ERP & Supply Chain
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Feature
31 Jul 2026
Composable ERP strategy: Key benefits and steps for success
In this Q&A, ERP expert Sanjay Mhaskey explains the advantages and challenges of composable ERP and how to decide if this major architectural change to core systems is worthwhile. Continue Reading
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Opinion
30 Jul 2026
Who owns the workflow? Why enterprises are managing the wrong thing
Enterprises manage applications well but often lack owners for cross-functional workflows. AI automation reveals that application ownership alone doesn't ensure business outcomes. Continue Reading
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Feature
25 Feb 2026
How ERP and supply chain platforms protect profits
Working capital, forecast accuracy and supplier exposure are governed as much by ERP and supply chain design as finance policy, making supply chain platforms key to margin control. Continue Reading
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Feature
25 Feb 2026
Top 10 essential skills for ERP professionals in 2026
Both hard and soft skills are essential for ERP professionals, including project management and being up to date with technology. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Feb 2026
Top accounting software options for CFOs: An up-to-the-minute decision guide
Accounting software can help companies shorten their closings, increase accuracy and efficiency, and increase agility. Learn some of the top options. Continue Reading
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Feature
24 Feb 2026
4 structural foundations of reliable enterprise AI
Enterprise AI reliability is shaped less by model advances and more by structural alignment. Integration, process logic and visibility determine whether AI can scale. Continue Reading
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Podcast
23 Feb 2026
Capgemini exec shares lessons from SAP agentic AI projects
In this podcast, Capgemini VP Gianluca Simeone explains how it's possible to build useful, cross-platform agentic AI applications in weeks, despite a lack of industry standards. Continue Reading
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Tip
21 Feb 2026
Top 8 KPIs for 3PL organizations
Supply chain leaders can use 3PL KPIs to evaluate vendor performance, manage costs and ensure logistics partners meet service-level and customer experience expectations. Continue Reading
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Feature
20 Feb 2026
Enterprise software at scale: Risk, governance, stability
Risk concentration, vendor instability and governance maturity are emerging as core scale constraints. Continue Reading
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Feature
20 Feb 2026
Enterprise AI adoption: What drives AI at scale
Enterprise AI does not scale through experimentation alone. It requires structural integration, governance enforcement and disciplined architectural alignment. Continue Reading
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Feature
19 Feb 2026
Challenges and benefits of cloud for the finance department
Cloud finance systems can improve automation, analytics and scalability, but CFOs must also address governance, cost control and workforce readiness. Continue Reading
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Tip
19 Feb 2026
ERP implementation: 10 steps for success
Follow these well-trod steps, line up the best people, be fully aware of the most common mistakes, and use the right metrics to ensure your ERP project delivers on its promises. Continue Reading
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Tip
11 Feb 2026
Big bang vs. phased ERP implementation: Which is best?
COOs, CFOs and others who work with ERP must ensure their company makes the right choice when selecting the big bang approach vs. the phased approach for an ERP implementation. Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Feb 2026
Rollout timelines absorb unresolved integration work
Enterprise integration rollout challenges emerge across ERP, GenAI and HR systems, shaping outcomes earlier than expected and over time. Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Feb 2026
10 early decisions that shape enterprise software outcomes
Early planning choices quietly shape enterprise software outcomes. These 10 decisions influence flexibility, governance and how teams handle change later. Continue Reading
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Podcast
09 Feb 2026
AI-human symbiosis could be key for enterprise AGI software
In this podcast, Nik Kairinos, chief AI architect at Fountech, argues that humans working in partnership with machines is the best route to an artificial general intelligence. Continue Reading
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Feature
06 Feb 2026
Who's really governing enterprise systems: IT or leaders?
