News, Analysis and Opinion for ERP - Page 3

September 28, 2015 28 Sep'15

Using Apple iPads in manufacturing has mixed results

Two companies tried using Apple iPads in the warehouse, and they each had different experiences: one good, one bad. Here is their story.

September 25, 2015 25 Sep'15

Software maker flourishes with cloud-based ERP

Software maker BRG couldn't justify traditional on-premises ERP, but a cloud-based ERP system proved to be a perfect choice.

August 14, 2015 14 Aug'15

Infor says GT Nexus acquisition positions it for next-generation ERP

Analysts give Infor the thumbs-up on its acquisition of the cloud commerce vendor GT Nexus, saying it helps it compete with SAP and Oracle.

August 13, 2015 13 Aug'15

Revenue recognition criteria could hit bottom lines

New FASB revenue rules could mean software companies will need to record revenue earlier, and change accounting for post-contract support services.

July 09, 2015 09 Jul'15

Epicor CFO takes on ERP challenges and future of cloud

In this Q&A, Epicor's CFO talks about FASB, the challenges for a company installing its own ERP software and how acquisitions lead to technology integration needs.

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.

May 22, 2015 22 May'15

Zuora, Cornerstone unveil new cloud analytics software

Zuora aims to help providers better understand their subscription customers, while Cornerstone presents predictive analytics and platform as a service.

May 22, 2015 22 May'15

As platform companies take over, should product companies question their business model?

Businesses such as Apple, Microsoft and Google have risen to the top largely because they're founded on powerful platforms. How can companies that sell products -- like spices or sprinklers -- benefit from the platform model?

May 08, 2015 08 May'15

IFS streamlines CRM in business budgeting software

Spang, one of five companies to roll out Applications 9 from IFS, says the suite better integrates CRM and offers a tailored view of business.

April 29, 2015 29 Apr'15

Host Analytics augurs well for medical device company

Financial forecasting software from Host Analytics saves time, improves consistency and accuracy for medical device company.

April 28, 2015 28 Apr'15

Manufacturing pioneers embrace product as a service

Despite the hoopla over the IoT, it's still early days for product as a service as manufacturers steer a slow course to new business models.

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.

April 22, 2015 22 Apr'15

Five very cool 3-D printers from the Inside 3D Printing Expo

Vendors broke new ground in practicality and affordability with these 3-D printers.

April 17, 2015 17 Apr'15

Desktop 3-D printing set to explode, says MakerBot CEO

Keynote at Inside 3D Printing conference nonetheless met with some skepticism and reliability complaints.

March 30, 2015 30 Mar'15

Drug contractor transforms revenue forecasting with Changepoint software

Changepoint PSA improves revenue forecasting and time reporting, but can be complex and challenging for some users.

March 26, 2015 26 Mar'15

Subscription billing software enabling new business models

Zuora's Tyler Sloat shares his CFO strategies for succeeding in the subscription economy.

March 10, 2015 10 Mar'15

Box boosts security in the cloud; SAP touts cloud planning

New encryption controls, launched about a month ago, are among four new product enhancements being offered by Box to boost security in the cloud.

March 05, 2015 05 Mar'15

Business budgeting software streamlines hospice firm's finances

Gentiva saved time, money and labor by replacing Oracle Hyperion with Adaptive Insights CPM software.

February 26, 2015 26 Feb'15

3-D printing evolves, finds unique place in manufacturing

Despite drawbacks, 3-D printing will continue to revolutionize design, development and production of unique, low-volume complex parts.

January 30, 2015 30 Jan'15

Farm gear manufacturer makes hay with Budget Maestro

Longtime user says Budget Maestro is much easier to use than Microsoft Excel for BP&F but needs better formatting for printed reports.

January 27, 2015 27 Jan'15

Energy company sees BI vendor as key in oil pipeline

Phenix Energy Group says it will use Information Builders BI software for performance management, forecasting and process improvement.

January 20, 2015 20 Jan'15

Wave after wave: Cloud financials cresting next

Amid security fears, many CFOs remain cautious about replacing their on-premises financial systems even in the face of major issues they have with existing systems.

January 06, 2015 06 Jan'15

E2open boosts sales and operations planning at outsourcer

Radisys was able to sync plans with China manufacturer after integrating SAP ERP with Steelwedge S&OP and E2open's E2 PR in a hybrid cloud system.

November 19, 2014 19 Nov'14

Inside the data science behind Workday Insight Applications

In a Workday Rising Q&A, the data scientists behind Workday's new predictive analytics apps talk shop about machine learning and the challenges of categorization.

November 03, 2014 03 Nov'14

Best practices for financial planning and analysis

In a Q&A, Dave Murray summarizes takeaways from a BPI Network survey that polled dozens of executives on their budgeting and forecasting challenges -- and how technology can help.

October 14, 2014 14 Oct'14

Understanding the emerging role of smart machines

Machine intelligence isn't a new concept, but now it's becoming less science fiction and more of a reality. Companies should understand and prepare for the growing role of smart machines in IT and business operations.

March 05, 2014 05 Mar'14

Consumer devices expand mobile warehouse management

Inexpensive consumer-grade devices are gradually opening the door to new use cases for mobile warehouse management.

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.

August 23, 2013 23 Aug'13

Top five dangers of using spreadsheets in finance

Robert Kugel lists five major issues that can arise when finance departments use Microsoft Excel for processes it wasn't designed to handle.

August 20, 2013 20 Aug'13

Turnaround artist does data mining for dollars

Steeped in finance and IT, Shyam Desigan, of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, taps big data analytics to return bottom lines to profitability.

