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The 2024 Top 10 ERP Systems Report
Our experts have highlighted ten vendors that can help your organization make data-driven decisions.
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Types of Supply Chain Management Software (& Selection Tips)
In a recent survey, 85% of executives reported that they’re currently struggling with inefficient technologies in their supply chain. Are you nodding your head in agreement? If so, there are many tools available to help turn the tide. In fact, there are several...
What is the Connection Between Business Intelligence and ERP?
What is the connection between business intelligence and ERP? In short, your ERP system is responsible for receiving and organizing data, while business intelligence (BI) tools analyze this data to provide actionable insights. As you’re evaluating ERP systems,...
8 ERP and eCommerce Integration Tips
Are you at the helm of a brick-and-mortar operation that’s ready to expand into the online realm? Or, do you have an existing eCommerce system and enterprise resource planning (ERP) software solution but are struggling with data issues and inefficiency because...
Podcast: What is the Role of Information Technology in Sustainable Manufacturing?
Many ERP vendors are focusing on manufacturing sustainability as organizations become more conscious of not only saying they’re using sustainable resources but also proving it. In this podcast, we interview Colin Elkins, Vice President of Manufacturing Industries at...
ERP vs SCM: Understanding the Difference
You already know that ERP software can streamline your business processes and add structure and visibility to your supply chain. However, did you know that supply chain management (SCM) software also can help you achieve many of these same objectives? That said, which...
5 Benefits of IoT in ERP: Why it’s a Must-Have
There’s no denying that the internet of things (IoT) has revolutionized the post-digital era. A vast network of connected devices is now sharing data via the internet. Often, this data flows into enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. The increasing...
How to Achieve Business-IT Alignment
When your CIO is the only executive involved in the ERP project; when managers believe the project won’t significantly impact their departments; when the goal of the project is IT-related – these are all examples of a lack of business-IT alignment. It’s important to...
HCM vs ERP: Understanding the Difference
You know your company needs to increase efficiency and improve data insights, but you aren’t sure where to begin because, in the world of enterprise software, there are infinite acronyms and even more software options. Two options that may stand out to you...
How to Create an ERP Request for Proposal
If you’re a nonprofit or government entity considering new enterprise software, you’re probably thinking about the ERP request for proposal (RFP) process. Today, we’re sharing expert tips for drafting an RFP that ensures you receive thorough and honest responses. What...
An Introduction to Cloud ERP
Over the last decade, ERP vendors have doubled down on their investments in cloud and software as a service (SaaS) solutions. Despite these trends, the cloud is not the right option for everyone. So, what is cloud ERP software? In this post, we will provide an...
What Will CD&R’s Acquisition of Epicor Mean for This Top ERP Vendor?
Clayton Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) has agreed to acquire ERP vendor, Epicor Software, from KKR for $4.7 billion. The deal is expected to close this year. Throughout its four years of owning Epicor, KKR completed a number of acquisitions for Epicor, including...
Podcast: What Internal Resources do You Need for an ERP Project?
How much time is this going to take? How many people and who should be involved? Those are the most common questions we’re asked during the sales cycle. In this podcast, we answer these questions and more regarding the internal resources needed for an ERP project....
How to Achieve ERP Business Benefits
During ERP selection, companies typically see limitless possibilities in terms of potential improvements to their businesses. However, somewhere along the way, many projects fall short of expectations and the benefits of ERP underwhelm executive expectations. In our...
Benefits of ERP in Healthcare
According to recent research, the US healthcare ERP market size is expected to reach $2.1 billion by 2025. As the industry grows, providers are realizing the benefits of ERP in healthcare, moving data away from their disparate legacy systems and onto a single,...
5 Benefits of Machine Learning in ERP
For years, business leaders have turned to enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems to help them manage, automate and streamline their operations. What if ERP could learn on its own and become even more intelligent, robust and capable than ever before? Well, machine...
How do ERP Systems Streamline Business Processes?
When disparate solutions work in silos and cannot speak to one another, bottlenecks, redundancies, and other inefficiencies are bound to occur. However, combining disparate solutions into one comprehensive enterprise resource planning (ERP) system can streamline...
ERP Readiness: Are You Ready to Tackle an ERP Project?
You’ve heard about the benefits of implementing an enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution, and you’re ready to reap them. You know that migrating the financial and operational aspects of your business onto a central, comprehensive platform can...
How to Develop an ERP Business Case that Convinces Executives
It’s no secret that modern enterprise resource planning (ERP) software is a great way to consolidate your business functions. It also can increase operational efficiency, produce cost savings and centralize data throughout the enterprise. Clearly, ERP systems have a...
How Does ERP Help Accounting?
In more and more companies, accounting is being automated, and for good reason. Not only does automation – using enterprise resource planning (ERP) software – provide more robust and precise calculations, but it also helps reduce the potential for human error. So,...
