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• E-commerce packaging waste becoming a bigger issue

  With the rise of online shopping, the packaging waste is becoming more of an issue. Here's a look at why and at some of the early work to solve the problem.  Continue Reading

• Finding the root cause of ERP implementation failures

  The root cause of ERP implementation failures may be delays in decision-making. Delays add up, which wastes time and imposes extra costs on a deployment.  Continue Reading

• Survey says: ERP changes, more human-machine interactions coming by 2030

  A Dell survey finds strong belief that humans and machines will work as integrated teams within five years. ERP systems, especially inventory, will be top automation target.  Continue Reading

• Scrutinize details when buying accounting software systems

  Two resellers and a CPA offer tips on getting into the right mindset and conducting a rigorous process that pinpoints the account package that meets your current and future needs.  Continue Reading

• Manufacturer fuels growth with outcome-based services

  Saddled with an inadequate ERP field service application, PAC implemented ServiceMax to centralize field service and use service quality as a business differentiator.  Continue Reading

• Estimating cost of ERP as SaaS requires ditching old methods

  Experts suggest the true value of ERP as SaaS derives not from the early savings but from being able to use a more modern, adaptive and secure platform in the long run.  Continue Reading

• Voice user interfaces coming to the enterprise

  As enterprise UX becomes more critical, VUIs may usurp traditional interfaces. For now, learn from advice and experiments, such as FinancialForce's integration of Alexa.  Continue Reading

• Cloud-based accounting software can be hub of tailored 'ERP'

  Users explain why they chose their cloud core financial system and the thought process that goes into adding applications for key functions, like procurement, HR and case management.  Continue Reading

• Mitsubishi Imaging transforms sales with e-commerce B2C software

  When Mitsubishi Imaging wanted a B2C and B2B web store, it used Sana software to open Dynamics NAV ERP data to e-commerce. Changing business processes was the biggest challenge.  Continue Reading

• Cloud accounting software an option for scalable financials

  Organizations that outgrow their on-premises software have more choices in SaaS apps that cover most accounting and financial management needs -- without the overkill of ERP.  Continue Reading

• Automating business processes with simple rules, cloud ERP

  Experts recommend using the tools already built into ERP software -- not overlaying another system -- to achieve simpler processes, improved outcomes and reduced cost.  Continue Reading

• ROI of ERP on SaaS often in easy upgrades, new opportunities

  The case has expanded beyond the upfront savings of SaaS' early days to encompass quicker, cheaper tech upgrades and new lines of business not otherwise possible.  Continue Reading

• Why combining an EAM system with IoT means faster insight

  IoT technology is the next big thing in enterprise asset management and can help companies get richer insight more quickly. Here's a look at the promise -- and the challenges.  Continue Reading

• What are the IoT industrial automation standards to watch?

  PTC's CTO of industrial automation and former Kepware CEO Tony Paine explains why messaging technology is crucial for gathering data from connected devices.  Continue Reading

• AWS ERP migration required staff buy-in and curiosity

  East Tennessee State University is moving its ERP systems from its data center to Amazon Web Services. It's a big project, and essential to its success was getting the IT staff on board.  Continue Reading