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Cloud is key to linking digital manufacturing technologies
Traditional manufacturing systems often can't handle new customer demands, so manufacturers are building smart factories that use cloud-enabled next-gen technologies. Continue Reading
procure to pay (P2P)
Procure to pay is the process of requisitioning, purchasing, receiving, paying for and accounting for goods and services. Continue Reading
two-tier ERP
Two-tier ERP is a technology strategy taken by large, multinational enterprises that uses tier 1 ERP for financials and other core common processes at the corporate level and tier 2 ERP for divisions, subsidiaries and smaller locations of the ... Continue Reading
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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
digital core
Digital core is the technology platforms and applications that allow organizations to transform into digital businesses and meet the new needs of the digital economy. Continue Reading
What is the difference between logistics and supply chain management?
Logistics is part of supply chain management, but the two terms are often used synonymously. Here's a quick explanation of how these two are different.Continue Reading
product as a service
Product as a service is the concept of selling the services and outcomes a product can provide rather than the product itself.Continue Reading
asset performance management (APM)
Asset performance management (APM) is both a strategy and a set of software tools for tracking and managing the health of an organization's physical assets.Continue Reading
financial planning and analysis (FP&A)
Financial planning and analysis (FP&A) is the budgeting, forecasting and analytical processes that support an organization's financial health and business strategy.Continue Reading
ERP (enterprise resource planning)
ERP, or enterprise resource planning, is a modular software system designed to integrate the main functional areas of an organization's business processes into a unified system.Continue Reading
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What is a good supply chain technology strategy?
Supply chain managers have a tough job and face many challenges. Technology can help but must also be approached with return on investment top of mind. Here are three tips that can help.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
3PL (third-party logistics)
A 3PL (third-party logistics) provider offers outsourced logistics services, which encompass anything that involves management of one or more facets of procurement and fulfillment activities.Continue Reading
Kaizen (continuous improvement)
Kaizen is an approach to creating continuous improvement based on the idea that small, ongoing positive changes can reap major improvements.Continue Reading
right to repair (electronics)
Right to repair is the legal concept that allows consumers to repair the products they buy, or choose their own service providers instead of going through the manufacturer.Continue Reading