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ALSO CALLED: Resource Planning, Enterprise Resource Planning, E R P
DEFINITION: ERP (enterprise resource planning) is an industry term for the broad set of activities that helps a business manage the important parts of its business. The information made available through an ERP system provides visibility for key performance indicators (KPIs) required for meeting corporate objectives. ERP software applications can be used to manage product planning, parts purchasing, inventories,  … 
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ERP White Papers (View All Report Types)
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How to Achieve 100% Electronic AR Invoicing Realistic Steps to Quit Paper
sponsored by Esker Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This paper illustrates that solutions exist today with a proven track record of success in helping companies make the transition to 100% electronic AR invoicing while satisfying their customers' needs.
Posted: 24 Nov 2009 | Published: 24 Nov 2009


The Six Hidden Costs of Reverse Logistics
sponsored by TAKE Supply Chain
WHITE PAPER: For many companies reverse logistics is the last frontier of waste in today's supply chain. To help identify where poorly managed returns may be affecting your bottom line, this paper takes a look at the six hidden costs of reverse logistics.
Posted: 16 Nov 2009 | Published: 16 Nov 2009


Assuring User Identities During a Business Disruption: Applying a Consistent Strong Authentication Policy to Business Continuity Planning
sponsored by RSA, The Security Division of EMC
WHITE PAPER: This white paper examines the importance of maintaining a consistent two-factor authentication policy during a business disruption. In addition, it provides insight into how to develop plans that enable cost-effective, rapid binding of users to their credentials in the event of an emergency. Read on to learn more.
Posted: 12 Nov 2009 | Published: 12 Nov 2009


Fixing the SAP Upgrade Process: Nine Best Practices
sponsored by Panaya, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This paper takes a new look at the SAP upgrade process in light of emerging best practices and new technologies. This report offers a discussion of the value of both technical and functional upgrades as well as a discussion of some of the best practices to enhance the value of your SAP upgrades while lowering overall cost.
Posted: 10 Nov 2009 | Published: 10 Nov 2009


49 Do's, Don'ts, and Customer Lessons for SAP Upgrades: Going beyond the SAP Upgrade Clichés
sponsored by Panaya, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: In this article, the best advice on upgrading to SAP ERP 6.0 is compiled into a list of SAP upgrade do’s and don’ts for your reading enjoyment and practical use. Also included are some customer lessons from those who have upgraded to ERP 6.0 and have stories to tell.
Posted: 10 Nov 2009 | Published: 10 Nov 2009


Power Systems: Comparing Costs of IBM PowerVM and x86 VMware for Enterprise
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: This independent study by the International Technology group found IBM PowerVM more cost-competitive over time, compared to VMware, in terms of IT costs and the costs of downtime.
Posted: 10 Nov 2009 | Published: 10 Nov 2009


Spend Performance Management - Maximize Savings, Reduce Supplier Risks
sponsored by SAP America Inc
WHITE PAPER: The SAP BusinessObjects Spend Performance Management application provides full visibility into direct and indirect spend, and helps companies proactively identify cost savings opportunities and supply risks, reduce costs, maintain supply continuity, and increase spend under management.
Posted: 05 Nov 2009 | Published: 05 Nov 2009


Spend Analytics: A Foundation for Procurement Performance Management
sponsored by SAP America Inc
WHITE PAPER: Read this white paper from SAP for an interview with Kathleen Wilhide, research director of IDC’s Compliance and Business Performance Management Solutions program.
Posted: 05 Nov 2009 | Published: 05 Nov 2009


Advancing your SAP Netweaver: Maximize the value of SAP Netweaver with Atos Origin
sponsored by Atos Origin
WHITE PAPER: Enterprises that embrace SAP NetWeaver early will gain a tremendous competitive advantage. And by using the proven experience of Atos Origin, nothing is left to chance. Atos Origin will provide transparency regarding the costs and benefits and help turn your vision into results using our proven global SAP expertise and integration experience.
Posted: 04 Nov 2009 | Published: 04 Nov 2009


Optimizing Your SAP
sponsored by Atos Origin
WHITE PAPER: Read this paper and learn how Atos Origin, the number one SAP upgrade partner and has over 20 years experience of upgrading SAP systems we have upgraded every R/3 release from 2.0 upwards, can help you bring your SAP system to where it needs to be.
Posted: 04 Nov 2009 | Published: 04 Nov 2009


Fast, Affordable SAP for Mid-market Chemicals: Advance your Business Agility
sponsored by Atos Origin
WHITE PAPER: This product brochure highlights how mid-market Chemicals companies now have a full SAP solution specifically designed for them through the collaboration of Atos Origin and SAP. The solution is a rapid implementation of SAP and ongoing support services with per-user pricing that fits the budget of this target market.
Posted: 04 Nov 2009 | Published: 04 Nov 2009


Desperate Times Call for Strategic Measures, Part II
sponsored by Atos Origin
WHITE PAPER: This is a follow up to "Desperate Times Call for Strategic Measures" which argued that now is the time to consider an IT transformation project. This article will explore the viability and benefits of upgrading to SAP 6.0.
Posted: 04 Nov 2009 | Published: 04 Nov 2009


Data Migration for Project Leaders
sponsored by DataFlux Corporation
WHITE PAPER: This guidebook provides the answers with a series of detailed sections including essential activities such as planning, forecasting, risk management, team selection, communication and collaboration.
Posted: 04 Nov 2009 | Published: 04 Nov 2009


