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Who are the real leaders among cloud ERP vendors?
The competition between SAP and Oracle is as bitter as ever, and contenders like IFS, Infor and Workday have serious offerings. But is multi-tenant SaaS ERP still the objective?
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- Cloud ERP adoption options take on greater urgency
Cloud doesn't always mean what you think it does. Understanding the two main types of SaaS, and how they differ from private cloud, can help cut through vendor claims.
- Cloud ERP implementation answers need for speed and agility
As demand accelerates for greater speed, flexibility and efficiency in collecting, managing and analyzing corporatewide data, ERP migration to the cloud is paying dividends.
- 10 cloud ERP implementation challenges during COVID-19
A new cloud ERP system can help your company create digital transformation and find new opportunities. But first, you must address implementation challenges.
Definitions
- lean water spider
Lean water spider is a term used in manufacturing that refers to a position in a production environment or warehouse that ensures materials are supplied where and when they are needed.
- RFI (request for information)
An RFI (request for information) is a formal process for gathering information from potential suppliers of a good or service.
- Kaizen (continuous improvement)
Kaizen is an approach to creating continuous improvement based on the idea that small, ongoing positive changes can reap significant improvements.
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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
- What is ERP? Guide to enterprise resource planning software
ERP, or enterprise resource planning, is modular software designed to integrate the main functions of an organization's business processes into a unified system.
- voice design
Voice design is the process of planning and mapping all the possible interactions that might occur between a voice assistant and an end user.
- What is supply chain management (SCM) and why is it important?
Supply chain management (SCM) is the broad range of activities required to plan, control and execute a product's flow from materials to production to distribution in the most economical way possible.
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- Cloud ERP implementation answers need for speed and agility
- 3 benefits of digital manufacturing
- Manufacturers turn to servitization for competitive advantage
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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
- RFI (request for information)
An RFI (request for information) is a formal process for gathering information from potential suppliers of a good or service.
- Kaizen (continuous improvement)
Kaizen is an approach to creating continuous improvement based on the idea that small, ongoing positive changes can reap significant improvements.
- lean manufacturing (lean production)
Lean manufacturing is a methodology that focuses on minimizing waste within manufacturing systems while simultaneously maximizing productivity.
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- Lessons from COVID-19: 4 inventory management strategies
- 7 use cases for RPA in supply chain and logistics
- 7 techniques to build supply chain resilience
More Supply chain management Topics
- 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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- ERP finance module
The ERP finance module is the software component that handles the main accounting and financial management functions of an ERP system.
- What is ERP? Guide to enterprise resource planning software
ERP, or enterprise resource planning, is modular software designed to integrate the main functions of an organization's business processes into a unified system.
- financial analytics
Financial analytics is the creation of ad hoc analysis to answer specific business questions and forecast possible future financial scenarios.
Highlights
- 10 cloud ERP implementation challenges during COVID-19
- Remote ERP implementation: 10 project management essentials
- How can CFOs pivot to a virtual financial close?
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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
- What is ERP? Guide to enterprise resource planning software
ERP, or enterprise resource planning, is modular software designed to integrate the main functions 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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- Who are the real leaders among cloud ERP vendors?
- Cloud ERP adoption options take on greater urgency
- Cloud ERP implementation answers need for speed and agility
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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
- What is ERP? Guide to enterprise resource planning software
ERP, or enterprise resource planning, is modular software designed to integrate the main functions 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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- Cloud ERP adoption options take on greater urgency
- Cloud ERP implementation answers need for speed and agility
- 10 cloud ERP implementation challenges during COVID-19
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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
- lean water spider
Lean water spider is a term used in manufacturing that refers to a position in a production environment or warehouse that ensures materials are supplied where and when they are needed.
- Kaizen (continuous improvement)
Kaizen is an approach to creating continuous improvement based on the idea that small, ongoing positive changes can reap significant improvements.
- lean manufacturing (lean production)
Lean manufacturing is a methodology that focuses on minimizing waste within manufacturing systems while simultaneously maximizing productivity.
Highlights
- SAP, Siemens partner to advance digital manufacturing
- Discrete vs. process manufacturing: Choosing ERP
- 3 benefits of digital manufacturing
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