Manufacturing ERP/SCM/IT News Archive |
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| 30 Oct 2009 |
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Users caution to look before you leap with Oracle Fusion Applications
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Users generally like what they see of Oracle's Fusion Applications but have questions about added maintenance and training costs, as well as protecting customized solutions. |
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Benefits of ERP differ for SMBs, large enterprises
The benefits of ERP for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are different from those accruing to larger organizations. One thing both groups share, though: ERP deployments tak... |
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| 29 Oct 2009 |
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ERP project management guide
Manufacturers can use ERP project management modules for many functions across the project lifecycle, including costing and resource management. Discover the features of project ma... |
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ERP human capital management guide
ERP HCM modules can help manufacturers handle workforce management processes and employee data from payroll and HR to staffing and career development. Discover the features of HCM ... |
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SAP software revenue drops in third-quarter
(Managing Automation)
SAP continued to see drops in revenue in the third-quarter, with a 31% reduction in software license revenue. |
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| 28 Oct 2009 |
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SAP CTO Sikka: SAP's innovation gets overlooked
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SAP CTO Vishal Sikka discusses trends in SAP software development, SAP BusinessObjects Explorer, SAP in-memory database technology, SAP ERP software, social media and SAP mobile ap... |
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ERP customer relationship management guide
ERP CRM modules can help manufacturers with customer MDM across the enterprise, including sales, marketing and services. Discover the features of CRM software in the ERP customer r... |
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ERP supply chain management guide
Manufacturers can use ERP SCM software for many functions, including forecasting, demand planning and logistics. Discover the features of SCM modules in the ERP supply chain manage... |
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ERP financial management guide
Manufacturers can use ERP finance modules to automate payments, create financial reports and manage assets. Discover the features of these modules in the ERP financial management g... |
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Dassault Systemes to purchase IBM PLM
(Manufacturing Computer Solutions)
Dassault Systemes will purchase IBM PLM for $600 million, with the acquisition expected to be finalized in Q1 or Q2 2010. |
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| 26 Oct 2009 |
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IBM expands business analytics software line, adds Cognos applications
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IBM broadened its portfolio of business analytics software, adding three packaged Cognos analytic applications and a tool for analyzing unstructured data. |
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Open source manufacturing ERP requires programming skills
Open source ERP is ideal for manufacturers that want the benefits of an ERP system without the implementation costs. To deploy open source ERP for manufacturing, companies need pro... |
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Getting started with supply chain management training
Your supply chain management (SCM) software initiative doesn't stop with implementation. Setting up SCM training is essential to boosting user adoption and getting the most out of ... |
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| 23 Oct 2009 |
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Four things SAP must consider before a Teradata acquisition
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Speculation about a deal between SAP and Teradata continues, but columnist Mark Whitehorn, fresh from the Teradata user show, has some words of advice SAP should consider before ma... |
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Closed-loop inventory management helps manufacturers build demand planning strategies
To improve inventory control, manufacturers are making methodologies such as closed-loop inventory management and sales and operations planning part of their demand planning strate... |
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| 22 Oct 2009 |
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Oracle delivers database fixes in Critical Patch Update
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Oracle has shipped 38 database fixes affecting 21 products in its most recent Oracle Critical Patch Update (CPU), including three critical security patches for its core database. |
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Oracle struggles to move Sun acquisition forward
(Managing Automation)
Oracle's acquisition of Sun Microsystems is being held up as the European Commission has yet to approve the deal. |
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| 21 Oct 2009 |
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SAP Business ByDesign product demo
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Interested in SAP Business ByDesign? SAP's Rainer Zinow recently showed the SaaS-based ERP system's capabilities with a short demo. Check out that demo here. |
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Q&A: Business intelligence gets a facelift in SQL Server 2008 R2
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From grab-and-go reporting to Master Data Services, SQL Server 2008 R2 will include several changes to Microsoft business intelligence. |
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In manufacturing, sustainability is integrated with ERP
As green initiatives and environmental compliance become business norms, manufacturers are turning to their ERP systems for help with manufacturing sustainability. |
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IT, executive collaboration central to BI best practices
Many BI best practices hinge on collaboration between IT and executive management. A cross-departmental BI team can ensure that software deployments go smoothly and end-user traini... |
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| 20 Oct 2009 |
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Oracle opens up the product floodgates at OpenWorld
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Oracle launched over a dozen products at OpenWorld including its long-rumored Fusion Applications suite. |
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NetSuite OneWorld launches Oracle into the cloud
(Manufacturing Business Technology)
NetSuite's new version of OneWorld will make the Oracle E-Business Suite available to enterprise customers in the cloud. |
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Shared services can mean big savings for manufacturers
(Manufacturing Computer Solutions)
Manufacturers who move their enterprise content management (ECM) to a shared services model can save as much as 20%. |
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| 19 Oct 2009 |
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Infrastructure assessment is prerequisite to running SAP virtual servers
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Before committing to run SAP virtual servers, IT managers should conduct a full system hardware and software assessment up-front to determine how much of their SAP infrastructure t... |
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| 14 Oct 2009 |
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SAP TechEd Demo Jam 2009: Winners use beer keg in demo
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SAP TechEd '09's "Demo Jam" was met with an enthusiastic response from conference attendees. Get full coverage, photos and attendee feedback from SAP TechEd's Demo Jam. |
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Dell pledges to reduce IT costs by $200 billion
(SearchOracle.com)
Speaking at Oracle's OpenWorld, Dell chairman Michael Dell says Intel chips, virtualization and cloud computing can bring IT significant savings. |
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Manufacturers can't afford to ignore post-deployment PLM training
User training is one of the most critical parts of any PLM deployment. It's also one of the most overlooked. Hands-on training now will speed user adoption later. |
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