Across ERP, HR software and mobile platforms, governance decisions are being set earlier, often before organizations realize systems are beginning to lock them in. Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Jan 2026
C-suite should make AI data management the 2026 ERP priority
Aligning data lakehouses with those of ERP vendors and data partners is important, but it won't be enough without silo-busting process changes that are driven from the top. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Jan 2026
8 ERP security best practices for modern ERP environments
As supply chain attacks continue, ERP security requires strong authentication, regular patching, monitoring and incident response practices across cloud and on-premises systems. Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Jan 2026
4 supply chain trends for COOs in 2026
The trend of nearshoring will remain a major topic for COOs and other supply chain executives in 2026. Learn other trends to be aware of this year. Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Jan 2026
8 tips for a successful cloud ERP project plan
Most ERP projects today are cloud-based. These tips focus on building a project plan that accounts for cloud realities while staying grounded in core ERP fundamentals. Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Jan 2026
Looking back: Supplier segmentation lessons from COVID
COVID revealed the risks of treating all suppliers the same. This article examines how supplier segmentation helps organizations prioritize critical relationships. Continue Reading
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Podcast
26 Jan 2026
AI-driven embedded lending emerges as digital finance option
In this podcast, Yaacov Martin, CEO of embedded lending vendor Jifiti, explains how AI makes online credit efficient, accurate and profitable and why regulation fosters growth. Continue Reading
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Feature
22 Jan 2026
Top ERP trends to know about for 2026
The popularity of composable ERP will continue to make low-code an important aspect of ERP configuration, while AI-driven predictive analytics will enable supply chain leaders to receive deeper insight. Learn about the ERP trends for 2026. Continue Reading
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Feature
22 Jan 2026
AI didn't break enterprise systems -- it exposed them
As AI moves from experimentation into operations, long-standing assumptions about data, people and control harden into requirements. When those assumptions are weak, failure shows up fast. Continue Reading
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Feature
22 Jan 2026
What happens when buying outpaces procurement
From shared devices to AI copilots, decisions about access, behavior and day-to-day workflow are shaping technology outcomes well before formal buying begins. Continue Reading
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Feature
20 Jan 2026
Enterprise systems reward structure, not novelty
As AI enters core enterprise systems, governance and integration start to matter more than speed or novelty. Continue Reading
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Feature
20 Jan 2026
Why RFID for supply chain management is still relevant
RFID is a comparatively older technology but can still be relevant for supply chain management. Learn some potential logistics uses for RFID and reasons for its increased adoption. Continue Reading
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Feature
19 Jan 2026
The gap between AI execution and enterprise accountability
AI is accelerating execution across enterprise workflows, from retail to customer service to core financial systems. Ownership and accountability are not moving at the same pace. Continue Reading
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Feature
16 Jan 2026
6 examples of RFID supply chain use cases
Explore real-world RFID supply chain examples and how visibility into assets, inventory and goods supports better planning and risk management. Continue Reading
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Tip
14 Jan 2026
ERP trends that leaders should plan for in 2026
Agentic AI use in ERP will continue to increase, although using AI in general brings some potential issues that CIOs and COOs should be aware of. Learn more about 2026 ERP trends. Continue Reading
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Tip
14 Jan 2026
Accounting software trends CFOs and CIOs should track now
AI tools are helping accelerate the closing process by using machine learning to carry out automation and detect anomalies. Learn about other accounting software trends. Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Jan 2026
When enterprise edge cases become core architecture
What once felt like edge-case technology decisions around AI, mobile access and hiring are now shaping core enterprise architecture, governance and risk strategies. Continue Reading
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Tip
12 Jan 2026
10 advantages, disadvantages of using AI in supply chain
The disadvantages of using AI for the supply chain include the costs of the tech and employee training, difficult integrations, security risks and overreliance on the tech. Continue Reading
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Tip
12 Jan 2026
4 use cases for machine learning in the supply chain
Use cases for machine learning in the supply chain include inventory and warehouse management, equipment maintenance, supplier management and cost savings. Continue Reading
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Feature
12 Jan 2026
How enterprise software planning is taking shape for 2026
See what's influencing enterprise software decisions, from governance and cost pressure to AI adoption and operating model constraints, as organizations plan for the year ahead. Continue Reading
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Podcast
12 Jan 2026
How AI amplifies resume fraud and other job seeker cheating
In this podcast, analyst Brian Sommer catalogs the many varieties of fraud that can inhibit talent management and what organizations can do to find and reward top performers. Continue Reading
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Tip
09 Jan 2026
9 generative AI use cases in supply chain
Generative AI's demand forecasting and inventory optimization abilities, among others, can help companies meet their goals. Learn how the technology can align with these efforts. Continue Reading
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Feature
07 Jan 2026
Predictability emerging as enterprise IT's new north star
Across ERP cloud migration, desktop and compliance decision-making, enterprise IT teams are prioritizing predictability, locking in cost, control and accountability before go-live. Continue Reading
