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image of person welding/grinding with sparks flying toward the camera | Manufacturing solution

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

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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.

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.

Construction site Enerfab SAP RISE Smarter Projects AI

Analytics and AI

The Potential of Smarter Projects with Enerfab’s Rajesh Kapoor

Enerfab's Rajesh Kapoor speaks with ERP Today to shed light on how his company is leveraging SAP and Microsoft tech for smarter projects.

a computer on a desk in a messy and cluttered environment | The definition of madness. Still driving ERP business change without due care and attention

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.

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.

A green tinted hallway containing many servers on either side | energy data migration international

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.

Lake - SAP Datalakes AI data lakehouses - and dilemma | SAP Data

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.

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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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Application Development and Integration

Revenue transformation, from product to service, by embracing cloud expertise

While being on the hunt for digitalization, more organizations are migrating from product-based business models to service-based models. This has become more common in recent years due to the realization that recurring revenue is a more reliable and consistent form of business.

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Cloud Platform and Technology

Transforming finance, procurement and HR for London with Oracle

We spoke with Simon Copsey and Ghan Varsani at the London Borough of Waltham Forest Council discussing the council's cloud move with Oracle.

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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.

A black, reflective prism under an orange spotlight in a dark blue room | Process Intelligence Celonis

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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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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Financial Management

Getting financial transformation success from an SAP cloud migration

Tax teams must do their due diligence and raise any concerns to the IT teams in charge of a migration process, ensuring that any move to ERP cloud migration is completed successfully. Your business will continue growing so long as the decisions you make are backed with the correct knowledge.