ERP & Enterprise Systems

When Will Cloud ERP Take Off?

January 31, 2013

Most can agree that cloud ERP, and certainly manufacturing cloud ERP, is in its infancy. Interestingly, while analysts project that the adoption rate for cloud HR is more than 60 percent and for cloud CRM over 75 percent, the present adoption rate of cloud ERP for manufacturers is less than 10 percent (versus 90 percent of on-premise ERP). Yet, there is a general consensus that by 2023 most of the installed MFG ERP systems will be cloud-based.

Continued Investment in Multi-Year ERP Is the "¦ Big, Bad Wolf

January 17, 2013

Lora Cecere, Founder, Supply Chain Insights

Usually in a fairy tale there is a big, bad wolf "¦ one that is going to eat you up! Such a wolf is swallowing up the supply chain.

QAD Adds Demand-Planning Capabilities to Enterprise Apps Suite

January 16, 2013

QAD Inc.

QAD Inc. has developed new demand-planning capabilities as an add-on to it its QAD Enterprise Applications suite.

New Reports on EPM, Industrial Manufacturing ERP, BI Analytics

January 11, 2013

Aberdeen

Aberdeen Group has released research reports from its business intelligence and networking and application performance research practices.

Syspro Offers Enhanced ERP Applications for Mid-Sized Companies

January 9, 2013

Syspro

Syspro, a developer of enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, is readying Syspro 7 for general market release in 2013. The tool is currently available in community preview mode to Syspro resellers and partners.

Mastering the Complexities of Global Trade

January 7, 2013

Scott Byrnes, Anthony Hardenburgh, Ty Bordner and Stephanie Miles, Amber Road

Cloud-Based ERP May Never Be Suitable for All Types of Manufacturing

January 7, 2013

Technology Evaluation Centers

A year-end roundup piece on developments in enterprise software in 2012 finds "clarity" is beginning to come the cloud-based ERP software market.

Automating Global Trade at GE Healthcare

January 2, 2013

George Grabher, ITC Program Leader, GE Healthcare

Removing the Headaches of Cross-Border Logistics

January 2, 2013

Ty Bordner, VP, Product Management & Solutions Consulting, Amber Road

How Honeywell Integrates GTM with Multiple SAP Platforms

January 2, 2013

Jamie Reis, IT Project Manager, Honeywell Performance Materials and Technologies

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.