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• June 12, 2020 12 Jun'20

  Epicor Eclipse distribution ERP helps Yesco through COVID-19

  Yesco Electrical Supply is using new features in its Epicor Eclipse ERP system to transform some processes and make it easier to deal with changes caused by COVID-19 disruption.

• May 29, 2020 29 May'20

  Cloud-based ERP rollout benefits from remote work

  Vertical Aerospace launched a cloud-based ERP project at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The shift to remote work turned out to help -- not hurt -- the project.

• May 06, 2020 06 May'20

  Cloud-based ERP keeps SMBs running during pandemic

  Many SMBs have found that moving to cloud-based ERP systems has helped keep the lights on by allowing employees to access enterprise applications from home.

• February 27, 2020 27 Feb'20

  ERP Advisors Group: ERP for SMBs to come of age in 2020

  In this Q&A, Shawn Windle of ERP Advisors Group explains why 2020 is the year of SMBs for ERP, as SMBs find ERP systems more cost-effective and industry-specific options increase.

• January 20, 2020 20 Jan'20

  Executive shuffle rolls through ERP industry

  2019 was a year for change in the executive ranks of SAP and other ERP vendors, as the companies face struggles in moving their large on-premises installed bases to the cloud.

• January 14, 2020 14 Jan'20

  SAP competitors see openings with S/4HANA qualms

  SAP customers may consider other ERP vendors as the clock speeds up for the 2025 support end for ECC, but some observers believe a move to another vendor may be just as difficult.

• December 05, 2019 05 Dec'19

  Epicor ERP system focuses on distribution

  Companies like Jergens Industrial Supply are favoring purpose-built ERP systems like Epicor Prophet 21 for distributors over comprehensive ERPs that need customizations.

• August 22, 2019 22 Aug'19

  Shakeup in the Infor leadership tree

  Charles Phillips moved from Infor CEO to become chairman of the board of directors. He has been replaced by CFO Kevin Samuelson. Analysts believe recent revenue results may be behind the moves.

• July 19, 2019 19 Jul'19

  MRPeasy software helps growing cannabis business

  Here's how cannabis products manufacturer Papa & Barkley uses cloud-based MRP software from MRPeasy to manage its production and inventory processes in a highly regulated industry.

• May 29, 2019 29 May'19

  Revlon SAP ERP problems result in rare investor lawsuit

  An SAP ERP implementation at cosmetic maker Revlon disrupted some operations. After the news came out, the company's stock price suffered. Now, investors are suing.

• April 26, 2019 26 Apr'19

  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.

• March 12, 2019 12 Mar'19

  SAP still leads tier 1 ERP market, Infor solidifies place in the top 4

  SAP continues to lead the tier 1 ERP market, according to Panorama Consulting's Clash of the Titans 2019 report. But disruption is never far from sight, with Oracle and Microsoft trailing just behind and Infor continuing to make gains.

• April 18, 2018 18 Apr'18

  Santa Fe's ERP implementation project fix stirs debate

  ERP implementation projects may be IT's most challenging, something the city of Santa Fe, N.M., found out. City officials needed a fix and considered three options.

• October 05, 2017 05 Oct'17

  Migrating to Oracle ERP Cloud pays off for Caesars

  No role of the dice: Caesars Entertainment's move from decades-old green screens to Oracle ERP Cloud could only succeed after meticulous project planning and change management.

• October 08, 2015 08 Oct'15

  Real estate firm sees value in financial management tools

  Cushman & Wakefield aims to reduce costs and fuel rapid growth after replacing 35 general ledger systems and three major HR systems with Workday.

• June 19, 2015 19 Jun'15

  Quality management software boosts Cascade Engineering's process

  Manufacturer implemented QAD quality management software and tied it to QAD ERP for document control and workflow.

• April 24, 2015 24 Apr'15

  Report shows increased failure rates for ERP implementations

  The 2015 ERP report from Panorama Consulting Solutions also shows SAP outpacing Oracle and Microsoft on buyer shortlists.

• January 06, 2014 06 Jan'14

  Swedish bank shows how to run an enterprise on in-memory databases

  CIO says replacing Oracle system with the GigaSpaces in-memory database grid in the cloud enables real-time analytics and agile product development.

• May 16, 2013 16 May'13

  Infor customers ponder where legacy ERP fits in new social, Web push

  Customers of Infor use its legacy ERP brands that go back decades, but now are being challenged to move to the company's new Web architecture.

• November 29, 2012 29 Nov'12

  Demand sensing software part of Kellogg's well-balanced forecasting

  Cereal maker's S&OP head says parallel run of Terra Technology pattern recognition software showed 30% gain after data cleansing.

• February 10, 2012 10 Feb'12

  Ace Hardware picks SAP Financials over Oracle for order processing

  When Ace Hardware went looking for a way to integrate its financials and order processing systems, it decided going with Oracle was too risky.

• November 08, 2011 08 Nov'11

  Welding equipment maker plans long-needed ERP upgrade

  Ten years after its last system literally went up in flames, Uniweld knew it was time for an ERP upgrade, but that has also meant a challenging database migration from Oracle 8i to 11g.

• May 03, 2010 03 May'10

  Kimberly-Clark improves forecasting strategy with new demand planning software

  When Kimberly-Clark wanted to boost its sales and inventory forecasting, it turned to demand planning software.

• September 17, 2009 17 Sep'09

  Saint-Gobain improves data network management with MicroStrategy BI

  When Saint-Gobain Abrasives needed to improve its data management, it turned to MicroStrategy's business intelligence (BI) software. Find out how BI has optimized data retrieval and reporting at Saint-Gobain.