ERP & Enterprise Systems

Future-Proofing Tomorrow's Supply Chains

October 27, 2015

Deepak Mandot, Senior Industry Principal, Infosys

Over the past few years, supply chain management has evolved from a labor-intensive local process to a "low-touch" - in some cases "no-touch" - complex global network. Today, SCM involves end-to-end and integrated planning and execution processes with real-time collaboration across the value chain. Such a system possesses tremendous flexibility in adjusting to a dynamic and consumer-driven marketplace.

Procurement's Role in Maximizing Value via Supplier Payments

October 12, 2015

David Hill, Director, American Express Global Business Consulting

The corporate payments world has experienced a significant evolution over the past decade. This now allows procurement to be a key contributor of top line revenue growth as well as traditional bottom line savings.

Arena Solutions' PLM App Integrates With Kenandy Cloud ERP

September 29, 2015

Arena Solutions

Arena PLM, the cloud-based product-lifecycle management application of Arena Solutions, now integrates with Kenandy Cloud ERP, an enterprise resource planning system for midmarket and large global companies built on the Salesforce Platform.

Infor Agrees to Acquire GT Nexus

August 17, 2015

Infor

Infor has entered into an agreement to acquire GT Nexus, the cloud-based platform for global logistics procurement.

Is It Time to Scrap Your ERP Maintenance Contract?

August 13, 2015

CFO

Many ERP customers, with their installations getting long in the tooth, are considering canceling their vendor maintenance agreements, some of which can run into the millions or tens of millions of dollars.

Many Manufacturers Still Wedded to Manual Processes, Study Says

August 12, 2015

Sikich LLP

While manufacturers remain optimistic about the U.S. economy, a majority fail to either implement or leverage important technological advancements that can help them capitalize on the recovery, according to a survey from Sikich LLP, a professional services firm specializing in accounting.

Animal Health Products Maker's Supply Chain Gets Shot in the Arm

August 11, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

Moving from manual spreadsheets to a global planning execution control tower solution brings major operational improvements to complex animal pharmaceuticals supply chain.

Data Visualization Can Improve Supply Chain Efficiency

June 24, 2015

Kerwin Everson, Vice President, Supply Chain Solutions, RMG Networks

An efficient supply chain is one of the most crucial predictors of a company's success. The supply chain affects almost every marker for industry leadership, including costs, delivery performance and overall customer satisfaction. It's understandable then that the majority of supply chain executives consider visibility to be the most important aspect of any supply chain solution.

Are Your Trade Promotions Pulling in Sales or Dragging Down Profits?

June 8, 2015

Vijay Hotanahalli, Product Manager, Kenandy

How much does your business spend on trade promotions to drive product sales? According to a recent Forrester report, the average for a CPG company is 20 percent of revenues, but the investment vs. return doesn't always add up. You already know that some of that money doesn't generate any return, but it gets worse: Forrester estimates that one-third of that spend – about seven percent of a typical company's revenues – actually generates negative returns, cannibalizing high-margin lines and encouraging "pantry loading."

Epicor Issues Update of Product-Packaging Software

June 5, 2015

Epicor Software Corp.

Epicor Software Corp. has made generally available its latest version of product-packaging software known as Epicor AVP.

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.