ERP & Enterprise Systems

2015 Top 5 Trends in Enterprise Labeling

July 16, 2015

Loftware

Selecting a Warehouse Management System that Cures Growing Pains: Four Critical Considerations

July 6, 2015

IBS

Moving from Excel to a Warehouse Management System - Automate Your Warehouse More Efficiently

July 4, 2015

IBS

IBS Sales & Operations Planning Whitepaper - A Two-Part Journey to a Bigger Bottom Line

July 4, 2015

The Ultimate Decision: Traditional ERP vs Next Generation WMS - 8 Tips for Selecting the Right WMS

July 4, 2015

IBS

Data Visualization Can Improve Supply Chain Efficiency

June 24, 2015

Kerwin Everson, Vice President, Supply Chain Solutions, RMG Networks

An efficient supply chain is one of the most crucial predictors of a company's success. The supply chain affects almost every marker for industry leadership, including costs, delivery performance and overall customer satisfaction. It's understandable then that the majority of supply chain executives consider visibility to be the most important aspect of any supply chain solution.

Are Your Trade Promotions Pulling in Sales or Dragging Down Profits?

June 8, 2015

Vijay Hotanahalli, Product Manager, Kenandy

How much does your business spend on trade promotions to drive product sales? According to a recent Forrester report, the average for a CPG company is 20 percent of revenues, but the investment vs. return doesn't always add up. You already know that some of that money doesn't generate any return, but it gets worse: Forrester estimates that one-third of that spend – about seven percent of a typical company's revenues – actually generates negative returns, cannibalizing high-margin lines and encouraging "pantry loading."

Epicor Issues Update of Product-Packaging Software

June 5, 2015

Epicor Software Corp.

Epicor Software Corp. has made generally available its latest version of product-packaging software known as Epicor AVP.

A Vow After West Coast Port Disruption: Never Again

June 1, 2015

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Typically, when a protracted longshore labor dispute comes to an end, and operations on the docks return to normal, all parties vow to move forward and bury any residual acrimony. This time around, that might not be the case.

How Can We Manage the Supply Chain If We Cannot See?

March 17, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

Analyst Insight: The term "supply chain visibility" is bandied about, but it lacks a consistent definition. There are many forms of visibility and companies use the term with many different definitions. The first step is getting clear on the definition, and the second is gaining clarity on the technology options. While most companies have made progress in supply chain visibility within the four walls of the enterprise, today, supply chain visibility in the extended supply chain is still in its infancy. – Lora Cecere, Founder of Supply Chain Insights

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.