ERP & Enterprise Systems

Vistex Integrates Pricing, Contract Management App With SAPHybris Commerce

April 27, 2016

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.

The Real-Time Advantage in Food Production

April 19, 2016

Quintiq

Why Supply Chain Has Taken So Long to Migrate to the Cloud

April 11, 2016

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Supply-chain has gone to the cloud. The only question is: What took it so long?

Getting Better Return on Your Supply Chain Technology Investment

April 6, 2016

BCG Perspectives

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.

SAP Issues Update to Planning Platform; Enhancements to Ariba

March 31, 2016

SAP SE

SAP SE has released version 6.1 of the SAP Integrated Business Planning application.

JDA Releases Connect for Manufacturers Running SAP HANA

March 24, 2016

JDA Software Group Inc.

JDA Software Group, Inc. has released JDA Connect for SAP HANA.

Sharks vs. Jets on the West Coast Waterfront?

March 7, 2016

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Here's a question for U.S. exporters who were grievously harmed by the West Coast longshore labor slowdown in late 2014 and early 2015: Would it make you feel any better to learn that you were the victims of "a street brawl"?

Trends for Enterprise Software and ERP Systems

March 1, 2016

SupplyChainBrain

Analyst Insight: The state of enterprise software market has changed to the point where organizations may be conflicted as to the type of systems to select. ERP, point solutions, third-party integrations and BPM tools have introduced doubt to organizations trying to match their business requirements to IT strategies. Too much choice may increase the quantity of IT failures due to companies implementing the wrong type of software. - Keean Persaud, Managing Director, Eval-Source

ModusLink Launches EPIC for Planning and Collaboration

February 24, 2016

ModusLink Corp.

ModusLink Corp. has launched its Enhanced Planning and Integrated Collaboration (EPIC) tool.

Have Enterprise Resource Planning Systems Really Delivered on Their Promise?

February 11, 2016

CFO

Enterprise resource planning systems, once regarded as a marvel of technology, have turned out to be anything but.

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.