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What are the biggest inventory optimization factors in ERP?
Replenishment strategies, lot sizes, safety stock, reorder point planning and replenishment lead time are five factors in ERP that can ensure inventory remains at an optimal level.
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- 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.
- 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.
- How to obtain the skills needed in a smart factory
As factories continue to evolve with the use of innovative technologies, manufacturers must ensure that their workers are evolving right along with them.
Definitions
- supply chain planning (SCP)
Supply chain planning (SCP) is the component of supply chain management (SCM) involved with predicting future requirements to balance supply and demand.
- mobile application vetting
Mobile application vetting is a process that app developers take to verify the compliance of mobile applications with a specified security requirement or standard.
- financial analytics
Financial analytics is the creation of ad hoc analysis to answer specific business questions and forecast possible future financial scenarios.
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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
- computer-aided software engineering (CASE)
Computer-aided software engineering (CASE) describes a broad set of labor-saving tools used in software development.
- digital core
Digital core is the technology platforms and applications that allow organizations to transform into digital businesses and meet the new needs of the digital economy.
- ERP (enterprise resource planning)
ERP, or enterprise resource planning, is a modular software system designed to integrate the main functional areas of an organization's business processes into a unified system.
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- Predix platform may benefit from GE Digital spinoff
- Smart manufacturing technologies enable digital transformation
- Smart factory may hinge on identifying needed skills
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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
- supply chain planning (SCP)
Supply chain planning (SCP) is the component of supply chain management (SCM) involved with predicting future requirements to balance supply and demand.
- mobile application vetting
Mobile application vetting is a process that app developers take to verify the compliance of mobile applications with a specified security requirement or standard.
- supply chain sustainability (SCS)
Supply chain sustainability (SCS) is a holistic view of supply chain processes, logistics and technologies that addresses the environmental, social, economic and legal aspects of a supply chain's components.
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- What are the biggest inventory optimization factors in ERP?
- Tips for preventing supply chain attacks
- How to mitigate risks caused by supply chain software
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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.
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- financial analytics
Financial analytics is the creation of ad hoc analysis to answer specific business questions and forecast possible future financial scenarios.
- procure to pay (P2P)
Procure to pay is the process of requisitioning, purchasing, receiving, paying for and accounting for goods and services.
- financial planning and analysis (FP&A)
Financial planning and analysis (FP&A) is the budgeting, forecasting and analytical processes that support an organization's financial health and business strategy.
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- Oracle ERP Cloud forced Cetera Financial to rethink ways
- Digital finance transformation lets CFOs shift focus to value
- Celonis' process mining software helps manufacturer improve efficiency
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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.
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- 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.
- ERP (enterprise resource planning)
ERP, or enterprise resource planning, is a modular software system designed to integrate the main functional areas of an organization's business processes into a unified system.
- cloud ERP
Cloud ERP is a type of enterprise resource planning (ERP) software that is hosted on a cloud computing platform, rather than on premises within an enterprise's own data center.
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- Finding the right ERP consultants is key to project success
- Infor customers may gain from Koch's $1.5B investment
- ERP skills gap may open with moves to the cloud
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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
- 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.
- ERP (enterprise resource planning)
ERP, or enterprise resource planning, is a modular software system designed to integrate the main functional areas of an organization's business processes into a unified system.
- ANSI/ISA-95
ANSI/ISA-95, more commonly referred to as ISA-95, is an international standard for enterprise and control systems integration developed for manufacturers.
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- Finding the right ERP consultants is key to project success
- Discover the best cloud ERP software for your company
- MillerCoors ERP lawsuit begins harshly, ends softly
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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
- 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.
- computer-aided software engineering (CASE)
Computer-aided software engineering (CASE) describes a broad set of labor-saving tools used in software development.
- product as a service
Product as a service is the concept of selling the services and outcomes a product can provide rather than the product itself.
Highlights
- Cummins and Noble Plastics see factory of the future vision
- How to obtain the skills needed in a smart factory
- Predix platform may benefit from GE Digital spinoff
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