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Feb 8, 2012

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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, … Definition continues below.
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SAP Business One: Integrated, affordable, flexible - A single solution for small business needs sponsored by SAP America, Inc. EBOOK: Read this e-book for your introduction to the SAP Business One application. Find out how the application can help your small business streamline operations, act on timely and complete information, and accelerate profitable growth. Posted: 07 Feb 2012 \| Published: 07 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Business Process Management \| Business Process Management Software \| ERP \| ERP Software \| SAP (Product) \| SMBs \| Software Selection

Through Engagement and Interaction, The LEGO Group Nurtures Loyalty Among Consumers sponsored by SAP America, Inc. CASE STUDY: Read this brief Bloomberg Businesweek case study to learn how The LEGO Group has leveraged organizational changes— including implementing loyalty management software from SAP that integrates with its SAP ERP and CRM platform— to achieve a high level of consumer interaction and improve its customer experience. Posted: 07 Feb 2012 \| Published: 07 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Application Integration \| Brand Loyalty \| CRM \| Customer Data Integration \| Customer Interaction Services \| Customer Loyalty \| Customer Retention \| Customer Satisfaction \| ERP \| Loyalty Programs \| SAP (Product)

Three Keys to Better Data-driven Decisions: What You Should Know… Right Now sponsored by SAP America, Inc. WHITE PAPER: It's time for small to midsized businesses (SMBs) still using outdated business processes and systems to bring their decision-making up to speed with a centralized view of enterprise information. Read this white paper to learn how the right tools can give SMBs the accurate, timely data they need to make informed, strategic business decisions. Posted: 06 Feb 2012 \| Published: 06 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Analytic Applications Software \| Data Analytics \| Data Management \| Data Quality \| Enterprise Resource Management \| Enterprise Systems \| ERP \| ERP Software \| Reporting Software \| SAP (Product)

Look at Business Size, Budget When Choosing Between SaaS and Hosted ERP sponsored by Sage Software EGUIDE: This expert guide explains some of the prominent differences between Software as a Service (SaaS) enterprise resource planning (ERP) software and hosted ERP systems including cost, benefits, and risks of both. Posted: 06 Feb 2012 \| Published: 06 Feb 2012 TOPICS: ERP \| ERP Software \| SaaS ERP \| Software as a Service \| Software Selection

SearchManufacturingERP.com E-Guide: The Benefits of ERP for SMBs sponsored by Exact Software EGUIDE: This expert e-guide explores the difference in the benefits of enterprise resource planning (ERP) for small and midsized businesses (SMBs) versus larger organizations and sheds light on what to avoid when midmarket organizations lack the IT resources needed when buying ERP software. Posted: 06 Feb 2012 \| Published: 06 Feb 2012 TOPICS: ERP \| ERP Software \| Manufacturing \| Manufacturing Industry \| Manufacturing Industry Organizations \| Manufacturing Systems \| SMBs \| Software Selection

ERP Hosting Providers Respond to SaaS with Cheaper, More Flexible Options sponsored by Sage Software EGUIDE: This expert guide explores some of the options ERP hosting providers are offering as alternatives to Software as a Service (SaaS). Posted: 06 Feb 2012 \| Published: 06 Feb 2012 TOPICS: ERP \| ERP Software \| SaaS ERP \| Software as a Service \| Software Selection \| Systems Integration

Best Practices for Developing SaaS ERP RFPs and SLAs sponsored by Sage Software EGUIDE: Developing a Software as a Service (SaaS) enterprise resource planning (ERP) request for proposal (RFP) is different from on-premise, requiring more attention to the vendor’s financial viability. In this expert guide, readers will get advice on the right questions to ask when purchasing SaaS ERP. Posted: 06 Feb 2012 \| Published: 06 Feb 2012 TOPICS: ERP \| ERP Software \| SaaS ERP \| Software as a Service \| Systems Integration

How to Build a Business Case for ERP in Today’s Economy sponsored by IFS EBOOK: This e-book explores best practices for selecting ERP software. Learn the difference between SaaS and on-premise ERP and ensure a successful implementation strategy. Posted: 03 Feb 2012 \| Published: 03 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Enterprise Resource Management \| ERP \| ERP Software \| SaaS ERP \| Software as a Service \| Software Selection

