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In today’s economic reality, staying profitable is more challenging than ever. Rising energy and raw material costs, inflation, and increasing pressure on margins mean that businesses need greater control over their cost structures. One thing is clear: you need a solid grasp of your cost calculation. Not only to price correctly, but also to make informed decisions about budgets, forecasts, investments, and product portfolios.

By using Power BI reporting, you gain valuable insights that support your day-to-day decision-making. You can analyse your current performance, substantiate business decisions, and measure their impact. However, before you can reap the benefits of accurate reporting, you first need to build it.

When organisations start looking for a new ERP system, they are often faced with a classic decision: should they choose an all-in-one ERP solution, or adopt a Best-of-Breed approach?

Digital maturity and ERP readiness are often used interchangeably, but they are not the same. Digital maturity provides the foundation, while ERP readiness is the translation of that foundation into a concrete ERP initiative. Organisations that already have a clear understanding of their processes, data, and experience with organisational change use ERP as an accelerator. Those that do not often expect the system to solve existing chaos, whereas an ERP implementation typically does something else: it exposes what is still unclear and unresolved.

Change is a constant in organisations, yet successfully implementing it remains a challenge. New software, processes, or organisational structures bring not only technical adjustments but, above all, human ones. That is why change management is not a side issue, but a crucial pillar of every implementation project. I am often asked how we, as an advisory partner, can support organisations throughout this process.

horsum is celebrating its 15th anniversary! To mark the occasion, we were featured in the June 2026 Jubilee Edition of Voka East Flanders. Read the interview with Sofie and Frederik, the driving forces behind horsum.

Sooner or later, every company receives the same message: the ERP or accounting software it has relied on for years will no longer be supported. At first glance, this feels like a problem that simply needs to be fixed. In reality, it is primarily a decision point. And when that decision is properly guided, it often creates far more value than it costs.

Vendor lock-in may seem abstract… until you’re stuck. It describes how IT choices can limit your flexibility and make switching more difficult, especially when it comes to ERP systems and cloud platforms. Read on to discover how to stay in control of your IT strategy.

For many SMEs, business intelligence still seems complex and costly, which often leads them to rely on manual Excel-based reporting. Fortunately, there is now a pragmatic alternative: with Microsoft Power Automate, you can automate data flows in an accessible and cost-efficient way.

Do you want greater control over your numbers and the confidence to make strategic decisions? Discover why forecasting and budgeting are not only feasible for smaller businesses, but also crucial for making timely adjustments. With a simple model and clear insights, you gain overview, flexibility, and peace of mind. Read how we make this practical and accessible together.