ERP products and vendors
Whether you're considering an ERP software system upgrade or an entirely new system, understanding the software market is critical. Read guides and tips on choosing among vendors and types of products, such as cloud and on-premises ERP, and get the latest news on releases from vendors such as Microsoft, SAP and Infor.
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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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Feature
09 Oct 2025
Sustainability and ESG glossary: 52 terms to know
Sustainable strategies require a basic understanding of the fundamentals. Business and IT leaders can benefit from this list of essential sustainability terms and ESG concepts. Continue Reading
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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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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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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
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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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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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
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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Definition
04 Jun 2025
What is cost of goods sold (COGS)?
Cost of goods sold (COGS) is the total of the costs directly attributable to producing things that can be sold. Continue Reading
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News
03 Jun 2025
Acumatica sale to Vista expected to solidify its cloud ERP
Acumatica's new ownership by Vista Equity Partners should result in increased investment in industry-specific functionality and AI capabilities, while maintaining independence. Continue Reading
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News
21 May 2025
SAP sits Joule at the helm of apps, data 'flywheel'
The vendor also made its Sapphire 2025 conference a showcase for solving AI data challenges with Business Data Cloud and integrated 'suites' of cloud applications. Continue Reading
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Definition
15 May 2025
What is accounts receivable (AR)?
Accounts receivable (AR) is an item in the general ledger (GL) that shows money owed to a business by customers who have purchased goods or services on credit. Continue Reading
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Feature
14 May 2025
Cloud ERP can play role in attaining sustainability goals
Sustainability and profitability don't need to be at odds if organizations can run more efficiently, aided by implementing and running cloud ERP systems. Continue Reading
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Definition
12 May 2025
What is PeopleSoft?
PeopleSoft is an enterprise resource planning (ERP) software suite owned by Oracle Corporation. Continue Reading
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News
06 May 2025
Epicor ERP adds agentic AI capabilities for supply chain
Epicor Prism's new agentic AI use cases aim to make supply chain processes more efficient and productive for its manufacturing customers. Continue Reading
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25 Apr 2025
An explanation of SAP ERP, ECC and S/4HANA
SAP's enterprise resource management products under SAP ERP include ECC and S/4HANA. They are designed for enterprises across all business aspects, but are costly to implement. Continue Reading
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News
21 Apr 2025
ERP customers seek answers to AI questions before investing
ERP customers say yes to AI investments, as long as they can realize efficiency and productivity gains. Continue Reading
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10 Apr 2025
Infor offers process mining, automation in CloudSuite ERP
With Velocity Suite, Infor embeds process mining, automation and generative AI into its industry-specific CloudSuite ERP. Continue Reading
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Definition
13 Mar 2025
What is order to cash (OTC or O2C)?
Order to cash, or OTC or O2C, is a business process that involves receiving and fulfilling customer requests for goods or services. Continue Reading
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Tip
11 Mar 2025
Learn the 5 types of digital transformation
A company's business requirements affect which type of digital transformation strategy is most likely to succeed. Learn more about the five types of digital transformation. Continue Reading
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Definition
10 Mar 2025
What is a general ledger (GL)?
A general ledger (GL) is a set of numbered accounts a business uses to keep track of its financial transactions and to prepare financial reports. Continue Reading
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News
20 Feb 2025
Goldberg: Practical value key for AI in NetSuite ERP
In this Q&A, Evan Goldberg discusses the company's position as a SaaS ERP provider for SMBs, highlighting emerging AI features and collaboration with Oracle. Continue Reading
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Definition
12 Feb 2025
What is CRM (customer relationship management)?
CRM (customer relationship management) is the combination of practices, strategies and technologies that companies use to manage and analyze customer interactions and data throughout the customer lifecycle. Continue Reading
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07 Feb 2025
NetSuite adds more AI, introduces Anything-as-a-Service ERP
NetSuite's Anything-as-a-Service Edition ERP is aimed at SMBs with hybrid, next-generation business models, a move that could be useful for growing customers. Continue Reading
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Definition
05 Feb 2025
What is SAP S/4HANA?
SAP S/4HANA is an enterprise resource planning (ERP) business suite based on the SAP HANA in-memory database that allows companies to perform transactions and analyze business data in real time. Continue Reading
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04 Feb 2025
What is SAP S/4HANA Cloud?
SAP S/4HANA Cloud is a software as a service (SaaS) version of SAP S/4HANA enterprise resource planning (ERP), a suite of integrated business applications. Continue Reading
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Definition
03 Feb 2025
What is SAP S/4HANA Finance?
