Dr. Andreas Maier

ERP expert and CEO of SIX MS, Dr. Andreas Maier brings over 30 years of experience in business systems and digital transformation.
CRM ERP integrated Customer Relation Management

What Is CRM?

A Beginner’s Guide to Connected Customer Relationship Management. Learn what CRM is, how it manages leads, customers, opportunities, and follow-ups, and why connecting CRM with ERP creates a complete journey from the first enquiry to sales, delivery, service, invoicing, and repeat business.

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From Downtime to OEE

From Downtime to OEE

How SIX ERP Helps Manufacturers Boost Factory Output by connecting production planning, machine data, downtime, quality, materials, and workforce information in one system. Learn how manufacturers can use OEE insights to identify losses, reduce interruptions, improve performance, and increase production without immediately investing in additional equipment.

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Microsoft Dynamics Alternatives: Choosing the Right ERP

Choosing the right Microsoft Dynamics alternative requires more than comparing features and license prices. Evaluate connected workflows, migration risk, five-year operating costs, industry fit, reporting, integrations, and internal administration demands to find an ERP platform that supports your real processes long after go-live.

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Best ERP for Wholesale Distribution: 2 Core Modules

Choosing the best ERP for wholesale distribution means looking beyond accounting. Learn how connected sales, purchasing, inventory, warehouse operations, delivery, finance, and workforce management help distributors improve stock accuracy, fulfil orders faster, and respond confidently to shortages and changing customer demand.

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Procure to Pay Process: Steps, Roles and Controls

The procure-to-pay process connects a business need to supplier payment. Learn how to manage each step—from purchase requests and approvals to purchase orders, goods receipt, invoice matching, and payment—to control spending, prevent errors, and keep purchasing, inventory, and finance aligned.

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AI Powered ERP: What It Does and Where It Helps

AI-powered ERP brings intelligence into the workflows where business decisions happen. Discover how SIX ERP applies AI to document processing, proposal drafting, forecasting, and risk detection across finance, sales, purchasing, inventory, manufacturing, and service, helping teams work faster while keeping people in control.

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Supply Chain Resilience: How to Stress-Test Operations

Discover how to build a resilient supply chain by identifying critical materials, stress-testing supplier disruptions, and preparing effective recovery strategies. Learn how connected ERP processes, alternative suppliers, inventory visibility, and resilience KPIs help manufacturers reduce operational risks, prevent production interruptions, and protect customer commitments without increasing unnecessary stock.

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Human Resource Management in ERPs

Human Resource Management (HRM) is a process of managing people in organizations. In the traditional sense, HRM functions included recruitment, selection, training, and compensation.

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