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- January 05, 2022
05 Jan'22
Composable ERP may break up monolithic systems
In this Q&A, Unit4's Claus Jepsen calls cloud-based composable ERPs, which enable companies to pick and choose the applications and vendors they want, the future.
- December 23, 2021
23 Dec'21
Supply chain disruption will persist in 2022, but tech may help
The supply chain problems of the last two years will persist into 2022, but companies can use the opportunity to redesign processes and update technology to solve long-term issues.
- November 30, 2021
30 Nov'21
Syspro focuses on hybrid ERP to fuel growth
In this Q&A, Syspro's Scott Hebert explains why the company is walking the line between pure cloud and on-premises ERP for its manufacturing and distribution customer base.
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- November 24, 2021
24 Nov'21
Vendors position ERP as heart of circular economy model
ERP vendors SAP and IFS are positioning themselves at the forefront of enterprise sustainability efforts just as businesses focus on reducing waste and prepare for new regulations.
- October 15, 2021
15 Oct'21
Shopify opens e-commerce platform to enterprise ERP vendors
Shopify's new Global ERP Program takes steps to attract larger enterprises, but the transition won't be easy, as large ERP systems are far more complex than those of Shopify's SMB base.
- October 11, 2021
11 Oct'21
More urgency needed for supply chain security during holidays
In this Q&A, Kyle Rice, CTO at SAP NS2, explains the delicacy of increasingly complex supply chains and why IT needs to be proactive in finding their weakest links.
- October 08, 2021
08 Oct'21
Top ERP systems need ability to deliver as well as tech
Panorama Consulting Group's '2022 Top 10 ERP Systems' report focuses on function set, technology, usability and ability to deliver on implementation, support and services.
- September 30, 2021
30 Sep'21
The future of Epicor ERP is cloud
In this Q&A, Epicor's Himanshu Palsule discusses how the vendor has embraced the cloud, its strategy to expand its product portfolio and its push to broaden its global presence.
- September 30, 2021
30 Sep'21
B2B network broadens partnership potential but requires trust
B2B networks increasingly offer smaller companies opportunities to collaborate and conduct business with multiple parties, but the networks have to be easy to use and trusted.
- September 22, 2021
22 Sep'21
ERP digital transformation can fail due to hidden cloud costs
In this Q&A, Asim Razzaq, CEO of Yotascale, explains why the hidden costs of moving enterprise systems like ERP from on-premises infrastructures to the cloud can cause trouble.
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- September 21, 2021
21 Sep'21
Epicor ERP sheds stodgy image in cloud makeover
At Epicor Analyst Day, Epicor customers described how the company has transformed into a cloud-first industry-focused ERP company, while still supporting on-premises deployments.
- September 13, 2021
13 Sep'21
ECI Software Solutions adds process ERP firm Deacom to roster
ECI Software Solutions expands its ERP product roster with the acquisition of Deacom, which produces ERP applications for process and batch manufacturers.
- August 27, 2021
27 Aug'21
ERP cloud migration can be boosted by HCM integration
In this Q&A, Pritam Dutta of ArcLight Consulting explains why some ERP cloud migrations run into trouble, and how integrating HCM systems can aid migration and improve processes.
- August 17, 2021
17 Aug'21
Hidden issues complicate sustainability in IT manufacturing
Clare Hobby of TCO Development discusses how difficult it is to rate IT products' sustainability. But corporate buyers and consumers have the power to demand something different.
- August 02, 2021
02 Aug'21
ERP goes green, ahead of customer sustainability initiatives
As sustainability becomes a more key topic for businesses, enterprise applications vendors are touting programs to support efforts like carbon reduction and the circular economy.
- July 28, 2021
28 Jul'21
Signavio aims to transform SAP software development model
In this Q&A, Signavio CEO Gero Decker discusses the process mining software vendor's role in Rise with SAP and its criticality to business transformation.
- July 22, 2021
22 Jul'21
Acumatica Summit focuses on cloud ERP and growth
Acumatica touted growth and new integrations with Adobe and Microsoft at its annual summit. Analysts like the ERP vendor's innovations and customer-centric approach.
- July 12, 2021
12 Jul'21
Infor spins off EAM business to Hexagon but retains a stake
Rather than making the investments, Infor decided that the best way to advance its Infor EAM platform was to sell it, a move one analyst described as 'shortsighted.'
