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Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
Evaluate
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
ERP evolution sees major shifts in holistic view of business
Implementers and users recall the late 1990s move off mainframes and the rise of SaaS and monolithic suites. Plus, ERP founders Hasso Plattner of SAP and Evan Goldberg of NetSuite share their insights. Continue Reading
How to improve the manufacturing process: 6 keys to tech success
AI, analytics, IoT and modern apps can serve important roles in today's manufacturing companies. Learn six steps that put these technologies to good use. Continue Reading
Best practices when analyzing order management system features
It's important to lay the groundwork before purchasing and implementing an order management system. Supply chain users and experts examine key factors in making the right decision. Continue Reading
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Order management systems take on multichannel, multipurpose role
As the focal point for customer orders and activities, data collected by order management systems can help companies determine behavior patterns and buying habits and improve CX. Continue Reading
How big of an advantage is Oracle autonomous technology?
Oracle continues to spread machine learning 'autonomous' software throughout its infrastructure and application offerings. But is it as revolutionary as Oracle claims? Continue Reading
Ease ERP software selection to make the best purchase decision
Implementation of ERP software is a daunting task. This guide covering ERP system use cases, components and top options in the marketplace can help.Continue Reading
Discover the best ERP software for your organization
Discover the best ERP software for your organization in this product roundup that covers features, user reviews and integration.Continue Reading
The best ERP software of 2019 for your organization
No matter the company size and requirements, there is an ERP system for every organization. Discover the best ERP software based on your company's needs, such as project-focused or multinational.Continue Reading
Digital transformation of finance unleashes analytical minds
Host Analytics CFO Dan Fletcher explains how finance technology supports growth and frees analysts from repetitive tasks to focus on strategic work.Continue Reading
Introduction to supply chain management software of 2020
Discover the functions of supply chain management software and learn how SCM software helps companies manage the complex demands of today's customers.Continue Reading
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IoT and augmented reality in manufacturing show promise
Manufacturers such as Howden and Volvo are using AR and IoT applications built on PTC ThingWorx and Vuforia technology to optimize operations and improve asset management.Continue Reading
Host Analytics FP&A software aids Digital Realty decision-making
Digital Realty digitized financial planning and analysis to enable data-driven decisions. Here's a look at how that has enabled growth for the $3 billion business.Continue Reading
Discover the core ERP system components
Discover core ERP systems components, as well as the benefits and challenges of implementing ERP in your organization.Continue Reading
Interest in industrial augmented reality grows
The augmented reality market is gaining traction in the manufacturing sector. Learn how the market has grown and why AR might improve operations and training.Continue Reading
5 potential benefits of blockchain in supply chain logistics
Blockchain is poised to disrupt a number of industries -- including logistics. Here's how the technology might help get products into the hands of customers more efficiently.Continue Reading
How blockchain energy consumption affects supply chains
Blockchain's use of energy is proving to be a problem in supply chains, but why? Experts are diving into the issue and providing insight on two key factors: computation and speed.Continue Reading
Integrated platform supports digital finance transformation
Integrating digital technology is a challenging step in transforming financial operations. Investment firm The Carlyle Group turned to a CPM platform to help achieve its goals.Continue Reading
Celonis co-CEO on impact of digital transformation on jobs
Digital transformation will lead to changes in the workforce, as companies adopt new business processes. Employees must be ready to adapt, according to Celonis co-CEO Alex Rinke.Continue Reading
Blockchain food supply chain growth depends on clean data
Traceability to ensure freshness, safety and compliance is an obvious benefit of blockchain in the food supply chain, but it won't happen without solving data acquisition issues.Continue Reading
A glimpse into the future of AI enterprise applications
Hands-on experience building bots on the Azure cloud and briefings from Microsoft experts show that the future of AI is here, and it's more user-friendly than you might expect.Continue Reading
The benefits of implementing RPA in finance
Now is the chance to begin transforming your company's finance department by implementing RPA, which can automate the tedious, manual tasks that are keeping it from evolving.Continue Reading
A deep dive into Oracle Adaptive Intelligent Apps
Oracle Vice President Melissa Boxer provides details on how Oracle Adaptive Intelligent Applications take 'repetitive and mundane' ERP and supply chain tasks off people's hands.Continue Reading
What does digital transformation in finance really mean?
