Features

Features

• What closing the books reveals about a finance function's health

  Find out why one expert thinks focusing on faster monthly closes could diagnose larger problems within the finance function.  Continue Reading

• Choosing an EPM software vendor: Know what questions to ask

  The two-part buyer's guide concludes with advice on key variables to look for in enterprise performance management software and vendors.  Continue Reading

• Machine-to-machine technology automates the warehouse

  Machine-to-machine technology is a handy tool for automating warehouse operations.  Continue Reading

• Excel automation tools save time but don't eliminate error potential

  Users say Excel automation tool Spreadsheet Server reduces manual data entry, but it doesn't nix Excel snags. Analysts say it's typical of the category.  Continue Reading

• Decoding active and passive RFID tags

  Active and passive RFID differs greatly in terms of functionality and cost. Here's what you need to know about the flavors of RFID.  Continue Reading

• Q&A: Overall equipment effectiveness metrics for real-time visibility

  Expert Matthew Littlefield explains how these long-used efficiency measures can support real-time visibility in manufacturing.  Continue Reading

• Head of IT at Pandora urges IT to embrace cloud applications

  Cloud applications can free up time for more innovation, according to the vice president of enterprise information services at Pandora.  Continue Reading

• Four tips for faster financial consolidation

  Users and experts say that collaboration, automation and a defined schedule can cut back the days to close.  Continue Reading

• GPS technology steers towards the manufacturing supply chain

  Rather than replacing other AIDC technologies, GPS complements bar code and RFID technology and is typically deployed for logistics tracking.  Continue Reading

• Know the SCOR model to build strong supply chain metrics

  By following the SCOR model, manufacturers can put supply chain metrics in place to ensure enterprise-wide success.  Continue Reading

• Budgeting and forecasting software rescues firm from 'spreadsheet hell'

  Adaptive Planning's SaaS budgeting, planning and forecasting tools cater to NPD Group's global needs in a way that Excel couldn't.  Continue Reading

• Strategies for collaborative planning with S&OP

  In this book chapter excerpt, find strategies to design and implement collaborative sales and operations planning.  Continue Reading

• Minimize risk in cloud ERP integrations

  Companies considering cloud ERP integration can take steps to minimize risk, according to one analyst.  Continue Reading

• Proper ERP testing essential for successful implementation

  In this book chapter excerpt, learn how to ensure successful system implementations through ERP testing best practices.  Continue Reading

• Best practices to estimate accurate ERP schedules, budgets in an ERP project

  In this book chapter excerpt, find out how to estimate ERP project schedules and budgets and avoid common pitfalls.  Continue Reading

• Six data privacy questions to ask SaaS financial software vendors

  The answers to these questions can help CFOs shake data privacy fears and feel more confident about moving financials to the cloud.  Continue Reading

• Manufacturing requirements planning: The four critical questions answered

  Read a key chapter in the recently revised and updated "Orlicky's Material Requirements Planning," considered by some to be a landmark book by one of the pioneers of MRP.  Continue Reading

• Overcoming lean manufacturing challenges

  In this book chapter, learn how to overcome lean manufacturing challenges and common obstacles to lean success.  Continue Reading

• Supply chain management (SCM) and business intelligence (BI): Questions about integration

  Integrating SCM and BI can boost the effectiveness supply chain analytics. SCM BI integration can be tricky, so before you get started, find answers to some common SCM and BI questions.  Continue Reading

• Integrating supply chain management (SCM) and global positioning system (GPS) FAQ

  Supply chain management (SCM) can work with a global positioning system (GPS) to create a powerful logistics data network. Here are some answers to frequently asked questions about SCM GPS integration.  Continue Reading

• SCM CRM FAQ: Integration tips

  Supply chain management (SCM) and customer relationship management (CRM) software can work together to strengthen connections with and better serve a manufacturer's customers. These common SCM CRM questions are a good place to get started when ...  Continue Reading