Hosted ERP or SaaS: What’s Right for Your Organization? sponsored by Sage Software EBOOK: Read this e-book to compare traditional hosted enterprise resource planning (ERP) apps to Software as a Service (SaaS). Uncover the benefits and challenges of each alternative and decide which is best for your organization Posted: 03 Feb 2012 \| Published: 03 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Enterprise Resource Management \| ERP \| ERP Software \| SaaS ERP \| Software as a Service \| Software Selection \| Systems Integration

Executive Sales and Operations Planning Maturity Levels and Key Solution Criterion sponsored by SAP America, Inc. ANALYST BRIEF: This Aberdeen Group Research Brief explores the current business challenges faced by companies striving for success with respect to sales and operations planning (S&OP). It delves into the priority allocated to S&OP, the maturity levels associated with S&OP, and the role of technology enablers. Posted: 03 Feb 2012 \| Published: 03 Feb 2012 TOPICS: ERP \| Manufacturing \| Manufacturing Industry \| Supply Chain Execution \| Supply Chain Integration \| Supply Chain Management \| Supply Chains

Export Operations & Compliance Benchmark Report: Going Global With Regulatory Reform sponsored by SAP America, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This benchmark study from American Shipper covers U.S. export operations and compliance of more than 300 U.S. based exporters. Posted: 02 Feb 2012 \| Published: 02 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Distribution \| ERP \| Exports \| Manufacturing \| Supplier Management \| Supply Chain Management

Three Steps To Strategic Planning Excellence In Wholesale Distribution Companies sponsored by SAP America, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This paper outlines a set of core analytics customized for wholesaler-distributors. Posted: 02 Feb 2012 \| Published: 02 Feb 2012 TOPICS: ERP \| Supplier Management \| Supply Chain Collaboration \| Supply Chain Event Management \| Supply Chain Execution \| Supply Chain Integration \| Supply Chain Intelligence \| Supply Chain Management \| Supply Chain Software \| Wholesale Trade Industry

The Five Keys to Manufacturing Success sponsored by SAP America, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This white paper outlines clear strategies that can help manufacturers achieve competitive advantage while giving clients the innovative, competitively priced products they demand. Posted: 02 Feb 2012 \| Published: 02 Feb 2012 TOPICS: ERP \| ERP Software \| Manufacturing \| Manufacturing Software \| SAP (Product) \| Supply Chain Event Management \| Supply Chain Management \| Supply Chain Software

MPI Group: The Informed Manufacturer — Tips, Tricks and Tactics for Discrete Manufacturers sponsored by SAP America, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Download this comic book package to take a light-hearted look at today’s manufacturing challenges – and to gain serious solutions for achieving success. Posted: 02 Feb 2012 \| Published: 02 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Business Process Management \| Compliance Best Practices \| Enterprise Resource Management \| ERP \| Lean Production \| Manufacturing \| Manufacturing Industry \| Manufacturing Systems

Getting ROI Out of Your ERP system sponsored by IFS EGUIDE: In this e-guide, readers will learn more about the basics of ERP and how to reduce maintenance and support costs for these systems. Posted: 01 Feb 2012 \| Published: 01 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Enterprise Resource Management \| Enterprise Systems \| ERP \| ERP Software \| Manufacturing \| Supply Chain Management \| Supply Chains

Grocer Moves Shopping to the Palm of Customers’ Hands sponsored by SAP America, Inc. CASE STUDY: Read this Bloomberg Businessweek case study to learn how Swiss grocer Coop leveraged its customers' attachment to their iPhones with their long commutes and time-compressed schedules to boost both loyalty and sales with an iPhone shopping app that integrates with its back-end SAP ERP and CRM systems. Posted: 01 Feb 2012 \| Published: 01 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Application Integration \| Customer Data Integration \| Customer Loyalty \| ERP \| Mobile CRM \| Online Shopping \| SAP (Product) \| Smart Phones \| Systems Integration

Customers, Not Cars Now Drive Auto Importer’s Strategy sponsored by SAP America, Inc. CASE STUDY: Read this Bloomberg Businessweek case study to learn how Israeli auto importer Colmobil Corp. changed its entire organizational structure and business processes, and, as part of the transformation, overhauled its legacy technology infrastructure to improve its customers' experiences and create business growth. Posted: 01 Feb 2012 \| Published: 01 Feb 2012 TOPICS: CRM \| CRM Analytics \| CRM Best Practices \| Customer Data Integration \| Customer Data Management \| Customer Satisfaction \| ERP \| Systems Integration

