ERP & Enterprise Systems

Maersk and IBM Expand Blockchain Offerings

January 18, 2018

A.P. Moller-Maersk and IBM have announced their intent to establish a joint venture to offer blockchain technology to the global shipping industry. The jointly developed platform will be built on open standards and will address the need to provide more transparency and simplicity in the movement of goods across borders and trading zones.

Solving the Problem of 'Too Much Data'

November 29, 2017

Robert J. Bowman, Managing Editor, SupplyChainBrain

Opinion: Debunking Five Myths for the Supply Chain Buyer of Enterprise Software

November 21, 2017

Lora Cecere, Supply Chain Insights, Forbes contributor

At the end of my last call, I put down my headphones and smiled. It just happened again. What was it? I heard business buyers string together a set of "belief statements." These are commonly held as "truths" in the industry.

Companies Trialing NFC With Workflow-Management Application

September 29, 2017

RFID Journal

As Near Field Communication (NFC) functionality becomes more ubiquitous in mobile devices, workflow applications provider Flowfinity Wireless Inc. has added NFC to its enterprise mobile application software to enable users to capture and store information faster. The technology is now being tested by several of the company's consumer goods manufacturing customers.

Three Keys to Keep You Ahead of Digital Transformation

September 15, 2017

Industryweek

As digital transformation enables rapid change in traditional operations, organizations are finding new and more efficient ways to do business.

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Manufacturer Finds Acquisition Brings Unlimited ERP Seats

August 22, 2017

SupplyChainBrain

Taking over companies can bring IT expense as well as new business opportunities. So an electrical supply manufacturer was delighted that a merger brought unlimited licenses at no extra cost.

Executive Briefing: Optimizing Your Workforce Through Labor Management

August 22, 2017

SupplyChainBrain

Broadly speaking, a labor management system, manages the labor force in a warehouse or distribution center. More specifically, it reports on the productivity level of an employee or group of workers in those facilities.

TV Home-Shopping Retailer Benefits From EDI Managed Service

August 21, 2017

SupplyChainBrain

As U.K.-based television home shopping company experienced explosive growth, it needed to consolidate all electronic data interchange operations onto one platform and integrate with its back office.

TV Home-Shopping Retailer Benefits From EDI Managed Service

August 10, 2017

SupplyChainBrain

As U.K.-based television home shopping company experienced explosive growth, it needed to consolidate all electronic data interchange operations onto one platform and integrate with its back office.

Manufacturer Finds Acquisition Brings Unlimited ERP Seats

August 10, 2017

SupplyChainBrain

Taking over companies can bring IT expense as well as new business opportunities. So an electrical supply manufacturer was delighted that a merger brought unlimited licenses at no extra cost.

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.