SAP S/4HANA Finance is a financial application that's part of the SAP S/4HANA enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform. Continue Reading
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News
31 Jan 2025
Changes to SAP leadership reflect AI, cloud shifts
SAP's latest executive moves have Sebastian Steinhaeuser overseeing strategy and Philipp Herzig as CTO, but analysts say the continual changes shouldn't concern customers. Continue Reading
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29 Jan 2025
Acumatica cloud ERP aims for industry-focused AI value
New AI functionality in the company's cloud ERP platform could help customers evolve back-office transactional systems into strategic centers in their organizations. Continue Reading
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Definition
15 Jan 2025
What is RFI (request for information)?
A request for information (RFI) is a formal process for gathering information from potential suppliers of a good or service. Continue Reading
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Definition
15 Jan 2025
What is financial analytics and why is it important?
Financial analytics is the creation of ad hoc analysis to answer specific business questions and forecast possible future financial scenarios. Continue Reading
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09 Jan 2025
Top SAP S/4HANA alternatives to add to your ERP shortlist
SAP S/4HANA alternatives from Microsoft, Oracle and QAD have much of the capability and scalability you need and are likely more flexible than S/4HANA. Here's how they compare. Continue Reading
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02 Jan 2025
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. Continue Reading
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Definition
21 Nov 2024
What is SAP Plant Maintenance (PM)?
SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) is a component of SAP ERP Central Component (ECC) that helps businesses support and maintain equipment and systems. Continue Reading
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Definition
21 Nov 2024
What is SAP Quality Management (QM)?
SAP Quality Management (QM) is a component of SAP ERP Central Component (ECC) that helps businesses implement and run quality control (QC) processes. Continue Reading
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News
19 Nov 2024
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. Continue Reading
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07 Nov 2024
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. Continue Reading
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Definition
31 Oct 2024
What is SAP Sales and Distribution (SAP SD)?
SAP Sales and Distribution (SAP SD) is an SAP ERP Central Component (ECC) core functional module that helps organizations store and manage customer- and product-related data. Continue Reading
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23 Oct 2024
Certinia co-founder discusses generative AI for ERP, Salesforce
Certinia, formerly FinancialForce, changed names and added customer success to its line of ERP tools for Salesforce. We discuss the transition with co-founder Deb Ashton. Continue Reading
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Definition
18 Oct 2024
What is SAP Project System (SAP PS)?
SAP Project System is a module in the SAP ERP system that enables tightly controlled project management from planning to completion. Continue Reading
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Definition
18 Oct 2024
What is SAP Production Planning?
SAP Production Planning (SAP PP) is the component of ERP Central Component (SAP ECC) that helps businesses plan the manufacturing, sale and distribution of goods. Continue Reading
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Definition
17 Oct 2024
What is SAP Basis?
SAP Basis is the technical foundation that enables SAP applications to function. Continue Reading
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News
16 Oct 2024
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. Continue Reading
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Feature
07 Oct 2024
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. Continue Reading
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03 Oct 2024
Acumatica ERP debuts new UI, industry-specific capabilities
Acumatica unveiled a new UI and hundreds of new AI- and ML-based capabilities in Acumatica 2024 R2's Construction, Distribution, Manufacturing and Retail editions. Continue Reading
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Definition
01 Oct 2024
What is Epicor Software Corp.?
Epicor Software Corp. is a global business software vendor that sells enterprise resource planning (ERP) and other software to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and large enterprises. Continue Reading
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Definition
13 Sep 2024
What is IFS AB?
IFS AB (Industrial and Financial Systems) is an enterprise resource planning (ERP) software vendor that specializes in asset-intensive, project-centric industries, such as manufacturing and distribution. Continue Reading
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12 Sep 2024
AI and sustainability on tap for Oracle Cloud applications
Oracle unveils new capabilities for AI use cases, smart manufacturing and sustainability for Oracle Cloud SCM applications at Oracle CloudWorld this week. Continue Reading
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11 Sep 2024
NetSuite ERP gets Redwood UX, more AI and procurement
At SuiteWorld, Oracle NetSuite showed a new Redwood Design System UX, as well as AI embedded across applications, a new procurement application and data sharing with Salesforce. Continue Reading
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06 Sep 2024
Certinia adds Customer Success Cloud to its lineup
Certinia bolsters its professional services software platform with the release of CS Cloud for customer success management shortly after its summer update to its PS Cloud offering. Continue Reading
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27 Aug 2024
Salesforce and Workday AI deal won't disrupt ERP market
Salesforce and Workday are partnering on integrating AI data. However, the combined forces of the enterprise application giants will likely not result in an ERP market juggernaut. Continue Reading
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Tip
31 Jul 2024
8 top enterprise asset management software products
Neglecting enterprise asset management can lead to higher equipment costs and delayed operations. Learn more about EAM software and which is best for your company. Continue Reading
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29 Jul 2024
Manufacturing ERP vendors on a shopping spree
Looking to strengthen their platforms, midmarket ERP vendors have recently snapped up smaller tech companies that add industry-specific functionality and advanced technologies. Continue Reading
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22 Jul 2024
8 ERP security best practices to implement now
As supply chain attacks continue, ERP security is more important than ever. Learn some best practices to get started protecting your software's valuable information. Continue Reading
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Definition
18 Jul 2024
What is Infor?