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Tip
07 Jan 2026
5 challenges of using AI in procurement
Using AI for procurement can present several challenges. Here's how chief procurement officers can ensure their organization reaps the most value from the technology. Continue Reading
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Tip
02 Jan 2026
7 benefits and use cases of AI in procurement
Using AI in procurement can improve supplier information and provide stronger governance. Here's what chief procurement officers should consider when evaluating the benefits of AI. Continue Reading
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Podcast
29 Dec 2025
How a distributor used AI-driven dynamic pricing for quick ROI
In this podcast, Turtle CTO and CISO David Magee explains why price optimization is so important to electrical distributors and how an Infor ERP 'widget' automates the task. Continue Reading
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Podcast
16 Dec 2025
Deloitte experts: Internal controls key in ERP cloud migration
In this podcast, Laura Bellinger and David Rains explain why moving the financial components of ERP to the cloud requires establishing controls to ensure accuracy and compliance. Continue Reading
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Tip
01 Dec 2025
Accounting software integration examples and benefits CFOs should know
Streamlining order-to-cash processes reduces manual data entry and can improve customer service. Discover other examples of accounting software integration use cases and benefits. Continue Reading
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Podcast
01 Dec 2025
Living up to the hype: Lessons from IoT supply chain wins
In this podcast, Temple University professor Subodha Kumar explains trends in using IoT in supply chains, deployment challenges to expect and why AI boosts IoT demand and value. Continue Reading
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Tip
20 Nov 2025
Process mining software comparison: What CIOs should look at
Process mining can help improve a company’s operational efficiency, resilience and growth. Here’s a comparison of process mining software so that CIOs can learn more. Continue Reading
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Podcast
17 Nov 2025
Google union organizer on AI job impact, working conditions
In this podcast, Shannon Wait explains her fight for fair pay and decent conditions for data center workers and why more protections are needed when AI comes for people's jobs. Continue Reading
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Tip
13 Nov 2025
Top enterprise process mining challenges, ways to solve them
Process mining challenges might seem overwhelming but addressing them head-on can help organizations optimize their digital transformation initiatives. Continue Reading
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News
04 Nov 2025
At TechEd, SAP continues to lay down the AI data foundation
New tools to speed up agentic AI development, open SAP platforms and provide access to data products were also touted as helping companies get business value from their AI. Continue Reading
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Tip
04 Nov 2025
6 process mining steps for CIOs, IT leaders
Process mining is particularly relevant for CIOs and IT leaders in the context of ongoing digital transformation initiatives. Learn what steps to follow. Continue Reading
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Podcast
03 Nov 2025
AI could save manufacturing from the baby boomer exodus
In this podcast, Allie CEO Alex Sandoval explains why training AI for factory jobs can reduce labor shortages, attract young workers and usher in a digital manufacturing future. Continue Reading
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Tip
21 Oct 2025
7 top MRP software for you to try
Material requirements planning software can help companies simplify their manufacturing operations. Learn about some of the top possibilities that leaders should investigate. Continue Reading
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Podcast
20 Oct 2025
How AI-driven digital ecosystems can improve sustainability
In this podcast, Schneider Electric CDO Peter Weckesser says integrating AI, IoT sensors and digital twins can improve energy efficiency to curb global warming. Continue Reading
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News
16 Oct 2025
Oracle shifts focus of Fusion Cloud Applications to AI agents
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and AI-enriched versions of the flagship database also saw major improvements as Oracle strengthened its claim to be the only full-stack AI provider. Continue Reading
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News
08 Oct 2025
SAP pitches role-based Joule assistants as ERP work partners
New AI-driven applications for supply chain, procurement and CX also shared the spotlight as SAP strives to portray its broad portfolio as a fully integrated SaaS suite. Continue Reading
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Tip
06 Oct 2025
Kanban vs. MRP: What are the differences?
Examining Kanban vs. MRP involves evaluating the two concepts’ similarities and some crucial differences as well. Learn more about the two approaches. Continue Reading
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Podcast
06 Oct 2025
Is AI-powered search the new corporate learning powerhouse?
In this podcast, analyst Josh Bersin says employees' intuitive use of AI search tools to find answers and learn on the fly is forcing corporate L&D programs to evolve yet again. Continue Reading
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Tip
03 Oct 2025
Independent vs. dependent demand: Learn the differences
Independent demand is more difficult to forecast because it is driven by external factors, while dependent demand is more predictable. Learn other differences between the two. Continue Reading
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Feature
24 Sep 2025
OMS software comparison: Learn which is right for you
Order management systems can streamline order tracking, among other advantages, but buying teams should ensure an OMS meets all their company’s requirements. Learn more. Continue Reading
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Tip
23 Sep 2025
7 features to look for in asset management software
Predictive maintenance, asset tracking and related software tools can help reduce costs for companies. Learn what other features to look for in asset management software. Continue Reading
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Podcast
22 Sep 2025
Can industry process models fix the agentic AI data problem?
