ERP & Enterprise Systems

Webinar to Highlight How Epec Engineered Technologies Gained Global Visibility by Moving to Cloud

August 16, 2016

Join NetSuite and Epec Engineered Technologies at 1 p.m. (ET), Thursday, Aug. 18, to learn why Epec chose NetSuite over SAP and Microsoft Dynamics GP as a system that could be customized to meet its unique workflows and provide truly global visibility and connectivity.

enVista Launches Platform, Support for Microsoft Client Users

August 4, 2016

enVista

enVista, a provider of supply-chain consulting and I.T. services, has launched implementation and support services for Microsoft platform-based applications.

How Robotics Process Automation Is Transforming Supply Chains

August 1, 2016

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The subject of robotics in production and distribution has been dominated by fear, hyperbole and misunderstanding. Critics of the technology would have us believe that robots are poised to take over the workplace, with little or no role for humans. So what are the real prospects for robotics in the supply chain?

Integrated ERP Solutions Enable Greater Internal Coordination

July 26, 2016

Industrial Distribution

In just a few short years, the wholesale industry has witnessed the start of a shift from the classic, "siloed" ERP solutions of the past to modern, "integrated" ERP solutions.

SAP Ariba Offers Collaborative Sourcing Professional App

June 29, 2016

SAP Ariba

SAP Ariba has developed Ariba Collaborative Sourcing Professional, the latest addition to its sourcing applications.

Enspire Commerce Issues Update of Point-of-Sale Software

June 17, 2016

Enspire Commerce

Enspire Commerce, a vendor of enterprise commerce management software, has launched a new version of RetailPoint, its point-of-sale application.

Apprise Unveils Update of Mobile Sales-Management App

June 15, 2016

Apprise Software Inc.

Apprise Software Inc., a provider of enterprise resource planning (ERP) and supply-chain management software for consumer goods companies, has created a new version of Apprise Mobile, its mobile sales-management application.

ERP Is Must-Have, But Should It Be On-Premise, Cloud or Hybrid?

June 6, 2016

TEC

Enterprise resource planning software is a must-have for manufacturers today. The business management software system, usually consisting of a number of integrated applications, is ubiquitous across the manufacturing arena and many other business verticals. Until fairly recently this software was almost always held on-premise, using servers on-site. But the growth of the cloud and cloud-hosted software solutions in general has had its effect on ERP, and most large vendors (and many smaller ones too) now offer ERP solutions in a variety of deployment options, including on-premises, cloud, and hybrid (a combination of both).

Five Trends Driving Digitization of the Supply Chain

June 6, 2016

Ross Valentine, Director of Solutions Innovation, Jabil Inc.

The digital economy is putting pressure on traditional supply chain models to conform to the "now" generation. To avoid disruption, companies must give customers what they want, when they want it and how they want it.

Transportation & Warehouse Optimization Issues New AutoScheduler

June 2, 2016

Transportation & Warehouse Optimization

Transportation & Warehouse Optimization (TWO) has released a new version of AutoScheduler.

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.