ERP & Enterprise Systems

SAP Develops New Mobile Apps for Business Users, Consumers

May 24, 2012

SAP AG has introduced a series of mobile applications for business users and consumers. The new tools provide real-time access to human resources, finance, sales and mobile commerce functions.

Supply Chain Improvement Initiatives at Briggs Healthcare

May 18, 2012

SupplyChainBrain

Briggs Healthcare develops and markets products that are designed to improve clinical outcomes and reduce operating costs for more than 50,000 customers in the senior care, home care, acute care, physician and retail markets. "Having the right product at the right place and time and at the lowest cost is very important to us," says Brad Mueller, vice president of supply chain solutions.

Epicor Software Offers New Version of ERP, Related Applications

May 16, 2012

Epicor Software Corp.

Epicor Software Corp. has introduced a new version of its enterprise resource planning (ERP) application. The update contains more than 300 new features and enhancements across every suite, including the Epicor ICE Business Architecture.

Supply Chain Improvement Initiatives at Briggs Healthcare

May 11, 2012

Brad Mueller, Vice President of Supply Chain Solutions, Briggs Healthcare

Leveraging Today's ERP in the Supply Chain

April 30, 2012

SupplyChainBrain

Today's ERP systems often have much of the needed supply chain management software, they are interoperable, and with them collaboration and visibility problems are minimized, says Mike Tatara, product marketing manager, Epicor Software Corp. In addition, they are highly efficient information repositories.

Del Monte Foods Puts Its Head in the Cloud

April 16, 2012

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Never mind the naysayers: Del Monte Foods is a big believer in cloud technology. In just three years, the $3.7bn company has placed its entire inbound supply chain in the cloud. The result, according to senior manager of global trade compliance Brian White, has been tighter relationships with suppliers, and greater visibility of product in the pipeline.

HighJump Software Offers EDI Support for Users of Sage ERP

April 16, 2012

HighJump Software Inc.

The TrueCommerce EDI [Electronic Data Interchange] Solutions Group of HighJump Software Inc. has developed an enhanced version of its EDI-based tool for users of the Sage 100 enterprise resource planning (ERP) application.

Key Technology Capabilities That a Lead Logistics Provider Must Have

April 3, 2012

Chris Hanz, Senior Vice President, Americas IS&S, CEVA Logistics

Deck Increasingly companies are "going global" as manufacturing moves overseas, new consumer markets open up, and natural resources are discovered in new geographies.

Leveraging Today's ERP in the Supply Chain

March 22, 2012

Mike Tatara, Product Marketing Manager, Epicor Software Corporation

Hubspan Issues Six New B2B Apps for NetSuite Cloud-Computing Platform

March 15, 2012

Hubspan Inc.

Hubspan Inc., a vendor of business-integration software based in the cloud, has released six new business-to-business applications, built using the NetSuite SuiteCloud Computing Platform.

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.