ERP & Enterprise Systems

Infor Launches “Three for Free” Program, Offering SMBs Access to Infor CloudSuite Distribution

June 23, 2021

Infor, a cloud company, has announced a “Three for Free” program for smaller distributors in North America, designed to help them leverage cloud enterprise resource planning (ERP) technology.

VIDEO

Watch: The Age of Industry 4.0: Trends in Manufacturing

June 22, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Maurice Liddell, principal and senior client executive with BDO, examines the results of a survey of manufacturers and their efforts to adopt new technologies in keeping with the age of “Industry 4.0.”

Three Pillars of Customer Experience in the E-Commerce Age

May 13, 2021

Frank Kenney, SCB Contributor

For retailers of all sizes, delivering a positive customer experience starts with strong backend supply chain operations.

Digital Supply Chain Management: What's the Cost of Doing Nothing? Learn Why a Digital Supply Chain is Critical for Manufacturing and Wholesale Distribution Businesses.

April 28, 2021

NetSuite

Why it's more important than ever for manufacturers and distributors to automate their supply chains, or pay the high costs associated with not going digital.

Three Ways Mobile Data Could Transform the Construction Industry

April 28, 2021

Mike Merrill, SCB Contributor

Data collection technology gives contractors a bird’s eye view of their business.

Preparing for Biden’s 'Buy American' Order? ERP Software Can Help

April 12, 2021

Mike Edgett, SCB Contributor

Manufacturers and supply-chain managers must meet “Buy American” head on, with a renewed focus on technology to ensure the order’s success.

Case Study

Product Manufacturer Tackles Custom Orders With ERP Upgrade

March 7, 2021

Sarah Nicastro, SCB Contributor

Outgrowing it’s ERP software, a global manufacturer of power products set about removing roadblocks that were hindering essential business changes. With the assistance of a dedicated materials requirements planning (MRP) functionality, the company was able to reduce stock-outs, improve order turn time and enhance customer experience.

To Manage Critical Oxygen Supply, ERP Tech Offers a Better Way

March 5, 2021

Roger Landman, SCB Contributor

Last year saw a number of oxygen supply shortages around the world. Here's how we can prevent them in the future.

Aptean Launches Industrial Manufacturing ERP Cloud Solution

February 11, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

Aptean, a global provider of mission-critical enterprise software solutions, recently announced the release of its Aptean Industrial Manufacturing ERP offering that provides discrete manufacturers with full cloud functionality.

Five Problems With Today’s Demand Planning — and How to Solve Them

February 2, 2021

GEP

With the coronavirus pandemic and its lingering effects, companies have now experienced how challenging it can be to plan and maneuver their supply chains around uniquely disruptive, once-in-a-lifetime events. But the unfortunate truth is that less severe events overwhelm or undermine supply planning all the time. Legacy tools are no longer up to the task of getting supply where it is needed most.

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.