David Warford Sr.

David Warford Sr. Partner, KPC Team | RubinBrown LLP David Warford Sr. is a Partner in RubinBrown’s KPC Team, bringing over 40 years of experience in technology consulting, auditing, and business management. His expertise spans enterprise resource planning (ERP) modernization, business transformation, process improvement, risk management, and new business development. Before joining RubinBrown in 2023, David served for more than 30 years as President and CEO of KnowledgePath Consulting, a firm he founded and grew into a trusted provider of technology and strategic execution services for clients across the Americas, Europe, and the Middle East. Earlier in his career, he served as a Cost Analyst and Auditor with the Department of Defense Inspector General and as an Assault Boat Officer in the U.S. Navy. David holds a BSBA in Finance and Economics from the University of Arkansas and an MBA from the University of Maryland. He is passionate about delivering unbiased leadership and hands-on guidance that help organizations achieve operational excellence and lasting value. Beyond his professional work, he is active in volunteer efforts, supporting causes such as Medical Missions Ministries and Kids Across America.

Construction ERP Job Costing

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Why Construction Firms Are Moving Job Costing from Spreadsheets to ERP

Moving from spreadsheet-based construction job costing to an integrated ERP system starts with three foundational changes: redesigning your cost code structure to match how field crews actually work, capturing time and receipts at the source through...

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ERP For Hardware and IOT Companies

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ERP for Hardware & IoT: Managing Complex BOMs and Supply Chains

ERP for hardware and IoT companies is a cloud-based platform that integrates complex, multi-level bills of materials with supply chain management,...

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Master Data Management in ERP

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Why Master Data Management Matters for Hardware & IoT ERP

Master Data Management for hardware and IoT ERP gives manufacturers a single, governed source of truth for the product, supplier, customer, asset,...

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ERP Data Migration vs Data Integration

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ERP Data Migration vs. Data Integration: Key Differences (And Why You Need Both)

BARC’s Data, BI and Analytics Trend Monitor 2025, based on responses from 1,795 data professionals across industries and regions, found that data...

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ERP Data Governance Framework

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How to Build a Data Governance Framework for Your ERP

IBM’s 2024 Cost of a Data Breach Report found that the global average cost of a data breach reached $4.88 million, the highest figure reported to...

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ERP Internal Audit Checklist

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The Ultimate ERP Internal Audit Checklist for CFOs

An ERP internal audit should show whether the ERP system is controlled, reliable, and usable in daily operations. The review should cover access,...

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Microsoft Dynamics GP End of Life

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Microsoft Dynamics GP End of Life: 2026 Timeline & Migration Guide

Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains (GP), a business accounting software designed for mid-sized companies, is approaching its end of life. Developed by...

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Financial Due Diligence For IT Systems

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Financial Due Diligence for IT Systems: Uncover Hidden Risks Before You Acquire

Technology risk is now a leading cause of failed M&A deals. Research shows that nearly 70-90% of M&A deals fail to achieve their expected value, with...

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Linking Business Transformation to KPIs

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Measuring What Matters: How to Link Business Transformation to Real-World KPIs

Business transformation requires significant investment, but investment alone does not guarantee results. A Gartner research shows that only 48% of...

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