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Hybrid systems may be ERP's true future
For many enterprises, ERP and HCM deployments may take the path of hybrid deployments, a trend that is supported by Hewlett Packard Enterprise's quarterly earnings results.
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A look at supply chain management vs. logistics
Logistics is part of supply chain management, but the two terms are often used synonymously. Here's a quick explanation of how these two are different.
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Is this really the age of loosely coupled ERP?
The loosely coupled enterprise applications that Gartner predicted may indeed be here, but integration and data integrity challenges make them inferior to monolithic ERP for some.
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Three ways machine learning helps optimize the supply chain
Machine learning is being used to improve a wide array of business processes, including supply chain management functions. Here's a look at three areas it's helping the most.
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ERP Updates: AI & Digital Manufacturing
Including insights from Gartner, IDC Research, and other reputable sources, here’s an update on where AI in manufacturing currently stands, and how digital manufacturing technologies are disrupting ERP.
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How ERP is helping improve worker productivity
The technology innovations that increase employee productivity are being supported by ERP systems, and this includes embedded AI technologies.
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FinancialForce's systems gain AI
FinancialForce has made two major changes to its platform: It has turned to ADP for core HR services, and has integrated Salesforce's AI capability called Einstein.
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Hybrid systems may be ERP's true future
For many enterprises, ERP and HCM deployments may take the path of hybrid deployments, a trend that is supported by Hewlett Packard Enterprise's quarterly earnings results.
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Dalsin heads back to on-premises ERP after cloud foray
Dalsin Industries implemented a Plex cloud ERP system to replace an old Epicor system but moved back to on-premises Epicor when the cloud proved to be inadequate for its needs.
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Is your MES ready for the Industrial IoT?
Modern manufacturing execution systems already have solid reporting and connectivity, but lack the capacity and analytics to be control centers of the Industrial Internet of Things.
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A look at supply chain management vs. logistics
Logistics is part of supply chain management, but the two terms are often used synonymously. Here's a quick explanation of how these two are different.
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Hybrid systems may be ERP's true future
For many enterprises, ERP and HCM deployments may take the path of hybrid deployments, a trend that is supported by Hewlett Packard Enterprise's quarterly earnings results.
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Is this really the age of loosely coupled ERP?
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Three ways machine learning helps optimize the supply chain
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The vertical ERP market isn't flashy, just critical
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Industrial IoT metal machine music for parts maker
Metal parts maker uses MachineMetrics analytics cloud to spot underused equipment, help machinists squeeze out more production and monitor their own efficiency.
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SMBs face challenges when moving to the cloud
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Get proactive about customer returns and reverse logistics
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Low-code/no-code for the supply chain
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Cloud ERP may be costlier than hype promises
Cloud hype tells us that SaaS ERP systems are less expensive to run than on-premises systems, but experts warn of hidden costs that you have to account for before moving to the cloud.
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Companies need digital supply chains to compete
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Migrating SMB's ERP system to the cloud pays dividends
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Business needs should drive ERP deployment choice
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E-Handbook | June 2018
Planning for supply chain risk assessment and mitigation
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E-Handbook | March 2018
Key factors to consider before moving to SaaS-based ERP
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E-Handbook | January 2018
Selecting SaaS accounting software need not be intimidating
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E-Handbook | May 2017
Agility, scale rate highly in cloud ERP financial management systems
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E-Handbook | April 2017
Practical steps to follow when running cloud-based ERP systems
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Data management a key part of future ERP setups
Analysts walk you through the data integration strategies behind a postmodern ERP approach, while a semiconductor company explains how it undertook this type of project.
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A look at supply chain management vs. logistics
Logistics is part of supply chain management, but the two terms are often used synonymously. Here's a quick explanation of how these two are different.
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asset performance management (APM)
Asset performance management (APM) is both a strategy and a set of software tools for tracking and managing the health of an organization's physical assets.
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Where does Oracle stand with AI?
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Hybrid systems will dominate industrial cloud by 2023
A new survey by ABI Research indicates that manufacturers will move IIoT systems from public cloud to hybrid systems as more storage and processing can be done at the device level.
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ERP infrastructure
ERP faces a major security problem
ERP security is in trouble, according to a new report. Many ERP systems connected to the internet are insecure, and users are lagging in installing updates.
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CPM software
Workday spends big to accelerate product development
Workday says its acquisition of Adaptive Insights, a financial planning and modeling system, will save it two years of development time.
SearchERP Definitions
- asset performance management (APM)
- financial planning and analysis (FP&A)
- ERP (enterprise resource planning)
- 3PL (third-party logistics)
- Kaizen (continuous improvement)
- right to repair (electronics)
- virtual commissioning
- lean manufacturing (lean production)