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• Moves to connected manufacturing hindered by stranded assets

  Stranded assets in manufacturing facilities can lead to inefficiencies and can hinder companies from moving to smart factories and taking advantage of fully connected systems.  Continue Reading

• Choosing cloud ERP vendors: Know what you need before going in

  Before deciding which cloud ERP vendors and cloud ERP software to evaluate, it's important for a business to determine its unique business needs and situation.  Continue Reading

• IFS CEO Roos: Legacy ERP system owners want 'time out'

  In a Q&A, Darren Roos, CEO of ERP vendor IFS, discusses the company's growth and how it's poised to challenge industry giants SAP, Oracle and Microsoft over legacy ERP customers.  Continue Reading

• AWS IoT button now a part of ERP processes

  ERP systems are increasingly being connected to more and more things, including the AWS IoT button. This simple button, with the right use case, can streamline some processes.  Continue Reading

• With blockchain asset tracking, Walmart pushes supplier tech adoption

  In requiring its green vegetable suppliers to use blockchain by 2019, Walmart seeks more transparency in the food supply chain. Whether suppliers will push back remains to be seen.  Continue Reading

• Celonis' process mining software helps manufacturer improve efficiency

  Chart Industries uses process mining software from Celonis to make accounts payable and receivable processes more efficient by identifying problems like delays and bottlenecks.  Continue Reading

• The 8 features all enterprise SaaS applications must have

  Slick UIs and fast setup make great first impressions, but enterprise managers know they're the tip of the iceberg. Unsexy features like interoperability are the real foundation.  Continue Reading

• The time is right for IoT for manufacturing applications

  IOT technology adoption is growing as it becomes more feasible and delivers useful data. However, manufacturers should resolve issues of security, scalability and data quality.  Continue Reading

• Cloud ERP vs. on-premises ERP: What are the differences?

  Understanding the differences between traditional on-premises ERP and SaaS ERP is critical before making any buying decisions. Here's how they compare in seven important areas.  Continue Reading

• Comparing SAP ERP ROI to Oracle, Microsoft and Infor

  Considering Oracle, Microsoft, Infor or SAP ERP software? We examine these ERP vendors on how well each delivers ERP ROI with their unique implementation methods and strategies.  Continue Reading

• Top 5 inventory management challenges for manufacturers

  Get expert advice on the technologies, best practices and organizational change management needed to master the most common inventory management problems.  Continue Reading

• 7 ways to ensure a successful cloud ERP implementation

  Understand why everything from documenting business processes to managing shadow IT can make or break your ERP implementation. Here's what you should know.  Continue Reading

• Data dominance the prize in Salesforce ERP integration moves

  Following the MuleSoft acquisition in March, the Dreamforce conference reinforces the cloud CRM leader's ambition to become the front end to enterprise data.  Continue Reading

• Why some manufacturers stick with on-premises vs. cloud ERP

  Cloud ERP is key in digital manufacturing, but it's not a fit for all companies, especially those with heavy customization needs or the need to maintain control over upgrades.  Continue Reading

• Software bots start taking over finance work in Arizona

  Software bots are being used in Arizona to help with some routine finance operations. These systems follow scripts to complete repetitive work, freeing employees for other work.  Continue Reading