Charles Whitmore
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Financial Management
Eliminating the burdens of financial processes in Oracle ERP
Many would be surprised to learn how many financial processes still rely on manual data entry. If so many important processes and reports rely on manually processed data in your ERP system, there is unnecessary space for error.
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Service Management
How effective planning and scheduling tools could determine the success of your manufacturing processes
Once an effective planning and scheduling tool has been implemented within a firm’s manufacturing processes, leadership could expect to see an injection of important data insights. These data insights can be used to enhance efficiencies across manufacturing operations.
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Application Development and Integration
Build them up! Don’t forget how important enterprise architects are
The advent of enterprise architects is a response to the influx of ERP transformations. Enterprise architects make sure a client's tech environment is ready to take on the software upgrade with speed. With a good team of enterprise architects, a firm can get a rapid ROI.
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Product Lifecycle Management
Ricoh Company maintain an image of top ERP health thanks to Rimini Street
Ricoh Company’s collaboration with Rimini Street resulted in real time, zero-day vulnerability protection without the need for extensive system downtime. The addition of Rimini Support meant that Ricoh Company’s Oracle systems will always be running at full speed despite being out-of-date.
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Automation
Using automation to improve the user experience
A cloud automation solution can change the entire user experience. In doing so, tedious activities can now be automated while users can focus on how best to innovate and stand out in their respective industries.
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Application Development and Integration
Roadmap control and TCO are some of the main drivers for seeking third-party support
It's easy to understand why some firms may think twice about reaching out to third-party service providers. However, those third-party providers could offer a unique solution to a business' unique issues.
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Data and Data Management
Bang for your cluck – how SplashBI helped revolutionize Chick-fil-A’s operational reporting
Chick-fil-A needed a robust, future-proof solution for their EBS operational reporting - the previous legacy system would be incompatible with modern tech and unable to receive any further Oracle support. Chick-fil-A called on SplashBI expertise to help.
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Manufacturing Systems and Automation
The secret to the ideal manufacturing solution? Pick one who is more than just a service provider
Manufacturing solutions are a dime-a-dozen, so how can anyone determine the right one for a business? Dusty Alexander, CEO and president, Global Shop Solutions, informed ERP Today of the elements that firms need to pay attention to when looking for the ideal manufacturing solution.
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Analytics and AI
HR Tech Con and Expo Europe 24: AI, people analytics and an improved user experience
Last month’s HR Technology Conference and Exposition 2024 was where HR experts and professionals showcased the latest innovations in HCM technology and discussed how the landscape of HR systems would change in the coming year.
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Supply Chain Management
What makes a robust supply chain solution?
Chi Park of Accelalpha discusses the impact of COVID-19 on supply chains, highlighting the need for enhanced visibility and robust solutions like their Command Center dashboard, which integrates various supply chain data and utilizes Oracle's AI capabilities, while predicting a resurgence of manufacturing in the U.S.
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Analytics and AI
Are LLMs the future of ERP technology?
Large language models can process a vast array of data in context, essentially laying the foundations for automation solutions. EY, empowered by a LLM, launched its AI platform, EY.ai, in September 2023 and shared with us the benefits of the new, collaborative efforts.
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Data and Data Management
How a data extraction solution can accelerate an implementation
Data extraction is a necessary and frequently underestimated process for all business tranformations. A centralized extraction solution could lessen the burden on ERP systems while also providing the breathing room needed to focus on innovation rather than maintenance.
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Data and Data Management
How a centralized hub can help you quantify the value of a business transformation
Centralizing disconnected, disprate systems together under one, easy-to-read hub can help you uncover hidden business value that you may not have taken advantage of yet.
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Data and Data Management
Have you prepared your data for migration to the cloud?
Data needs to be cleansed before uploading it to Oracle Cloud. By leveraging the solutions created by service providers, businesses can transition smoothly without having to worry about legacy data-draining resources.
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Cloud Platform and Technology
Manufacturing processes aren’t exempt from business transformations
The need for a robust, cloud-enhanced manufacturing system was recognized by manufacturing-focused software specialists IFS, whose IFS Cloud solution can provide several methods to positively alter shop floor processes, ultimately improving the end user experience.
