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Top 10 Supply Chain Suites In 2024

Suite roles in architecture hinge on cross-functional embeddedness. Supply chain suites restrict ERP suites to financial reporting, while retail-focused suites demand collaboration with WMS, TMS, and OMS for mature capabilities like inventory management and allocation. These were traditionally considered to naturally reside particularly inside the ERP, sparking debates if hosted elsewhere. In retail, procurement aligns …

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Top 10 S&OP Systems In 2024

Top 10 S&OP Systems In 2024

Running inventory-centric operations without an S&OP system is nearly impractical. Traditionally, businesses managed operations through complex spreadsheets, merging data from various sources. Despite ERP systems claiming S&OP capabilities, their rigid data structures for transactions hinder analytical workflows. An alternative system with a more flexible structure is needed, one that allows easy manipulation without disrupting core …

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Top 10 Project Management Systems In 2024

Top 10 Project Management Systems In 2024

Enterprises undertake a myriad of projects, each presenting distinctive characteristics—internal or external, short or long-term, billable or cost-centric, and varying across industries with specific scheduling and reporting needs. Construction projects diverge substantially from software development endeavors. Each falls under the umbrella of project management, necessitating diverse processes and unique capabilities from project management systems. How …

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NetSuite vs Acumatica ERP Independent Review 2024

NetSuite and Acumatica are among two of only three cloud-native ERP solutions. NetSuite is ideal for globally spread, small to mid-market companies seeking stronger financial capabilities with localization in many countries than operationally rich solutions for specific business models. Whereas, Acumatica is positioned as an ideal choice for companies within the $10-100 million revenue range, …

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Acumatica ERP Independent Review

Acumatica ERP Independent Review 2024

What is Acumatica ERP? Acumatica is one of three cloud-native ERP solutions similar to NetSuite and Sage Intacct. It has extensive multi-branch capabilities, making it friendlier for retail-centric operations. It can also host multiple business models as part of the same database spanning manufacturing, distribution, construction, and field service. Thus, making it friendlier for diverse …

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Top 10 KPIs For Operations Managers

Operations managers are often responsible for all operational business processes from start to finish. From employees to suppliers, projects, jobs, and meetings, they strive to increase productivity, lower costs, and improve the quality of work. Their job is to empower their team of material planners, schedulers, estimators, warehouse workers, field service technicians, consultants, quality managers, …

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Top 5 KPIs For Production Managers

Top 5 KPIs For Production Managers

In pursuing greater profitability and scalability, companies know the critical role production plays in transforming raw materials into finished products. However, production is not immune to challenges, ranging from delivery delays to defective units and product returns, which can significantly impact a company’s bottom line. To tackle these challenges in the manufacturing industry, the role …

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Top 30 KPIs For Inventory Managers

Top 30 KPIs For Inventory Managers

A skilled inventory manager is one who carefully balances customer satisfaction with efficient capital management. Inventory managers take on the central role, overseeing the seamless flow of goods, optimizing stock levels, and ensuring the availability of the right products at the right time. Their responsibilities span from managing warehouse operations to refining procurement strategies, all …

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Top 5 ERP Selection Inadequacies

Top 5 ERP Selection Inadequacies

ERP selection and ERP implementation are significant business initiatives for any organization. It’s a journey that involves numerous steps, each of which plays a critical role in determining the success of your ERP project. Often underestimated in their importance, the initial phases of the ERP selection set the stage for what follows. They form the …

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2024 Digital Transformation Report

This digital transformation report summarizes our annual research on ERP and digital transformation trends and forecasts for the year 2024. 

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