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Does your manufacturing organisation measure delivery of business purpose or delivery of activity? 📈 Toby Mankertz, Principal Business Transformation Advisor at Columbus, has written a new article all about the importance of aligning your metrics with your purpose to help achieve operational excellence. Some of his key points include: - The importance of keeping your core purpose in mind and not getting lost in all your data - Why letting metrics define your purpose is a problem - How to realign your metrics to support your business purpose - The steps to adopting a systems-thinking approach and shifting organisational mindsets 👇 Read the full article below!

💡Meet Camilla - A leader who understands the bigger picture "It’s not just about solving the problem right in front of you—it’s about truly understanding what people actually need and how it connects to the bigger picture." - Camilla. Camilla Hetty Osa shares how stepping back, asking the right questions, and staying focused on what really matters allows us to create solutions that truly make a difference—both for our customers and our colleagues. How do you keep the bigger picture in mind in your work? We’d love to hear your thoughts! 👇 Do you want to join a company that understands the bigger picture? Then, visit our career site: https://lnkd.in/dPijfE-m #TeamColumbus #Leadership #IWD

We’re Here at the M3UGA Spring Event in Myrtle Beach! 🌴🎤 Columbus has officially arrived at M3UGA Spring User Group Meeting in Myrtle Beach, SC! We’re set up, ready to connect, and looking forward to sharing valuable insights on Infor M3 and industry best practices. Join us for our speaker sessions: 📌 Technical Key Areas: Preparing for Upgrading to Cloud 📅March 17 | 🕞 3:30 PM 📌 Automating Accounts Payable with Medius 📅 March 18 | 🕥 10:45 AM 📌 Interform: The Future of M3 Output Management 📅 March 19 | 🕙 10:00 AM Stop by our booth, meet the Columbus team, and let’s talk about how we can help optimize your Infor M3 experience! See you soon! #Columbus #InforM3 #M3UGA #UserGroupMeeting #MyrtleBeach2025

5 success factors when moving to a Cloud ERP   Many businesses hesitate to move to a cloud ERP, concerned about resources, change management, or waiting for future features. But the reality is—the sooner you start, the better prepared your organisation will be for the future.   In our latest article, Henrik Leffler, Digital Advisor & Digital Transformation Lead, shares key lessons from successful cloud ERP implementations. Here are five critical success factors:   1️⃣ Shift your mindset – Cloud ERP is an ongoing transformation, not a one-time project. 2️⃣ Do your homework – Define your vision, ownership, and key processes before selecting a system. 3️⃣ Prioritise standard functionality – Customisations add complexity, so focus on what’s built-in. 4️⃣ Start with an MVP – Go live quickly and improve over time based on real needs. 5️⃣ Plan for long-term success – Budget for continuous development, not just the initial implementation.   A well-planned cloud ERP transition sets the foundation for continuous innovation and long-term business growth.   🔗 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dWhn5wcB #CloudERP #DigitalTransformation #ERP #BusinessAgility #FutureReady

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🎉 What a fantastic experience at Akeneo Unlock London 2025! We’re thrilled to have received the Rising Star - Northern Europe award! 🏆 "This award is brilliant recognition of the growing partnership between Columbus and Akeneo, and we couldn’t be more proud of the work we’re doing together", said James Moses, UK Digital Commerce Director at Columbus. Mark Bakker, Channel Director, EMEA North at Akeneo added, "When passion meets partnership, magic happens. Working with Columbus has been a blast, proving that collaboration isn't just effective, it's exhilarating. This award is a celebration of our shared energy and the bright future ahead - we can't wait". Thanks to everyone who visited our stand at the event, there was some great energy and insights shared throughout. If you weren’t able to catch us on the day, reach out and let’s chat about how we can elevate your product experiences. 🚀 Akeneo: The Product Experience Company #AkeneoUnlock #Columbus #Collaboration #ProductExperience #DigitalTransformation #Akeneo #Partnership

Columbus delivers strong growth and increased profitability in 2024! Today, Columbus published its financial results for 2024, reporting 8% revenue growth (7% organic) and a 30% increase in EBITDA, reaching an EBITDA margin of 9.2%. Despite global uncertainties and challenges in Sweden and Norway, Columbus delivered strong performance, demonstrating progress and adaptability. Looking ahead, we expect continued positive development in Sweden and organic growth of 7-9% in 2025. CEO & President Søren Krogh Knudsen comments: "2024 has been transformative for Columbus. Despite global uncertainties and weaker demand in Sweden and Norway, we achieved strong results, demonstrating progress and agility. In 2025, we expect positive development in the Swedish market and organic growth in the range of 7-9% for the Columbus Group.” Learn More: https://lnkd.in/g6TdseJX

🌟Meet Emily—A leader who induces energy! Leadership isn’t just about decisions—it’s about energy, empowerment, and making work better for those around you. Since stepping into her team lead role in July 2023, Emily has been doing just that. Emily lives our Induce Energy leadership principle by creating a positive, connected, and supportive culture—even in a remote setting! From online coffee chats to in-person team-building and plenty of snacks (of course!), Emily keeps energy levels high. ➡️ Swipe through the carousel to see how she brings leadership to life! 👇 Do you want to join us? Check out all open positions here: https://lnkd.in/dP7DEUdd #TeamColumbus #Leadership #IWD

Congratulations to our Accelerators! 🎉 For six intensive months, they have trained to become the next generation of consultants. Now, they have reached the programme’s finish line and are ready to bring value to our customers. There have been celebrations across our countries, and we are so proud of their dedication and hard work. We look forward to following your journeys! Well done, everyone, and congratulations! 👏 #TeamColumbus

Forutsetningen for innovasjon 💡 Virksomheter må kontinuerlig utvikle seg for å opprettholde sin konkurransekraft. Hvordan kan stabil drift være en nøkkel til innovasjon? Devoteam arrangerer Forretningssystemer 2025, og det er ikke lenge til! I teknologisporet finner dere et spennende foredrag fra våre danske kollegaer Anne Therese Grønsund og Frederik Thordal Jørgensen, hvor de deler innsikt om hvordan stabil drift er forutsetningen for innovasjon. Foredraget vil være på engelsk og vil gi deg verktøyene du trenger for å drive kontinuerlig utvikling og innovasjon i din virksomhet. 📅 Tidspunkt: 19. mars 📍 Sted: Clarion Hotel Oslo Bli med oss for å utforske hvordan små, strategiske endringer kan gjøre en stor forskjell. 💫 Les mer og meld deg på her: https://lnkd.in/dYkgxXE3