Supply Chain Management 5 KPIs for Supply Chain Analytics and the Tools to Find Them By SelectHub Supply Chain Management 1 comment August 27, 2024 Making sure a complex system such as supply chain management runs smoothly is a difficult process. It involves multiple organizations, each of which have their own objectives and practices. Tracking shipments and monitoring inventory levels are just a few of the key aspects that need to be closely followed in order to ensure that orders are handled effectively. SelectHub5 KPIs for Supply Chain Analytics and the Tools to Find Them08.27.2024read more
EDI 3 EDI Alternatives Changing the Way B2B Business is Done By SelectHub EDI No comments August 26, 2024 Exchanging data is an essential part of running a business. No matter your industry, technology that allows you to securely transfer data such as purchase orders, invoices and shipping information is crucial to success. For the past 40+ years, EDI software has been at the forefront of system-to-system data exchange for organizations across the world. SelectHub3 EDI Alternatives Changing the Way B2B Business is Done08.26.2024read more
CMMS 3 Key Benefits of Maintenance Management Systems By SelectHub CMMS 2 comments August 23, 2024 There’s a reason why companies are putting money and resources into adding Computerized Maintenance Management Systems or CMMS systems to their enterprise architectures. These types of technology tools help companies in many different ways — simply by promoting regular care and maintenance for equipment and other assets. CMMS systems are just one component of a set of new vendor options that can automate and improve parts of business processes and core operations for a business of any size. SelectHub3 Key Benefits of Maintenance Management Systems08.23.2024read more
CRM CRM Software Selection Quick Start Guide By SelectHub CRM No comments August 21, 2024 Customer relationship management (CRM) software provides many benefits to a business, from making the sales department more productive to building customer retention. CRM software is widely used, with Gartner projecting the market at $23.9 billion and proclaiming it “the heart of digital initiatives.” A CRM system handles many critical processes for your business, especially in the sales department therefore CRM software selection requires researching, sourcing, validating and performing due diligence before you sign a contract. SelectHubCRM Software Selection Quick Start Guide08.21.2024read more
CMMS Bigfoot vs eMaint vs Hippo CMMS: Which CMMS is the Winner? By SelectHub CMMS No comments August 21, 2024 Companies dealing with physical machines and assets can often benefit from Computerized Maintenance Management Systems or CMMS software products. There are a number of high-profile companies offering client businesses the opportunity to manage and monitor vehicles, pieces of equipment, manufacturing infrastructures and other physical assets with this type of software service. SelectHubBigfoot vs eMaint vs Hippo CMMS: Which CMMS is the Winner?08.21.2024read more
Marketing Automation Email Marketing vs Marketing Automation: A Comparison of the Differences Between Them By SelectHub Marketing Automation 1 comment August 21, 2024 Almost every business uses email marketing to build and maintain relationships with prospects and customers. If you’re already using email marketing to reach out to a targeted audience and sustain a connection with the people who are most likely to buy your products or services, it may be time to take it to the next level. Marketing automation software tracks visitor activity throughout your domain so that you can encourage prospects to continue down your sales funnel. SelectHubEmail Marketing vs Marketing Automation: A Comparison of the Differences Between Them08.21.2024read more
HRIS Ultimate Guide to the 6 Most Common HRIS Software Mistakes By SelectHub HRIS No comments August 19, 2024 One of the most common and increasingly necessary tools for businesses is Human Resource Information System (HRIS) software. HRIS software helps HR departments decrease their workload by managing employee information, provide reports, integrate with other systems and much more. With such a large need for this type of software, it’s not uncommon for businesses inexperienced with the software selection process to make a mistake. In fact, the six most common HRIS software mistakes are more widespread than you may think. According to a PwC study on change initiatives, 75% fail to fulfill their goals and objectives. These 6 HRIS mistakes have been made by businesses large and small, and hopefully this guide will help you to avoid making any of them. SelectHubUltimate Guide to the 6 Most Common HRIS Software Mistakes08.19.2024read more