Digital technology can transform finance processes and create better data to drive revenue and customer satisfaction. So what's holding back digital transformation?Continue Reading
Vendors step up efforts to marry blockchain and ERP
Companies are working on enabling their ERP platforms to support the distributed ledger technology, along with courting partners and consortiums to create industry-specific solutions.Continue Reading
Test your knowledge of supply chain management basics and key terms
To gain a better understanding of supply chain management, take this 13-question quiz and ensure you have a firm grasp of the key terms and processes it encompasses.Continue Reading
ERP and blockchain work together for complex, multiparty transactions
Blockchain -- the immutable, distributed ledger technology -- is well on its way to strengthening the multiparty transactions that fuel complex supply chain networks.Continue Reading
What are the roles of 3PL and 4PL in supply chain management?
Third-party logistics providers have long been part of warehouse and transportation operations, but 4PLs are also in the mix. How can they improve your supply chain together?Continue Reading
Mating season for SaaS financials and business processes
Integrating SaaS financials with business processes like HR, CRM and supply chains can immediately provide companies with valuable insights in a centralized location.Continue Reading
SaaS enterprise financial applications inspire one platform
Single cloud integration platforms are among the options, from simple to complex, for hooking up multiple business processes like HR, CRM and supply chains with SaaS financials.Continue Reading
ERP alternatives are small but powerful systems for SMB manufacturers
Small manufacturers that want full-functioning ERP systems don't have to go to the major vendors, as smaller ERP companies offer cost-effective systems and more personal service.Continue Reading
Integrating business processes with SaaS financial applications
Organizations should consider integrating business processes, such as HR and supply chain, with SaaS financial applications to attain better business alignment and better results.Continue Reading
Learn which cloud ERP system can best benefit your company
Explore all aspects of cloud ERP software -- including pros and cons, use cases and top vendors -- to discover if your company will benefit from moving into the cloud.Continue Reading
5 ERP trends the C-suite should keep an eye on
ERP has been around for decades, but technology development is not stagnant. Here are some of the biggest ERP trends taking shape in 2019.Continue Reading
Cummins and Noble Plastics see factory of the future vision
When it comes to manufacturing, Cummins and Noble Plastics are embracing technological innovation. But with new technologies come new challenges.Continue Reading
Keys to mastering the 5 main SaaS ERP subscription models
Realizing the SaaS promise of cheaper, more flexible and scalable ERP is only possible if you know how to keep usage-based, per-user and other common pricing schemes straight.Continue Reading
Discover the best cloud ERP software for your company
Explore the leading cloud ERP software and vendors currently on the market to make this complex decision-making process just a little bit easier.Continue Reading
Cloud ERP system selection: How to evaluate your company needs
This article can help you evaluate your business needs and make sure you're getting the right cloud ERP system for your organization.Continue Reading
Cloud bound: Does your business need a cloud ERP system?
