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How to create a simple supply chain map
A simple supply chain map can give insight into various areas, such as critical business challenges. Learn why manufacturing companies should use this essential tool. Continue Reading
6 industrial metaverse use cases for manufacturing
Industrial metaverse use cases for manufacturing include facility design and employee training, though adoption of the technology is still in its early stages. Learn more. Continue Reading
4 AI use cases for quality control in manufacturing
Learn how the integration of AI and machine learning into manufacturing processes can help organizations meet quality control needs, such as defect detection and waste reduction. Continue Reading
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5 challenges of using AI in manufacturing
Some manufacturers might find integrating AI into existing operations to be a complex process. Learn key strategies to help solve these challenging issues before implementation. Continue Reading
5 benefits of using process mining
Process mining lets users do a deeper analysis of their company's operations. Learn five ways process mining can benefit organizations. Continue Reading
6 ways to improve order-to-cash with process mining
The order-to-cash process varies depending on the type of company, but improvement is almost always needed. Learn how process mining can identify areas for improvement.Continue Reading
8 tips for a successful ERP upgrade project
Follow this expert advice to avoid surprises such as data mapping hassles and scope creep and ensure that the new ERP system is a change for the better.Continue Reading
Top 8 ERP implementation best practices
Deploying a new ERP system is a risky endeavor. Learn how to reduce the risk of failure and increase the odds for success with these eight tried-and-true best practices.Continue Reading
Top change management tips for ERP implementation success
Not taking change management seriously is a surefire road to ERP implementation failure. Learn how CIOs and other leaders can do it right and boost the likelihood of success.Continue Reading
7 best practices for inventory management
Efficient inventory management can help retailers and other companies improve their operations. Learn some best practices for balancing supply and demand.Continue Reading
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5 important inventory management software features: A list
Some of the most important inventory management software features are inventory tracking and reports and analytics capabilities. Here's the full list.Continue Reading
Explaining the hidden costs of ERP implementations
It's easy to know what the software costs, but what about variables like customization, productivity and training? Experts reveal the pitfalls so you can avoid expensive surprises.Continue Reading
ERP maintenance: 5 tips to sustain your ERP system
Your ERP is a mission-critical asset and the nervous system of your business. Here are some tips and best practices for maintaining it to keep things running smoothly.Continue Reading
WMS vs. IMS: Learn the differences between the two systems
A WMS streamlines warehouse operations, while an IMS focuses solely on inventory management. Discover how these systems can work together to streamline warehouse processes.Continue Reading
ERP contracts: What you need to consider before negotiating
Negotiating an ERP contract is a complex process filled with many moving parts and stakeholders. Success depends on selecting the right contract and asking the right questions.Continue Reading
WMS vs. OMS: Learn the differences between the two systems
While WMS streamlines warehouse processes, OMS can help improve order management and customer data tracking. Discover more about the differences between WMS and OMS.Continue Reading
7 tips for implementing a transportation management system
Implementing a transportation management system can be a challenging process, so supply chain leaders should follow some best practices to ensure success. Learn more.Continue Reading
AI speech-to-text eavesdropping can serve the greater good
Intelligent Voice CTO Nigel Cannings explains how AI-based speech-to-text technology can catch criminals, protect privacy and ensure regulatory compliance.Continue Reading
3 benefits of integrating WMS and TMS software
The right software can help many logistics companies streamline operations, improve shipment visibility and optimize processes. Discover how a WMS-TMS integration can help.Continue Reading
6 advantages and disadvantages of value chain analysis
Company leaders seeking to optimize efficiency and reduce costs should learn the advantages and disadvantages of value chain analysis to determine if it's the right choice.Continue Reading
Value chain vs. value stream: What are the differences?