CMMS The Best Manufacturing Maintenance Software Of 2024 By SelectHub CMMS No comments August 12, 2024 If only manufacturing plants were like regular plants. Wouldn’t it be nice if all you had to do was put them in sunlight and pour water on them every day? Sadly, there’s a little more work involved in keeping a manufacturing operation running. From organizing maintenance workers to scheduling maintenance and handling work orders, there’s a lot that goes into the maintenance of a manufacturing facility. Luckily for maintenance managers, manufacturing maintenance software makes that job a lot easier. SelectHubThe Best Manufacturing Maintenance Software Of 202408.12.2024read more
Inventory Management Differences Between Inventory Systems in Retail, Manufacturing and Distribution By SelectHub Inventory Management No comments Last Reviewed: November 25, 2024 Today, almost all businesses make use of stock control and inventory systems. The movement and management of resources plays a big part in the smooth functioning of retail stores, warehouses, wholesalers, distribution companies and more. After all, if you don’t know how much you’ve got, you won’t know how much money it’ll make. SelectHubDifferences Between Inventory Systems in Retail, Manufacturing and Distribution08.12.2024read more
HRIS 5 Ways Human Resource Software Helps HR Management By SelectHub HRIS 2 comments August 9, 2024 HR management isn’t always easy for modern HR professionals. In the pursuit of optimized employee performance, today’s HR departments have to perform a huge range of activities from recruiting and training to planning and process design. You may have well-defined HR goals, but what seems like a straightforward concept could actually be highly involved. To get the most out of the resources they have, companies have incorporated software into their HR plan. Here are five ways HR software can help organizations and their HR professionals achieve greater things with the resources they have. SelectHub5 Ways Human Resource Software Helps HR Management08.09.2024read more
CMMS, Inventory Management The Benefits of Inventory Management with CMMS Software By SelectHub CMMS, Inventory Management 2 comments August 8, 2024 A stock room should never look like an episode of Hoarders. These stock rooms lead to inefficiencies, unhappy workers and lots of horror stories. The worst nightmare of every inventory manager is a stock room with missing or wrong inventory. The solution to this nightmare is, of course, inventory management software. Prioritizing organized inventory management keeps your facilities and warehouses running smoothly. SelectHubThe Benefits of Inventory Management with CMMS Software08.08.2024read more
Recruitment, Talent Management Taleo vs iCIMs vs Jobvite vs iSmartRecruit vs Bullhorn: Which is the Winner For Your Business? By SelectHub Recruitment, Talent Management 3 comments Last Reviewed: November 18, 2024 For contemporary recruitment teams, hiring can feel a little soulless at times. There’s a huge emphasis on social media, with platforms like LinkedIn leading the charge when it comes to talent spotting. The problem with a completely digital approach, however, is that it favors quantity over quality. SelectHubTaleo vs iCIMs vs Jobvite vs iSmartRecruit vs Bullhorn: Which is the Winner For Your Business?08.08.2024read more
Compensation Management The Best Compensation Planning And Analysis Tools Of 2024 By SelectHub Compensation Management No comments August 6, 2024 Compensation strategies that entice employees to stay at the company are more important than ever. According to a report by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), more than two-thirds of organizations surveyed said they have a difficult time recruiting for job openings. SelectHubThe Best Compensation Planning And Analysis Tools Of 202408.06.2024read more
Cloud Technology Top Cloud Hosting Requirements for Implementation By SelectHub Cloud Technology 3 comments August 6, 2024 With strong security, reliable speed, infinite expansion capabilities and incredible power, cloud computing offers an effective business solution that provides reliable, powerful and intuitive administration. However, all cloud hosting providers are not created equal. Business should evaluate many factors before choosing a cloud or colocation service provider, including services offered, maximum data support, storage capabilities, security, user friendliness and many more. SelectHubTop Cloud Hosting Requirements for Implementation08.06.2024read more
Enterprise Resource Planning Key ERP Evaluation Criteria and Functionality Checklist By SelectHub Enterprise Resource Planning 1 comment August 2, 2024 Evaluating enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems for possible acquisition is a major undertaking – you and your selection committee/stakeholders have a lot of research material and operation data to consider. We’ve tried to alleviate some of the challenge by building you this practical list of ERP evaluation criteria based on our extensive research and real user data with ERP selection projects in our technology selection management (TSM) platform. SelectHubKey ERP Evaluation Criteria and Functionality Checklist08.02.2024read more
