ERP & Enterprise Systems

SaaS & On-Demand Systems: Will SaaS Save the Supply Chain?

March 4, 2010

Khudsiya Quadri, Research Analyst, Technology Evaluation Centers

Analyst Insight: Last year's economic pressures were among the most severe ever exerted on the modern supply chain. In response, many organizations are searching for ways to cut costs from their operations, either by reevaluating their IT infrastructure or by reengineering their business processes.

Service Parts Management: Delivering Value in a Topsy-Turvy Market

March 2, 2010

William McNeill, Research Analyst, AMR Research

Analyst Insight: This software market, like most, took a hit in 2009, but we still like its long-term growth potential. We continue to see companies adopting service parts management software successfully, saving millions of dollars in inventory costs.

Software Architecture & SOA: SOA is Dead! Long Live SOA!

February 26, 2010

Ian Finley, Vice President, AMR Research

Analyst Insight: Some have said SOA is dead, killed off by overambitious zealots, underperforming products, and bloated service engagements. Perhaps the SOA of their dreams is dead, but the real SOA is very much alive. It just happens to look a lot like past software...only a bit faster, cheaper, and better.

Warehouse Management: Which WMS Is Perfect for You?

February 26, 2010

Erin Williams, Analyst, and Marisa Brown, Sr. Program Mgr., APQC

Analyst Insight: If an organization fails to accurately manage its warehouse, it runs the risk of selling stock it doesn't have or retaining stock it should have sold. Both of these situations result in lost revenue and potentially unhappy customers.

Are You Still Confused About APS, SCM and ERP?

February 24, 2010

Technology Evaluation Centers

Automotive: Where Is Supply Chain Software for the Industry Coming from and Where Is It Heading?

February 22, 2010

Gabriel Gheorghiu, Research Analyst, Technology Evaluation Centers

Analyst Insight: The automotive industry has one of the most complex supply chains, upstream (hundreds of part and accessory suppliers) and downstream (thousands of car dealers, repair shops, etc). Most, if not all, automotive manufacturers use different software systems in different locations, but even at the same location, for different purposes. Often, these systems are old or incompatible, which makes integration difficult.

Deacom Updates ERP Suite for Manufacturers

February 16, 2010

Deacom Inc.

Your Enterprise May Find It's Just-About-Everything-as-a-Service Now

February 16, 2010

CRM Buyer

Major Global Logistics Trends in 2010

February 8, 2010

Razat Gaurav, Senior Vice President, i2 Technologies

Automated Spreadsheet Management Seems to Be More Talked About than Actually Practiced

February 8, 2010

CFO

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.