Why ERP software alone is not enough - and how to really understand processes

ERP software: Understanding operating processes before digitalization

In many companies, it always follows the same pattern: at some point, management realizes that „something is no longer running smoothly“. Perhaps processes have become too slow, errors are accumulating, or the company is increasingly losing track of figures, customers or internal processes. The call for a new software solution becomes loud - preferably a modern, powerful ERP software that „can do everything“. But this is often where a fatal fallacy begins.

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See you at the FileMaker conference FMK 2025 in Hamburg?

FileMaker Conference FMK2025

From September 15 to 17, 2025, the German-speaking FileMaker community will meet at the JUFA Hotel Hamburg HafenCity to discuss the latest developments, trends and best practices at the FileMaker Conference (FMK 2025). For over ten years, this conference has been considered the most important event for developers, users and decision-makers in the Claris FileMaker sector - and I am delighted to be there in person again this year.

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Forum for gFM-Business ERP software and Claris FileMaker

ERP software and FileMaker Forum

Under the URL gfm-forum.de we have opened a new forum for gFM-Business ERP software and Claris FileMaker. The forum is aimed at users and developers of gFM-Business ERP and Claris FileMaker Pro. Visitors can expect many tips and instructions on gFM-Business and the development of FileMaker databases. Participation in the forum is free of charge. We invite all interested parties to benefit from the advantages of our forum:

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gFM-Dental 1.1 contains constancy test according to DIN 6868-157.

Perform constancy check in gFM-Dental

The null software for dentists available on the FileMaker specialist portal goFileMaker now includes the option of carrying out the daily constancy test of diagnostic monitors of digital X-ray devices in accordance with the new DIN 6868-157 guideline under Apple Mac OS X. gFM-Dental 1.1 contains a corresponding test image for carrying out the constancy test in accordance with the new standard. A technical article explains ... Read more

gFM-Dental: Constancy test for diagnostic monitors of digital X-ray devices

Main menu of gFM-Dental

With gFM-Dental, a software was introduced today on the FileMaker specialist portal goFileMaker that provides the daily and monthly constancy test for diagnostic monitors of digital X-ray devices under Mac OS X that is mandatory for dentists. The software, which is based on FileMaker 13, includes a test wizard with which the due constancy test can be carried out with just a few mouse clicks. All test results are ... Read more