Understanding value chains vs. value streams can be difficult, but both approaches can help companies improve their operations and customer service. Learn more.Continue Reading
PLM vs. ALM: Compare the differences
Company leaders must be aware of the critical distinctions between PLM and ALM. Learn each system's features and how they can potentially work together.Continue Reading
5 uses for IoT in field service management
IoT can benefit field service management in various ways. Learn about some of its applications in FSM, including inventory management and remote monitoring.Continue Reading
8 steps for an ERP post-implementation audit
A post-implementation audit can help determine if an ERP system is working well or not. Project leaders should consider these eight steps to ensure a successful audit.Continue Reading
10 steps you need to carry out post-ERP implementation
Project leaders can navigate post-ERP implementation challenges by taking these steps. Get tips on when to tackle to-do list items and other tasks.Continue Reading
SAP AI initiatives expand on several fronts at Sapphire 2023
TechTarget editors discuss SAP AI announcements and demos unveiled at Sapphire 2023 conferences in Orlando and Barcelona, including SAP's generative AI partnership with Microsoft.Continue Reading
8 ideas for increasing warehouse sustainability
Warehouses can make up a major part of a company's carbon emissions. Learn some ideas for how warehouse owners and operators can improve sustainability.Continue Reading
What adding a decision intelligence platform can do for ERP
Tom Oliver of AI vendor Faculty makes the case for decision intelligence technology as the solution to the data-silo problems of today's composable ERP.Continue Reading
HR shared services models benefit employee experiences
In the new reality of hybrid and remote workforces, shared services organizations smooth work processes, increase collaboration, and improve employee engagement and productivity.Continue Reading
Reimagining the factory floor as a metaverse workplace
Plex CTO Jerry Foster explains how virtual reality technology and high-speed connectivity could allow factory line workers to do their jobs remotely from home as part of the metaverse.Continue Reading
How to use the Excel LARGE function, with examples
The Excel LARGE function can help users who need to rank numbers in a list. Learn how to use it, some related functions and some errors to avoid when doing so.Continue Reading
Latest Oracle ERP pitch deems cloud partnerships essential
TechTarget editors discuss enterprise application news from Oracle CloudWorld 2022 and Oracle's emphasis on partnerships to broaden the appeal of its multi-tenant SaaS flagship, Oracle Fusion ERP Cloud.Continue Reading
New ways of upcycling CO2, decarbonizing steel and cement
The industrial sector has a massive carbon footprint. That's why some companies are working to clean up steel and cement and find new uses for carbon.Continue Reading
7 benefits of RFID in supply chain management and logistics
RFID can help companies in their supply chain operations by assisting with product tracking and potentially improving product availability. Learn some of RFID's other benefits.Continue Reading
Not so stodgy: SAP 50th anniversary shows it adapts to change
Analyst Vinnie Mirchandani, author of 'SAP Nation 3.0,' says adaptability, customer loyalty and periodic management shakeups are the keys to SAP's longevity.Continue Reading
What is a commonly overlooked step in an ERP implementation?
Overlooking critical stakeholders in an ERP implementation can negatively affect the project. Learn how including them early can help keep the project on schedule.Continue Reading
3 strategies for better finance-IT collaboration
Lack of communication between a company's finance and IT departments can cause problems with organizational goals and decisions. Learn how to improve finance-IT collaboration.Continue Reading
AI risk management puts ML code, data science in context
Navrina Singh, CEO of Credo AI, discusses the limits of MLOps and algorithmic auditing in providing governance for responsible AI.Continue Reading
Digital freight broker cuts food waste, carbon footprints
Hwy Haul CEO Syed Aman explains how connecting shippers with truckers online and using data science to optimize loads and routes makes the produce supply chain more sustainable.Continue Reading
Digital Twin Consortium strives to organize a chaotic market
Digital Twin Consortium CTO Dan Isaacs explains the organization's work and assesses the progress made in digital twin technology, standards and best practices.Continue Reading
How to avoid unrealistic ERP implementation timelines: 9 tips
Determining the length of an ERP implementation can be difficult but doing so is a crucial part of planning. Learn how to avoid an unrealistic timeline.Continue Reading
Follow these steps when recovering from ERP project failure
An ERP implementation failure is a worst-case scenario. However, project leaders who follow these steps can still potentially salvage the project. Learn how to recover.Continue Reading
Checklist for success after your ERP software go-live
An ERP go-live checklist can help implementation project teams confirm they've carried out all necessary steps. Learn what items project leaders should add to their list.Continue Reading
8 ways to avoid business disruption from a new ERP system
A new ERP system can bring business disruptions. Learn the steps project leaders should follow during implementation planning so company work can continue as smoothly as possible.Continue Reading
Why companies should make ERP security a top priority
Whether your ERP system is on premises or in the cloud, it's still vulnerable, and you need to take the right measures to secure it. Here's advice on how to do just that.Continue Reading
Evolution of postmodern ERP to composable ERP explained
Ex-Gartner analyst Mike Guay, now a VP at Infor, lays out the nuts and bolts of composable ERP and how to craft a sensible migration strategy built on a strong foundation.Continue Reading