- June 30, 2021
30 Jun'21
Epicor ups its cloud ERP game with Kinetic rebrand
If you build a cloud-native ERP, customers will come. That's the thinking behind rebranding Epicor ERP 10 as Epicor Kinetic, a multi-tenant SaaS ERP.
- June 16, 2021
16 Jun'21
Infor CloudSuite ERP zeros in on industry specificity
In this Q&A, Infor CEO Kevin Samuelson and CTO Soma Somasundaram discuss the company's approach to cloud ERP, which focuses on multi-tenancy and deep industry specificity.
- May 17, 2021
17 May'21
ERP plays vital role in sustainability trend
In this Q&A, IFS CEO Darren Roos discusses how enterprise systems like ERP can enable companies to develop and manage more effective sustainability initiatives.
- May 10, 2021
10 May'21
WalkMe digital adoption platform eases application overload
As companies invest in more enterprise applications, digital adoption platforms like WalkMe can both help employees manage the overload and companies drive usage.
- April 29, 2021
29 Apr'21
Acumatica ERP upgrade built around customer needs
Acumatica 2021 R1, the latest version of the SaaS ERP, includes CRM and industry-specific enhancements inspired by close customer engagement.
- April 09, 2021
09 Apr'21
Supply chain disruptions force companies to rethink strategy
Supply chain disruptions from COVID-19 and other longstanding issues cost businesses trillions in revenue, leading to shifts in supply chain strategy, a new report said.
- April 05, 2021
05 Apr'21
Biden supply chain EO makes resilience a priority
Supply chain experts weigh in on the Biden administration's push to help address vulnerabilities like parts shortages that have slowed production and put national security at risk.
- April 01, 2021
01 Apr'21
IBM, Red Hat partner with Celonis on process mining software
Looking to ease the implementation of digital transformation projects, IBM and Red Hat signed a deal with Celonis to jointly push Celonis process mining software.
- March 31, 2021
31 Mar'21
Circular economy model enables sustainability and resilience
In this Q&A, IFS' Colin Elkins discusses the circular economy and how it can improve sustainability, enable business models like servitization and become a competitive advantage.
- March 26, 2021
26 Mar'21
IFS acquires Axios Systems to boost ESM capability
IFS moves into the enterprise service management market with the acquisition of Axios Systems, which offers cloud service management applications.
- March 11, 2021
11 Mar'21
IFS Cloud focuses on simplicity for customers
IFS Cloud integrates all IFS enterprise products under a single user interface and unified data model, enabling customers to implement and get value faster.
- March 03, 2021
03 Mar'21
Epicor Software applications make transition to SaaS
In this Q&A, Epicor CEO Steve Murphy discusses how the ERP vendor is moving its products from on premises to a SaaS model but gives customers the choice on when to migrate.
- March 02, 2021
02 Mar'21
Review of global supply chains a delicate undertaking
A federal review of vital global supply chains such as semiconductors will likely produce a 'carrot/stick approach' to change, according to Gartner's Kamala Raman.
- February 26, 2021
26 Feb'21
Call to review critical supply chains praised, questioned
The Biden administration is requiring federal agencies to conduct a review of critical supply chains, dividing analysts on what they see as the potential long-term effects.
- February 18, 2021
18 Feb'21
Manufacturing outlook for 2021 focuses on resilience
As midmarket manufacturers focus on recovery from the pandemic, many will take advantage of the opportunity to accelerate Industry 4.0 projects, according to BDO USA.
- February 12, 2021
12 Feb'21
Digitizing the supply chain requires standards to succeed
In this Q&A, Vector's Brian Belcher discusses why interest in digitizing the supply chain has soared recently and why standards are needed for wider use of digital technologies.
- February 10, 2021
10 Feb'21
Kinaxis fuels Technicolor's supply chain digital transformation
Technicolor Connected Home digitally transformed its manual supply chain operations with the Kinaxis supply chain platform, resulting in improved forecasting ability.
- February 05, 2021
05 Feb'21
Vaccine supply chain needs Starbucks -- not stadium -- model
In this Q&A, Sylvie Thompson makes the case for small, localized distribution at places like Starbucks for COVID-19 vaccine distribution.
- January 25, 2021
25 Jan'21
Supply chain trends for 2021 include reshoring, digitization
The diversifying of manufacturing, including reshoring to the U.S. and the adoption of new technologies, will be top supply chain trends in 2021, according to industry experts.
