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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.
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- IFS Field Service Management software: Overview, pros, cons
IFS FSM software is meant to manage field staff and assets. Learn about its advantages and disadvantages and whether your company should put it on a vendor shortlist.
- What key stakeholders are vital to ERP requirements analysis?
The right stakeholders are critical to choosing and buying the right ERP system. Here's a look at some of those key stakeholders and why they're so important.
- Salesforce Slack buy biggest step yet outside the CRM realm
Salesforce has tried to buy its way into the rest of the enterprise before. Is Slack the golden ticket that will take it beyond CRM to directly compete with ERP vendors?
Definitions
- 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.
- ERP (enterprise resource planning)
ERP, or enterprise resource planning, is modular software designed to integrate the main functional areas of an organization's business processes into a unified system.
- 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.
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Digital transformation
In the digital economy, figuring out the best digital transformation strategy for your company and the technology that supports it -- such as the right ERP system -- is critical. This resource provides the best answers to your questions on how your company can become a digital leader and best-in-class enterprise. It also explores digital transformation trends, real-life journeys, how to overcome challenges, and platforms that give you a competitive edge.
Recent Definitions
- ERP (enterprise resource planning)
ERP, or enterprise resource planning, is modular software designed to integrate the main functional areas of an organization's business processes into a unified system.
- 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.
- supplier relationship management (SRM)
Supplier relationship management (SRM) is the systematic approach to evaluating vendors that supply goods, materials and services to an organization, determining each supplier's contribution to success and developing strategies to improve their performance.
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- IFS Field Service Management software: Overview, pros, cons
- The ultimate guide to ERP
- Use predictive analytics in manufacturing to gain insight
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Back to TopSupply chain management
In today's increasingly complex and global business landscape, supply chain management is an important differentiator for companies today. To help, this section on ERP and supply chain management provides expert advice on choosing and implementing supply chain management software, logistics software, analytics, and supply chain visibility technology, as well as planning for market demands and adhering to best practices.
Recent Definitions
- ERP (enterprise resource planning)
ERP, or enterprise resource planning, is modular software designed to integrate the main functional areas of an organization's business processes into a unified system.
- material requirements planning (MRP)
Material requirements planning (MRP) is a system for calculating the materials and components needed to manufacture a product.
- 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.
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- Supply chain faces greatest challenge with COVID-19 vaccine
- 4 supply chain finance benefits and why they matter now
- At Signavio World, center stage belongs to customer excellence
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- Barcode, data capture and RFID
- Demand management
- Inventory management technology
- Sales and operations planning software
- Supply chain planning and execution
- Transportation management software
- WMS and ERP systems
ERP financials
A long-time foundation of back-end enterprise systems, ERP financials software remains an important piece of accurately reporting a company's bottom line. Let our editors and industry experts give you a tour through modern ERP financial management systems, with a focus on accounting, analytics, procurement, compliance and corporate performance management.
Recent Definitions
- 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.
- ERP (enterprise resource planning)
ERP, or enterprise resource planning, is modular software designed to integrate the main functional areas of an organization's business processes into a unified system.
- 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.
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- What key stakeholders are vital to ERP requirements analysis?
- RACI matrix for project management success, with example
- Coupa acquires Llamasoft for supply chain agility
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- CPM software
- ERP accounting software
- ERP procurement and purchasing
- Financial analytics and reporting
- Financial compliance regulations
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.
Recent Definitions
- ERP (enterprise resource planning)
ERP, or enterprise resource planning, is modular software designed to integrate the main functional areas of an organization's business processes into a unified system.
- 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.
- cloud ERP
Cloud ERP is a type of enterprise resource planning (ERP) software that runs on a provider's cloud computing platform, rather than on premises in an enterprise's own data center.
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- ERP alternatives poised to take the stage in 2021
- IFS Field Service Management software: Overview, pros, cons
- Salesforce Slack buy biggest step yet outside the CRM realm
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Back to TopERP selection and implementation
ERP software selection and implementation options have increased noticeably as the cloud gains greater acceptance from companies -- and as small- and medium-sized businesses demand more from ERP software providers. Check out the latest news and read expert suggestions about ERP integration best practices. Also, independent case studies provide lessons learned from peers.
Recent Definitions
- ERP (enterprise resource planning)
ERP, or enterprise resource planning, is modular software designed to integrate the main functional areas of an organization's business processes into a unified system.
- IBM OpenPages
IBM OpenPages is a governance, risk and compliance (GRC) platform that centralizes services and components associated with the challenges and management of regulatory initiatives.
- NetSuite
NetSuite is a business technology vendor based in San Mateo, California.
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- ERP alternatives poised to take the stage in 2021
- IFS Field Service Management software: Overview, pros, cons
- What key stakeholders are vital to ERP requirements analysis?
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Back to TopManufacturing management
With enterprise resource planning's long history in manufacturing processes, the field of ERP manufacturing management continues to excite businesses with new developments and technology innovations. News on manufacturing and automation software is coupled with the latest expert advice about how to best use 3D printing and industrial internet of things applications.
Recent Definitions
- material requirements planning (MRP)
Material requirements planning (MRP) is a system for calculating the materials and components needed to manufacture a product.
- production planning
Production planning is the act of developing a guide for the design and production of a given product or service.
- demand planning
Demand planning is the process of forecasting the demand for a product or service so it can be produced and delivered more efficiently and to the satisfaction of customers.
Highlights
- IFS Field Service Management software: Overview, pros, cons
- Use predictive analytics in manufacturing to gain insight
- 5 key benefits of enterprise asset management software
More Manufacturing management Topics
- 3D printing and software
- EAM software
- ERP and PLM
- ERP software for discrete manufacturing
- ERP software for process manufacturing
- IIoT in manufacturing
- Industrial automation software
- Manufacturing production planning
- MES software