ERP administration and management
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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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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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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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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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19 Feb 2026
The new geography of enterprise risk
Risk is no longer centered only in core systems. Identity, hiring, endpoints and partner platforms are where exposure increasingly begins. Learn why. Continue Reading
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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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19 Feb 2026
Enterprise IT decisions no longer wait on decision-makers
Learn why cost structures, vendor timelines and pricing models are forcing enterprise IT decisions earlier -- often before strategies feel fully formed. Continue Reading
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17 Feb 2026
Forces influencing enterprise software control and oversight
Controls are becoming more centralized, but visibility into their downstream effects across integrated systems, automation and AI is not keeping pace. Continue Reading
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13 Feb 2026
Patterns forming in enterprise software ownership
As enterprise systems become more integrated, ownership shifts downstream, exposing gaps among accountability, coordination and operational outcomes. Continue Reading
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12 Feb 2026
Pressure points affecting enterprise software decisions
As systems interconnect, decision order and timing increasingly shape outcomes, narrowing options and increasing adjustment pressure. Continue Reading
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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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11 Feb 2026
Enterprise IT's shrinking margin for error on major decisions
As dependencies pile up, enterprise software decisions lock in earlier than leaders expect -- reducing flexibility across platforms, systems and architectures. Continue Reading
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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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09 Feb 2026
Constraints influencing enterprise software choices
Decisions on enterprise software are being made earlier in the lifecycle, limiting reversibility and compressing timelines before ownership and governance are established. 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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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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30 Jan 2026
10 top talent management software systems in 2026
Learn about some of the best talent management products, the advantages and disadvantages of each system, and important considerations for implementing the software. Continue Reading
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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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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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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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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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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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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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26 Jun 2025
12 steps you need to carry out post-ERP implementation
Learn the essential steps your project team must take to ensure ERP implementation is successful after the go-live. Continue Reading
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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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04 Jun 2025
12 notable ERP implementation failures and why they failed
ERP consultants share their analysis and takeaways from such spectacular ERP failures as Nike, National Grid, Revlon and MillerCoors and give advice on avoiding ERP pitfalls. Continue Reading
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17 Apr 2025
What is a SWOT analysis? Definition, examples and how to
SWOT analysis is a framework for identifying and analyzing an organization's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. Continue Reading
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09 Apr 2025
What is outsourcing?
Outsourcing is a business practice in which a company hires a third party to perform tasks, handle operations or provide services for the company. Continue Reading
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09 Apr 2025
What is a digital twin?
A digital twin is a virtual representation of a real-world entity or process. Continue Reading
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24 Mar 2025
What are performance appraisals? A how-to guide for managers
A performance appraisal is the structured practice of regularly reviewing an employee's job performance. Continue Reading
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Tip
13 Mar 2025
10 benefits of RFID in supply chain management and logistics
RFID can help companies in their supply chain operations by assisting with product tracking and potentially improving product availability. Learn some of RFID's other benefits. 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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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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25 Feb 2025
8 use cases for generative AI in finance
Generative AI's data analysis capabilities and ability to help improve reports can help simplify some aspects of a finance department's operations. Learn more. Continue Reading
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30 Jan 2025
What is supply chain sustainability (SCS)?
Supply chain sustainability (SCS) is a holistic view of supply chain processes, logistics and technologies that affect the environmental, social, economic and legal aspects of a supply chain's components. 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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27 Dec 2024
What is Six Sigma and how does it work?
Six Sigma is a business methodology for quality improvement that measures how many defects there are in a current process and seeks to systematically eliminate them. Continue Reading
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23 Dec 2024
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. Continue Reading
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04 Nov 2024
5 industries where AI adoption is lagging
While AI captivates users worldwide, that doesn't directly translate into widespread adoption across all industries. Continue Reading
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23 Oct 2024
What is SAP Data Services?
SAP Data Services is a data integration and transformation software application that enables organizations to capture more meaning and value from their structured and unstructured data. Continue Reading
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07 Oct 2024
Configuration management vs. asset management simplified
Configuration management and asset management are sometimes used interchangeably. While similar in certain ways, they are not the same thing. Discover where the two diverge and where they overlap. Continue Reading
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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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16 Aug 2024
An explanation of fishbone diagrams
Fishbone diagrams assist in root cause analysis to identify the core issue of a problem. Continue Reading
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15 Aug 2024
What is a voice user interface (VUI)?
A voice user interface (VUI) is a type of interface that relies on speech recognition technology to enable users to interact with an application or device through voice commands. Continue Reading
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25 Jul 2024
What is B2B2C (business-to-business-to-consumer)?
B2B2C (business-to-business-to-consumer) extends the B2B (business-to-business) model to include e-commerce for consumers. Continue Reading
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24 Jul 2024
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. Continue Reading
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24 Jul 2024
What is inventory management?
