ERP infrastructure
When it comes to ERP infrastructure, companies long ago shed their "on-premises only" views. Our independent reporting brings you advice from peers and experts about ERP infrastructure planning, which now must include discussions about cloud-based approaches, hybrid setups and mobile ERP. Also learn how to maintain on-premises ERP infrastructures.
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29 Dec 2022
6 crucial interview questions for ERP job candidates in 2023
On the ERP job hunt? Pore over these six need-to-know questions before your interview to help fortify your enterprise resource planning knowledge, shake the nerves and win the job. Continue Reading
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Tip
19 Apr 2022
Why companies should make ERP security a top priority
Whether your ERP system is on premises or in the cloud, it's still vulnerable, and you need to take the right measures to secure it. Here's advice on how to do just that. Continue Reading
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27 Jan 2022
Infor: Marketplace will drive ERP industry functionality
At Inforum 2022, Infor touted its Infor Marketplace as complementing and furthering the industry functionality of its CloudSuite ERP products. Continue Reading
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26 Jan 2022
Acumatica execs talk up ERP industry specificity
Acumatica highlighted customer stories of digital transformation, the vendor's industry-focused acquisitions and its commitment to sustainability at Acumatica Summit 2022. Continue Reading
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10 Jan 2022
Experts predict flexibility as a top ERP trend in 2022
In the year ahead, industry experts expect the ERP market to be less monolithic and more industry-specific. Continue Reading
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05 Jan 2022
Composable ERP may break up monolithic systems
In this Q&A, Unit4's Claus Jepsen calls cloud-based composable ERPs, which enable companies to pick and choose the applications and vendors they want, the future. Continue Reading
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Podcast
28 Dec 2021
Can ERP managed services extend the life of on-premises ERP?
Executives from managed service provider Inoapps explain how outsourcing ERP infrastructure can buy time to plan an eventual migration to SaaS ERP. Continue Reading
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22 Dec 2021
5 ways to support a legacy ERP system
Some companies decide that keeping legacy ERP is truly the best business decision for them. Learn some best practices for supporting a legacy ERP system. Continue Reading
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30 Nov 2021
Syspro focuses on hybrid ERP to fuel growth
In this Q&A, Syspro's Scott Hebert explains why the company is walking the line between pure cloud and on-premises ERP for its manufacturing and distribution customer base. Continue Reading
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05 Nov 2021
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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08 Oct 2021
Top ERP systems need ability to deliver as well as tech
Panorama Consulting Group's '2022 Top 10 ERP Systems' report focuses on function set, technology, usability and ability to deliver on implementation, support and services. Continue Reading
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30 Sep 2021
The future of Epicor ERP is cloud
In this Q&A, Epicor's Himanshu Palsule discusses how the vendor has embraced the cloud, its strategy to expand its product portfolio and its push to broaden its global presence. Continue Reading
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22 Sep 2021
ERP digital transformation can fail due to hidden cloud costs
In this Q&A, Asim Razzaq, CEO of Yotascale, explains why the hidden costs of moving enterprise systems like ERP from on-premises infrastructures to the cloud can cause trouble. Continue Reading
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21 Sep 2021
Epicor ERP sheds stodgy image in cloud makeover
At Epicor Analyst Day, Epicor customers described how the company has transformed into a cloud-first industry-focused ERP company, while still supporting on-premises deployments. Continue Reading
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16 Sep 2021
Understand cloud ERP project team duties
Assembling an ERP project team is a challenging task, so every group should fill particular jobs. Here are the project team duties every cloud ERP implementation should include. Continue Reading
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13 Sep 2021
ECI Software Solutions adds process ERP firm Deacom to roster
ECI Software Solutions expands its ERP product roster with the acquisition of Deacom, which produces ERP applications for process and batch manufacturers. Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Sep 2021
6 cloud ERP implementation challenges and how to solve them
Addressing risks early and closely monitoring the cloud ERP implementation process can help avoid problems down the road. Learn about some of the most common challenges. Continue Reading
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27 Aug 2021
ERP cloud migration can be boosted by HCM integration
In this Q&A, Pritam Dutta of ArcLight Consulting explains why some ERP cloud migrations run into trouble, and how integrating HCM systems can aid migration and improve processes. Continue Reading
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22 Jul 2021
Acumatica Summit focuses on cloud ERP and growth
Acumatica touted growth and new integrations with Adobe and Microsoft at its annual summit. Analysts like the ERP vendor's innovations and customer-centric approach. Continue Reading
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30 Jun 2021
Epicor ups its cloud ERP game with Kinetic rebrand
If you build a cloud-native ERP, customers will come. That's the thinking behind rebranding Epicor ERP 10 as Epicor Kinetic, a multi-tenant SaaS ERP. Continue Reading
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16 Jun 2021
Infor CloudSuite ERP zeros in on industry specificity
