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ERP software for discrete manufacturing

November 23, 2011 23 Nov'11
Study finds PLM software moving into process manufacturing

Research firm ARC Advisory Group also says more manufacturers are using PLM-based social media along with improved PLM-MES integration and three-dimensional simulation.
April 06, 2011 06 Apr'11
Microsoft outlines cloud ERP 'framework' for discrete manufacturers

But DIRA Framework is really nothing new- - and advocates say that’s the point.
June 22, 2009 22 Jun'09
In selecting ERP software for manufacturing, don't overlook Tier 2

Companies are looking beyond SAP and Oracle for manufacturing ERP software, lending credibility to the consolidation strategies of the Tier 2s.

Oracle Autonomous Database shifts IT focus to strategic planning

This handbook looks at what Oracle Autonomous Database offers to Oracle users and issues that organizations should consider ...

Oracle Autonomous Database features free DBAs from routine tasks

Oracle Autonomous Database can automate routine administrative and operational tasks for DBAs and improve productivity, but ...

Oracle co-CEO Mark Hurd dead at 62, succession plan looms

Oracle co-CEO Mark Hurd's abrupt death at 62 has put the software giant in the position of naming his replacement, and the ...

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Amazon cloud database and data analytics expand

AWS expands its Redshift data warehouse capabilities including managed storage and query acceleration at the re:Invent 2019 ...

Vendors move away from open source database software licensing

While open source is a key to success for many database vendors, it can also potentially lead to a competitive threat from a ...

Oracle looks to grow multi-model database features

Decade after decade, Oracle continues to be relevant in the database market as it pivots to include an expanding list of ...

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Partners need to target SAP SMB market for cloud transition

In this Q&A, SAP executive Claus Gruenewald discusses how SAP partners are instrumental in servicing the SMB market and how they ...

S/4HANA Cloud integrates Qualtrics for continuous improvement

The latest version of SAP S/4HANA Cloud embeds Qualtrics XM capabilities that provide a way for users to give direct feedback ...

SAP Data Warehouse Cloud may democratize data analytics

SAP's new SAP Data Warehouse Cloud promises to make data analytics more accessible to the business. It's a needed addition to ...

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Sisense analytics platform update features AI, data prep tool

Augmented intelligence features and an in-warehouse data prep tool highlight Sisense's latest update, its second since acquiring ...

Operation Fistula uses data to treat childbirth injuries

Aided by an analytics stack developed by Exasol, nonprofit Operation Fistula is working to end obstetric fistula in targeted ...

Automated tools broaden the future scope of data science

Automated data science tools may make their way into the data science process, but are unlikely to ever be able to do everything ...

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SQL Server database design best practices and tips for DBAs

Good database design is a must to meet processing needs in SQL Server systems. In a webinar, consultant Koen Verbeeck offered ...

SQL Server in Azure database choices and what they offer users

SQL Server databases can be moved to the Azure cloud in several different ways. Here's what you'll get from each of the options ...

Using a LEFT OUTER JOIN vs. RIGHT OUTER JOIN in SQL

In this book excerpt, you'll learn LEFT OUTER JOIN vs. RIGHT OUTER JOIN techniques and find various examples for creating SQL ...

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New capabilities added to Alfresco Governance Services

The updates are intended to secure electronically stored information residing across different locations in light of recent ...

Top 5 Office 365 skills for SharePoint administrators

Microsoft SharePoint administrators need to branch out in their Office 365 skill set to support products tightly integrating with...

Box cloud content management helps simplify digital work

Box currently has three main areas of focus: integration with enterprise applications, content security and collaboration. The ...

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IT's technology experience problem gets HR tool

Technology deployments have been blamed for loss of productivity and even employee resignations. A new tool from Qualtrics could ...

3 keys to employee engagement measurement

Far too many organizations and their HR departments conduct employee engagement measurement in a way that does more harm than ...

Cornell researchers call for AI transparency in automated hiring

Researchers at Cornell University want vendors to disclose how automated hiring systems are making hiring recommendations. They ...