Inventory management is the component of supply chain management that tracks and supervises noncapitalized assets -- or inventory -- and stock items. Continue Reading
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11 Jun 2024
fishbone diagram
A fishbone diagram, also known as an Ishikawa diagram, or a cause-and-effect diagram, is a visualization tool for categorizing the potential causes of a problem. Continue Reading
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10 Jun 2024
scope creep
Scope creep in project management is the gradual expansion of functions or adding features, functions or other deliverables beyond a project's original parameters. Continue Reading
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29 May 2024
corporate division
A corporate division, also known as a business division, is a discrete part of a company that may operate under the same name and legal responsibility or as a separate corporate and legal entity under another business name. Continue Reading
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28 May 2024
purchase intent
Purchase intent is the probability that a consumer will buy a product or service. Continue Reading
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28 May 2024
Follow these 10 steps for a successful recruitment strategy
To attract the right job candidates, it's important to examine policies, solicit feedback, identify workforce gaps, deploy advanced technologies and promote the company brand. Continue Reading
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23 May 2024
The 10 most common ERP security issues and ways to fix them
Today's ERP systems are exposed like never before. Learn about the most common ERP security issues companies are facing and how IT and security teams can address them. Continue Reading
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10 May 2024
What is business process modeling?
Business process modeling, often called process modeling, is the graphical representation or illustration of an organization's business processes. Continue Reading
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24 Apr 2024
Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) is the transfer of data from one computer system to another by standardized message formatting without the need for human intervention. Continue Reading
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11 Mar 2024
5 benefits of using process mining
Process mining lets users do a deeper analysis of their company's operations. Learn five ways process mining can benefit organizations. Continue Reading
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Definition
06 Mar 2024
supply chain analytics
Supply chain analytics refers to the processes organizations use to gain insight and extract value from the large amounts of data associated with the procurement, processing and distribution of goods. Continue Reading
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04 Mar 2024
ERP (enterprise resource planning)
ERP, or enterprise resource planning, is software designed to manage and integrate the functions of core business processes like finance, HR, supply chain and inventory management in a single system. Continue Reading
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29 Feb 2024
6 ways to improve order-to-cash with process mining
The order-to-cash process varies depending on the type of company, but improvement is almost always needed. Learn how process mining can identify areas for improvement. Continue Reading
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28 Feb 2024
8 ERP use cases to consider before buying an ERP system
Choosing the right ERP system requires considering a dizzying array of factors from company size to business goals. Here are eight common use cases that can simplify your research. Continue Reading
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27 Feb 2024
ABC classification
ABC classification is a ranking system for identifying and grouping items in terms of how useful they are for achieving business goals. 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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Tip
20 Feb 2024
Learn why ERP data quality is important
Poor data quality can negatively affect various aspects of a company's operations. Learn what causes poor data and some steps to take to ensure ERP data quality. Continue Reading
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Definition
29 Jan 2024
competitive differentiation
Competitive differentiation is a strategic positioning tactic an organization can undertake to set its products, services and brands apart from those of its competitors. Continue Reading
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Definition
26 Jan 2024
reshoring
Reshoring is the process of bringing back manufacturing or production operations to their country of origin or a nearby region. Continue Reading
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18 Jan 2024
The ultimate guide to ERP
ERP is the nervous system of modern businesses. Learn how it works, understand its risks and benefits, and get tips on deployment in this wide-ranging guide. Continue Reading
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Definition
04 Jan 2024
two-tier ERP
Two-tier ERP is a technology strategy taken by large, multinational enterprises that uses tier 1 ERP for financials and other core common processes at the corporate level and tier 2 ERP for divisions, subsidiaries and smaller locations of the company to address specific needs. Continue Reading
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08 Dec 2023
ERP maintenance: 5 tips to sustain your ERP system
Your ERP is a mission-critical asset and the nervous system of your business. Here are some tips and best practices for maintaining it to keep things running smoothly. Continue Reading
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08 Dec 2023
Predictive Index (PI)
The Predictive Index (PI) is a theory-based, self-report measurement of normal, adult, work-related personality that was developed and validated for use in occupational and organizational populations. 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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12 Sep 2023
supply chain transformation
Supply chain transformation is the addition and integration of technology to improve supply chain performance, optimize costs and mitigate risks. Continue Reading
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Tip
12 Sep 2023
7 benefits of ERP in accounting
ERP and accounting applications operate separately, but ERP systems can deliver valuable financial insights for companies. Learn about the benefits of ERP in accounting. Continue Reading
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08 Sep 2023
5 uses for IoT in field service management
IoT can benefit field service management in various ways. Learn about some of its applications in FSM, including inventory management and remote monitoring. Continue Reading
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Podcast
05 Sep 2023
Third-party support a new option for SAP S/4HANA Cloud users
Rimini Street CTO Eric Helmer explains how the company provides tech support and maintenance for SAP and Oracle ERP systems and where on-premises ERP fits in SAP's cloud strategy. Continue Reading
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23 Aug 2023
ERP vs. accounting software: What are the differences?
A financial management system helps organizations efficiently record and report financial information. Discover how accounting software differs from ERP. Continue Reading
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Definition
02 Aug 2023
working capital
Working capital is the difference between a business's current assets and current liabilities. Continue Reading
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24 Jul 2023
8 steps for an ERP post-implementation audit
A post-implementation audit can help determine if an ERP system is working well or not. Project leaders should consider these eight steps to ensure a successful audit. Continue Reading
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Definition
19 Jul 2023
process manufacturing
Process manufacturing is a production method in which goods are created by combining supplies, ingredients or raw materials using a predetermined formula or recipe. Continue Reading
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News
19 Jul 2023
Microsoft aims for Dynamics 365 cloud migrations
Microsoft AIM is a new initiative to help on-premises Dynamics ERP customers move to the cloud, with guidance, tools and services from Microsoft and partners. Continue Reading