There are several factors -- including business size and cost -- that organizations should carefully consider when determining whether a cloud ERP system is the right choice.Continue Reading
Oracle Soar cloud migration not for slackers
In a Q&A, Oracle senior vice president Beth Boettcher details what's involved in meeting Soar's tight schedule. Get ready to leave those ERP customizations behind.Continue Reading
Choosing cloud ERP vendors: Know what you need before going in
Before deciding which cloud ERP vendors and cloud ERP software to evaluate, it's important for a business to determine its unique business needs and situation.Continue Reading
AWS IoT button now a part of ERP processes
ERP systems are increasingly being connected to more and more things, including the AWS IoT button. This simple button, with the right use case, can streamline some processes.Continue Reading
Comparing SAP ERP ROI to Oracle, Microsoft and Infor
Considering Oracle, Microsoft, Infor or SAP ERP software? We examine these ERP vendors on how well each delivers ERP ROI with their unique implementation methods and strategies.Continue Reading
computer-aided software engineering (CASE)
Computer-aided software engineering (CASE) describes a broad set of labor-saving tools used in software development.Continue Reading
Oracle makes a case for intelligent ERP at OpenWorld 2018
The OpenWorld conference brought a new crop of Adaptive Intelligent Apps, process automation and voice-enabled bots that Oracle's CTO said will reduce human error in business processes.Continue Reading
Data dominance the prize in Salesforce ERP integration moves
Following the MuleSoft acquisition in March, the Dreamforce conference reinforces the cloud CRM leader's ambition to become the front end to enterprise data.Continue Reading
Cloud is key to linking digital manufacturing technologies
Traditional manufacturing systems often can't handle new customer demands, so manufacturers are building smart factories that use cloud-enabled next-gen technologies.Continue Reading
Why some manufacturers stick with on-premises vs. cloud ERP
Cloud ERP is key in digital manufacturing, but it's not a fit for all companies, especially those with heavy customization needs or the need to maintain control over upgrades.Continue Reading
Software bots start taking over finance work in Arizona
Software bots are being used in Arizona to help with some routine finance operations. These systems follow scripts to complete repetitive work, freeing employees for other work.Continue Reading
The benefits and drawbacks of cloud ERP systems for healthcare
Is moving to cloud ERP good for your healthcare organizations? Experts tackle just that question and weigh in on issues such as security and compliance.Continue Reading
Resistance to all-in cloud ERP systems is large
For many enterprises, ERP and HCM deployments may take the path of hybrid deployments, a trend that is supported by Hewlett Packard Enterprise's quarterly earnings results.Continue Reading
Postmodern ERP countered by continued appeal of single suite
The loosely coupled enterprise applications that Gartner predicted may indeed be here, but integration and data integrity challenges make them inferior to monolithic ERP for some.Continue Reading
What are the benefits of machine learning in supply chain optimization?
Machine learning is being used to improve a wide array of business processes, including supply chain management functions. Here's a look at three areas it's helping the most.Continue Reading
SMBs see vertical ERP technology vendors meeting specialty needs
The industry-specific ERP market is thriving, which is good news for SMBs looking to cost-effectively maintain their existing ERP systems with immediate specialty feature upgrades.Continue Reading
Pressures mount on SMBs to modernize aging ERP processes
To upgrade or replace their old and cranky ERP systems, SMBs must consider several options, and the cloud figures prominently. But the final decision is seen shifting away from IT.Continue Reading
Fueled by SaaS, ERP for SMBs soars into the cloud
SaaS is making ERP accessible to more small organizations, but is there a downside? Industry insiders weigh in on the ROI of SaaS vs. on-premises and hybrid ERP.Continue Reading
Rethinking ERP cloud migrations in the age of AI and IoT
The flight path from your legacy ERP vendor's on-premises software to a cloud version needn't be linear. In fact, you may want to rethink the entire route.Continue Reading
For ERP ROI, pay attention to these 12 business processes
ERP consultant Jeff Carr explains how digitally transforming processes such as inventory and sales management, product development and forecasting can speed up the payback from ERP.Continue Reading
How to make the single-tenant vs. multi-tenant cloud ERP choice
Choosing between single-tenant and multi-tenant cloud requires understanding what each offers and which factors are most important for your organization. Here's a look.Continue Reading
The future of employee productivity begins in back office
The technology innovations that increase employee productivity are being supported by ERP systems, and this includes embedded AI technologies.Continue Reading
ERP's increasing role in improving employee productivity
ERP system vendors may be playing a central role in encouraging adoption of advanced technologies. But it may be a hard sell as IT budgets stay lean.Continue Reading
PLM platforms evolve for a role in IoT
Integration with IoT systems can extend the possibilities for PLM platforms, but according to experts, they must first evolve technically to handle the IoT data and processes.Continue Reading
Explore enterprise accounting software benefits and products
Explore enterprise accounting software vendors and products for growing and complex businesses -- products which fill the large gap between full-on ERP and SMB accounting software.Continue Reading
Can low-code development benefit supply chain management?
