Apr 27, 2011
For some manufacturers, using open source ERP software can offer advantages over commercial off-the-shelf products, such as lower upfront costs and the flexibility of frequent code enhancements.
Apr 27, 2011
As business process management (BPM) software spreads from the front office to the factory, manufacturers are turning to ERP and BPM integration as a means of tracking, monitoring and measuring key performance indicators
Apr 23, 2011
Manufacturing ERP project management is a daunting task, no doubt about it. Most ERP-related projects are large, and even if they can be whittled down into bite-size chunks, small changes can be the catalyst
Apr 23, 2011
Manufacturing ERP systems aren't much good without tight integration to the warehouse and shop floor. Sometimes that integration comes entirely within a monolithic ERP suite.
Apr 23, 2011
The front-end ordering system underwent a near-total transition from paper. Previously, order takers looked in notebooks to see what imprints and embroidery were available for each item.
Apr 23, 2011
ERP and manufacturing execution system (MES) integration is a relatively new concept. But in recent years ERP has extended its reach to manufacturing applications that are also within MES' bailiwick, including supply chain
Apr 19, 2011
Today, India is transforming into world IT hub and all major players in the field are working constantly towards promoting and expanding their market. In this scenario Enterprise Resource Planning
Apr 19, 2011
Instance consolidation projects demand that companies standardize business processes worldwide. Strategic drivers include process-centric initiatives, a desire for more integrated analytics
Apr 19, 2011
ERP consolidation projects can cut ERP IT operations costs by more than a quarter, but they can’t be justified by IT cost savings alone, according to analysts.
Apr 19, 2011
Simply put, ERP customer relationship management (CRM) software provides clear detail on each individual customer transaction in one accessible place.