Cloud Technology Colocation vs Cloud Hosting: Comparison of the Difference Between Them By SelectHub Cloud Technology No comments Last Reviewed: November 18, 2024 As the demand for powerful data infrastructure management continues to expand, businesses increasingly rely on outsourced data management solutions, and for good reason. Contracting with outside data management providers confers several benefits, including technical support, ease of use and administration and managed security, all of which save businesses time and money. While there are several remote computing options currently on the market, two of the most widely implemented solutions are cloud hosting and colocation. SelectHubColocation vs Cloud Hosting: Comparison of the Difference Between Them08.02.2024read more
Distribution ERP, Enterprise Resource Planning Import and Export Compliance with Distribution ERP By SelectHub Distribution ERP, Enterprise Resource Planning No comments July 29, 2024 For any company that distributes goods internationally, import/export compliance is a top concern. Import/export laws, standards and guidelines in various countries around the world add to complexity for these types of business processes. Customs work, accommodation of international taxes and tariffs, and significant documentation requirements often make importing and exporting rather labor-intensive. SelectHubImport and Export Compliance with Distribution ERP07.29.2024read more
Marketing Automation Enterprise Marketing Automation vs Marketing Automation for Small Businesses By SelectHub Marketing Automation No comments Last Reviewed: November 18, 2024 Marketing is the lifeblood of any business, and tons of resources are dedicated to carrying out this function. Many of the tasks in marketing are repetitive and predictable regardless of the size of the business operations. These tasks may include basic functions such as scheduling email messages and social media posts, organizing the contacts directory and managing content. A feedback system and the ability to track customers’ activities as they move through the marketing funnel are some of the functions that have been automated to generate data that can be analyzed to measure the impact of marketing strategies. SelectHubEnterprise Marketing Automation vs Marketing Automation for Small Businesses07.24.2024read more
Business Intelligence Microstrategy vs Cognos vs SAS: Which BI Tool is the Winner? By SelectHub Business Intelligence No comments July 15, 2024 When choosing a Business Intelligence software solution, it’s important to have a bird’s eye view of the overall offerings of each platform, and how those features dovetail into an entrepreneur’s needs. In this article, we’ll be comparing three leaders in the space: Cognos, SAS and MicroStrategy. SelectHubMicrostrategy vs Cognos vs SAS: Which BI Tool is the Winner?07.15.2024read more
Enterprise Resource Planning 5 Business Process Improvements Using Enterprise Resource Planning Software By SelectHub Enterprise Resource Planning No comments July 11, 2024 Making the transition from traditional management of commercial processes to enterprise resourcing planning software can be overwhelming for any business. However, it is important to understand that the profitability and growth of your business is dependent upon the quality of the processes that support it. SelectHub5 Business Process Improvements Using Enterprise Resource Planning Software07.11.2024read more
CRM How to Choose a CRM Software? By SelectHub CRM No comments July 10, 2024 In the fast paced world in which our businesses currently operate, customer relationships often determine the success or failure of a company. As such, organizations must prioritize these relationships and how they are managed. One of the best ways to accomplish this daunting task is to employ customer relationship management software, or CRM. See the below steps detailing how to choose a CRM. SelectHubHow to Choose a CRM Software?07.10.2024read more
HRIS Does ERP Include HR Software? By SelectHub HRIS No comments Last Reviewed: November 18, 2024 Businesses use enterprise resource planning (ERP) software to integrate and manage common tasks involved in information technology, service and human resources. Designed mainly for large businesses with the resources necessary to support an extensive management system, ERP is divided into modules that address specific areas within a company. Human resource (HR) management is one essential module used to automate administrative work that would otherwise be tedious and time-consuming. SelectHubDoes ERP Include HR Software?07.03.2024read more
