May 2017
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May 31, 2017
31
May'17
general ledger (GL)
A general ledger (GL) is a set of numbered accounts a business uses to keep track of its financial transactions and to prepare financial reports. Continue Reading
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May 31, 2017
31
May'17
The essential guide to supply chain management best practices
In a volatile landscape, where customer expectations and supply chain complexity are growing by the day, you can't afford to bring anything but your A-game. This guide shows you how. Continue Reading
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May 25, 2017
25
May'17
What is the role of demand shaping in supply chain planning?
In the age of omnichannel, an effective demand shaping process is critical. Here's what you need to know about the strategy and collaboration that process requires. Continue Reading
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May 19, 2017
19
May'17
hybrid manufacturing
Hybrid manufacturing is a term that describes combining additive manufacturing and subtractive manufacturing in a single machine system. Continue Reading
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May 18, 2017
18
May'17
What are some applications that qualify as digital manufacturing technologies?
Digital manufacturing is a broad term that embraces a concept of data-driven connectedness. Here are two areas of enterprise technology that can help create it. Continue Reading
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May 18, 2017
18
May'17
Agility, scale rate highly in cloud ERP financial management systems
By moving ERP functions to multi-tenant SaaS, companies are giving up some control but may be saving costs and benefiting from automatic and regular updates, easier use and scale. Continue Reading
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May 18, 2017
18
May'17
How specialized SaaS financial software can replace on-premises ERP
Software-as-a-service financials often provide superior forecasting, analytics and financial close functions. Consultants share advice on choosing the right tool. Continue Reading
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May 16, 2017
16
May'17
How Jabil's supply chain visibility software foiled a hurricane
Global contract manufacturer used its Intelligent Digital Supply Chain to quickly alert supply chain managers affected by a major earthquake in Italy. Continue Reading
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May 16, 2017
16
May'17
Business budgeting software boosts productivity for real estate broker
By subscribing to cloud-based Vena, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices retains the familiarity of spreadsheets and gains major advantages in speed, accuracy and productivity. Continue Reading
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May 16, 2017
16
May'17
Consultancy shares lessons from its own Oracle ERP Cloud deployment
Peloton Group CEO says consolidating multiple ERPs on one cloud system provided finer control of projects and company financials. Continue Reading
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May 15, 2017
15
May'17
What's holding back growth of 3D printing and additive manufacturing?
The era of 3D printing and additive manufacturing may be just around the corner, but the industry needs to coalesce for it to grow to scale, according to panel at Rapid + TCT conference. Continue Reading
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May 12, 2017
12
May'17
Cloud-based ERP software signals new era at Shawnee State University
Shawnee State University in Ohio is implementing Oracle cloud software for financials, HR and student information to help staff become more effective and to improve services. Continue Reading
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May 10, 2017
10
May'17
Get smarter about supply chain visibility tools, benefits
As technology-like sensors, IoT and analytics become more common, supply chain visibility systems can help mitigate disruptions, improve demand sensing and ensure product quality. Continue Reading
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May 09, 2017
09
May'17
How to use a new ERP system to improve business processes
Packaged ERP will not match your business processes exactly -- and that's a good thing. Here's why you should use the prospect of a new system and its implementation to become better. Continue Reading
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May 08, 2017
08
May'17
When building chatbot software, keep it simple and user-focused
Deploying software robots that are truly helpful, and not just annoying or useless, takes some savvy. Experts share early lessons learned about this still-emerging technology. Continue Reading
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May 08, 2017
08
May'17
Good budgeting strategy ties business plans to budgets in CPM software
A well-prepared budget is both the product and the driver of strategic planning that gets results. Here's how the components relate, and how software oils the gears. Continue Reading
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May 08, 2017
08
May'17
ERP (enterprise resource planning)
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) is an industry term for the broad set of activities that help an organization manage its business. An important goal of ERP software is to facilitate the flow of information so business decisions can be data-driven. Continue Reading
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May 05, 2017
05
May'17
Top four supply chain strategies to create the omnichannel experience
The need for omnichannel capabilities is a major force affecting modern supply chain management. Here are four ways to get strategic, so you won't be left behind. Continue Reading
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May 03, 2017
03
May'17
Five best practices for using IoT in supply chain management
Implementing IoT technology in your supply chain can enable major improvements -- but it's not easy to do. Here are five ways to make sure you get it right. Continue Reading
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May 03, 2017
03
May'17
The risk analytics software your company really needs
Risk analytics tools are more and more critical for CFOs seeking to improve operational efficiency. Just one problem: It can be hard to figure out just what those tools are. Continue Reading