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.

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.
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.
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.
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.

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ERP (enterprise resource planning)

ERP, or enterprise resource planning, is modular software designed to integrate the main functional areas of an organization's business processes into a unified system. Continue Reading
supply chain management (SCM)

Supply chain management (SCM) is the optimization of a product's creation and flow from raw material sourcing to production, logistics and delivery to the final customer. 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

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Use predictive analytics in manufacturing to gain insight

Predictive analytics in manufacturing is a crucial part of a predictive manufacturing system. Learn about its promise, its drawbacks and why. Continue Reading
Predictive maintenance: Definition, benefits, example, strategy

Predictive maintenance is a promising approach to monitoring equipment and preventing failures. Learn about the benefits of this approach and how to get started. Continue Reading
Early days for digital twins in the supply chain

A digital twin that solves every supply chain problem may not yet be a reality. Learn why and which types of projects are realistic for today. Continue Reading

Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.

Five keys to using ERP to drive digital transformation

Digital transformation is critical to many companies' success and ERP underpins that transformation. Here's a look at how to make that transformation happen. Continue Reading
GE Digital CTO on data, AI role in digital twin applications

Colin Parris, founder of GE's digital twin effort, lays out the reasons data management can make or break an application and why pairing digital twins with AI makes each one better. Continue Reading
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

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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