In this Q&A, Infor CEO Kevin Samuelson and CTO Soma Somasundaram discuss the company's approach to cloud ERP, which focuses on multi-tenancy and deep industry specificity. Continue Reading
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29 Apr 2021
Acumatica ERP upgrade built around customer needs
Acumatica 2021 R1, the latest version of the SaaS ERP, includes CRM and industry-specific enhancements inspired by close customer engagement. Continue Reading
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11 Mar 2021
IFS Cloud focuses on simplicity for customers
IFS Cloud integrates all IFS enterprise products under a single user interface and unified data model, enabling customers to implement and get value faster. Continue Reading
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03 Mar 2021
Epicor Software applications make transition to SaaS
In this Q&A, Epicor CEO Steve Murphy discusses how the ERP vendor is moving its products from on premises to a SaaS model but gives customers the choice on when to migrate. Continue Reading
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14 Jan 2021
ERP alternatives poised to take the stage in 2021
The momentum for companies to adopt cloud-first and industry-specific ERP systems has created an opening for alternative ERP companies. Continue Reading
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25 Nov 2020
Panorama Consulting's report talks best-of-breed ERP trend
The top ERP vendors offer distinct capabilities to customers, paving the way for a best-of-breed ERP approach, according to Panorama Consulting. Continue Reading
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18 Sep 2020
With cloud-based ERP, customers can focus on outcomes
Infor general manager Rod Johnson discusses the company's strategy for delivering its Infor CloudSuite ERP systems, and why it's placing such an emphasis on customer experience. Continue Reading
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17 Sep 2020
Multi-tenant ERP's value touted at Inforum 2020
The Infor CloudSuite approach includes industry-specific functionality intended to make cloud ERP implementations more efficient and less complex while yielding a faster ROI. Continue Reading
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15 Sep 2020
Oracle E-Business Suite support deadline sparks upgrades
MSPs help customers transition from Oracle E-Business Suite R12.1, providing upgrade assistance, cloud migration advice and specialized service offerings. Continue Reading
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08 Sep 2020
SAP sets alternatives to master/slave, blacklist/whitelist
SAP is making language for documentation, training materials and user interfaces and on websites more inclusive. Continue Reading
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12 Jun 2020
Epicor Eclipse distribution ERP helps Yesco through COVID-19
Yesco Electrical Supply is using new features in its Epicor Eclipse ERP system to transform some processes and make it easier to deal with changes caused by COVID-19 disruption. Continue Reading
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02 Jun 2020
ERP implementation projects need not stop during crisis
In this Q&A, Unit4's Andy Brockhoff discusses the COVID-19 crisis and why organizations may find it a good time to keep going with ERP modernization projects. Continue Reading
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13 May 2020
Managed cloud ERP services keep businesses afloat in crisis
In this Q&A, Ryan Etinson of Syntax discusses why companies that use a managed cloud services provider for their ERP systems don't have to worry about system stability. Continue Reading
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06 May 2020
Cloud-based ERP keeps SMBs running during pandemic
Many SMBs have found that moving to cloud-based ERP systems has helped keep the lights on by allowing employees to access enterprise applications from home. Continue Reading
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04 May 2020
How to renegotiate your ERP contract during a pandemic
ERP consultant Marcus Harris provides advice on renegotiating ERP contracts when the scopes of ERP implementation projects change due to the COVID-19 crisis. Continue Reading
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01 May 2020
ERP implementation challenges grow in COVID-19 crisis
ERP implementation experts Marcus Harris and Daniel Saeedi tell how organizations can manage ERP project disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic crisis. Continue Reading
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26 Mar 2020
Priority Software mobile apps open ERP systems
Priority Software's mobile apps and Mobile App Generator improve access to its ERP systems and improve productivity for processes like inventory management and sales operations. Continue Reading
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23 Mar 2020
Pandemic will delay, cancel ERP deployments and test vendors
The pandemic will challenge ERP deployments in some unique ways. Travel restrictions are shutting down access to the people needed to plan and implement projects, and remote working may create a hurdle. Continue Reading
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04 Mar 2020
How to choose the right ERP project team: 5 secrets to success
Without the right people on your ERP project team, your implementation is doomed to fail. Here's how you should structure roles and responsibilities. Continue Reading
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19 Feb 2020
Panorama ERP report shows continued satisfaction
Panorama Consulting Group's 2020 ERP report finds that satisfaction with ERP remains high and the cloud is now the main deployment choice. Continue Reading
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13 Feb 2020
Take care of ERP data security when moving to the cloud
In this Q&A, ERP data security expert Greg Wendt of Appsian discusses data security needs to be addressed by organizations as they move ERP systems to the cloud. Continue Reading
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11 Feb 2020
Solid growth helps IFS ERP take aim at top-tier vendors
