ERP Strategy and Planning

Governance, Risk, and Compliance
AirTrunk’s Lumina Deal Raises Stakes For APAC Cloud ERP
AirTrunk's acquisition of Lumina CloudInfra accelerates its entry into India's hyperscale data center market, granting access to a 600MW development pipeline and enhancing infrastructure options for ERP and SaaS deployments amidst India's rapid digital growth.
Supply Chain Management
Q&A: From System of Record to System of Proof in Pharma
Steve Madsen developed RxERP in response to the overwhelming challenges of managing compliance and data fragmentation in pharmaceutical distribution, aiming to unify systems for real-time, trusted traceability and regulatory compliance, which also could influence other safety-critical industries.
Modern office buildings in Mumbai, where TCS is based.
ERP Strategy and Planning
What TCS and SAP Show About the Future of ERP Delivery
TCS and SAP show how ERP delivery is shifting toward integrated, partner-led models that combine workforce skills, system implementation, and ongoing operations.
Navigating Manufacturing Costs: The Strategic Role of CloudPaths and NetSuite
Manufacturing Systems and Automation
Infor Expands Manufacturing Strategy with Deloitte MES Alliance and AWS AI Push
Infor expands its manufacturing strategy through a Deloitte MES alliance and AWS AI agents, connecting shop floor execution with ERP and automation at scale.
U.S. Department of the Treasury building in Washington, D.C., before regulators met to discuss AI cyber risk in financial systems.
Security
Claude Mythos Preview Shows How AI Collapses the Distance Between Discovery and Exploitation in Financial Systems
Claude Mythos Preview is prompting regulators and banks to reassess cyber risk as AI accelerates vulnerability discovery and exploitation across interconnected financial systems.
ERP Strategy and Planning
Epicor Partner Community
Epicor partners don't just resell software — they build thriving businesses, with one partner growing 30% year-over-year for five years and another going from a one-man basement operation to Epicor's Global Partner of the Year with 60 employees. The program's deep enablement, certification, and hands-on channel team support give partners the foundation to lead with credibility and win in their markets.
ERP Strategy and Planning
Building a Services-Led ERP Channel
Brenda Nobleza, Vice President of Channel Solutions at Epicor, drives partner success and global channel expansion while fostering a collaborative work environment and advocating for women's professional development.
Financial Management
Designing Finance for Scale: Why Charts of Accounts and Dimensions Matter More Than ERP Features
ERP projects often face significant challenges not during implementation but years later due to underlying financial architecture decisions—including chart of accounts and entity structures—being overlooked in favor of immediate functionality, which can hinder scalability and complicate management reporting as business complexities evolve.
ERP Strategy and Planning
How AI Agents Are Reshaping ERP in the “SaaSpocalypse” Era
The “SaaSpocalypse” makes for a dramatic storyline, but it flattens critical distinctions in how AI agents interact with enterprise software layers. Lightweight, UI-heavy workflow tools are clearly exposed, yet systems of record that own deep data, compliance and audit trails...
Enterprise IT monitoring environment with multiple screens displaying system data, representing SAP security patching and authorization risk management.
Security
SAP Security Patch Day April 2026: Critical Vulnerabilities, CVSS 9.9 SQL Injection, and Authorization Risks
SAP Security Patch Day April 2026 introduces a critical SQL injection vulnerability and high-severity authorization flaws across SAP BPC, BW, ERP, and S/4HANA. This analysis explains how these vulnerabilities affect enterprise risk and where exposure concentrates across SAP environments.
ERP Strategy and Planning
ERP Market Acceleration Puts Pressure On Modernization Plans
The ERP software market is poised for significant growth, expected to exceed $280 billion by 2034 due to rising demand for integrated systems, a shift towards cloud-based models and the need for enhanced operational efficiency.
ozempic-medication-box-with-pen-injection-_Novo Nordisk OpenAI partnership
Analytics and AI
Novo Nordisk, OpenAI Bring AI Into Core Operations to Accelerate Time to Market
Novo Nordisk is partnering with OpenAI to embed AI across its value chain, from drug discovery to supply chain, signaling a shift toward enterprise-wide AI execution.
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ERP Strategy and Planning
France Defines a New Model for Managing Technology Dependencies
France’s move to Linux is part of a broader program to reduce technology dependencies across government systems. The shift introduces a structured approach to dependency mapping that could influence how ERP environments are evaluated over time.
ERP Strategy and Planning
Bluerock TMS Targets Last Mile’s Costliest Blind Spots
Bluerock TMS is launching a cloud-native Last Mile Distribution solution that integrates the entire delivery lifecycle, leveraging AI to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs, while providing vital data for ERP systems, as showcased at Modex 2026.