Desperate Times Calls for Strategic Measures: Get the most out of your SAP ERP System
sponsored by Atos Origin
WHITE PAPER: In this paper a veteran SAP consultant argues why now is the perfect time implement a Business Process Lifecycle Management (BPLM) enabled ERP system.
Posted: 04 Nov 2009 | Published: 04 Nov 2009


Business Process Lifecycle Management (BPLM) Enabled SAP Implementation
sponsored by Atos Origin
WHITE PAPER: In this paper a 20 year veteran in the chemical manufacturing sector provides Best Practices for BPLM enabled SAP implementations.
Posted: 04 Nov 2009 | Published: 04 Nov 2009


Giving Service Companies a Fast Start
sponsored by SAP AG
WHITE PAPER: Learn how the SAP Business All-in-One fast-start program can provide service companies like yours with a software solution that helps you respond quickly to customers' expectations of high-quality, differentiated services to help you maintain services relationships - with predictable costs, and low total cost of ownership.
Posted: 29 Oct 2009 | Published: 29 Oct 2009


Business Intelligence in SAP® Business All-in-One
sponsored by SAP AG
WHITE PAPER: With the business intelligence functionality in SAP® Business All-in-One solutions, your company can gain visibility, insight, operational alignment, and accountability to increase revenue, margins, and liquidity; streamline processes; improve agility; and become a best-run business.
Posted: 26 Oct 2009 | Published: 26 Oct 2009


Supply Chain Cost-Cutting Strategies
sponsored by SAP AG
WHITE PAPER: Maintain operational efficiency while cutting supply chain costs with new approaches, technologies, and methodologies. Third party logistics providers, radio frequency identification rentals, and attribute-based demand planning can help you reduce supply chain costs and boost customer satisfaction.
Posted: 26 Oct 2009 | Published: 26 Oct 2009


There Is No Execution without Integration: MES Adoption Drives Performance
sponsored by SAP AG
WHITE PAPER: Many manufacturers today are getting caught on the wrong side of a technology adoption wave that is quickly gaining momentum. This benchmark study is a roadmap for reducing overall manufacturing costs through the utilization of manufacturing technologies.
Posted: 26 Oct 2009 | Published: 26 Oct 2009


Continuous Innovation for Product and Service Leadership: An Approach Driven by Business Value
sponsored by SAP America Inc
WHITE PAPER: The need to keep product and service offerings fresh is not a new concept in business today, but the new approach is involving a network of business partners and even customers in their quest to innovate. This process is called "continuous product and service innovation."
Posted: 21 Oct 2009 | Published: 21 Oct 2009


Creating a Case for Accounts Payable Automation in SAP® Systems: Streamlining Cost Containment and Maximizing Cash Flow
sponsored by Dolphin Corporation
WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper discusses best practices options and a solid approach to implementing solutions for automating and optimizing Accounts Payable in the SAP environment.
Posted: 19 Oct 2009 | Published: 19 Oct 2009


SAP Pitfalls: How Can You Avoid Them?
sponsored by AT&T Corp
WHITE PAPER: SAP ERP applications can help you increase productivity, reduce costs, and gain strategic advantage. However, they touch every business process across your company and the risk for problems with implementation, management, and upgrades can be high. This paper identifies the most common SAP pitfalls and explains the best ways to resolve them.
Posted: 19 Oct 2009 | Published: 19 Oct 2009


Streamlining the Collection of Shipping, Manufacturing and Warehouse Data with Gemini for SAP®
sponsored by TAKE Supply Chain
WHITE PAPER: Read this paper to learn how Gemini for SAP®, from TAKE Supply Chain, allows manufacturing and distribution personnel to perform complex transactions and data entry. Read on to learn how streamlining the collection of shipping, manufacturing, and warehouse data can greatly reduce errors and increase visibility and profitability.
Posted: 14 Oct 2009 | Published: 14 Oct 2009


Driving Costs Out and Efficiency In with Enterprise Barcode and Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Label Management
sponsored by TAKE Supply Chain
WHITE PAPER: In this paper you will learn how TAKE Supply Chain has developed a scalable, rules-based barcode label and RFID print management platform that allows business users — not IT programmers — to effectively administer tagging output and compliance programs, which can increase efficiency while decreasing costs with RFID label management.
Posted: 14 Oct 2009 | Published: 14 Oct 2009


Migrating to the Cloud: An Alternative for SAP Customers
sponsored by NetSuite
WHITE PAPER: This paper examines a hybrid model of ERP deployment that not only lowers the overall cost and resources required to migrate to a new version of SAP, but also reduces the ongoing annual costs of keeping the systems working, thereby freeing up the IT budget for more strategic investments
Posted: 14 Oct 2009 | Published: 14 Oct 2009

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ERP DEFINITION (continued): …  interacting with suppliers, providing customer service, and tracking orders. ERP can also include application modules for the finance and human resources aspects of a business. Typically, an ERP system uses or is integrated with a relational database system. The deployment of an ERP system can involve considerable business process analysis, employee retraining, and new work procedures.Rebecca Gill, vice president of Technology Group International says:"For almost twenty years we have had people ask for demonstration copies of our ERP software, so they may play with it at their leisure. For … 
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