ERP

With ERP vendors gaining traction in the supply chain execution market, top analysts suggest that best-of-breed providers are going to need to step up their game. We dissect the intersection of ERP and supply chain management software and discuss how the cloud could drive further progress.

The Panorama Consulting Solutions 2014 ERP Report presents independent analysis of ERP implementation costs, durations and achievement of business benefits from both domestic and multinational organizations of varying sizes.

A study recently released by GT Nexus, a provider of cloud-based network services for global trade and supply chain management, in conjunction with Supply Chain Insights makes the case that ERP systems may be coming up short, when it comes to providing supply chain visibility for shippers.

Selecting the right firm that can meet your requirements can be challenging, however, consultants vary in their level and type of ERP expertise, experience, geographic coverage, size and vertical industry knowledge. Fortunately, there are some common criteria to consider when selecting your next ERP consulting firm.

Is there a role for your ERP system as machines communicate with one another? Infor says yes.

Implementing an ERP system is not straightforward, but remembering some of these simple suggestions will help the project have a greater chance of success than ignoring them.

Purchasing and successfully implementing an ERP system is one of the costliest, labor intensive, stressful and business critical undertakings any business can embark upon. In this article we look at the importance of understanding the system, collaboration, budget control, resources, data migration, ongoing development and user adoption.

As a supply chain professional you need to have complete visibility of your complex supply chain operations to maintain control and alignment with the business strategy of your company.

Listen and watch what Jim Barnes, CEO of enVista, has to say and present on "Enterprise Integration" strategies for the Logistics and Supply Chain industries from his presentation at the 2013 Georgia Logistics Summit.

Shippers continue to grapple with the age-old dilemma of having to choose between ERP-developed supply chain software and those targeted solutions produced by best-of-breed providers. Here are a few tips that could make the choice a little easier.

EDI solution enables ProcessPro customers to streamline transaction processing, cut costs and improve service.

Acquisition extends leadership position in key vertical markets and expands portfolio of solutions and capabilities for cloud and managed services delivery.

Five leading technology analysts explore the roles ERP, business analytics (BI), RFID, TMS, and social media are playing to help logistics professionals capture and utilize data to improve supply chain visibility—and their careers.

Deal will link the two companies to their leading business commerce and ERP applications, thereby enabling greater collaboration

According to our latest ERP usage study, adoption rates and interest are both high. But just how far have logistics professionals gone in putting their ERP to work to solve today’s logistics and supply chain challenges?