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.

ERP Implementation Rescue

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ERP Implementation Rescue: How to Get a Failing Project Back on Track

ERP implementation rescue begins with an independent assessment of what's going wrong, followed by a recovery plan that addresses critical risks, resets unrealistic expectations, and establishes clear accountability. For organizations facing missed...

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ERP Selection Timeline

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ERP Selection Timeline: 6 Key Phases and How Long Each Takes

An ERP selection timeline typically spans several months, with four to nine months as a common initial planning range for many mid-sized, complex...

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Manufacturing ERP Selection Checklist

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Manufacturing ERP Selection Checklist: 7 Key Requirements to Evaluate

A manufacturing ERP selection checklist should cover seven core requirements: production planning, bills of materials (BOMs), inventory management,...

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ERP for Field Service Management Utilities

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Choosing the Right ERP for Utility Field Service Management

An ERP for utility field service management connects dispatch, work orders, field technicians, inventory, asset management, customer billing, and...

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SaaS Revenue Recognition ERP

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How ERP Systems Automate SaaS Revenue Recognition Under ASC 606

Modern ERP systems help SaaS companies automate revenue recognition by applying ASC 606 consistently across subscription contracts, recurring...

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Calculating Total Cost of Ownership vs ROI for ERP

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Understanding the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and ROI for Your ERP Investments

Calculating Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and Return on Investment (ROI) allows organizations to estimate what an ERP system will cost over its...

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Asset and Workforce Management for Energy

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Integrating Assets and People: A Smarter Approach to Asset Management for the Energy Sector

Optimizing asset management for the energy sector means connecting energy assets, maintenance, inventory, and field operations through a single...

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Generative AI for ERP Reporting

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Generative AI in ERP: What If You Could Simply Ask Your ERP a Question?

Generative AI is changing ERP reporting by enabling business users to retrieve insights from their ERP systems using natural language rather than...

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Scaling Finance Operations For SaaS

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Why QuickBooks Falls Short for Scaling B2B SaaS Businesses

Growing B2B SaaS businesses typically outgrow QuickBooks when subscription billing, revenue recognition, and financial reporting become too complex...

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