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• The benefits and drawbacks of cloud ERP systems for healthcare

  Is moving to cloud ERP good for your healthcare organizations? Experts tackle just that question and weigh in on issues such as security and compliance.  Continue Reading

• Postmodern ERP strategy hinges on data integration

  Analysts walk you through the data integration strategies behind a postmodern ERP approach, while a semiconductor company explains how it undertook this type of project.  Continue Reading

• Resistance to all-in cloud ERP systems is large

  For many enterprises, ERP and HCM deployments may take the path of hybrid deployments, a trend that is supported by Hewlett Packard Enterprise's quarterly earnings results.  Continue Reading

• Postmodern ERP countered by continued appeal of single suite

  The loosely coupled enterprise applications that Gartner predicted may indeed be here, but integration and data integrity challenges make them inferior to monolithic ERP for some.  Continue Reading

• SaaS ERP systems can include hidden costs

  Cloud hype tells us that SaaS ERP systems are less expensive to run than on-premises systems, but experts warn of hidden costs that you have to account for before moving to the cloud.  Continue Reading

• Q&A: Brittain Ladd on digital supply chain transformation

  Brittain Ladd of Genpact tells why organizations need to transform their supply chains with machine learning and analytics to mitigate disruptions and compete more effectively.  Continue Reading

• Industrial IoT application boosts machine utilization

  Metal parts maker uses MachineMetrics analytics cloud to spot underused equipment, help machinists squeeze out more production and monitor their own efficiency.  Continue Reading

• Supply chain blockchain is quickly taking hold

  The pieces needed to create supply chain blockchain networks are emerging. But blockchain won't fix all the problems that supply chains face, such as theft and data accuracy.  Continue Reading

• SMB reaps rewards of migrating QAD ERP system to the cloud

  Moog's medical devices group moved its on-premises ERP system to the cloud, resulting in more reliable operation and a redirected IT focus on adding business value to the entire group.  Continue Reading

• SMBs see vertical ERP technology vendors meeting specialty needs

  The industry-specific ERP market is thriving, which is good news for SMBs looking to cost-effectively maintain their existing ERP systems with immediate specialty feature upgrades.  Continue Reading

• Pressures mount on SMBs to modernize aging ERP processes

  To upgrade or replace their old and cranky ERP systems, SMBs must consider several options, and the cloud figures prominently. But the final decision is seen shifting away from IT.  Continue Reading

• Fueled by SaaS, ERP for SMBs soars into the cloud

  SaaS is making ERP accessible to more small organizations, but is there a downside? Industry insiders weigh in on the ROI of SaaS vs. on-premises and hybrid ERP.  Continue Reading

• How to make the single-tenant vs. multi-tenant cloud ERP choice

  Choosing between single-tenant and multi-tenant cloud requires understanding what each offers and which factors are most important for your organization. Here's a look.  Continue Reading

• Cloud ERP systems complicate deployment options

  The cloud has increased the options for running ERP systems, but also the complications. Companies should consider their business needs before selecting a deployment option.  Continue Reading

• Get to Industry 4.0 with a smart factory roadmap

  Creating a smart factory needn't require starting from scratch. Here's advice on how you can create connectivity with the industrial machines you do have.  Continue Reading