ERP & Enterprise Systems

IFS Debuts Version 8 of ERP Suite for Manufacturing Industries

June 8, 2012

IFS, a vendor of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems based on service-oriented architecture (SOA) technology, has developed IFS Applications 8, the latest version of its offering for manufacturing industries.

As ERP Market Bounces Back, What Kind of Companies Are Spending Their Money?

June 1, 2012

Technology Evaluation Centers

Since the 2008 economic crisis hit, many firms have been forced to cut back in order to keep their businesses afloat. Enterprise software spending is one area where cutbacks have been most noticeable. But now that the global economy is starting to rebound and information technology budgets are unfreezing, companies are evaluating upgrade or replacement enterprise resource planning systems with added functionality to support their changing business needs.

SAP's U.S. Subsidiary Agrees to Acquire Procurement Specialist Ariba

May 30, 2012

SAP AG

SAP America, the U.S.-based subsidiary of Germany's SAP AG, has agreed to acquire Ariba, the software vendor specializing in procurement and business-to-business commerce.

Is Enterprise Social Networking Part of ERP? Perhaps It's Even Replaced ERP?

May 24, 2012

ChainLink Research

Since today's global business structures are bigger than the enterprise, we are bombarded by the power of social networking for the enterprise. But with several mega-enterprise software firms clearly committed to incorporating social networking into their solutions, the question is - isn't it time to abandon ERP in favor of a new solution? A new platform? A new software category for business? Or is enterprise social networking an element of the enterprise-ERP-package?

SAP Develops New Mobile Apps for Business Users, Consumers

May 24, 2012

SAP AG

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.

What is a TMS? What can it do for your organization?

May 11, 2012

Trinity Logistics

A Guide to a Growing Trend in Transportation Management

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.

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.