Anyone managing a supply chain has to have a good head for logistics, coordinating a number of sources in manufacturing or procurement, negotiating for the best supplies at the best prices, and navigating a maze of partners on all levels. This means an extensive amount of time taken for inventory and cataloguing.
Deployment of SaaS-based order management systems is beginning to catch on, says a recent survey, which found that 51 percent of respondents are either already implementing such systems or are planning to move to mostly SaaS-based solutions within the next two years.
Plex Systems, a provider of cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) software for manufacturing, has launched a new suite of supply-chain planning products.
No two companies are alike, and their ERP systems shouldn't be either. Manufacturing and distribution, in particular, have unique, and uniquely complex, processes and workflows that require functionality a vanilla ERP application can't provide.
Vistex Inc., a provider of applications for pricing, contract and incentive management, has integrated the pricing capabilities of the SAP Data Maintenance application for ERP [Enterprise Resource Planning] by Vistex with SAP Hybris Commerce.
For years, companies have used digital supply chain technologies to improve service levels and reduce costs. But the inability to connect disparate systems, provide end-to-end visibility into the supply chain, and crunch massive amounts of data, among other issues, has prevented many companies from achieving the full potential of their supply chains. Now, thanks to the wide availability and adoption of much more powerful digital technologies, including advanced analytics and cloud-based solutions, companies are generating dramatically better returns on their investments.
The latest news, analysis, trends and solutions regarding enterprise resource planning (ERP) software and systems and their impact on supply chain management. New developments in ERP software - used by organizations to streamline day-to-day business activities like accounting, procurement and project management - are transforming the way companies operate and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As these solutions continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies around the world are using ERP systems for supply chain optimization.
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