Digital twin simulation helps baristas make a perfect espresso
A century-old Italian maker of high-end coffee machines used digital twins to virtually eliminate physical prototypes and set the stage for IoT-connected product as a service.Continue Reading
5 ways to support a legacy ERP system
Some companies decide that keeping legacy ERP is truly the best business decision for them. Learn some best practices for supporting a legacy ERP system.Continue Reading
Emerging era of AI in finance calls for reskilling of workers
Explore the benefits and challenges of AI in finance with Kimberly Ellison-Taylor, former AICPA board chair and longtime finance thought leader at Oracle.Continue Reading
Learn effective cloud ERP implementation methodology
Each cloud ERP implementation methodology has its pros and cons. Learn more about each strategy and decide which is best suited for your organization.Continue Reading
Trust but verify: Digging into audits for AI algorithm bias
TechTarget editors discuss efforts to remove bias from AI and why algorithm auditing could be a fix -- provided challenges related to trust and standardization can be overcome.Continue Reading
5 skills supply chain professionals need
As with any job, there are various skills supply chain professionals need to succeed in their chosen field. Here are the five each leader must possess.Continue Reading
What's next for the supply chain? An expert's take
'Supply Chain Management Best Practices' author David Blanchard discusses pandemic lessons, how the SCOR model can help and why sustainability is so complex.Continue Reading
10 strategies for more sustainable last-mile delivery
Creating eco-friendly last-mile delivery strategies is an important business and societal challenge. Here are some options supply chain leaders can explore.Continue Reading
SAP cloud migration a long haul for implementation partners
The CEO of an ERP consultancy and SAP partner explains the benefits, challenges and tradeoffs of moving to SaaS, and why the on-demand subscription model is a double-edged sword.Continue Reading
The environmental challenges of last-mile delivery
Current last-mile delivery practices are contributing to climate change, and companies need to address these ill effects. Understand how to start taking action.Continue Reading
How 4 companies are improving last-mile delivery sustainability
Companies such as L'Occitane en Provence and Walmart are trying out different strategies to improve their last-mile delivery sustainability. Here's how they're doing it.Continue Reading
Top 7 ways to improve last-mile delivery
Failed deliveries have a powerful effect on customer experience. Here's how to improve last-mile delivery and increase overall customer satisfaction.Continue Reading
The importance of last-mile delivery to logistics
Last-mile delivery is the key to customer satisfaction. Here are four reasons your supply chain management strategy needs to focus on this critical stage of logistics.Continue Reading
In Oracle cloud migration, SaaS ERP not the only destination
John Ezzell, EVP of managed services provider BIAS Corp., shares key factors in deciding which ERP modules to move to SaaS and explains the benefits of the Oracle cloud stack.Continue Reading
Top challenges of supplier relationship management
Supplier relationship management challenges are even more likely to occur during challenging times. Here are a few problems your company might encounter and how to solve them.Continue Reading
10 best practices for managing strategic supplier partnerships
Managing strategic supplier partnerships is essential for good supply chain management. Learn which practices can help strengthen them.Continue Reading
SAP cloud migration effort enters new, accelerated phase
With strong cloud growth already on the books and the new Rise program enticing customers to S/4HANA Cloud, 2021 could be the year SAP finally breaks from its on-premises past.Continue Reading
Dos and don'ts for ERP selection success
The ERP selection process can succeed or fail based on seemingly small factors. Here are some dos and don'ts to keep in mind as you embark on the process.Continue Reading
Supplier segmentation lessons in the wake of COVID-19
Supplier segmentation is more necessary than ever for businesses during COVID-19. Here's how to start the process and why it matters for your business.Continue Reading
5 supply chain management tips for 2021
Understanding recent forecasts and events -- such as difficulties in the COVID-19 vaccine supply chain -- can help you create more effective supply chain management in 2021.Continue Reading
4 supply chain finance benefits and why they matter now
Liquidity in the supply chain for buyers and suppliers is just one of the benefits supply chain finance can offer companies. Learn about some others.Continue Reading
How to choose the right ERP for digital transformation
Digital transformation is critical to many companies' success and ERP underpins that transformation. Here's a look at how to make that transformation happen.Continue Reading
Data migration vs. data conversion: What are the differences?
Data migration and data conversion are related, but not the same. Discover how each one factors into an ERP or other software implementation and its importance.Continue Reading
Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP inches ahead in AI contest
Oracle released new AI and RPA features for its cloud ERP and HCM suites during the virtual OpenWorld conference. Learn what they might mean for Oracle users and competitors.Continue Reading
What are the main Microsoft Dynamics ERP products?
Learn about Dynamics 365 Business Central and Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management, why Microsoft narrowed its ERP portfolio, and why this move is important.Continue Reading
Is a move to cloud ERP inevitable for most companies?
More companies are turning to cloud ERP for modernization, cost and security. Here's a look at whether those factors are enough to make cloud a foregone conclusion.Continue Reading
How can IT improve existing ERP system benefits?