Solid growth for 2019 may help IFS take on SAP and other top-tier ERP vendors, but it faces the same problems in moving customers to innovative cloud-based systems. Continue Reading
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05 Feb 2020
Analysts see Infor-Koch combo boosting ERP vendor
ERP vendor Infor will soon be a subsidiary of Koch Industries, a $110 billion multinational firm. Continue Reading
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30 Jan 2020
Acumatica cloud ERP tightens focus on SMB market
At Acumatica Summit 2020, the cloud-based ERP company announced new manufacturing features, a new Payroll module and a new acquisition of JAAS Systems. Continue Reading
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14 Jan 2020
SAP competitors see openings with S/4HANA qualms
SAP customers may consider other ERP vendors as the clock speeds up for the 2025 support end for ECC, but some observers believe a move to another vendor may be just as difficult. Continue Reading
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05 Dec 2019
Epicor ERP system focuses on distribution
Companies like Jergens Industrial Supply are favoring purpose-built ERP systems like Epicor Prophet 21 for distributors over comprehensive ERPs that need customizations. Continue Reading
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18 Oct 2019
Acumatica cloud ERP, IFS systems fit together well
Acumatica and IFS share a similar manufacturing ERP industry focus but target different markets. In this Q&A, Acumatica CEO Jon Roskill explains how the vendors are working to integrate systems and services. Continue Reading
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03 Oct 2019
Infor positions CloudSuite ERP as alternative to S/4HANA
Infor's Rod Johnson, general manager and head of Americas, said the company is focused on two things: getting its customers to the cloud faster and helping its customers get more value out of their investments. Continue Reading
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25 Sep 2019
At Inforum 2019, Infor takes aim at SAP
Infor wants to take SAP head-on. At Inforum 2019, Infor executives described SAP's push to migrate customers to SAP S/4HANA by 2025 as an opportunity to do just that. Continue Reading
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22 Aug 2019
Shakeup in the Infor leadership tree
Charles Phillips moved from Infor CEO to become chairman of the board of directors. He has been replaced by CFO Kevin Samuelson. Analysts believe recent revenue results may be behind the moves. Continue Reading
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12 Aug 2019
Cloud is driving force behind 2019 ERP industry trends
Interest in deploying ERP systems to the cloud continued to increase in 2019, but deployments may be slowed by misunderstanding and uncertainty about vendor roadmaps and costs. Continue Reading
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25 Jul 2019
IFS, Acumatica take aim at top-tier ERP vendors -- together
IFS and Acumatica now share the same corporate ownership with EQT Partners, which creates the potential for the two ERP companies to collaborate on technology and business resources. Continue Reading
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20 Jun 2019
ERP vendor IFS makes a near-merger with Acumatica
EQT Partners, which owns ERP vendor IFS, has acquired Acumatica, another ERP vendor. Both firms will be working together, sharing leadership and expertise in hope of each broadening market share. Continue Reading
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30 May 2019
ERP vendors get high marks in Panorama report
A substantial majority of ERP customers are satisfied with their ERP vendors, according to a new report from Panorama Consulting. But whether they're realizing the benefits of ERP implementations remains unclear. Continue Reading
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03 May 2019
ERP upgrade sought job efficiency, not job loss
Protecting jobs, not replacing people with automation, was an ERP system upgrade requirement by the Industries for the Blind and Visually Impaired. It wanted efficiency without job loss. Continue Reading
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02 May 2019
Delays, change orders blow up ERP project budget for school district
ERP projects are notorious for cost overruns and delays. That was the experience of the Manatee School District, which ran into major problems. Continue Reading
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26 Apr 2019
To avoid ERP implementation failure, start with clearly defined requirements
Companies can avoid litigation caused by unsuccessful ERP implementations by defining requirements at the start of a project, according to ERP consultant Brooks Hilliard. Continue Reading
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15 Apr 2019
Del Monte Foods makes SAP ERP migration to AWS
Thanks to an acquisition, Del Monte Foods' IT had both on-premises and hosted systems, which proved costly and inflexible. It has since moved its IT systems to AWS. Continue Reading
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04 Apr 2019
Oracle promises NetSuite performance gains at SuiteWorld
NetSuite customers will get a lot of the same tech that Oracle customers on other platforms are getting. This includes Oracle Autonomous Database and its Oracle Cloud Infrastructure service. Continue Reading
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01 Apr 2019
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
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29 Mar 2019
Sabre outage puts its 99.995% uptime goal in question
An airline reservation system outage created long lines for travelers and raised questions about whether Sabre's uptime goals are achievable. They may not be. Continue Reading
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25 Feb 2019
Oracle ERP lawsuit underscores installation hardships for big systems
Oracle is being sued over a $4.5 million ERP project that did not go according to plan. That's a common problem with ERP installations, according to a new study. Continue Reading
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29 Jan 2019
