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• Advanced 3D printing machines on display at Rapid + TCT

  While there won't be a 3D printer in every home any time soon, here's a look at three machines that were on display at the Rapid + TCT 3D printing industry tradeshow and are having an effect on manufacturing.  Continue Reading

• CFOs could benefit from digital technologies in finance

  Find out why emerging digital technologies like chatbots, blockchain, AI and machine learning are not only beneficial to finance, but can also serve as useful tools for the CFO.  Continue Reading

• What does digital transformation in finance really mean?

  Digital technology can transform finance processes and create better data to drive revenue and customer satisfaction. So what's holding back digital transformation?  Continue Reading

• Challenges slow the union between blockchain and ERP

  Rather than technical challenges, building the business networks and hammering out governance and rules of engagement are the toughest hurdles to blockchain-enabled ERP.  Continue Reading

• Vendors step up efforts to marry blockchain and ERP

  Companies are working on enabling their ERP platforms to support the distributed ledger technology, along with courting partners and consortiums to create industry-specific solutions.  Continue Reading

• ERP and blockchain work together for complex, multiparty transactions

  Blockchain -- the immutable, distributed ledger technology -- is well on its way to strengthening the multiparty transactions that fuel complex supply chain networks.  Continue Reading

• To avoid ERP implementation failure, start with clearly defined requirements

  Companies can avoid litigation caused by unsuccessful ERP implementations by defining requirements at the start of a project, according to ERP consultant Brooks Hilliard.  Continue Reading

• 10 blockchain problems supply chains need to look out for

  Blockchain is proving to be useful in the supply chain, but without a strong understanding of it and a viable use case, your organization can run into several problems along the way.  Continue Reading

• 7 supply chain management key terms you need to know

  Consumers are demanding greater visibility, but how do you give it them? We're starting with a list of supply chain management basic terms that you should be aware of.  Continue Reading

• SaaS enterprise financial applications inspire one platform

  Single cloud integration platforms are among the options, from simple to complex, for hooking up multiple business processes like HR, CRM and supply chains with SaaS financials.  Continue Reading

• ERP alternatives are small but powerful systems for SMB manufacturers

  Small manufacturers that want full-functioning ERP systems don't have to go to the major vendors, as smaller ERP companies offer cost-effective systems and more personal service.  Continue Reading

• Deacom ERP helps process manufacturer pump up the volume

  California Custom Fruits and Flavors chose to implement a process manufacturing-oriented ERP tool from Deacom over industry heavyweights like SAP, Oracle and Microsoft. Here's why.  Continue Reading

• 7 critical ERP digital transformation questions CIOs must answer

  We've compiled a list of key questions you must ask before embarking on a digital transformation of ERP to ensure that it's aligned with your company's business goals.  Continue Reading

• Integrating business processes with SaaS financial applications

  Organizations should consider integrating business processes, such as HR and supply chain, with SaaS financial applications to attain better business alignment and better results.  Continue Reading

• New ERP skills needed to staff today's cloud systems

  Manufacturers need to cultivate a new class of generalists who have expertise across technology and functional domains, including change management and collaboration.  Continue Reading