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9 ERP trends for 2025 and beyond
Multi-tenant SaaS, AI and automation are reshaping an ERP market that continues its long march to the cloud, as buyers seek modernization, efficiency and faster implementation.
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Challenges for manufacturing's digital shift in 2025
Manufacturers will continue digital transformation initiatives in 2025, although some will struggle to make those moves pay off.
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Supply chain wanes in 2025, but resilience remains key trend
The supply chain might be losing its seat at the executive table, but the work must continue to provide more resilience and agility.
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Planning for supply chain uncertainty under Trump
Nothing is certain except death, taxes and supply chain disruptions. Companies should plan accordingly, especially as the administration changes hands.
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What is ERP security and why is it critical?
An ERP system is vulnerable whether it's on premises or in the cloud, and supply chain attacks continue to increase. Learn why it's important to secure your company's ERP software.
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AI use cases in manufacturing
Initially slow to adopt digital transformation, manufacturers are recognizing the power of AI technologies as they seek ways to cut costs, boost productivity and improve products.
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9 ERP trends for 2025 and beyond
Multi-tenant SaaS, AI and automation are reshaping an ERP market that continues its long march to the cloud, as buyers seek modernization, efficiency and faster implementation.
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SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition ready for retailers
SAP will show the now-generally available retail industry vertical platform for S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition at next week's National Retail Federation event.
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7 benefits of using a 3PL provider for reverse logistics
A 3PL with experience working with supply chain partners and expertise in returns can help simplify a company's operations. Learn more about how a 3PL helps with reverse logistics.
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12 top HR software and tool options to consider in 2025
To help you whittle down your HR software shortlist, learn the pros and cons of some top vendors and tools, and get buying tips to ensure your purchase is a success.
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9 ERP trends for 2025 and beyond
Multi-tenant SaaS, AI and automation are reshaping an ERP market that continues its long march to the cloud, as buyers seek modernization, efficiency and faster implementation.
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10 advantages, disadvantages of using AI in supply chain
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AI use cases in manufacturing
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5 steps of an ERP implementation communication plan
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7 supply chain resilience strategies to use now
Weather events, geopolitical unrest and other disruptions are occurring more frequently. These seven supply chain resilience techniques can help manage them.
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5 cybersecurity risks and challenges in supply chain
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The 10 most common ERP security issues and ways to fix them
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5 challenges of using AI in manufacturing
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6 benefits of production planning
Production planning's benefits are helping manufacturers improve productivity, customer service, product quality, employee morale, disruption responsiveness and company expenses.
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Learn how manufacturing data is collected
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The 7 stages of the ERP project lifecycle
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8 reverse logistics KPIs that can help you measure success
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7 benefits of using a 3PL provider for reverse logistics
A 3PL with experience working with supply chain partners and expertise in returns can help simplify a company's operations. Learn more about how a 3PL helps with reverse logistics.
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What is 3PL (third-party logistics)?
A 3PL (third-party logistics) provider offers outsourced logistics services, which encompass anything that involves management of one or more facets of procurement and fulfillment activities.
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What is a bill of materials (BOM)?
A bill of materials (BOM) is a comprehensive inventory of the raw materials, assemblies, subassemblies, parts and components, as well as the quantities of each, needed to manufacture a product.
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Cloud ERP is deployment choice for top-tier systems
Microsoft Dynamics 365 costs are highest and project duration longest of the top-tier ERP 'titans,' according to Panorama's annual report.
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ERP vendors launch professional services apps for SMBs
Professional services ERP applications have niche appeal and offer useful capabilities. But analysts say how they'll fare in the market is still to be decided.
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IFS ups its industrial AI, sustainability capabilities
IFS Cloud 24R2 includes new industrial AI capabilities and a sustainability module. Analysts like the company's practical approach to AI, but customers need questions answered.
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