A canceled ERP project due to the COVID-19 pandemic doesn't have to stall productivity. Here's how to get the most from your current system.Continue Reading
RPA, AI bolster supply chain resilience in times of crisis
RPA bots and AI are behind-the-scenes essential personnel during COVID-19, working virtually alongside supply chain workers and sustaining goods and services lifelines.Continue Reading
RPA and AI strengthen weak links in supply chain workflows
Instead of an all-or-nothing approach to supply chain automation, RPA is most effective when targeted at subprocesses to improve high-volume, repetitive, error-prone tasks.Continue Reading
Supply chain-customer service partnership is vital
A company's success depends on a supply chain that can meet customers' expectations. To do that well, supply chain leaders must partner with their customer service counterparts.Continue Reading
15 examples of supply chain disruptions throughout history
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused disruptions across the global supply chain. Here's a look at other disruptions that underscore why boosting resiliency has always been important.Continue Reading
Exploring COVID-19 food supply chain disruptions
The food sector has been hard hit by COVID-19. Learn what some of those issues have been, how some companies have escaped the worst of it and what lessons are most important.Continue Reading
10 cloud ERP implementation challenges during COVID-19
A new cloud ERP system can help your company create digital transformation and find new opportunities. But first, you must address implementation challenges.Continue Reading
Remote ERP implementation: 10 project management essentials
Implementing ERP remotely can be challenging because for many IT teams it's new territory. Here are ways to make it easier.Continue Reading
How can CFOs pivot to a virtual financial close?
As finance teams have suddenly turned into a remote workforce, CFOs must guide them in a successful close. Here's advice to help.Continue Reading
GE Digital CTO on data, AI role in digital twin applications
Colin Parris, founder of GE's digital twin effort, lays out the reasons data management can make or break an application and why pairing digital twins with AI makes each one better.Continue Reading
Lessons from COVID-19: 4 inventory management strategies
COVID-19 highlighted a number of problems with current approaches to inventory management. Here are four strategies that leaders can use to correct those inefficiencies.Continue Reading
What are the risks of canceling an ERP project?
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many business and technology leaders are deciding whether to cancel or pause an ERP implementation. Here are some risks to factor into the decision.Continue Reading
In crisis, opportunity: Downturn in ERP industry has upside
The inaugural ERP Confab examines what the economic downturn from the pandemic means for ERP users and vendors. Plus: a deep dive into SAP and its upcoming virtual Sapphire show.Continue Reading
Supply chain recovery post-COVID-19: Risk, disruption and tech
The coronavirus pandemic exposed the fragility of global supply chains and leaders must turn their attention to boosting resiliency. Here's how to start.Continue Reading
Supply chain transparency: Technology, partnership and progress
Compliance is mostly voluntary for suppliers, and brand owners don't have to disclose everything. Data collection is mostly manual. But cloud links help, and IoT holds promise.Continue Reading
ERP security issues with working remotely during COVID-19 outbreak
Keeping the organization's enterprise systems safe is everyone's job -- from top leadership on down. Now that the coronavirus has millions homebound, that's never been more important.Continue Reading
ERP integration strategy: 3 common approaches
Integrating ERP with other business systems is critical to ensuring organizations are able to access data and streamline processes. Here are three approaches that can help ensure success.Continue Reading
Top 5 ERP software for small businesses
ERP for small business promises better financial and business processes and access to analytics. Here's a look at five of the top choices in the marketplace.Continue Reading
3 emerging technologies changing the finance department
Learn how three different ERP technologies -- cloud ERP, AI and robotic process automation -- are changing the world of finance.Continue Reading
How to choose the right ERP project team: 5 secrets to success
Without the right people on your ERP project team, your implementation is doomed to fail. Here's how you should structure roles and responsibilities.Continue Reading
3 case studies on reducing supply chain complexity
Understanding which technologies can best simplify supply chain management is key to success in today's economy. Here's how three companies have tackled this issue.Continue Reading
ERP support now calls for skills in cloud services, products
The gradual shift from on-premises to cloud ERP makes the old emphasis on IT infrastructure less relevant and the ability to piece together cloud products more important.Continue Reading
7 hurdles to using AI in accounting and finance
Setting realistic expectations and using the same quality control measures that employees must follow can ensure success when you apply AI to financial data and processes.Continue Reading
What it takes to create ERP integration strategy success
Companies are using more standalone systems, yet users are demanding better technology experiences. Bridging this chasm requires a solid integration strategy.Continue Reading
6 supply chain management tips
A poorly maintained supply chain can spell disaster for your business. Here are six supply chain management tips to ensure success and mitigate risk.Continue Reading
Early use of AI for finance focused on operations, analytics
CFOs are automating repetitive processes in accounts payable and reporting; widespread use of AI in finance is not likely in the near term. Here's a look at the issues.Continue Reading
Finance transformation efforts soar with cloud ERP
Although some CFOs resist moving financials to the cloud, the process can help streamline processes and save money. Here's a look at what's involved.Continue Reading
Top 6 2020 supply chain trends
Supply chain technology is growing more complex and so are partnerships. Here are the most important trends leaders must understand in 2020 and beyond.Continue Reading