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SAP S/4HANA: To wait or not to wait, that is the question

On December 31 2027, SAP maintenance for previous ERP systems will expire, leaving those who have not yet migrated to S/4HANA – as the saying goes – "in the dust". So, what options are out there for those still on the verge about what steps to take?

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Automation

ERP systems will transform LPG distribution – five reasons why

The LPG sector is projected to grow 7.3 percent by 2028. Integrating ERP systems boosts compliance, visibility, customer satisfaction and more.

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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.

Analytics and AI

SAP Sapphire Barcelona: Bring out your Best

Following on from its Orlando event, at SAP Sapphire Barcelona the theme was clear: "bring out your best."

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Data and Data Management

Real-time manufacturing insights: How to ensure Oracle data accuracy and reliability with Excel

In manufacturing, seamless and streamlined flow in the assembly line can be vital for a business’s success. Here's how you can ensure it while also achieving data accuracy and reliability goals.

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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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Cloud Platform and Technology

Munchies and motorcycles: A fireside chat at Infor Velocity World Tour

Intersnack and Triumph Motorcycles talk sweetening their ERP systems to drive innovation at the Infor Velocity World Tour fireside chat.

Human Capital Management

How business leaders can tackle the cloud skills gap head-on

The technologies behind cloud computing are evolving incredibly rapidly, but workers are not being trained quickly enough to keep up.

CRM and Customer Experience

Shaping customer trust through the powerful pairing of inventory control

Customer expectations are a moving target that companies must continuously track and anticipate as speed of product delivery is on a pedestal

Cloud Platform and Technology

Stick or twist? As SAP lays its cards on the table, the time is coming for customers to decide

SAP’s cloud shift via RISE with SAP creates division: customers must choose between costly cloud migration or seeking alternatives.

Analytics and AI

Can AI regulations help build trust in the technology?

As AI continues to proliferate, the need to balance its use and potential harm is becoming a priority for policymakers and regulators.

Analytics and AI

Time of change: How British logistics companies can embrace AI and sustainability

Supply chain workers are engaging with tech to improve delivery tracking but are yet to unlock the potential of data analytics, ML and AI.

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Cloud Platform and Technology

Why driving ERP business change without due care is madness

Taplin details how more than two decades after his team compiled an "Enterprise Code”, not much has changed in the ERP business change space.

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Business Process Management and Automation

How local government can use AI for more “breathing space”

The lives of UK councils are not getting any easier. ERP Today sits down with Barnsley Council executive to discuss how technology can help.

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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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Application Development and Integration

A long marriage made in innovation: What’s next for IBM and SAP?

IBM’s global head of SAP, Mike Perera, shares the wins and next step wonderings of an over 50-year-strong partnership, with cloud migration and emerging GenAI and Quantum technologies high on the roster.

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Application Development and Integration

Here’s how Oracle users can unlock greater value with generative AI

Organizations can better harness the power of ecosystem innovation in their Oracle ERP transformation journeys, Anindya (Andy) Chaudhuri, senior partner at IBM Consulting UKI, shares.

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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

AWS London Summit heralds user opportunity during times of crisis

London is calling for the AWS Summit: Here’s what you need to know from this year’s conference, from Bedrock updates to the latest user wins.

Analytics and AI

Snowflake’s CTO Fawad Qureshi talks telecommunications

Fawad Qureshi of Snowflake explores telecom modernization, GenAI, partnerships and sustainability, envisioning connectivity and societal impact for a more equitable world.

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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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Analytics and AI

SAP customers’ dilemma in the data and AI ecosystem

SAP's offerings continue to evolve, aiming to provide a unified approach to data management and analytics, solving age old user dilemma.

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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.

Supply Chain Management

Where AI and digital twins meet supply chain in Oracle Fusion Cloud SCM

As companies grapple with supply chain challenges, Oracle is enhancing its Cloud Supply Chain and Manufacturing platform with AI capabilities aimed at optimizing logistics, improving decision-making, and reducing costs, thereby enabling organizations to better anticipate disruptions and foster stronger customer relationships.