Infor is a New York-based vendor of ERP and other enterprise business software. Continue Reading
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Definition
18 Jun 2024
CMOS sensor
A CMOS sensor is an electronic chip that converts photons to electrons for digital processing. Continue Reading
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14 Jun 2024
Epicor acquires Kyklo, adding product info management to ERP
Epicor continues its buying spree with PIM vendor Kyklo, enabling manufacturers and distributors to gain visibility into what customers are buying and why. Continue Reading
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11 Jun 2024
IFS buys industrial asset management provider Copperleaf
IFS acquires asset investment management provider Copperleaf Technologies, adding to its portfolio of applications that help companies manage their physical and digital assets. Continue Reading
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21 May 2024
Epicor unveils Grow portfolio of AI, BI capabilities
Epicor unveiled AI and BI capabilities in its new Epicor Grow portfolio, including Prism, which enables customers to build generative AI tasks on their Epicor ERP data. Continue Reading
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23 Apr 2024
An overview of Microsoft Dynamics 365
Dynamics 365 unites various CRM and ERP tools into one platform. CRM apps include Dynamics 365 Sales and Customer Service, and ERP tools include Finance and Commerce. Continue Reading
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News
17 Apr 2024
Certinia adds AI capabilities to PSA cloud suite
The PSA vendor adds AI functionality to its professional services cloud applications that are designed to help services firms manage customers, personnel, resources and projects. Continue Reading
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22 Mar 2024
Salesforce Field Service users get generative AI helpers
Salesforce launches Einstein 1 Field Service Edition. Field technicians get a generative AI boost to help navigate through scheduling and technical content. Continue Reading
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Definition
12 Mar 2024
Oracle E-Business Suite
Oracle E-Business Suite is one of Oracle Corporation's major product lines. Oracle E-Business Suite applications run on top of the vendor's flagship Oracle Database software. Continue Reading
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04 Mar 2024
Microsoft puts Copilot for Finance in public preview
Microsoft's new generative AI assistant, Copilot for Finance, looks to help financial professionals become more efficient -- but adoption will depend on data quality. Continue Reading
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29 Feb 2024
QAD ERP makes platform play with ITP
The new QAD Industrial Transformation Platform initiative is designed to provide customers with the applications and processes to become more adaptive and resilient. Continue Reading
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28 Feb 2024
Rimini Street Custom offers expanded third-party support
Rimini Custom pushes beyond Rimini Street's usual support of SAP, Oracle and Salesforce systems by customizing packages specific to a customer's enterprise applications. Continue Reading
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Definition
27 Feb 2024
profit and loss statement (P&L)
A profit and loss statement (P&L), also called an income statement or statement of operations, is a financial report that shows a company's revenues, expenses and net profit or loss over a given period of time. Continue Reading
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23 Feb 2024
supply chain management (SCM)
Supply chain management (SCM) is the optimization of a product's creation and flow from raw material sourcing to production, logistics and delivery to the final customer. Continue Reading
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15 Feb 2024
cloud ERP
Cloud ERP is a type of enterprise resource planning software that runs on a provider's cloud computing platform, rather than on premises on an enterprise's own computers. Continue Reading
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Definition
08 Feb 2024
supply chain finance
Supply chain finance is a set of technology-enabled business and financial processes that provides flexible payment options for a buyer and one of their suppliers at lower financing costs. Continue Reading
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Definition
05 Feb 2024
business case
A business case is a formal document or verbal value proposition that outlines the justification for commencing a project or undertaking a specific task. Continue Reading
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Definition
02 Feb 2024
SaaS ERP
SaaS ERP is a type of cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) software that runs on the vendor's or cloud provider's servers, is sold through subscription and delivered as a service over the internet. Continue Reading
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News
01 Feb 2024
Acumatica ERP to expand with Professional Services Edition
At Acumatica Summit 2024, the cloud ERP vendor for SMBs unveiled a new Professional Services Edition and focused on delivering customer-centered AI capabilities. Continue Reading
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Feature
22 Jan 2024
ERP implementation teams: Roles, responsibilities, structure
Assembling an ERP project team is a challenging task for any organization. Here are the key roles and duties every ERP implementation project should include. Continue Reading
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19 Jan 2024
New IFS CEO talks next phase of growth for ERP provider
In this Q&A, IFS CEO Mark Moffat discusses the next steps the company is taking to become an AI-centric industrial software provider that focuses on asset-heavy industries. Continue Reading
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Definition
11 Jan 2024