Medical, Practice Management Big Medical Office Software Features List By SelectHub Medical, Practice Management No comments June 28, 2024 Like any software, while the specifics vary between vendors, there are necessary minimum requirements for medical office software, aka medical office management or medical practice management software. These systems help medical practices and healthcare providers administer more efficient, streamlined healthcare that improves patient satisfaction while bettering their bottom line. SelectHubBig Medical Office Software Features List06.28.2024read more
CRM 11 Questions to Ask During a CRM Demo By SelectHub CRM 2 comments June 27, 2024 Without customers, a business is just an idea. Success can’t even begin without dedicated clients. Many companies are turning to customer relationship management (CRM) software to develop and maintain steadfast relationships with their customers. CRM software is available for any sized business, from a small mom-and-pop shop to a large corporation. With so many options available, deciding on the right software can be difficult. SelectHub11 Questions to Ask During a CRM Demo06.27.2024read more
Medical, Patient Scheduling Streamline Medical Scheduling With These Software Solutions By SelectHub Medical, Patient Scheduling 1 comment Last Reviewed: October 10, 2024 No one uses physical calendars anymore. After all, they take too much manual work — especially for healthcare providers scheduling appointments. In order to reduce that work, online calendar options with email integrations were developed. But even with the upgrades there was still room for improvements. Then, after years of deliberating and planning, an idea sparked itself to life and medical scheduling software was born. SelectHubStreamline Medical Scheduling With These Software Solutions06.26.2024read more
Enterprise Resource Planning Hybrid ERP System Solutions And Why You Should Consider One By SelectHub Enterprise Resource Planning No comments Last Reviewed: November 18, 2024 I’ve got one seemingly-simple question for you: how well does your ERP software work? Think about this question carefully — how well does your ERP system actually automate the processes you need it to, and how much manual work needs to be put in for that automation to occur? If the answer involves more manual work than should be necessary, then your business is suffering the same fate as many other businesses at the moment. The exclusive use of an on-premise ERP is simply becoming outdated as various needs change for both businesses and their customers. That being said, completely abandoning your on-premise ERP in favor of a newer cloud-based solution can involve much more effort and money than it’s worth. The new norm involves adopting a “Hybrid ERP” system. SelectHubHybrid ERP System Solutions And Why You Should Consider One06.19.2024read more
Field Service Management What is Mobile Workforce Management? By SelectHub Field Service Management No comments Last Reviewed: November 18, 2024 The idea of workforce management software has allowed companies to change the ways that they use their available labor in core operations. Specifically, mobile workforce management software has revolutionized the ways in which workers go out into the field to deliver products and services, complete key tasks, and deal with customers. SelectHubWhat is Mobile Workforce Management?06.13.2024read more
CRM CRM Software Requirements Gathering Questionnaire By SelectHub CRM No comments June 5, 2024 When selecting a customer relationship management (CRM) software vendor, one of the first steps is to figure out what you are actually looking for in a Customer Relationship Manager system. CRM systems can be very complex, and paring down the Massive CRM Features and Functionality List to a useful CRM questionnaire can be a daunting task. SelectHubCRM Software Requirements Gathering Questionnaire06.05.2024read more
LMS Skill Gap Analysis: 2024 Comprehensive Guide By SelectHub LMS No comments Last Reviewed: November 18, 2024 According to Lorri Freifield in Training Mag, “solving a skill gap is like solving a puzzle—not only do you have to make the pieces fit, you have to make sure you have all the necessary pieces from the get-go.” SelectHubSkill Gap Analysis: 2024 Comprehensive Guide05.23.2024read more
Medical Top Therapy Note Software Recommendations By SelectHub Medical No comments Last Reviewed: September 25, 2024 The challenges faced by behavioral health providers differ from almost any other specialty. Treating mental, behavioral or addiction problems poses unique challenges that can’t be approached the same way as other medical fields. SelectHubTop Therapy Note Software Recommendations04.26.2018read more