- January 14, 2021
14 Jan'21
ERP alternatives poised to take the stage in 2021
The momentum for companies to adopt cloud-first and industry-specific ERP systems has created an opening for alternative ERP companies.
- December 29, 2020
29 Dec'20
Salesforce Slack buy biggest step yet outside the CRM realm
Salesforce has tried to buy its way into the rest of the enterprise before. Is Slack the golden ticket that will take it beyond CRM to directly compete with ERP vendors?
- December 21, 2020
21 Dec'20
Supply chain faces greatest challenge with COVID-19 vaccine
Developing a COVID-19 vaccine was only the first step in beating the pandemic. Now the supply chain must manage the challenges and complexities of getting those vaccines delivered.
- November 25, 2020
25 Nov'20
Panorama Consulting's report talks best-of-breed ERP trend
The top ERP vendors offer distinct capabilities to customers, paving the way for a best-of-breed ERP approach, according to Panorama Consulting.
- November 20, 2020
20 Nov'20
At Signavio World, center stage belongs to customer excellence
Signavio brings customer experience data into its process management platform with the Signavio Business Transformation Suite Customer Excellence Edition.
- November 17, 2020
17 Nov'20
Epicor ERP 10.2.700 may entice manufacturers to the cloud
The latest SaaS version of Epicor ERP includes new capabilities designed to appeal to midmarket manufacturers that want to move to a cloud-based system.
- November 10, 2020
10 Nov'20
Bose builds supply chain resilience program that pays off
An earthquake and floods in 2011 disrupted the Bose supply chain but better prepared the company for the risks and disruptions brought on by COVID-19.
- November 05, 2020
05 Nov'20
Clevest acquisition bolsters IFS' field service management
IFS strengthened its field service portfolio with the acquisition of Clevest, a firm that provides field service management capabilities specific to the utilities industry.
- November 02, 2020
02 Nov'20
Coupa acquires Llamasoft for supply chain agility
Coupa Software's acquisition of Llamasoft for $1.5 billion will bring AI-based supply chain planning and modeling capabilities to its business spend management platform.
- October 26, 2020
26 Oct'20
Crafts Technology manages COVID-19 changes with ECI JobBoss
Crafts Technology, a medium-sized manufacturer that performs small-volume jobs, is using ECI JobBoss ERP software to manage workplace changes from the COVID-19 pandemic.
- October 21, 2020
21 Oct'20
Partnerships add more supply chain visibility to SAP LBN
New SAP Logistics Business Network partnerships provide users with key logistics data on shipment location and estimated arrival times for road, freight and ocean shipments.
- October 19, 2020
19 Oct'20
Celonis expands to action with Execution Management System
Celonis released the Execution Management System, which enables companies to automate actions in operational processes, improving business capacity and process efficiency.
- October 16, 2020
16 Oct'20
Unit4 plans to release next-gen ERP platform, Unit4 ERPx
Unit4 said people-focused companies need people-centric ERP platforms. Unit4 ERPx, due out in March, aims to be just that.
- October 02, 2020
02 Oct'20
Digital transformation requires upskilling and reskilling
Manufacturers undergoing digital transformation must address workers' skills gaps, but new technology shouldn't be imposed from above without early input and buy-in from workers.
- September 18, 2020
18 Sep'20
With cloud-based ERP, customers can focus on outcomes
Infor general manager Rod Johnson discusses the company's strategy for delivering its Infor CloudSuite ERP systems, and why it's placing such an emphasis on customer experience.
- September 17, 2020
17 Sep'20
Multi-tenant ERP's value touted at Inforum 2020
The Infor CloudSuite approach includes industry-specific functionality intended to make cloud ERP implementations more efficient and less complex while yielding a faster ROI.
- September 17, 2020
17 Sep'20
What's next for Epicor after its sale
Epicor Software Corp.'s newest owner, private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice LLC, may deliver new investments in the firm's ERP systems -- at least, that's the hope.
- September 08, 2020
08 Sep'20
TikTok data could be gold mine for ERP, HR systems
TikTok's data and AI tech may have applications beyond marketing. That could be why Microsoft and Oracle, two enterprise tech powerhouses, may be interested in the company.
- August 20, 2020
20 Aug'20
Time is right for connected worker platforms
In this Q&A, Parsable CEO Lawrence Whittle explains why the COVID-19 era may make a strong case for connected worker technologies.
