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Posted on Monday, April, 7, 2008, 12:44PM ERP software is often criticized for being complex and difficult to use. Learn to evaluate ERP software for usability, and how consistent design, affordance, integrated search functionality and Web-like interfaces can make an ERP easier to use. Avoid investing in platforms that won't be evolved towards more usable and efficient interfaces.
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