ERP & Enterprise Systems

Study Details CIO 'Evolving' from Improver to Transformer

October 3, 2013

The demand for speed, re-invention, agility and innovation in business so dramatically increased over the last five years that it has required that CIOs move beyond business improvement to business transformation, according to a survey by Epicor software in conjunction with the UK's The Manufacturer magazine.

Oracle Adds Services to Cloud Offering; Updates ERP

September 30, 2013

Oracle Corp.

Oracle Corp. has added 10 services to Oracle Cloud, covering application, social, platform and infrastructure offerings.

Report Available on Business Analytics, Business Intelligence, Human Capital Management

September 26, 2013

Aberdeen

The latest research from Aberdeen Group includes publications on business analytics, business intelligence, and human capital management.

Supplier Selection Guide Available for Cloud Enterprise Resource Planning Systems

September 11, 2013

ARC Advisory Group

A new cloud enterprise resource planning software supplier guide from ARC Advisory Group includes both selection criteria and guided workflow steps for choosing the correct cloud ERP system and supplier.

Accellos, UXC Eclipse Join to Offer Warehouse Software in Asia-Pacific

September 5, 2013

Accellos

Accellos, a provider of supply-chain execution software, has formed a partnership with UXC Eclipse, reportedly the large Microsoft Dynamics partner in the Asia-Pacific region.

enVista Teams With Avercast for Inventory Forecasting, Demand Planning

September 4, 2013

enVista

enVista has joined with Avercast to provide demand-planning and sales and operations planning (S&OP) applications to users of Microsoft Dynamics AX.

Add-ons, Upgrades and Omni-Channel Retailing to Spur Robust Growth in WMS Market

August 29, 2013

ARC Advisory Group

The global market for warehouse management systems grew by 8 percent in 2012. Growth was broad-based, occurring in both well-established and emerging market segments. The WMS replacement cycle is responsible for much of the recent growth in the mature segments. As this dynamic diminishes, more enduring factors will propel future market growth. These factors include expanded adoption of WMS add-on modules, additional upgrades due to the benefits delivered by supply chain execution platforms, and increased demand driven by the omni-channel retail paradigm.

Challenges and Benefits of Mobile ERP Applications in Manufacturing

August 27, 2013

Technology Evaluation Centers

While today's workers are increasingly relying on the use of mobile devices to do their work, mobile technologies are being used not only for ensuring effective communication, but also for tasks that were previously performed at the desk during business hours.

Mobile Capability Is Key for Numerous Areas of the Supply Chain

August 9, 2013

SCE Magazine

Smith and Associates surveyed 200 respondents spanning across the electronics industry and found that 68 percent identified mobile applications as the most influential technology in the supply chain. Although some organizations are still using traditional tools in the supply chain process, more companies are now turning to smartphones, handheld computers and other mobile devices to reap the benefits of improved mobility and flexibility.

Financial Supply Chain Application Launched by Deutsche Bank

August 7, 2013

FX-MM

Deutsche Bank has rolled out the Financial Supply Chain Manager with multi-currency and multilingual capabilities that enable clients to access receivables finance and supplier finance solutions via a central access point.

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.