The low-code/no-code movement is exploding as it puts app development into the hands of business users. One possibly overlooked area for this technology is the supply chain.Continue Reading
Is the lack of IIoT standards holding back industrial progress?
Some companies are blazing forward in their efforts to implement industrial IoT, while the issue of standards causes some to hold back until there is more clarity.Continue Reading
Three companies display 3D printing advances
Take a look at three printers from Nano Dimension, XJet, and HP demonstrated at the Rapid + TCT additive manufacturing conference that are prime examples of advances in 3D printing.Continue Reading
Why should manufacturing be investigating voice technology?
Sophisticated versions of speech recognition technology are coming to the plant floor. Here's what that looks like and why you should be researching now.Continue Reading
How will AI in demand forecasting help improve accuracy?
Changing consumer demand and supply chain disruptions are just two factors that might influence demand forecasting results. Here's a look at how AI can help.Continue Reading
Fintech automation and AI may face trust issues
Fintech automation is gaining the ability to negotiate and execute contracts. But users will first have to learn to trust financial automation before turning on this capability.Continue Reading
How can manufacturers begin an Industry 4.0 roadmap?
Are you driving toward the next industrial revolution? Industry 4.0 will transform the manufacturing landscape, according to experts. Here's how to get ready.Continue Reading
Nine critical features of budget management software
Workflow tools, multidimensional data structures and flexible reporting are among the capabilities that ensure the budgeting process supports strategic and financial goals.Continue Reading
Why is digital twin technology important for manufacturing's future?
The industrial IoT landscape and the concept of Industry 4.0 both rely heavily on digital twins to push them forward. Here's some explanation of why that is.Continue Reading
Survey says: ERP changes, more human-machine interactions coming by 2030
A Dell survey finds strong belief that humans and machines will work as integrated teams within five years. ERP systems, especially inventory, will be top automation target.Continue Reading
Scrutinize details when buying accounting software systems
Two resellers and a CPA offer tips on getting into the right mindset and conducting a rigorous process that pinpoints the account package that meets your current and future needs.Continue Reading
Manufacturer fuels growth with outcome-based services
Saddled with an inadequate ERP field service application, PAC implemented ServiceMax to centralize field service and use service quality as a business differentiator.Continue Reading
Voice user interfaces coming to the enterprise
As enterprise UX becomes more critical, VUIs may usurp traditional interfaces. For now, learn from advice and experiments, such as FinancialForce's integration of Alexa.Continue Reading
How are companies solving the last-mile delivery problem?
E-commerce has radically changed how goods are transported, and put a spotlight on the last-mile delivery problem. Learn how retailers are changing their tactics to address the issue.Continue Reading
How one CIO's move to cloud MES brought significant gains
Led by Manesh Patel, Sanmina moved from an on-premises system to 42Q -- a cloud MES -- for real-time manufacturing and supply chain visibility, improved quality control and yield.Continue Reading
How is e-commerce packaging waste an issue, and what can be done?
As the world turns to online shopping for convenience, a pressing issue is developing -- packaging waste. Here are some considerations to get the conversation started.Continue Reading
AI for finance adoption affected by legal, ethical issues
Some experts say that for the foreseeable future, machine learning algorithms and other AI technologies will require human oversight for finance services and data privacy.Continue Reading
How can production leveling help companies become lean?
