The central theme is that business has speeded up. This is caused by global competition, margin pressure and quality and delivery demands. In such an environment, IT systems and ERP systems in particular have to react to these changes.

The presentation will make the case for fully-integrated applications that are updated in real time. It will set the scene by identifying the traditional approach to business management systems and highlighting the shortcomings as well as the impact on business. It will also focus on the changes that new disruptive technologies will have on how ERP systems of the future will enable clients to be more responsive to client demands and global competition. It will finish with conclusions for the broader industry.

About Colette
Colette Evans has many years’ experience in the implementation of business systems. Having entered the IT market when PCs were establishing their place in the business world, she has been able to experience the complete life cycle of the industry, the speed of change, phenomenal growth and the stabilisation of the market. Colette has considerable business experience, gained from both consulting to businesses who need to improve and implement systems and processes and as a Director in her own company. Her focus has been on driving sales and marketing initiatives and consistently ensuring the continuous development of the technical knowledge required to compete.