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How Predictive Analytics Works in Concert with ERP

In our last blog, we discussed how predictive analytics is the use of data, statistical algorithms and machine learning techniques to identify the[...]

Cloud ERP: Avoiding ‘FrankenCloud’ and Moving from Transactional to Strategic Systems

Become a Data Master by avoiding the pitfalls of “Frankencloud”. Listen to the latest podcast from “Data in Depth” hosted by Andrew Rieser featuring[...]

5 Signs You’ve Outgrown Your Old ERP System

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems are critical to running a business today. Whether you’re churning out disposable widgets or building[...]

July 7, 2016

Building an End-to-End True Cloud Solution

A salesperson wants to track a sales order after he closes an opportunity. A production controller wants to know what’s coming down the pipeline so he can plan capacity utilization. A manufacturing...

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July 6, 2016

Why Manufacturers Are Choosing Cloud ERP Software

Sometimes, points are made best succinctly. That's what Jim O'Donnell, the news editors of SearchManufacturingERP.com, does in his article "Manufacturers Begin to Embrace Cloud ERP Software."...

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July 5, 2016

How a True Cloud ERP Solution Meets the Requirements of Postmodern ERP

Manufacturers are looking for a cloud ERP solution that helps them connect to the real-time data they need to make critical business decisions, and become more agile, more productive and integrated...

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June 30, 2016

Not All Cloud Solutions are Alike

Manufacturers know that to succeed in today’s dynamic, evolving markets, they need a cloud ERP system that allows their firm to be agile, productive, mobile and connected to the real-time data they...

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June 29, 2016

An Effect of Cloud Computing We Bet You Never Considered

From rising at a rate of 24 percent, a new study shows that electrical usage at data centers has fallen dramatically in the last four years. So reports Computerworld's Senior Editor Patrick Thibodeau...

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June 27, 2016

The Problem with Hosted Solutions

Every company wants to move to the cloud. Most notably, manufacturing firms want to realize the benefits of cloud-based ERP systems, including real-time access to critical business data, improved...

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June 23, 2016

Cloud Usage in Manufacturing & Engineering Tripling in 2017

The Manufacturing ISV Cloud Summit 2016 was the first event totally dedicated to helping global manufacturers run their businesses in the cloud. The event took place on March 23, 2016, at the Hyatt...

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June 22, 2016

Effects of Companies Moving to the Cloud Faster than Expected

Did you see on the June 22 (2016) ZDNet that 50 percent of company executives expect to be using the cloud or co-location sites soon? And, 23 percent expect that to happen in the next 12 months. We...

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June 20, 2016

What Do Manufacturers Want from the Cloud?

The ability of a company to adapt to rapidly changing business needs is critical. As technology advances, manufacturers increasingly want to leverage those advances to help them succeed. They have no...

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June 16, 2016

What Makes the Salesforce AppExchange Important to Manufacturing Cloud ERP Buyers and Users?

Almost anyone buying any type of business application software quickly runs into the name "Salesforce." In addition, they quickly find, any software vendor running on the Salesforce platform tends to...

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