Why Companies Replace ERP Systems: Key Drivers and Benefits

KRIS MERZ, Partner, Columbus Consulting

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems have come a long way since their origins in the 1960s. The first Material Requirements Planning (MRP) system, developed by IBM for a manufacturing client, set …

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Bealls, Inc.

Bealls, Inc. Reduces Fulfillment Costs and Lays the Foundation for Scalable Growth with Manhattan Active® Omni

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Bealls, Inc., a family-owned, privately held retailer with stores in 22 states, has significantly reduced its split …

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THE WHAT, WHEN, HOW AND WHY OF ERP SYSTEMS. 

By Kris Merz, Partner, Columbus Consulting 

WHAT IT IS.

An Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is an integrated software solution designed to streamline and manage multiple aspects of a business. It connects departments such as inventory management, …

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The NGA Show, February 23-25, 2025, Las Vegas, Nevada

The NGA Show

February 23-25, 2025, Las Vegas, Nevada

The National Grocer’s Association is hosting it’s annual conference of over 3,500 industry colleagues and 100+ speakers for one of the industry’s most prominent events. Columbus Consulting’s Craig …

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Anaplan Global Sales Kickoff, February 17-20, 2025, Las Vegas

Anaplan Global Sales Kickoff 

February 17-20, 2025, Las Vegas 

Columbus is proud to be joining 1000+ global members of the Anaplan sales, customer success, executive and product teams at the 2025 Anaplan Kickoff. As we strive to stay at …

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Columbus Circle LIVE!, September 11, 2025, London

Columbus Circle LIVE!, Next Generation Retail

September 11, 2025, London

Our fifth annual Circle LIVE event will take place at the Soho Hotel from 8-12 with a complimentary continental breakfast and refreshments. Sessions will include thought …

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Lynne Gonsior

Lynne is a high-impact executive retail strategist driving innovation, growth, and transformation across complex retail organizations. With deep expertise in category leadership, she partners with businesses to unlock market opportunities and build future-ready strategies that …

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Deb Stanton

Deb is a seasoned retail executive specializing in Omni-Channel Inventory Management and business transformation.  She has deep expertise in optimizing operations, streamlining business processes, and leading complex system implementations driving efficiency and profitably. She is known …

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CGA Strategic Conference, September 20-23, 2025, Rancho Mirage

CGA Strategic Conference

September 20-23, 2025, Rancho Mirage

Shopping for business solutions? We can help. Columbus Consulting will be attending the California Grocer’s Association conference this Fall. We’ll be joining over 800 grocery executives for over 3 …

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FMI Midwinter Executive Conference, January 30-February 2, 2025, Marco Island, FL

FMI Midwinter Executive Conference

January 30-February 2, 2025, Marco Island, FL

Columbus Consulting will be attending FMI 2025, the premiere forum for what’s next in grocery. We will be participating in the sessions and discussions and are …

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