CRM A New Era of Sales Management Software By SelectHub CRM No comments Last Reviewed: February 14, 2024 Technology is rapidly changing the business world. While it brings tremendous new possibilities for those that are quick to adapt, those that fail to do so risk falling short of their competition. SelectHubA New Era of Sales Management Software04.18.2018read more
LMS Picking a LMS for a SMB By SelectHub LMS No comments Last Reviewed: March 4, 2022 Learning is an integral part of business growth. Only companies that have a process to ensure that their employees are continuously learning and moving forward can expect to meet their long-term goals. After all, without a way for employees to progress, it not only limits the potential for growth for the company, but also makes the workplace much less appealing to potential employees because of the lack of opportunities to advance their careers and acquire new skills. SelectHubPicking a LMS for a SMB02.20.2018read more
Talent Management Talent Acquisition FAQs By SelectHub Talent Management No comments Last Reviewed: November 25, 2024 Every business is only as good as its employees. You have to have the right employees on board at all times, or else your business risks failure. This means that you need employees who aren’t only talented and hardworking, but thrive in your corporate culture and share the same ideals as your business. These employees believe in your mission, your goals and that, in the end, your business will succeed. SelectHubTalent Acquisition FAQs11.17.2017read more
Talent Management 4 Strategies for Attracting Top Talent By SelectHub Talent Management No comments Last Reviewed: May 17, 2024 Oddly enough, one of the best quotes about corporate recruiting didn’t come from an HR expert. Instead, it came from famous oil well firefighter Red Adair. Adair captured the importance of recruiting in just 11 words: “If you think hiring professionals is expensive, try hiring amateurs.” SelectHub4 Strategies for Attracting Top Talent10.27.2017read more
Software Selection Why Current Software Selection is Scary By SelectHub Software Selection No comments Last Reviewed: April 21, 2024 It’s October, and Halloween is almost upon us. As we celebrate with candy, costumes and caramel apples, we all try to ignore the things that terrify us. Ghosts, ghouls and goblins are running amuck. Vampires are feasting on blood, rather than teenage angst. And those of us in business — at least, those who are looking to improve our business processes — are faced with the greatest horror of all: software selection (cue dramatic music). SelectHubWhy Current Software Selection is Scary10.23.2017read more
News SelectHub Among Fastest Growing U.S. Software Companies – Inc. 500 By SelectHub News No comments Last Reviewed: April 21, 2024 SelectHub, a leading Technology Selection Management software company, ranks No. 263 on the 2017 Inc. 500 with three-year revenue growth of 1,653%. SelectHubSelectHub Among Fastest Growing U.S. Software Companies – Inc. 50008.29.2017read more
CRM The A to Z Guide to Salesforce By SelectHub CRM No comments Last Reviewed: February 14, 2024 The word “Salesforce” can elicit a wince from even the most experienced of businesses. This cloud computing behemoth may be the most successful provider of its kind, but learning how to master it is no simple task. The challenge lies in its sprawling scale. SelectHubThe A to Z Guide to Salesforce08.22.2017read more
EMR, Medical The EMR Buying Cycle: A Guide For Medical Practices By SelectHub EMR, Medical No comments Last Reviewed: February 18, 2022 Few practices decide that they need to buy an EMR overnight. Usually, the process begins when a growing number of clinicians begin to feel that the EMR they have in place isn’t cutting it, either because it doesn’t work well or doesn’t meet the emerging needs of the business. Over time, everyone in the practice realizes that they could do better with a new EMR. SelectHubThe EMR Buying Cycle: A Guide For Medical Practices08.17.2017read more
CRM Leveraging Your Nonprofit CRM: 4 Expert Best Practices By SelectHub CRM No comments Last Reviewed: May 17, 2024 As a nonprofit professional, you know the incalculable value of having a strong nonprofit CRM in your corner. Not only do nonprofit CRMs help manage and organize the vast amounts of donor information your organization collects, but they also help streamline and automate a lot of tasks that can take up your staff’s time. SelectHubLeveraging Your Nonprofit CRM: 4 Expert Best Practices07.26.2017read more
Enterprise Resource Planning ERP Distribution Industries: Its Unique Segments By SelectHub Enterprise Resource Planning No comments Last Reviewed: April 21, 2024 In the distribution industry, which essentially serves other types of companies, enterprise resource planning or ERP software can have a major effect on many different aspects of the strategies used to serve client businesses. SelectHubERP Distribution Industries: Its Unique Segments12.21.2016read more