• SCM and PLM: Questions about integration

  Integrating your supply chain management (SCM) software with your product lifecycle management (PLM) software optimizes the capabilities of both systems. Before getting started, read answers to some SCM PLM integration questions.  Continue Reading

• Manufacturing execution system (MES) FAQ

  Manufacturing execution system (MES) software, which analyzes processes across manufacturing organizations, can be complicated. Read on to learn more about how MES works and find answers to some common MES FAQs.  Continue Reading

• Inventory management software frequently asked questions (FAQ)

  Inventory management software goes beyond simple record-keeping to provide the information and analysis you need to make better decisions. Here are some frequently asked questions.  Continue Reading

• Making the lean manufacturing management commitment

  In order for a lean initiative to be successful, lean manufacturing management must be willing to commit to implementation and training plans. Strong lean manufacturing leadership is able to evaluate what lean needs to do and solve problems down the...  Continue Reading

• Building a business case for lean implementation

  Introducing lean thinking to your staff means explaining what lean does and how it will help your business. Identifying your goals, explaining the concepts of kaizen and kanban and setting up lean training programs are all parts of building a ...  Continue Reading

• Tips for manufacturing production planning and scheduling with MES

  MES software can aid in production planning by calculating automated sequences. It can also help on the work scheduling end through order processing.  Continue Reading

• Manufacturing capacity planning and production scheduling process

  Find out how Oracle E-Business Suite supply chain management (SCM) software provides supply chain capacity planning. Learn how to use Oracle SCM software in the production scheduling process.  Continue Reading

• Manufacturing tips for Kanban production control and BOM management

  Discover how Oracle E-Business Suite supply chain management (SCM) software helps manufacturers with Kanban setup and production control. Find out how Oracle SCM software can improve bill of materials (BOM) management.  Continue Reading

• Strategic benefits of a global trade management software system

  A company that deploys a global trade management software system can reduce the costs, risks and delays associated with manual compliance and tracking efforts.  Continue Reading

• ERP cost benefit analysis for stand-alone projects

  Preparing for an ERP implementation project can be challenging. Find out how to implement an ERP system without enterprise software and analyze the costs and benefits. Learn what steps should be on your ERP implementation checklist.  Continue Reading

• Rapid Implementation Roadmap: What is the Implementation Process?

  Understanding what needs to occur during a software implementation project can help speed up the process. Find out what to expect at each stage of the implementation process and how to manage a rapid implementation.  Continue Reading

• Sales and operations planning for manufacturing

  Learn how manufacturing sales and operations planning is critical to supply chain management and how to go from supply chain strategy to execution.  Continue Reading

• A plant manager's guide to supply chain best practices

  Learn the importance of supply chain strategy, coordination and planning in plant management and why each step of the supply chain is key to optimizing plant productivity.  Continue Reading

• Manufacturing operations management and planning based on strategic models

  Learn why you should base supply chain management decisions on strategic models and how to solve supply chain challenges.  Continue Reading

• The Future of Business Intelligence

  Learn about the emergence and growth of business intelligence (BI) software technology. Discover new BI technical innovations and how BI can benefit your company.  Continue Reading

• Case Study: How Lean Failed

  Discover the best implementation practices for lean manufacturing. Find out common challenges in implementing lean manufacturing and learn how to avoid common mistakes.  Continue Reading

• Logistics Execution Process

  Find out how to execute logistics in manufacturing ERP. Learn how to configure deliveries, transportation, routes, determination and packaging.  Continue Reading

• Challenges and solutions in supply chain management

  Modern manufacturing has driven down the time and cost of the production process, leaving supply chains as the final frontier for cost reduction and competitive advantage. Supply Chains: A Manager's Guide will quickly give managers the foundation ...  Continue Reading

• Information Integration Architecture

  Learn how information integration architecture makes data accessible across software systems and takes the headache out of integrating your company's information.  Continue Reading

• Process Integration Architecture

  Discover how Process Integration Architecture helps manage end-to-end business processes. Learn how Process Integration Architecture can reduce cost, increase competetive advantage and optimize business processes.  Continue Reading