are constantly trying to cut down on selling, general and administrative expenses (SG&A) may actually hurt their long-term competitive position. This perspective is highlighted in a recent study by the consulting firm CEB.

Managing enterprise data may seem like a daunting task. It can easily get overwhelming and out of control if not managed well. In a survey conducted by Primary Data in 2016, the results showed that a common trait among many enterprise IT experts that they have to handle 10 to 20, sometimes more, data sources as the company grows. How can you simplify your data management? Check out this infographic for the answer.

Infor CloudSuite Industrial (SyteLine) has long had the reputation of being a highly secure and reliable ERP solution, which can easily be adapted to suit the daily manufacturing and distributing needs. The latest release (version 9.01) has brought even more advanced and user-friendly functionalities, which in turns can greatly improve productivity and customer experience. Plus, the solution can be set up on-premises or in the cloud.

The 2017 IT Priorities survey by TechTarget asked more than 1,000 CIOs and other tech leaders in the Asia-Pacific region about their companies’ key IT projects in this year. Data analytics, IT automation, and Internet of Things (IoT) are the top IT priorities for ASEAN companies. Another noteworthy trend is the accelerated adoption of cloud services at the expense of spending on other IT areas like maintenance and human resources.