ERP & Enterprise Systems

Case Study

A Venerable Fashion Retailer Embraces Modern Supply Chain Management

August 4, 2021

Fashion label Marc O’Polo sought to eliminate manual data management and lay the groundwork for an omnichannel retailing strategy, in support of both stores and online sales.

Four Steps for Ensuring Success in Edge Computing

July 16, 2021

Jim Demetrius, SCB Contributor

Edge computing has brought new levels of efficiency and productivity to the factory floor.

Aptean Launches Integrated CRM for its Food and Beverage ERP Solutions

July 15, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

Aptean, a global provider of mission-critical enterprise software solutions, announced the launch of new, integrated Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software for their Food and Beverage Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) products.

Infor Launches “Three for Free” Program, Offering SMBs Access to Infor CloudSuite Distribution

June 23, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

Infor, a cloud company, has announced a “Three for Free” program for smaller distributors in North America, designed to help them leverage cloud enterprise resource planning (ERP) technology.

VIDEO

Watch: The Age of Industry 4.0: Trends in Manufacturing

June 22, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Maurice Liddell, principal and senior client executive with BDO, examines the results of a survey of manufacturers and their efforts to adopt new technologies in keeping with the age of “Industry 4.0.”

Three Pillars of Customer Experience in the E-Commerce Age

May 13, 2021

Frank Kenney, SCB Contributor

For retailers of all sizes, delivering a positive customer experience starts with strong backend supply chain operations.

Digital Supply Chain Management: What's the Cost of Doing Nothing? Learn Why a Digital Supply Chain is Critical for Manufacturing and Wholesale Distribution Businesses.

April 28, 2021

NetSuite

Why it's more important than ever for manufacturers and distributors to automate their supply chains, or pay the high costs associated with not going digital.

Three Ways Mobile Data Could Transform the Construction Industry

April 28, 2021

Mike Merrill, SCB Contributor

Data collection technology gives contractors a bird’s eye view of their business.

Preparing for Biden’s 'Buy American' Order? ERP Software Can Help

April 12, 2021

Mike Edgett, SCB Contributor

Manufacturers and supply-chain managers must meet “Buy American” head on, with a renewed focus on technology to ensure the order’s success.

Case Study

Product Manufacturer Tackles Custom Orders With ERP Upgrade

March 7, 2021

Sarah Nicastro, SCB Contributor

Outgrowing it’s ERP software, a global manufacturer of power products set about removing roadblocks that were hindering essential business changes. With the assistance of a dedicated materials requirements planning (MRP) functionality, the company was able to reduce stock-outs, improve order turn time and enhance customer experience.

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.