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Ari Harjula

I work at Pinja as the head of Total business unit. In addition to our ERP solutions, I help our customer companies streamline business and knowledge management with various BI and integration solutions. In my work, I am particularly inspired by interesting customerships and solving customers' diverse challenges. Due to my background in industrial economics and process industry, the company’s production processes as well as building bridges between technology, people and commerce are close to my heart.

16 November 2023

Upcoming ERP deployment or replacement? Remember these three things

16.11.2023 | Pinja Blog | ERP

There are many things to consider when deploying or replacing an ERP system. In this blog post, we highlight three key points that recur in our discussions with clients about deploying an ERP system – regardless of the...

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20 April 2023

An ERP system for the HVAC industry facilitates building technology management from sales to billing and after-sales services

20.04.2023 | Pinja Blog | ERP

Modern ERP systems support the building technology and HVAC industry in various ways, benefiting companies and customers alike. The digitalization of the industry increases the share of mobile functions, and contributes...

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23 February 2023

Financial management as a seamless part of an ERP solution

23.02.2023 | Pinja Blog | Software development, ERP

This is the second part of a series of blog posts on automating and streamlining routines between finance and ERP. In this blog post, we look at the core functions of financial management as an integral part of an ERP...

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13 January 2023

What added value does an effective ERP system bring to the sale of unique project packages?

13.01.2023 | Pinja Blog | ERP

Project sales of customized packages is an interesting but challenging business. When the item for sale is not a standard product, but a package that requires customer and situation-specific customization, the end...

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16 June 2022

Improving the fluency of installation scheduling, time tracking, and billing in the installation business

16.06.2022 | Pinja Blog | ERP

An efficient ERP is a key part of the business in different industries, and the same applies to installation businesses. Optimally, the ERP system functions as an easy-to-use support for one’s memory, a place for...

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16 May 2022

What are the benefits of effective order and contract management?

16.05.2022 | Pinja Blog | ERP

The management of orders and contracts can be made easier and more efficient in many ways with comprehensive, modern software solutions. Ideally, the software not only serves as a working memory and repository, but also...

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05 April 2022

Effective order and contract management creates a solid basis for customer deliveries

05.04.2022 | Pinja Blog | ERP

In companies’ operational business, the main focus is often on the production of the products and services being sold: how the production should be organized in the most streamlined, productive and timely way possible....

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17 January 2022

A Sales Configurator is an efficient offer calculation tool

17.01.2022 | Pinja Blog | ERP

Sales configurators are gradually becoming salespeople’s secret weapons, which, among other things, make offer calculation faster and more consistent. In addition, they help ensure that offer calculation covers all...

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03 December 2021

ERP for prefabricated house manufacturers helps manage the flow of materials, finances, and data

03.12.2021 | Pinja Blog | ERP

As in most manufacturing industries, streamlined operations, service efficiency, efficient capacity usage and fast lead times are key to operational control in the house manufacturing industry. The industry also has...

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07 October 2021

A checklist for comparing ERP systems – what is important to consider?

07.10.2021 | Pinja Blog | ERP

The procurement of an ERP system often becomes topical as the company grows. When practical routines and the amount of manual work grow too dominant in daily activities, ERP might be an answer to your challenges.

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