Eight “Must-Have” ERP Features for Food Processors sponsored by Plex Systems WHITE PAPER: Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems are essential to companies in all industries and the food and beverage industry is no exception. This white paper highlights eight features food and beverage processors must have in their ERP platform. Read more to discover if your company's system meets the requirements or falls below par. Posted: 01 Feb 2012 \| Published: 01 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Cloud Management \| ERP \| ERP Software \| SaaS ERP \| Software as a Service \| Software Selection

TIP GUIDE: Determining the ROI of a WMS upgrade sponsored by HighJump Software EGUIDE: Ensuring your warehouse management software (WMS) allows for adaptability and control is pivotal. If your current system does not allow for this, it could be time for an upgrade. In this tip guide, you will learn best practices for determining the return on investment (ROI) of a WMS upgrade, tips for customizing your WMS and building a process. Posted: 31 Jan 2012 \| Published: 31 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Best Practices \| ERP \| ERP Software \| ROI \| Software Upgrades \| Warehouse Management \| Warehouse Management Software

TIP GUIDE: Some manufacturers giving SaaS warehouse management systems a shot sponsored by HighJump Software EGUIDE: Organizations are always seeking new ways to save money. With the market for warehouse management software (WMS) evolving, software-as-a-service (SaaS) warehouse management is becoming a viable option for manufacturers. Read this tip guide and gain expert insights into the WMS market, tips for integration and cost savings. Posted: 31 Jan 2012 \| Published: 31 Jan 2012 TOPICS: ERP \| ERP Software \| SaaS ERP \| Warehouse Management \| Warehouse Management Software

Tips for managing sustainable supply chains sponsored by IBM EGUIDE: Many organizations are eager to jump on the supply chain sustainability bandwagon without fully comprehending what such a program means to the organization. In this tip guide, you will gain expert insights into maintaining consistency and other governance elements to maintain a sustainable supply chain program with broad executive support. Posted: 31 Jan 2012 \| Published: 31 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Best Practices \| ERP \| Supply Chain Execution \| Supply Chain Intelligence \| Supply Chain Management \| Supply Chains

Onboarding suppliers to sustainable supply chain sponsored by IBM EGUIDE: It is essential to convey sustainability in a meaningful way to manufacturers and clear manner for suppliers. In this tip guide, you will learn best practices for green manufacturing policies, tips for overcoming resistance to green supply chain management and expert insights to identify and manage performance metrics. Posted: 31 Jan 2012 \| Published: 31 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Enterprise Resource Management \| ERP \| Green Data Center \| Supply Chain Collaboration \| Supply Chain Intelligence \| Supply Chain Management

SaaS-Based ERP Targets Specific Needs of Industries sponsored by Plex Systems EGUIDE: SaaS start-ups and established vendors are rushing to keep pace with the demand for hosted applications that target the specific needs of industries, as well as the end-to-end application chain. In this e-guide, readers will learn some of the necessary details around SaaS-based enterprise resource planning (ERP). Posted: 31 Jan 2012 \| Published: 31 Jan 2012 TOPICS: ERP \| ERP Software \| SaaS ERP \| Software as a Service \| Software Selection

Manufacturing Technology Trends sponsored by Plex Systems EGUIDE: In 2011 manufacturers showed renewed willingness to invest in IT due to signs of growing consumer demand. In this e-guide, readers will hear from Forrester and editors of SearchManufacturingERP.com about the growing technology trends for the new year. Posted: 30 Jan 2012 \| Published: 30 Jan 2012 TOPICS: ERP \| ERP Software \| Mobile Device Management Software \| SaaS ERP \| Software as a Service \| Software Selection

Intelligent Response Management Strategies for Managing Demand-Supply Networks sponsored by SAP America, Inc. ANALYST BRIEF: Read this Aberdeen Group report to discover the intelligent response management strategies used by top companies to effectively manage their increasingly complex, global demand-supply networks in 2011's uncertain economic times. Posted: 30 Jan 2012 \| Published: 30 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Advanced Planning and Scheduling Software \| Demand Chains \| Demand Flow Scheduling Systems \| ERP \| Lean Production \| Supply Chain Execution \| Supply Chain Intelligence \| Supply Chain Management

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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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