ERP & Enterprise Systems

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

April 28, 2014

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.

Oracle Adds In-Memory Application to JD Edwards Suite

April 16, 2014

Oracle Corp.

Oracle Corp. has introduced an In-Memory Planning Advisor for its JD Edwards EnterpriseOne enterprise resource planning (ERP) suite.

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

April 8, 2014

Klaus Wurm, VP Managing Director, SSI Schaefer

Cincom Systems Issues ERP for Manufacturers

March 21, 2014

Cincom Systems Inc.

Cincom Systems Inc. has launched the Cincom Business Suite, an enterprise resource planning (ERP) application that is an advanced version of Microsoft Dynamics AX for manufacturers.

Vendors Strive to Make Software Collaborative, Workflow-capable, Easy to Use

March 19, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Analyst Insight: Consumers now demand that their software solutions be flexible, configurable and are able to accommodate business changes without much business impact. Enterprise software vendors have been forced to shift their dated SOA and legacy-based architecture to more adaptable and configuration-friendly solutions that allow consumers to adjust to changing business practices and processes. – Dylan Persaud, Managing Director, Eval-Source

Stalled Today? Prepare for Change with Supply Chain Planning, Optimization

March 14, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Analyst Insight: Buckle your seat belts. Supply chain planning, a mature and stagnant technology market, is changing. This change will not be gradual; instead, it is the redefinition of planning platforms. The value proposition is large; but not as large as the change management hurdles. To prepare, we have to learn, unlearn and prepare to relearn a new language and way of thinking. - Lora Cecere, CEO and Founder, Supply Chain Insights

Create a Road Map for Advanced Inventory Management

March 7, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Analyst Insight: Inventory is the most visible dimension of supply chain performance. It is scrutinized on the balance sheet by the CFO and external analysts. However, inventory performance is more than a financial metric. Supply chain leaders who are charged to act as stewards for inventory performance must ensure sound planning and supply execution while collaborating to influence and align with demand and product managers. - Paul Lord, Research Director, Gartner Supply Chain

In Business Intelligence & Analytics, Big Data = Big Opportunity

February 21, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Analyst Insight: For many supply chain executives the term analytics is synonymous with reporting and Big Data is a new buzz word. However, when leaders harness new forms of analytics coupled with an understanding of Big Data opportunities good things happen. Here we share some insights from three studies that illuminate the opportunity. - Lora Cecere, CEO and Founder, Supply Chain Insights

Transportation Technology Trends

February 13, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Companies that view transportation management as a core competency with a strategic impact approach technology acquisitions as investments and not merely as costs, says Mike Joseph, director of business development at LeanLogistics. Joseph discusses how this mindset is reflected in other supply chain trends.

Consider Innovation and Leadership When Exploring the Latest in the ERP Marketplace

February 4, 2014

ChainLink Research

Both exciting and depressing developments in the last few months should evoke some thoughtful inquiry. Any technology purchaser, in any sector, but especially in the enterprise space where the stakes are so high, should ask this question: My future is dawning. Which company will enable my path to greatness through their innovation and execution excellence?