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Industrial IoT platforms proliferate while standards slowly percolate
As frameworks from the Industrial Internet Consortium and platforms like GE Predix gain ground, an array of standards must somehow connect devices to middleware and the cloud. Continue Reading
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The risks and rewards of a multivendor ERP strategy
As old-school mega ERP implementations increasingly fall out of favor, companies are now picking and choosing software. Here are some of the issues that these choices create. Continue Reading
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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IoT logistics technology gaining speed in freight industry
Initially slow to take off, the internet of things is enabling sophisticated sensors that give logistics providers more visibility into inventory and freight vehicles. Continue Reading
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ERP functionality now often attained piecemeal in cloud applications
More organizations are foregoing monolithic ERP systems for easy-to-deploy cloud applications that do most of what they need in nimble microservices and access to customer data. Continue Reading
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Intelligent ERP poised to transform business as we know it
Intelligent ERP systems are inevitable, according to IDC analyst Mickey North Rizza, so organizations need to plan how they will adopt them and prepare employees. Continue Reading
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ERP hybrid cloud architecture causes integration headaches
More manufacturers are choosing a mix of cloud providers and on-premises systems. A hybrid cloud model can provide the full range of ERP functions. Continue Reading