ERP & Enterprise Systems

Apprise Unveils Update of Mobile Sales-Management App

June 15, 2016

Apprise Software Inc., a provider of enterprise resource planning (ERP) and supply-chain management software for consumer goods companies, has created a new version of Apprise Mobile, its mobile sales-management application.

ERP Is Must-Have, But Should It Be On-Premise, Cloud or Hybrid?

June 6, 2016

TEC

Enterprise resource planning software is a must-have for manufacturers today. The business management software system, usually consisting of a number of integrated applications, is ubiquitous across the manufacturing arena and many other business verticals. Until fairly recently this software was almost always held on-premise, using servers on-site. But the growth of the cloud and cloud-hosted software solutions in general has had its effect on ERP, and most large vendors (and many smaller ones too) now offer ERP solutions in a variety of deployment options, including on-premises, cloud, and hybrid (a combination of both).

Five Trends Driving Digitization of the Supply Chain

June 6, 2016

Ross Valentine, Director of Solutions Innovation, Jabil Inc.

The digital economy is putting pressure on traditional supply chain models to conform to the "now" generation. To avoid disruption, companies must give customers what they want, when they want it and how they want it.

Transportation & Warehouse Optimization Issues New AutoScheduler

June 2, 2016

Transportation & Warehouse Optimization

Transportation & Warehouse Optimization (TWO) has released a new version of AutoScheduler.

Does Your Supply Chain Strategy Include Mobile?

May 27, 2016

Shariq Toor, Content Strategist, Pivot International

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.

ProShip Teams With ERP Integrated Solutions

May 24, 2016

ProShip, Inc

ProShip, Inc. has entered into a partnership with ERP Integrated Solutions Inc., a provider of services in support of software from SAP SE.

SaaS-Based Order Management Systems Catching On, Study Claims

May 12, 2016

Order Dynamics

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 Launches Supply-Chain Planning Suite

May 9, 2016

Plex Systems

Plex Systems, a provider of cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) software for manufacturing, has launched a new suite of supply-chain planning products.

In Transition? How NetSuite takes Enterprise Technology 'Graduates' to Full-Scale Replacements

April 28, 2016

Mint Jutras

ERP Systems Aren't Fungible. You Need One Designed Especially for Your Industry.

April 28, 2016

Industrial Distribution

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.

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.