In this podcast, MyWave CEO Geraldine McBride says agent-driven data orchestration, compliance guardrails and cross-platform operation can bridge the legacy and cloud ERP worlds. Continue Reading
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News
16 Sep 2025
There are '50 shades of clean core' for SAP customers
In this Q&A, Michael Lemashov and Denis Malov of JDC Group discuss the strategies for SAP customers to achieve a clean core and introduce tech like AI into legacy systems. Continue Reading
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Tip
12 Sep 2025
9 features to look for in an OMS
Software evaluation teams should choose the OMS that best addresses their organization's unique requirements. Learn what features to look for in an order management system. Continue Reading
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Tip
10 Sep 2025
RFID vs. NFC: Learn the pros and cons of each
While NFC is a subset of RFID technology, the two have some key differences, including cost and security. Learn more about RFID vs. NFC and which works best for your organization. Continue Reading
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Answer
09 Sep 2025
How to use the Excel LARGE function, with examples
The Excel LARGE function can help users who need to rank numbers in a list. Learn how to use it, some related functions and some errors to avoid when doing so. Continue Reading
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Podcast
08 Sep 2025
Can you really trust AI with procurement tasks?
In the podcast, Globality CTO Keith McFarlane explains why procurement is so well suited to AI automation and why trust is key in getting people to let go of manual tasks. Continue Reading
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Tip
28 Aug 2025
Value chain vs. value stream: What are the differences?
Understanding value chains vs. value streams can be difficult, but both approaches can help companies improve their operations and customer service. Learn more. Continue Reading
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Podcast
25 Aug 2025
How EY is training employees to use AI in their jobs
In the podcast, Joe Depa, EY global chief innovation officer, explains how a well-designed curriculum targeting different needs results in high AI adoption rates without mandates. Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Aug 2025
7 last-mile delivery trends in 2025
More and more companies are making their deliveries as fast as possible to meet demand and focusing on how to improve last-mile delivery. Learn other trends. Continue Reading
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Feature
19 Aug 2025
Should you crowdsource last-mile delivery?
Many retailers experience shifts in demand, so crowdsourcing delivery workers might help address fluctuation. Learn other benefits and challenges of crowdsourcing the last mile. Continue Reading
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News
18 Aug 2025
AI tackles customizations in SAP clean core migrations
New tools from Lemongrass and Kyndryl are designed to find custom code and figure out what to do with it when moving to a clean core in S/4HANA Cloud transition. Continue Reading
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Tip
15 Aug 2025
7 last-mile delivery metrics to measure success
Getting an accurate picture of last-mile delivery often requires measuring all related operational expenses. Learn more about important last-mile delivery metrics to measure. Continue Reading
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Podcast
11 Aug 2025
Is geospatial data the real game changer for digital twins?
In the podcast, the CEO of TwinMatrix Technologies explains the benefits and challenges of adding geospatial capabilities to digital twins. Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Aug 2025
AI and ERP: The digital labor evolution in manufacturing
Despite hype and growing pains, agentic AI finds a home in the enterprise with manufacturing process functionality. Continue Reading
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Tip
07 Aug 2025
9 top ERP software picks for the retail industry
Some ERP software is better than others for companies that are in the retail industry and need certain functionality. Learn some products that could work for your organization. Continue Reading
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Definition
07 Aug 2025
What is IDoc (intermediate document)?
IDoc (intermediate document) is a standard data structure used in SAP applications to transfer data to and from SAP system applications and external systems. Continue Reading
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Tip
07 Aug 2025
10 software requirements to look for in an MES
In production environments, a manufacturing execution system can help boost efficiency. Learn the required features that an MES should have before investing in the software. Continue Reading
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Tip
05 Aug 2025
Learn benefits and challenges of CRM and ERP integration
Integration can be difficult because of technical challenges and organizational change. Learn the benefits and potential issues that come with integrating CRM and ERP software. Continue Reading
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Definition
05 Aug 2025
What is order management?
Order management is the administration of business processes related to orders for goods or services. Continue Reading
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Definition
31 Jul 2025
What is budgeting, planning and forecasting (BP&F)?
Budgeting, planning and forecasting (BP&F) is a three-step strategic planning process for determining and detailing an organization's long- and short-term financial goals. Continue Reading
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Tip
29 Jul 2025
6 benefits of using low-code ERP
Using low-code ERP can result in easier user training and more agility, among other benefits. Learn more about how the software can help improve operations. Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Jul 2025
Ultimo adds digital labor to org chart, EAM system
The EAM vendor is building out a digital workforce at 'light speed' to become an AI-first business. It also wants to help customers move in a similar direction. Continue Reading
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Definition
28 Jul 2025
What is SAP Fiori?
