ERP & Enterprise Systems

Why Science Comes Before Software

June 25, 2013

Even the best software package won't yield results unless companies engage in detailed operations research prior to implementation, says Jean Belanger, chief executive officer of Reddworks Corp.

Cloud Revolutionizes the Enterprise

June 25, 2013

ChainLink Research

Speaking of the cloud, Plex CEO Jason Blessing says, "Enterprise software is going through the most disruptive and innovation phase in decades. Time is compressing, the way we use technology is going through a revolution"¦.Enterprise software is cool again." Quite a statement, since in the last decade the cool factor was clearly with Zuckerberg, Dorsey, and Mason (founders of Facebook, Twitter, and Groupon, respectively).

Steps to Successful Supply Chain Data Integration

June 21, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

Data integration is the key to getting the right information to the right person at the right time, enabling supply chains to seamlessly meet customer expectations. Kristi Montgomery of Kenco Group details the key components of successful data integration.

Deliverables for Cloud ERP Solutions

June 20, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

When global automotive supplier Inteva Products was spun off from its parent company, the new enterprise opted for a cloud-based ERP solution. Ben Stewart discusses this decision and its benefits to the supply chain and other functional areas.

Chicago Public Schools Automate EDI Processes

June 20, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

Recognizing that an organization its size could no longer handle certain processes manually, the nation's third-largest school system finds a provider to unite its operations with its Oracle E-Business Suite.

No More Islands of Information or Automation

June 18, 2013

Marc Leroux, Marketing Manager, ABB Inc.

SAP Reveals Plan to Acquire E-Commerce Software Vendor Hybris

June 10, 2013

SAP AG

SAP AG has announced that it plans to acquire Hybris AG, a Switzerland-based vendor of electronic-commerce software.

Deliverables for Cloud ERP Solutions

June 6, 2013

Ben Stewart, Enterprise Applications Director, Inteva Products

ERP Vendors and Their Customers Face a Dilemma

June 5, 2013

ChainLink Research

The major direction of most of the big ERP companies these days is modernizing and upgrading their ERP portfolio. Epicor, Aptean, Infor, QAD, UNIT4, SAP and others all have major platform upgrades to which they are trying to migrate their customers. This presents a huge dilemma for both the customer and the ERP providers.

Software AG Offers Cloud-Based Platform as a Service

June 3, 2013

Software AG

Software AG has launched Software AG Live, a cloud-based, "platform-as-a-service" suite of business applications.

ERP & Enterprise Systems

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.