ERP & Enterprise Systems

Oracle Unveils Mobile Apps For JD Edwards EnterpriseOne

July 30, 2014

Oracle Corp. has released 57 new mobile applications for its JD Edwards EnterpriseOne software suite.

What Lessons Were Learned from Air Force's Failed $1Bn ERP Implementation?

July 29, 2014

The United States Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations has issued its official report on the Air Force's failed enterprise resource planning system implementation. The Air Force Expeditionary Combat Support System (ECSS) was supposed to be a "transformational" logistics program that would make the U.S. Air Force more efficient and effective. The goal of the program was to replace hundreds of legacy systems, some dating back to the 1970s. But, after nearly a decade of work by the system integrator, Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC), and more than $1.1bn spent, the ECSS program was terminated in December 2012.

With So Much to Choose From, How to Select Right ERP System?

July 25, 2014

CFO

Enterprise resource planning systems have been variously called the heart, brain, and backbone of a company.

Deacom Inc. Develops Mobile ERP Application

July 23, 2014

Deacom Inc.

Deacom Inc., a vendor of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, has developed a mobile application for users of Deacom ERP.

Taking S&OP Out of ERP - Turning to Cloud-based Technology for Sales and Operations Planning

July 11, 2014

Paulo Viola, CEO, North America, NeoGrid

Since their inception, ERP systems have demonstrated their value in connecting business functions by bringing together data and making it accessible within an organization. However, with the globalization of supply chains and the increased need for collaboration, the ERP systems that once promised to be the "do-all" solution are proving insufficient when it comes to aligning business functions outside of the four walls of an organization. Sales and operations planning (S&OP) is one of those functions.

Separating (Few) Facts from (Much) Fiction in Supply Chain

June 18, 2014

McKinsey

There's a lot of hype in supply chain. If you look at the history of supply chain, there is a track record of hype.

SCM, Procurement Software Market Worth $9Bn in 2013; SAP Leads All Others

May 15, 2014

Supply Management

The market in supply chain management and procurement software grew by 7.3 percent to $8.9bn (£5.27bn) in 2013, according to Gartner.

Many Aerospace, Defense Firms Dissatisfied with Project Operations Software, Study Says

May 13, 2014

Deltek

Project-based operations that improved on-time and on-budget performance by 10 percent or more were nine times as likely to also improve dramatically on key financial metrics such as net profit margin and cost of compliance. Nearly every project-based manufacturer feels it is important for their company to improve on end-to-end project management, but less than half of the companies in project manufacturing, aerospace and defense (A&D) and maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) sectors with project-based operations make wide use of any recognized category of commercial software system. This includes limited use of enterprise resources planning and quality management (QMS) systems.

Epicor Issues New Version of ERP and Related Applications

May 7, 2014

Epicor Software Corp.

Epicor Software Corp. has released version 10 of Epicor ERP (enterprise resource planning).

How to Get an Efficient Warehouse Without a Big Budget and High-Level Automation

April 28, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Less automated "standard" material handling solutions are perfect for new or smaller companies that do not require highly automated DCs. Klaus Wurm, vice president and managing director of Schaefer Systems, discusses the benefits of integrating standard elements to help such companies get their products to market quickly without big investments or lengthy implementations.

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.