ERP & Enterprise Systems

ProShip Teams With ERP Integrated Solutions

May 24, 2016

ProShip, Inc. has entered into a partnership with ERP Integrated Solutions Inc., a provider of services in support of software from SAP SE.

SaaS-Based Order Management Systems Catching On, Study Claims

May 12, 2016

Order Dynamics

Deployment of SaaS-based order management systems is beginning to catch on, says a recent survey, which found that 51 percent of respondents are either already implementing such systems or are planning to move to mostly SaaS-based solutions within the next two years.

Plex Systems Launches Supply-Chain Planning Suite

May 9, 2016

Plex Systems

Plex Systems, a provider of cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) software for manufacturing, has launched a new suite of supply-chain planning products.

ERP Systems Aren't Fungible. You Need One Designed Especially for Your Industry.

April 28, 2016

Industrial Distribution

No two companies are alike, and their ERP systems shouldn't be either. Manufacturing and distribution, in particular, have unique, and uniquely complex, processes and workflows that require functionality a vanilla ERP application can't provide.

Vistex Integrates Pricing, Contract Management App With SAPHybris Commerce

April 27, 2016

Vistex Inc.

Vistex Inc., a provider of applications for pricing, contract and incentive management, has integrated the pricing capabilities of the SAP Data Maintenance application for ERP [Enterprise Resource Planning] by Vistex with SAP Hybris Commerce.

Why Supply Chain Has Taken So Long to Migrate to the Cloud

April 11, 2016

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Supply-chain has gone to the cloud. The only question is: What took it so long?

Getting Better Return on Your Supply Chain Technology Investment

April 6, 2016

BCG Perspectives

For years, companies have used digital supply chain technologies to improve service levels and reduce costs. But the inability to connect disparate systems, provide end-to-end visibility into the supply chain, and crunch massive amounts of data, among other issues, has prevented many companies from achieving the full potential of their supply chains. Now, thanks to the wide availability and adoption of much more powerful digital technologies, including advanced analytics and cloud-based solutions, companies are generating dramatically better returns on their investments.

SAP Issues Update to Planning Platform; Enhancements to Ariba

March 31, 2016

SAP SE

SAP SE has released version 6.1 of the SAP Integrated Business Planning application.

JDA Releases Connect for Manufacturers Running SAP HANA

March 24, 2016

JDA Software Group Inc.

JDA Software Group, Inc. has released JDA Connect for SAP HANA.

Sharks vs. Jets on the West Coast Waterfront?

March 7, 2016

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Here's a question for U.S. exporters who were grievously harmed by the West Coast longshore labor slowdown in late 2014 and early 2015: Would it make you feel any better to learn that you were the victims of "a street brawl"?

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.