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Finance and IT collaboration needed for successful LMOF

Automating the last mile of finance, or LMOF, process can help finance and IT create an efficient closing process and ensure that meaningful data sets are created. Continue Reading
Learn the ins and outs of activity-based costing

Activity-based costing (ABC) helps you understand the profitability of all product lines. Here's how ABC may benefit you. Continue Reading
Choose profitability and cost management software wisely

Profitability and cost management packages should be examined in terms of their centricity toward activity-based costing, pricing or modeling. Continue Reading
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. Continue Reading
Procurement and finance: Be partners, not enemies

Finance and procurement must be partners, working together to contribute to a company's goals, including operational and financial performance objectives Continue Reading

Lean manufacturing and lean accounting go hand-in-hand

Many companies have adopted lean manufacturing to reduce costs and increase efficiency. But traditional accounting procedures don't measure up. Continue Reading
Manufacturer finds success with cloud-based ERP system

When it came time for international expansion, Shaw Industries turned to a cloud-based ERP system. The company couldn't be happier. Continue Reading
Managing change key to successful ERP implementation

The most innovative and successful ERP implementations invest in the organizational change management required to make their projects succeed. Continue Reading
CPM tools and BI: A winning combination

Companies can benefit from further integrating CPM tools and BI, whether they're still evaluating CPM or already use CPM and BI software. Continue Reading
Manufacturing operations management merges ERP and MES

As integrated manufacturing systems evolve, a new term -- manufacturing operations management -- signifies the merger of ERP and MES. Continue Reading
Using predictive analytics methods to answer business questions

Need to know where to put your next store? Or whether or not a promotional campaign will work? Predictive analytics methods may be the answer. Continue Reading

How to move from Excel to financial management software

Before switching from Excel spreadsheets to financial management software, companies need a plan that aligns with their finance processes -- and one that will scale as the business evolves. Continue Reading
Tracking too many KPIs is counterproductive

Don't overdo KPIs -- a handful should be enough to capture the essence. Any more than that dilutes the user's attention, drawing focus away from key measurements. Continue Reading
Lean and sustainability strategies meld for supply chain transformation

Some manufacturers are expanding lean and sustainability strategies to the supply chain to reduce waste and bolster efficiencies, but extending these practices outside a company's four walls won't be easy. Continue Reading
Six tips for making the move from Excel to BP&F software

Users and experts share tips on replacing spreadsheets with specialized software for budgeting, planning and forecasting. Continue Reading
SAP SCM expands supply chain management options for manufacturers

In this expert product review, learn about the modules and implementation options offered by SAP Supply Chain Management. Continue Reading
Demand management through S&OP

In this expert tip, learn how manufacturing demand management can be improved through sales and operations planning. Continue Reading
For technology change management, engage employees early and often

A communication consultant shares proven tips for ensuring ERP project success. Continue Reading
Maximize the ROI of ERP projects with an ERP center of excellence

An ERP consultant with experience helping organizations establish ERP centers of excellence answers some basic questions. Continue Reading
SCM systems vs. ERP systems

In this expert tip, learn how supply chain management systems compare with ERP. Continue Reading
Preparing a budget for service-oriented departments in three steps

HR and IT provide services to other departments, which makes preparing a budget a bit more complicated than usual. Continue Reading
Updates of cloud-based applications not as automatic as they may seem

According to experts, some of the onus still falls on users to update cloud-based applications, despite vendor promises of automatic upgrades. Continue Reading
Budgeting process case studies demonstrate how to keep it simple

Barry Wilderman analyzes two budgeting case studies and breaks down their differences and similarities. Continue Reading
Developing an ERP project plan for end-user acceptance

The long-term success of an ERP project often hinges on how well users adapt to -- and accept -- the new system. Continue Reading
Budgeting software vs. Excel: Which one meets your organization's needs?

To make your decision easier, read expert Barry Wilderman's explanation of the pros and cons of each, plus cloud considerations. Continue Reading
Getting senior management on board with ERP projects

Executives' commitment in an ERP project -- or lack thereof -- can make or break it. Expert Steve Phillips offers tips for getting management involved. Continue Reading
Which budget technique is right for your organization?

Budgeting is not one size fits all. The size of your organization may determine which technique fit bests. Try these techniques on for size. Continue Reading
How business process redesign is affecting ERP

In this expert tip, learn how business process redesign fits into the ERP implementation process and the role that business process management plays. Continue Reading
Best practices for ERP and WMS integration

In this expert tip, learn how to successfully integrate a warehouse management system with an ERP system. Continue Reading
Best-of-breed WMS vs. ERP advanced warehouse management

Adopting the right WMS is critical to warehouse operations. Find out if best-of-breed WMS is right for you. Continue Reading
10 tips for optimizing ERP vendor support

Getting the most out of ERP vendors means making sure ERP maintenance costs are reasonable and worth the money. Find out how. Continue Reading
Comparing ERP deployment options: Rapid vs. traditional

Deciding which ERP deployment option to choose -- rapid deployment or the traditional method -- depends on business needs. Continue Reading
IT Challenge: Preparing for warehouse robotics

In this IT Challenge, learn how to prepare a manufacturing facility for adoption of warehouse robotics. Continue Reading
How warehouse automation can be tightened up with RFID

RFID can be a powerful tool for improving inventory control and tightening up warehouse automation. Continue Reading
Avoiding common pitfalls of mobile ERP platforms

Deploying a mobile ERP system can be complicated, especially when errors pop up. In these expert tips, learn how to handle -- and avoid -- common mobile ERP mistakes. Continue Reading
How to examine and deploy new WMS technology

Warehouse management systems have evolved over the years. An industry expert offers tips for getting the most out of WMS technology. Continue Reading
User site visits aid with ERP implementation prep

Learn how user site visits and proper executive education are critical to ERP implementation success in this tip. Continue Reading
Manufacturing PLM tools beginner’s tutorial

In this guide, learn the basics of PLM tools, including software selection, implementation, and cloud computing options. Continue Reading
Building a better ERP implementation strategy

The first step to a successful ERP implementation is planning. ERP expert Steve Phillips offers his insight into developing a winning ERP implementation strategy and creating your implementation timetable. Continue Reading