Finding the right ERP consultants is key to project success
With ERP implementations, choosing the right or wrong project consultants can be the difference between success and failure, so experts agree that you should choose wisely. Continue Reading
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17 Jan 2019
Infor customers may gain from Koch's $1.5B investment
Infor customers may get new product capabilities from a $1.5 billion investment by Golden Gate Capital and an investment arm of Koch Industries. Continue Reading
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09 Jan 2019
ERP skills gap may open with moves to the cloud
Organizations must decide between using internal experts or outside consultants as they implement ERP systems. Experts say a combination of both may be the best option. Continue Reading
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11 Dec 2018
MillerCoors ERP lawsuit begins harshly, ends softly
MillerCoors and IT services firm HCL have reached an 'amicable' agreement regarding the brewer's $100 million ERP implementation lawsuit over an SAP project. Continue Reading
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10 Dec 2018
Oracle Autonomous Data Warehouse aiding analytics developers
Early adopters of Oracle's new AI-based, partly self-managing data warehouse say it can free up time to develop value-adding enterprise applications, workflows and analytics. Continue Reading
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06 Dec 2018
Oracle HPC cloud aims at mainstream business data
ERP managers are finding more reasons to turn to high-performance computing to improve the performance of big data analysis and machine learning models. Continue Reading
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06 Nov 2018
ERP implementation success: Program management vs. project management
ERP program management provides the framework to manage the portfolio of projects that ensure ERP deployment success. Here's what that looks like. Continue Reading
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12 Oct 2018
7 ways to ensure a successful cloud ERP implementation
Understand why everything from documenting business processes to managing shadow IT can make or break your ERP implementation. Here's what you should know. Continue Reading
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28 Sep 2018
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
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28 Sep 2018
Three master data management strategies to boost CRM-ERP success
'Bad data' circulating through a company's ERP environment will likely cause interfaces to fail. Learn how one business leader is cleaning things up. Continue Reading
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07 Sep 2018
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
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05 Sep 2018
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
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04 Sep 2018
SaaS ERP systems can include hidden costs
Cloud hype tells us that SaaS ERP systems are less expensive to run than on-premises systems, but experts warn of hidden costs that you have to account for before moving to the cloud. Continue Reading
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31 Jul 2018
Report: ERP security is weak, vulnerable and under attack
ERP security is in trouble, according to a new report. Many ERP systems connected to the internet are insecure, and users are lagging in installing updates. Continue Reading
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27 Jul 2018
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
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26 Jul 2018
Cloud ERP systems complicate deployment options
The cloud has increased the options for running ERP systems, but also the complications. Companies should consider their business needs before selecting a deployment option. Continue Reading
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07 Jun 2018
Oracle claims it can cut ERP system migration costs by 30%
A migration can cost millions, but Oracle believes its new automation and integration tools can significantly reduce the cost of ERP system migrations to the cloud. Continue Reading
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24 May 2018
Dalsin Industries returns to on premises with Epicor ERP system
Dalsin Industries implemented a Plex cloud ERP system to replace an old Epicor system but moved back to on-premises Epicor when the cloud proved to be inadequate for its needs. Continue Reading
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06 Mar 2018
Why craft beer makers are tapping into ERP for craft brewery software
As with other process manufacturers, ERP software can help craft breweries maintain quality, while better managing growth and unexpected success. Here's a look. Continue Reading
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19 Dec 2017
AWS ERP migration required staff buy-in and curiosity
East Tennessee State University is moving its ERP systems from its data center to Amazon Web Services. It's a big project, and essential to its success was getting the IT staff on board. Continue Reading
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25 Oct 2017
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
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12 Sep 2013
The pros and cons of two-tier ERP
The right two-tier ERP approach can deliver some of the benefits of standardization without too much cost or complexity. Continue Reading
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16 May 2012
Five signs your multiple ERP systems are out of control
Many manufacturers run multiple ERP systems -- or multiple instances of one system. But there are significant downsides to operating this way. Continue Reading
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01 Sep 2008
Process Integration Architecture
Discover how Process Integration Architecture helps manage end-to-end business processes. Learn how Process Integration Architecture can reduce cost, increase competetive advantage and optimize business processes. Continue Reading