- August 13, 2020
13 Aug'20
GE Digital's transformation rocky but ongoing
In this Q&A, GE Digital CEO Patrick Byrne discusses how the company is back in the GE fold, GE's digital transformation lessons, and how the COVID-19 crisis affects manufacturers.
- July 20, 2020
20 Jul'20
SAP, Siemens partner to advance digital manufacturing
A new deal between SAP and Siemens combines SAP ERP systems with Siemens Teamcenter PLM platform, enabling companies to develop an end-to-end digital thread for manufacturing.
- July 02, 2020
02 Jul'20
Manufacturers turn to servitization for competitive advantage
Servitization leads to more resilient and profitable businesses, but only a few manufacturers are fully enabled to adopt the new model, according to IDC.
- 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.
- June 02, 2020
02 Jun'20
ERP implementation projects need not stop during crisis
In this Q&A, Unit4's Andy Brockhoff discusses the COVID-19 crisis and why organizations may find it a good time to keep going with ERP modernization projects.
- 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 22, 2020
22 May'20
Machine health systems play critical role in age of disruption
As the COVID-19 crisis disrupts industries, manufacturers can keep lines running by using machine health monitoring systems to manage equipment and diagnose problems remotely.
- May 13, 2020
13 May'20
Managed cloud ERP services keep businesses afloat in crisis
In this Q&A, Ryan Etinson of Syntax discusses why companies that use a managed cloud services provider for their ERP systems don't have to worry about system stability.
- May 06, 2020
06 May'20
Pandemic causes Hershey's to pause ERP project
Major parts of The Hershey Co.'s ERP project, notably its supply chain, is being put on hold for a year as the firm adjusts to pandemic-related business needs.
- 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.
- May 04, 2020
04 May'20
How to renegotiate your ERP contract during a pandemic
ERP consultant Marcus Harris provides advice on renegotiating ERP contracts when the scopes of ERP implementation projects change due to the COVID-19 crisis.
- May 01, 2020
01 May'20
ERP implementation challenges grow in COVID-19 crisis
ERP implementation experts Marcus Harris and Daniel Saeedi tell how organizations can manage ERP project disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic crisis.
- April 30, 2020
30 Apr'20
Celonis process mining edges toward autonomous enterprise
The Celonis process mining platform now has Operational Applications for accounts payable and supply chain that allow companies to take automated actions on processes.
- April 17, 2020
17 Apr'20
Supply chain applications help ease COVID-19 crisis
Supply chain applications from SAP Ariba, SourceDay and Kinaxis are helping companies find critical PPE, maintain manufacturing lines and plan for supply chain risk assessment.
- April 02, 2020
02 Apr'20
COVID-19 crisis opens possibilities for 3D printing industry
As the coronavirus outbreak disrupts supply chains, manufacturers may increasingly turn to 3D printing to move beyond prototyping and into producing quality parts.
- March 26, 2020
26 Mar'20
Priority Software mobile apps open ERP systems
Priority Software's mobile apps and Mobile App Generator improve access to its ERP systems and improve productivity for processes like inventory management and sales operations.
- March 25, 2020
25 Mar'20
7 supply chain management best practices in a COVID-19 world
Amid global disruptions due to coronavirus, businesses need to redo supply chain best practices immediately. Here are seven ways to get started down the right path.
- March 23, 2020
23 Mar'20
Pandemic will delay, cancel ERP deployments and test vendors
The pandemic will challenge ERP deployments in some unique ways. Travel restrictions are shutting down access to the people needed to plan and implement projects, and remote working may create a hurdle.
- March 17, 2020
17 Mar'20
COVID-19 outbreak in China slows global supply chain
The COVID-19 outbreak started in China, where a large percentage of major enterprises have factories. Here's what business leaders should learn from the resulting slowdown.
- March 16, 2020
16 Mar'20
How to prevent a coronavirus panic buying bullwhip effect
Widespread coronavirus panic buying is likely to cause a bullwhip effect in some areas -- such as toilet paper. Here's how suppliers can work to minimize the negative supply chain effects.
- March 11, 2020
11 Mar'20
Cognitive automation helps processes run on their own
Merck Healthcare has implemented cognitive automation technology from Aera Technology to drive a digital transformation of its supply chain operations.