Analytics and AI
Knowledge 2024 from a Inetum perspective: improved coherency and improved update times
ERP Today picked the brain of Inetum’s sales and commercial director, Myles Molloy, and enquired about the announcements that he was most excited about from ServiceNow’s annual flagship user conference.
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Enterprise Architecture
Reach for the stars: Nextworld joins Constellation Shortlist for composable approach
Nextworld hopes to use its inclusion in the Constellation Shortlist to further demonstrate its commitment to providing businesses with an optimal path forward in their technology stacks.
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Data and Data Management
Saving energy in IT: It’s time to take action
Industry 4.0 is in full swing, which mean energy costs to run new IT systems have never been higher. Sustainability needs to be considered with each new tech upgrade, and efforts should be taken to cut down on all unnecessary, energy-draining systems.
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Financial Management
Leveraging the right expertise could help unlock Sage Intacct potential
Operational efficiency is a vital step towards positive growth, and that goal can be achieved with the right expertise. Consultation services can help provide the tools needed for mid-market sized businesses to optimize their Sage Intacct services.
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Application Development and Integration
How insightsoftware’s Spreadsheet Server has helped revolutionize manual processes
Integrating live ERP data directly from an Excel spreadsheet and empowering a team to create their own custom reports, which in turn leads to better decisions from leadership, are signs of a robust solution.
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Analytics and AI
The right analytics tool could be the spark your business needs for growth
Analytics tools have evolved beyond simple reporting; maybe it’s time you investigated how much it can positively affect your business. New technology doesn't always make matters complex; in some cases, it can even simplify processes.
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Supply Chain Management
How Process Intelligence breaks down silos and helps you balance SLAs, costs and working capital
Supply chain problems are process problems and, by taking a process-first approach to supply chain transformation, businesses are delivering real-world value. The right supply chain solution could be the tool you need to help reach your growth targets.
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Service Management
A simplified Service Operations experience from Inetum
Whether it’s something like a quick efficiency boost to some processes or a comprehensive top-to-bottom overhaul of your company systems; with the right advice and managed support, you can elevate your ServiceNow solutions to achieve greater profitability and maximize efficiency.
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Cloud Platform and Technology
Achieving day-to-day automation with EventSense
Remaining agile and adaptable in today's modern world requires a business that's built on a backbone of robust and versatile technology. EventSense takes care of the less consequential events while you can focus on more strategic work.
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Application Development and Integration
Griff Aviation upgrades its manufacturing arm with RamBase Cloud ERP
Griff Aviation was looking to upgrade its digital systems, specifically to address drone production and operational management. The scalability of RamBase Cloud ERP made it the perfect tool for the job.
Human Capital Management
The ideal support has the potential to boost your software beyond its limits
Don’t forget to consider outside support from your software vendor when you start to consider your next business transformation. The help provided from outside expertise could prove to be more lucrative for your company than you might think.
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Data and Data Management
Upgrading your business to SAP S/4HANA doesn’t need to be bogged down by pre-projects
One of the main factors slowing down the update to SAP S/4HANA is the fear of how much effort will be needed for the development of pre-projects in preparation for the mass data migration. However, there is a solution to that.
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Data and Data Management
Securing your data migration to a modern data warehouse with SNP Glue
Integrating SAP data with a modern data warehouse can provide you with the necessary business insights for unparalleled growth. SNP Glue is the tool that can help you migrate data to the warehouse securely and safely.
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Analytics and AI
Reporting and analytics made simple with SplashEBS
Detailed data is needed to make the important business decisions that could determine your growth for the next year. Critical analysis is needed to divine the right insights, and the best service providers do so with a user interface that enhances comprehension of data.
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Cloud Platform and Technology
Cloud migration made all the easier with Oracle Cloud Migration Services
Digital transformations are becoming more frequent as companies fight to stay up-to-date and above the competition. Cloud technology is integral to modern business processes and, with the right tool on hand, your company can benefit from the system upgrade.
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