Eliminating waste is an important principle in lean production. Here's a look at how heijunka, or production leveling, can help achieve that.Continue Reading
How lean production systems cut the fat out of manufacturing, ERP
From its introduction, the lean approach has influenced manufacturing efficiency, and ERP systems have incorporated its concepts to a greater and greater degree. Here's a look at how lean and ERP have grown increasingly intertwined.Continue Reading
LogFire is cloud-based WMS software suited for omnichannel warehouses
With LogFire, users get cloud-based WMS software that's scalable, easy to use and integrates with other Oracle supply chain management systems.Continue Reading
Are both an engineering bill of materials and a manufacturing BOM needed?
Manufacturing a product can be very different than what engineers have envisioned. Here's a look at what that means for different bills of materials.Continue Reading
SAP's adaptable warehouse management software boosts supply chain ops
SAP's warehouse management software, EWM, integrates with different SAP SCM applications and other ERP systems and provides automation and support for multiple warehouse locations.Continue Reading
The six most important criteria when evaluating WMS software
Number of sales channels, deployment, integration and agility are just some of the important variables to consider when evaluating WMS software for your business.Continue Reading
Define warehouse workflows and processes with Manhattan SCALE
See how Manhattan SCALE could aid your organization with warehouse operations. Deployed in the cloud or on premises, it's WMS software that works for businesses of all sizes.Continue Reading
Five scenarios where WMS technology can help your organization
From distribution center and warehouses globalizing, to omnichannel strategies and manufacturing software integration, WMS technology solves many needs in the warehouse.Continue Reading
JDA's WMS technology integrates with virtually any ERP system
JDA provides WMS technology that helps organizations manage all aspects of their warehouses, including people, products, space and equipment.Continue Reading
How material requirements planning can lead to more inventory
It seems counterintuitive, but inventory can actually increase after implementing an MRP system. Here are some reasons why it's so hard to zero out the excess in the supply chain.Continue Reading
Use WMS software to manage your warehouse and streamline operations
As customers' demands and expectations for quicker delivery times grow, see why WMS software has become an important technology to help organizations become more efficient.Continue Reading
Explore SciQuest source-to-settle e-procurement software
SciQuest has an array of source-to-settle applications, containing its e-procurement software Spend Director, so customers can decide which modules fit their organization best.Continue Reading
Infor CloudSuite offers a modular cloud ERP system
As a flexible cloud ERP system, Infor CloudSuite provides lots of options for its users with how it's deployed in the cloud and how it's configured for organizations' needs.Continue Reading
Oracle ERP Cloud is tailored for businesses of all sizes and verticals
The full-fledged, flexible Oracle ERP Cloud lets enterprises of all sizes pick and choose the most relevant ERP module that fits their organizational needs.Continue Reading
Save employees' time with the Coupa Procurement System
Coupa's spend management suite contains the Coupa Procurement System that allows companies and its employees to save money and maximize efficiency with e-commerce shopping.Continue Reading
IFS Applications provides enterprises full-fledged cloud ERP software
Deployed on premises, in the cloud or as a hybrid, IFS Applications is a well-rounded and well-supported cloud ERP software suite.Continue Reading
Key considerations for choosing your e-procurement software
Deciding on an e-procurement software package requires careful evaluation of your needs. We detail key requirements to help you better understand the options available to you.Continue Reading
How can lean manufacturing concepts be used with MRP and ERP?
Sometimes, in technology, as in life, opposites come together in a surprising way. Such is the case for lean's pull technique and ERP's emphasis on push.Continue Reading
Why aren't more companies using RFID for inventory tracking?
Radio frequency identification tags have a number of benefits over the bar code, but the latter continues to be the go-to for manufacturers. Here's a look at the reasons for that.Continue Reading
IoT apps still sparse, but promising
There's strong evidence that the IoT is gaining acceptance -- but only on a limited basis because of cost and equipment compatibility concerns.Continue Reading
What can PLM technology do for enterprises?
Product lifecycle management can be an opaque topic. Here's help understanding exactly what PLM technology is and how it can help your company innovate.Continue Reading