sales and operations planning (S&OP)
Sales and operations planning (S&OP) is a process for better matching a manufacturer's supply with demand by having the sales department collaborate with operations to create a single production plan. Continue Reading
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05 Jan 2024
MRP vs. ERP: Understand the differences and similarities
Did you know today's ERP systems evolved from yesterday's MRP systems? Learn the differences, including functions, applications and benefits -- and how they work together. Continue Reading
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03 Jan 2024
Cloud, integrations top ERP trends in 2024
Cloud migrations, generative AI and expanded functionality will dominate ERP discussions in 2024, as this legacy tech continues to try to adapt to meet business needs. Continue Reading
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20 Dec 2023
Evaluating today's 8 leading ERP software vendors
Here's an overview to help you understand the strengths, market positioning and major product lines of eight leaders in ERP, with quick takes from industry analysts. Continue Reading
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20 Dec 2023
AI chatbots for ERP: Assessing the benefits and tools
Generative AI and other machine learning bots are coming to ERP in a big way. Here's an overview of the terminology, the pluses and minuses, and the top tools and vendors. Continue Reading
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18 Dec 2023
How AI is shaping the future of ERP
Generative AI and other machine learning tools are being added to ERP at a rapid pace, bringing new levels of automation and efficiency to business processes across the enterprise. Continue Reading
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12 Dec 2023
4 benefits of using mobile ERP
Mobile ERP can help improve data quality and customer service. Learn more about some of the benefits a company can potentially gain from using mobile ERP. Continue Reading
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07 Dec 2023
The ERP HR module: Key features explained
ERP typically includes an integrated HR module. Learn what the HR module in ERP does, how it relates to other components and how it compares to standalone HRMSes and HCM suites. Continue Reading
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06 Dec 2023
IFS Cloud bolsters ESG reporting, reverse supply chains
IFS Cloud 23R2 includes new capabilities for ESG tracking and reporting, improved circular operations, manufacturing scheduling and planning, and mobile field service UI. Continue Reading
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06 Dec 2023
ERP contracts: What you need to consider before negotiating
Negotiating an ERP contract is a complex process filled with many moving parts and stakeholders. Success depends on selecting the right contract and asking the right questions. Continue Reading
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Definition
27 Nov 2023
ERP finance module
The ERP finance module is the software component that handles the main accounting and financial management functions of an enterprise resource planning system. Continue Reading
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Definition
21 Nov 2023
bank identifier code (BIC)
A bank identifier code (BIC) is a unique identifier for a specific financial institution. A BIC is composed of a 4-character bank code, 2-character country code, 2-character location code and optional 3-character branch code. Continue Reading
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Definition
21 Nov 2023
BAI2 file format
BAI2 file format is a specialized and standardized set of codes used for cash management and bank reconciliations, and introduced by the Bank Administration Institute (BAI). Continue Reading
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News
16 Nov 2023
Copilot generative AI comes to Dynamics 365 Field Service
Aimed at improving frontline worker performance, Copilot GenAI capabilities will be integrated into Microsoft Dynamics 365 Field Service, providing access to critical job data. Continue Reading
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Tip
14 Nov 2023
7 Microsoft Dynamics 365 implementation issues
Microsoft Dynamics 365 presents unique implementation challenges for organizations, like data migration and customizations. Explore these challenges and strategies to solve them. Continue Reading
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07 Nov 2023
5 benefits of Microsoft Dynamics 365
Dynamics 365 offers a comprehensive set of cloud-based business apps to help organizations eliminate data silos, improve decision-making and automate workflows. Continue Reading
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Definition
23 Oct 2023
GR/IR clearing account (goods receipt/invoice receipt clearing account)
A GR/IR clearing account (goods receipt/invoice receipt clearing account) is a bookkeeping device that can be used when goods arrive before the invoice is generated or when an invoice arrives before the goods are delivered. Continue Reading
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18 Oct 2023
Oracle NetSuite follows generative AI trend in ERP
A generative AI assistant, financial close modules, new user based licensing and customer benchmarking top the list of new features in NetSuite cloud ERP at SuiteWorld 2023. Continue Reading
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06 Oct 2023
Infor Enterprise Automation looks to ease RPA for ERP
Infor unveiled Enterprise Automation, which is designed to help customers bring RPA to Infor cloud ERP applications and Developer Portal, a development and integration environment. Continue Reading
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05 Oct 2023
When integrating generative AI and ERP, focus on use cases
ERP vendors are rapidly introducing new AI functionality, but experts caution against the hype and advise using the tried-and-true playbook of looking within first. Continue Reading