ERP and IoT

The internet of things is transforming ERP and business processes. This resource will help guide you in navigating the Wild West of IoT and industrial IoT. It provides guidance on using sensors and other IoT technology to provide performance data on manufacturing machines, take end-to-end control of inventory, track a product post-purchase as a way of gauging new service offerings, and many other ways that integrating IoT and ERP can help your company.

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ERP and IoT News

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.
August 29, 2019 29 Aug'19
Supply chain digital transformation demands new skills

Madhav Durbha's take on the evolving supply chain landscape includes a warning: Organizations will need to address the growing skills gap it is creating.
August 12, 2019 12 Aug'19
Cloud is driving force behind 2019 ERP industry trends

Interest in deploying ERP systems to the cloud continued to increase in 2019, but deployments may be slowed by misunderstanding and uncertainty about vendor roadmaps and costs.
April 18, 2019 18 Apr'19
Epicor debuts EVA, an AI virtual assistant for ERP

Epicor users will soon be able to talk to or text their ERP systems through Epicor Virtual Agent, a new AI-based voice command UI that promises to improve productivity.

ERP and IoT Get Started

Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content

What is ERP? Guide to enterprise resource planning software

ERP, or enterprise resource planning, is modular software designed to integrate the main functions of an organization's business processes into a unified system. Continue Reading
What is supply chain management (SCM) and why is it important?

Supply chain management (SCM) is the broad range of activities required to plan, control and execute a product's flow from materials to production to distribution in the most economical way possible. Continue Reading
Where can we see internet of nano-things applications?

Nanotechnology in IoT -- sensors, antennas and devices -- are all around us at work and at home, even if you can't see them, says IEEE member Saumya Sharma. Continue Reading

Evaluate ERP and IoT Vendors & Products

Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.

IoT and augmented reality in manufacturing show promise

Manufacturers such as Howden and Volvo are using AR and IoT applications built on PTC ThingWorx and Vuforia technology to optimize operations and improve asset management. Continue Reading
Interest in industrial augmented reality grows

The augmented reality market is gaining traction in the manufacturing sector. Learn how the market has grown and why AR might improve operations and training. Continue Reading
ICIP IoT training: IoT digital twins

In this podcast lesson, ICIP instructor Bruce Sinclair provides an example of a digital twin in IoT and explores how to construct a digital twin for any connected part, product, system or environment. Continue Reading

Manage ERP and IoT

Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.

IT vs. OT security -- and how to get them to work together

While IT and OT security have historically been separate, the advent of IoT is forcing the two together. Cross-pollinating IT with OT is critical to ensuring IoT security. Continue Reading
Microsoft: IoT adoption in businesses is critical for success

Findings from a Microsoft report on the state of IoT in enterprises say businesses benefit from IoT implementation and that businesses need to increase IoT adoption now. Continue Reading
How AI in the workplace is changing ERP systems

As AI becomes more embedded in workplace processes and bots, it will learn on the job and eventually become more independent, leading to more autonomous ERP systems. Continue Reading

Problem Solve ERP and IoT Issues

We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.

Digital supply networks improve visibility and collaboration

Digital supply networks offer better visibility and collaboration than traditional supply chains. Find out what they are and whether they might help your company. Continue Reading
How do e-commerce returns affect reverse logistics management?

Customers expect to return purchases, which means you need to be proactive in your approach to reverse logistics. Here are some things to think about. Continue Reading
What should companies know about sustainability software?

Sustainability is composed of social, environmental and economic pillars. That's why technologies focused on this market address different needs. Here's a narrow glimpse. Continue Reading