- March 05, 2020
05 Mar'20
Manufacturing outlook hopeful despite recession fears
A new survey of midmarket manufacturing CFOs shows that most anticipate increases in revenue and profitability in 2020, in the face of an expected economic slowdown.
- March 02, 2020
02 Mar'20
Connected worker platforms bring people into digital transformation
A dairy production company is using a connected worker platform to fill in the gaps of ERP and manufacturing systems and tie in front-line workers to its digital transformation.
- 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.
- February 25, 2020
25 Feb'20
Cloud broadens scope of ERP support to focus more on users
A truly modern ERP support strategy must consider the needs of both internal and external users and ERP's expanded role in the employer and customer experience.
- February 24, 2020
24 Feb'20
Coronavirus outbreak puts focus on supply chain risk
Global supply chains have been disrupted by the coronavirus outbreak, and companies need to diversify suppliers and rethink strategies like lean and just-in-time manufacturing.
- February 19, 2020
19 Feb'20
Panorama ERP report shows continued satisfaction
Panorama Consulting Group's 2020 ERP report finds that satisfaction with ERP remains high and the cloud is now the main deployment choice.
- February 13, 2020
13 Feb'20
Take care of ERP data security when moving to the cloud
In this Q&A, ERP data security expert Greg Wendt of Appsian discusses data security needs to be addressed by organizations as they move ERP systems to the cloud.
- February 11, 2020
11 Feb'20
Solid growth helps IFS ERP take aim at top-tier vendors
Solid growth for 2019 may help IFS take on SAP and other top-tier ERP vendors, but it faces the same problems in moving customers to innovative cloud-based systems.
- February 05, 2020
05 Feb'20
Analysts see Infor-Koch combo boosting ERP vendor
ERP vendor Infor will soon be a subsidiary of Koch Industries, a $110 billion multinational firm.
- January 30, 2020
30 Jan'20
For one company, an ERP project failure is now a court battle
ERP projects often run into delays and cost overruns, but some actually fail. That's what happened to one Florida-based manufacturing firm.
- January 30, 2020
30 Jan'20
Acumatica cloud ERP tightens focus on SMB market
At Acumatica Summit 2020, the cloud-based ERP company announced new manufacturing features, a new Payroll module and a new acquisition of JAAS Systems.
- 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 13, 2019
13 Dec'19
RPA in manufacturing increases efficiency, reduces costs
In this Q&A, Shibaji Das of UiPath discusses why manufacturers should implement RPA to improve efficiency, help with ERP system upgrades, increase ROI and reduce costs.
- December 09, 2019
09 Dec'19
Process mining software pulls back curtains on how processes work
Here's what two vendors, Celonis and Signavio, offer in the emerging field of process mining software, which enables organizations to better understand business processes.
- 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.
- November 21, 2019
21 Nov'19
7 demand planning strategies to beat the competition
Today's supply chain management rests on refining your demand forecasting and creating partnerships. Here's a look at what that means.
- November 06, 2019
06 Nov'19
With Scout, Workday acquisition strategy takes shape
Workday's planned acquisition of Scout RFP, a sourcing and procurement platform, says one thing to analysts: It is pushing to become a full-service ERP vendor.
- October 29, 2019
29 Oct'19
Epicor cloud, on-premises ERP get equal treatment
Epicor upgraded its platform, and the improvements are available to both cloud and on-premises ERP users. The upgrade takes advantage of Microsoft Azure technologies.
- October 25, 2019
25 Oct'19
Unit4 ERP software aims to prioritize people experience
Unit4 promises to deliver features including the ability to self-drive, automate repetitive administrative tasks, integrate third-party applications and add customer extensions.
- October 24, 2019
24 Oct'19
New small business ERP delivers SAP Business One alternative
SMBs in search of an affordable ERP app can look to Priority Zoom a cloud-based platform designed to help small and medium-sized businesses manage each phase of the sales cycle.
- October 23, 2019
23 Oct'19
SAP's McDermott joins ServiceNow to push enterprise growth
SAP's Bill McDermott will take over as ServiceNow CEO, replacing John Donahoe, in a move that analysts say could take the fast-growing ITSM vendor in new product directions.
- October 18, 2019
18 Oct'19
Acumatica cloud ERP, IFS systems fit together well
Acumatica and IFS share a similar manufacturing ERP industry focus but target different markets. In this Q&A, Acumatica CEO Jon Roskill explains how the vendors are working to integrate systems and services.