June 24, 2013 24 Jun'13

McKinsey declares mobile Internet the most disruptive technology

On top of mobile Internet, consulting firm also cites cloud and genomics among 12 trends that can reconfigure economies, business and everyday life.

April 11, 2013 11 Apr'13

Rolling forecast model can improve usefulness of financial data

At the Boston IBM Finance Forum, one expert urged finance professionals to adopt a rolling forecast model to replace slow and broken processes.

March 22, 2013 22 Mar'13

Q&A: Overall equipment effectiveness metrics for real-time visibility

Expert Matthew Littlefield explains how these long-used efficiency measures can support real-time visibility in manufacturing.

January 16, 2013 16 Jan'13

Eleven tips to help prepare your ERP systems for IFRS conversion

The eventual conversion of U.S. GAAP to IFRS requires preparation for changes to your ERP systems. Here are 11 tips to get you started.

January 10, 2013 10 Jan'13

Is ERP ready for International Financial Reporting Standards?

Despite ERP support, experts are no longer sure U.S. firms will ever be required to meet IFRS rules.

December 05, 2012 05 Dec'12

RedPrairie JDA acquisition shakes up supply chain software landscape

RedPrairie recently announced its acquisition of rival vendor JDA. What does this mean for the future of the supply chain software market?

June 08, 2012 08 Jun'12

SaaS ERP: A guide to major vendors

SaaS ERP is a developing market within technology that offers users lots of options. This guide sorts out the complicated landscape.

May 30, 2012 30 May'12

Consolidate multiple ERP systems to address four key dimensions

Two consultants explain how user needs, technologies, costs, and business processes factor into an ERP consolidation plan.

May 16, 2012 16 May'12

Five signs your multiple ERP systems are out of control

Many manufacturers run multiple ERP systems -- or multiple instances of one system. But there are significant downsides to operating this way.

March 28, 2012 28 Mar'12

Strategic sourcing changes the rules for procurement software selection

Procurement software purchases should keep an eye toward strategic sourcing concepts, experts say. Read advice for the procurement software selection process.

March 23, 2012 23 Mar'12

When merging general ledger software, a careful approach is advised

Determining the best way to bring two companies general ledgers together after an acquisition relies heavily on the nature of the business and the reason for the merger, industry experts say.

March 22, 2012 22 Mar'12

Automating the financial reporting process offers streamlining, easier compliance

Automating the financial reporting process can save companies time and money while increasing compliance with U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) guidelines.

March 14, 2012 14 Mar'12

Ripe with opportunity, global supply chain also brings substantial risk

While there can be cost efficiencies from outsourcing to global suppliers, manufacturers should carefully evaluate supply chain risks from manmade and natural disruptions.

February 17, 2012 17 Feb'12

Business case an essential part of legacy ERP upgrade

Many manufacturers forego a formal business case in an ERP migration, but skipping this step is a mistake, according to experts.

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 17, 2011 17 Nov'11

Applying lean techniques to quality control

Dr. Michael Grieves, a professor at the University of Iowa, explains how Lean Six Sigma can be used to analyze and redesign quality-control workflows and automate them for greater accuracy and efficiency.

July 26, 2011 26 Jul'11

Best practices for sales order processing and management

In this podcast for business or IT-focused SAP professionals, learn more about how sales order management technology works and the available deployment options.

May 04, 2011 04 May'11

Making the business case for an enterprise data warehouse

The leader of 3M’s manufacturing enterprise data warehouse (EDW) project shows how to do a financial analysis of the supply chain management and manufacturing BI benefits.

March 04, 2011 04 Mar'11

Parker Hannifin streamlines sales and operations planning with Logility Voyager

Motion and control tech manufacturer Parker Hannifin needed to improve its S&OP and rein in its global operations. The company’s deployment of Logility Voyager Solutions 8.0 has helped.

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.

March 28, 2010 28 Mar'10

Best practices for implementing vendor-managed inventory programs

Implementing vendor-managed inventory (VMI) can help manufacturers eliminate excess inventory and run a tighter supply chain. These best practices will help you get started with VMI programs.

March 25, 2010 25 Mar'10

Best practices for RFID asset management

RFID asset management can be a real-time mechanism for knowing where your valuables are at all times. Benefits include lower capital costs and leaner processes.

December 03, 2009 03 Dec'09

Agile global supply chains a key focus for Procter & Gamble, others

Managing global supply chains is a study in overcoming manufacturing and logistics challenges. Procter & Gamble's strategy was explained at Supply Chain & Logistics North America.

November 09, 2009 09 Nov'09

ERP order management guide

ERP order management modules handle order entry and status, tracking, credit limit checking, delivery dates and more. Learn the features of order management software in the ERP order management guide.

November 09, 2009 09 Nov'09

ERP warehouse management guide

ERP warehouse management system (WMS) modules are used to track physical inventory, plan inventory replenishment, perform picking strategies and control shop floor stock. Learn the features of warehouse management software in the ERP warehouse ...

November 05, 2009 05 Nov'09

ERP and GIS integration brings spatial dimension to key business apps

Manufacturers are integrating ERP and geographical information systems (GIS) to view data in a spatial dimension. ERP and GIS integration can map plant locations, analyze the supply chain and track the flow of materials and finished products.

November 05, 2009 05 Nov'09

ERP asset management guide

ERP asset management modules handle tracking functions across production, including maintenance schedules, uptime and downtime, compliance and warranty management. Learn the features of asset management software in the ERP asset management guide.

November 03, 2009 03 Nov'09

ERP product lifecycle management guide

Product lifecycle management (PLM) modules can track products from concept to end-of-life, with features such as product data management (PDM), portfolio management and product design. Learn the features of PLM software in the ERP product lifecycle ...

October 28, 2009 28 Oct'09