Analytics and AI
SaaS Growth Wave Forcing New ERP Approaches
The SaaS market is rapidly expanding, projected to reach $1.58 trillion by 2033, prompting CIOs and ERP leaders to rethink system integration, security, and governance as small and midsize enterprises increasingly adopt cloud software while managing multi-region portfolios and addressing challenges like data security and vendor lock-in.
cloud costs
Cloud Platform and Technology
The Cloud Cost Squeeze Has Arrived: 88% of CFOs Report Rising Spend
Cloud costs are rising fast, and CFOs are stepping in. New research shows inefficiencies, AI-driven demand, and hyperscaler spending are reshaping enterprise cloud economics. For ERP leaders, cost optimization is now critical to funding innovation.
Modern office building representing SAP GRC for SAP HANA architecture and enterprise risk management systems
Governance, Risk, and Compliance
SAP GRC for SAP HANA Update Signals Real-Time Processing Shift and 2027 Transition Timeline
The SAP GRC update for SAP HANA focuses on execution, introducing Fiori-based workflows, real-time processing, and tighter S/4HANA alignment. The shift also signals a broader transition as GRC 12.0 approaches its 2027 maintenance deadline.
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Tax Compliance
Bangladesh’s Digital Tax Push Reshapes Compliance for RMG Supply Chains
Bangladesh’s move to digital tax systems is reshaping compliance across RMG supply chains, increasing reliance on supplier data accuracy, ERP execution, and integrated financial processes.
Clorox manufacturing team at Aberdeen, MD plant during SAP S/4HANA cutover, showing frontline operations and production environment.
Supply Chain Management
What Happened During Clorox’s SAP S/4HANA Cutover—Insights from the CSCO
Clorox’s SAP S/4HANA cutover shows how ERP changes manufacturing and supply chain execution. From inventory timing effects to stabilization and workflow integration, the transformation reshapes how work moves across the network.
SAP automotive sales ERP
Cloud Platform and Technology
How SAP Is Powering the Global Shift in Automotive Sales From Argentina to Saudi Arabia 
Automotive sales companies are rethinking ERP as a platform for sales, operations, and customer engagement. Cloud ERP and AI are enabling real-time decision-making across dealer networks, inventory, and customer experience.
Analytics and AI
SAP Shifts to AI Consumption Pricing as Agents Threaten Saas Revenue Model
SAP is shifting from per-user and subscription-based pricing to a consumption-based model in response to the automation of workflows by AI agents, reflecting a significant transformation aimed at aligning costs with AI usage rather than user access.
Data center facility in Coleraine showing physical infrastructure and energy systems in a real-world environment.
Governance, Risk, and Compliance
How Data Center Location, ESG Regulations, and AI Infrastructure Are Reshaping Risk
Data center location is becoming a governance decision. As AI demand grows and ESG regulation expands, energy, water, and climate constraints are shaping ERP risk, cost, and performance in ways enterprises can no longer ignore.
Business Process Management and Automation
Tennant ERP Rollout Disruption Triggers $30M Sales Hit and Investor Scrutiny
Tennant Company is experiencing significant operational and financial challenges due to a troubled ERP rollout that disrupted order processing, resulting in approximately $30 million in lost sales and a 23% drop in stock value, highlighting the critical nature of ERP systems in revenue operations.
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Financial Management
UAE Approves SAP for e-Invoicing, Expanding ERP’s Role in Compliance Architecture
The UAE has pre-approved SAP as an e-invoicing service provider, becoming the first ERP vendor in the framework. The decision places ERP systems within compliance architecture ahead of the 2027 mandate.
Analytics and AI
Oracle’s AI Pivot Is Reshaping How It Builds Software, Staffs Teams, and Funds Growth
Oracle is transforming its operational and financial strategies by shifting focus to AI as a core element of its enterprise framework, resulting in significant layoffs while simultaneously investing heavily in infrastructure and automation to enhance product development efficiency.
ERP Strategy and Planning
Intelligent Document Processing Use Cases: An Industry Guide
This guide helps ERP-focused buyers understand where intelligent document processing delivers the greatest impact across their organization — from finance and procurement to supply chain and logistics. It presents use cases by industry and document type, allowing readers to quickly...
ERP Strategy and Planning
How-to Guide to Planning Your Next AP Automation Project
A practical, step-by-step ebook for finance and AP leaders preparing to automate invoice processing. It guides readers through choosing the right technology, mapping their current workflows, writing an effective RFP, and onboarding efficiently — with a focus on real-world implementation realities rather than vendor marketing. Relevant for any organization running a modern ERP system who is considering AP automation for the first time or upgrading from a legacy OCR solution.
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