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Steve Fox

Extracting Business Intelligence from SAP

SAP builds some of the most widely used software for businesses in the world Concur, BTP, Arena, Aktie, and Hana as examples. As great as their software is, most businesses at some point will need to customize or integrate other systems into it. The process of collecting data for the purpose of…
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Steve Fox

Top 10 Advancements in Tech Manufacturing

3D Printing: The ability to produce complex shapes and structures using additive manufacturing techniques has revolutionized product design and production.Artificial Intelligence: AI technologies such as machine learning and deep learning have been integrated into many manufacturing processes,…
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Steve Fox

Custom Software or Out of the Box For Your Manufacturing Process

Improving throughput on a plant floor can be a challenging task in any manufacturing process. The most effective way to increase throughput is by improving the process and the best way to improve process is to improve tools. Whether you are new to the plant or have been around as long as the paint…
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Steve Fox

Problems with Using RFP Templates

A document that is known as a request for proposal, or RFP, is what an organization will use to interact with potential suppliers about making bids on a certain product’s or service’s. Requests for proposals, more commonly known as RFPs, give businesses the ability to solicit comprehensive…
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Build an RFP
Steve Fox

What are the best resources to build an RFP

When building an RFP, some of the best resources include: Industry standards and best practices: Research industry standards and best practices to ensure that your RFP covers all necessary aspects and aligns with established norms.Templates and examples: Use RFP templates and examples to structure…
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Steve Fox

5 Things to Always Include on an RFP

On Monday I posted a blog about the top 10 mistakes I see on RFP’s when I receive them. Today I want to talk about the key elements every RFP should include. Including these elements will ensure a smooth quoting process and will benefit the client as much as the agency. The following is a list of…
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RFP ins and outs
Steve Fox

RFP in's and out's

So your company has decided to go forward with a digital solution. The team has been put together and the idea has the green light to move to the next phase. There's excitement in the air as this new idea is going to be something truly beneficial to the company. You feel a new sense of purpose as…
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Steve Fox

Top 10 Mistakes Made When Writing an RFP

One of the keys to being successful in life is by learning from mistakes. In my experience it’s always better to learn from the mistakes of others when possible to avoid the pain of having to learn it the hard way. I put together a small list of the most common mistakes I see working at an agency…
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Steve Fox

Manufacturing to MedTech

As a sales professional with a background in manufacturing, I had spent years working in the industry, gaining experience in sales, marketing, and customer service. After gaining a thorough understanding of the industry, I decided to expand my skillset and explore the world of custom software. I…
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Interview
Steve Fox

My Journey to The Refinery

In today’s market you have to make it your job to find a job. You have to be diligent and not get discouraged, because companies can say one thing and do the other. You have to be on your toes and be picky. As someone who’s gone on a ton of interviews, you get the sense that it’s more important to…
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