ERP & Enterprise Systems

Analysis

Decade of the Cloud: How Supply-Chain Applications Are Maturing

February 12, 2020

Tom Singer, SCB Contributor

Cloud-based, software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions have grown from outliers to commonplace for supply-chain systems.

Analysis

‘Ecosystem Commerce’ Could Be the New Supply-Chain Management

February 12, 2020

Rich Sherman, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

As companies experience the benefits of digital collaboration, they realize they’re not a “supply chain” at all. They’re a “supply network.”

WMS Implementation: What You Can Do to Keep the Project on Budget

January 10, 2020

Commonealth Supply Chain Advisors

Many firms are surprised to discover just how much of software implementation work is not included in the implementation scope from their software vendor.

Aberdeen Supply Chain Knowledge Brief

January 7, 2020

IBM

Supply-chain leaders are keeping pace with today’s volatile market by leveraging advanced analytics solutions to improve forecasting and planning.

Planning Analytics Supply Chain Guided Demo

January 7, 2020

IBM

An efficient supply chain relies on coordination and collaboration, and your siloed departments may be standing in the way.

How the Smart Factory Is Impacting Auto and Food Producers

January 2, 2020

Shreshtha Dhatrak, SCB Contributor

The rise of smart factories promises to impact the future of manufacturing in emerging economies.

The Amazonification of Supply Chains

December 30, 2019

Roddy Martin, SCB Contributor

Digital network platforms and advanced analytics are making it possible for logistics providers to achieve unprecedented levels of visibility and collaboration, enabling true end-to-end supply chains.

On the Road to Growth, a Small Company Gets a Handle on Manufacturing

CASE STUDY

On Road to Growth, Small Company Gets a Handle on Manufacturing

December 19, 2019

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Papa & Barkley, maker of cannabis-based wellness products, navigates a steep growth trajectory with MRP software designed specifically for small companies.

Unleashing the Power of the Industrial Internet of Things

December 16, 2019

Rick Veague, SCB Contributor

The industrial internet of things is still considered a cost-containment strategy rather than a revenue driver, recent research shows.

SmartFreight Partners With OSSM Cloud Solutions to Launch New SmartFreight NetSuite Connector

December 12, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

International shipping software specialist SmartFreight has partnered with OSSM Cloud Solutions, the Dublin-based Oracle NetSuite solution provider, to launch its new SmartFreight NetSuite Connector, an integrated freight management solution designed for businesses using multiple carriers for their shipping needs.

ERP & Enterprise Systems

The latest news, analysis, trends and solutions regarding enterprise resource planning (ERP) software and systems and their impact on supply chain management. New developments in ERP software - used by organizations to streamline day-to-day business activities like accounting, procurement and project management - are transforming the way companies operate and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As these solutions continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies around the world are using ERP systems for supply chain optimization.