SAP Fiori is a design system that specifies how SAP business applications should look, feel and behave across desktop and mobile platforms. Continue Reading
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Tip
25 Jul 2025
8 ways ERP software can improve customer service
By integrating sales, inventory and shipping data, ERP software helps companies avoid delays and stockouts. Learn more about how ERP software enables better customer service. Continue Reading
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Definition
24 Jul 2025
What is SAP Planned Delivery Time (PDT)?
SAP Planned Delivery Time (PDT) is the estimated number of calendar days it takes for a company to receive materials or goods from an external vendor after placing a purchase order. Continue Reading
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Definition
23 Jul 2025
What is SAP Business Technology Platform (Cloud Platform)?
SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), formerly SAP Cloud Platform, is SAP's platform as a service (PaaS) product that provides a feature-rich development and runtime environment for building scalable, cloud-based enterprise applications. Continue Reading
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Definition
22 Jul 2025
What is SAP Business Suite?
SAP Business Suite is a bundle of enterprise software applications that integrate data, processes and functions for important areas such as finance, sales and human resources (HR), as well as offer industry-specific features. Continue Reading
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Definition
22 Jul 2025
What is SAP HEC (HANA Enterprise Cloud)?
SAP HEC (HANA Enterprise Cloud) is a managed, private infrastructure as a service (IaaS) offering that enables organizations to deploy and run SAP software applications on IT infrastructure managed by SAP. Continue Reading
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Definition
21 Jul 2025
What is SAP MM (SAP Materials Management)?
SAP MM (SAP Materials Management) is a module in the SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA software suites that enables authorized users to centrally manage purchasing and inventory processes across an entire organization. Continue Reading
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News
17 Jul 2025
Lack of formal AI strategy holds back supply chain gains
Only about one-fourth of supply chain executives have a formal AI strategy in place, according to new research from Gartner. That lack of planning is holding companies back. Continue Reading
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Tip
11 Jul 2025
11 benefits, use cases for AI in logistics
AI can play an important role in helping companies maintain the right inventory levels. Learn more about other benefits of using AI for your organization's logistics. Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Jul 2025
6 ways to reduce last-mile delivery costs
Taking steps like eliminating unnecessary packaging can help companies cut down on their last-mile delivery costs and reduce their overall bottom line. Learn more. Continue Reading
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Tip
10 Jul 2025
5 best practices for enterprise asset management
Enterprise asset management can help companies prevent problems down the line, such as equipment failure. Learn some best practices to follow to bring about success. Continue Reading
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Definition
10 Jul 2025
What is dual sourcing?
Dual sourcing is the supply chain management practice of using two suppliers for a given component, raw material, product or service. Continue Reading
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Tip
10 Jul 2025
11 benefits and use cases for AI in inventory management
Retailers can use AI to monitor stock in stores and warehouses and have AI replenish high-turnover items. Learn other benefits and use cases for AI in inventory management. Continue Reading
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Definition
09 Jul 2025
What is SAP Fieldglass?
SAP Fieldglass is a cloud-based vendor management system (VMS) that enables organizations to manage their external workforce. Continue Reading
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Definition
07 Jul 2025
What is service supply chain?
The service supply chain is the part of the supply chain dedicated to providing service on products. Continue Reading
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News
02 Jul 2025
IFS snaps up AI agent platform vendor TheLoops
IFS beefs up its industrial AI agentic capabilities by acquiring TheLoops. Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Jun 2025
6 benefits of using 3PL for last-mile delivery
Partnering with a 3PL provider can help organizations improve supply chain management and ensure effective delivery. Learn other benefits of using 3PL for last-mile delivery. Continue Reading
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News
26 Jun 2025
SAP agrees to allow Celonis data access until case resolved
SAP agrees to allow Celonis customers to access data from its systems as their legal battle continues, but customers will be best served if the vendors resolve data access issues. Continue Reading
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Tip
26 Jun 2025
12 ERP KPIs for post-implementation success
Learn the metrics that help IT teams assess whether an ERP system has helped to streamline processes and improve overall business performance. Continue Reading
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Definition
18 Jun 2025
What is SAP BAPI (Business Application Programming Interface)?
SAP BAPI (Business Application Programming Interface) is a special type of application programming interface (API) that allows third-party software applications to interact with SAP systems. Continue Reading