Tips

Tips

• How supply chain partners can help create IoT adoption success

  IoT adoption tends to be an organic, step-by-step undertaking for enterprises -- but a coordinated effort between partner companies can improve the supply chain faster and more economically.  Continue Reading

• Six keys to creating strong data-security measures

  The rush to embrace digital technologies can put organizations at extreme risk. Here are six foundations for creating an information-security strategy that will keep your data safe.  Continue Reading

• Expert tips for implementing procure-to-pay software

  P2P software touches many departments, ties in suppliers and has a big impact on financials. You need all the major stakeholders at the planning table.  Continue Reading

• S&OP software can coordinate integrated, data-driven planning process

  Sales and operations planning is certainly possible with spreadsheets and paper, but collaboration and benchmarking across departments are much easier with specialized software.  Continue Reading

• Five essentials of creating a business transformation strategy

  As vendors, analysts and others weigh in on the best approach to digital transformation, determining what's right for your company can be tricky. Here's how to make it easier.  Continue Reading

• Project planning for a new corporate performance management system

  A corporate performance management system touches most aspects of any business. You need a carefully thought-out plan to ensure a positive ROI from the software.  Continue Reading

• Three misconceptions about supply chain disruption risks

  Any supply chain, big or small, simple or complex, can be disrupted; planning for those disruptions and the associated risks can require getting past some wrong assumptions.  Continue Reading

• Five key steps to building a data-driven organization

  Proven change management tactics are the key to creating a culture that thrives on using data and analytics. Here are the essential steps you need to know.  Continue Reading

• Aligning sales performance management with corporate strategy

  Multiple layers of software tools and business processes are needed to ensure that sales performance serves a company's strategic goals -- and the bottom line.  Continue Reading

• Value drivers must be constant focus of digital technology initiatives

  Getting caught up in the enterprise digital technologies hype is dangerous for your company. Here's what to do instead.  Continue Reading

• CFOs want analysts trained in finance data science

  Analytics expertise is widespread in operational realms such as manufacturing and HR. Finance data science must be a priority for CFOs to secure a place at the planning table.  Continue Reading

• Five key strategies to making savvy digital investments

  'Digital' is all the rage in enterprise technology. Here's advice on defining what the concept means for your organization, so you don't risk falling for the hype.  Continue Reading

• How supply chain partners can look for success through analytics

  Supply chain partners that look for ways to share data have a far better chance of successfully predicting customer demand and other variables that lead to success.  Continue Reading

• Strategic shared cloud migration for better supply chain operations

  Migrating to the cloud along with your supply chain partners can be a boost to business. But you'll need to answer key strategic questions before doing so.  Continue Reading

• How manufacturers can use an MRP system to reduce inventory

  By focusing on compensating factors such as safety stock and shrinkage, you can counteract the tendency of an MRP system to increase inventory, especially in the beginning.  Continue Reading