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| 06 Nov 2009 |
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CRM ERP integration streamlines manufacturers' customer data
Manufacturers can coordinate and improve the flow of customer data by integrating customer relationship management (CRM) with ERP. CRM ERP integration gives insight into customer o... |
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ERP SCM integration expands manufacturing options
More manufacturers are integrating supply chain management (SCM) software with their ERP systems. ERP SCM integration provides insight into the product lifecycle and forecasting fo... |
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Best practices for working with open source ERP software
While open source ERP software has many benefits, such as flexibility and lower upfront costs, it poses unique challenges. Knowing how to best meet these challenges will make open ... |
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| 05 Nov 2009 |
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SAP users in U.K., Ireland ready to upgrade -- warily
(SearchSAP.com)
A recent survey of SAP users in Ireland and the U.K. found that more than half plan to upgrade in the next 12 months, but they're not happy with the expense. |
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ERP and BI integration provides business insight to decision-makers
ERP functions best when integrated with business intelligence (BI) software. ERP and BI integration improves business analytics and optimizes reporting capabilities. |
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ERP asset management guide
ERP asset management modules handle tracking functions across production, including maintenance schedules, uptime and downtime, compliance and warranty management. Learn the featur... |
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ERP and BPM integration lowers costs, reduces inventory
ERP and business process management (BPM) integration helps manufacturers measure key performance indicators (KPIs) across the enterprise. Integrating BPM with ERP improves workflo... |
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ERP and GIS integration brings spatial dimension to key business apps
Manufacturers are integrating ERP and geographical information systems (GIS) to view data in a spatial dimension. ERP and GIS integration can map plant locations, analyze the suppl... |
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PLM ERP integration essential to accessing product data
Integrating product lifecycle management (PLM) software with an ERP system is the key to getting the most out PLM's data accessing capabilities. PLM ERP integration gives manufactu... |
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| 04 Nov 2009 |
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Choosing BI software: Use your ERP vendor or go with third-party BI?
(SearchDataManagement.com)
Should you source business intelligence software from your ERP vendor or a third party? Find out how to make the choice with advice from Gartner, Forrester, AMR and other experts. |
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Key to ERP data integration is current, synchronized data
Manufacturers embarking on an ERP data integration project should be sure that their data is current, consistent and synchronized. Choosing ERP software with embedded manufacturing... |
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Keep ERP and MES integration simple
More manufacturers are integrating ERP software with manufacturing execution system (MES). Knowing ahead of time how data should flow between the two systems is essential to making... |
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BI training best practices ensure that a great app gets used
User training is often one of the most overlooked aspects of deploying business intelligence (BI) software. Yet an ongoing education program coupled with hands-on instruction is es... |
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SAP extends data access with BusinessObjects Explorer
(Manufacturing Computer Solutions)
SAP's new BusinessObjects Explorer suite is designed to deliver information on any data set to users through a web-based interface. |
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| 03 Nov 2009 |
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ERP product lifecycle management guide
Product lifecycle management (PLM) modules can track products from concept to end-of-life, with features such as product data management (PDM), portfolio management and product des... |
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ERP inventory management guide
Manufacturers can use ERP inventory management modules across the production cycle for functions such as shipping, logistics, orders, billing and inventory control. Learn the featu... |
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| 02 Nov 2009 |
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Debunking myths about open source ERP software
Before getting started with open source ERP software, it's important to understand its strengths and weaknesses. Discover the facts on open source ERP for manufacturing. |
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