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Collaborating among various locations is a main objective. With the Cloud, information is available to all participants... [Read More](https://clouderp.rootstock.com/cloud-erp-blog/erp-blog/why-typical-cloud-erp-is-not-enough-for-wholesale-distributors) December 7, 2015 ## [Why Aerospace and Defense Manufacturers Need Manufacturing Cloud ERP, Not Typical Cloud ERP](https://clouderp.rootstock.com/cloud-erp-blog/erp-blog/why-aerospace-and-defense-manufacturers-need-manufacturing-cloud-erp-not-typical-cloud-erp) In his column "Ten Ways Cloud Computing Is Revolutionizing Aerospace And Defense," Louis Columbus on Forbes.com reports, "Synchronizing new product development, supply chain, production and... [Read More](https://clouderp.rootstock.com/cloud-erp-blog/erp-blog/why-aerospace-and-defense-manufacturers-need-manufacturing-cloud-erp-not-typical-cloud-erp) November 30, 2015 ## [Why Project Manufacturers Need Manufacturing Cloud ERP, Not Typical Cloud ERP](https://clouderp.rootstock.com/cloud-erp-blog/erp-blog/why-project-manufacturers-need-manufacturing-cloud-erp-not-typical-cloud-erp) PwC is predicting that, by 2016, investment in SaaS solutions will more than double to $78B while investment in traditional ERP systems will decline over 30% to less than $15B. Their recent analysis... [Read More](https://clouderp.rootstock.com/cloud-erp-blog/erp-blog/why-project-manufacturers-need-manufacturing-cloud-erp-not-typical-cloud-erp) November 23, 2015 ## [Why Engineer-to-Order Manufacturers Need Manufacturing Cloud ERP, Not Typical Cloud ERP](https://clouderp.rootstock.com/cloud-erp-blog/erp-blog/why-engineer-to-order-manufacturers-need-manufacturing-cloud-erp-not-typical-cloud-erp) In a recent study completed by Gartner (Survey Analysis: Adoption of Cloud ERP, 2013 Through 2023), CIOs and application leaders were advised to consider cloud ERP as a replacement for old ERP... [Read More](https://clouderp.rootstock.com/cloud-erp-blog/erp-blog/why-engineer-to-order-manufacturers-need-manufacturing-cloud-erp-not-typical-cloud-erp) November 19, 2015 ## [Why Industrial Equipment and Machinery Manufacturers Need Manufacturing Cloud ERP, Not Typical Cloud ERP](https://clouderp.rootstock.com/cloud-erp-blog/erp-blog/why-industrial-equipment-and-machinery-manufacturers-need-manufacturing-cloud-erp-not-typical-cloud-erp) With Cloud ERP software, manufacturers eliminate many of the hidden costs of implementing an On-Premise solution, including the acquisition of hardware, operating system software, database management... [Read More](https://clouderp.rootstock.com/cloud-erp-blog/erp-blog/why-industrial-equipment-and-machinery-manufacturers-need-manufacturing-cloud-erp-not-typical-cloud-erp) November 16, 2015 ## [Why High-Tech and Electronics Manufacturers Need Manufacturing Cloud ERP, Not Typical Cloud ERP](https://clouderp.rootstock.com/cloud-erp-blog/erp-blog/why-high-tech-and-electronics-manufacturers-need-manufacturing-cloud-erp-not-typical-cloud-erp) Cloud computing, more commonly known as “the cloud,” is all about delivering computing resources such as data and applications on demand over the Internet. The cloud uses a network of remote servers... [Read More](https://clouderp.rootstock.com/cloud-erp-blog/erp-blog/why-high-tech-and-electronics-manufacturers-need-manufacturing-cloud-erp-not-typical-cloud-erp) November 12, 2015 ## [Why Job Shops and Machine Shops Need Manufacturing Cloud ERP, Not Typical Cloud ERP](https://clouderp.rootstock.com/cloud-erp-blog/erp-blog/why-job-shops-and-machine-shops-need-manufacturing-cloud-erp-not-typical-cloud-erp) Job shops and machine shops, looking to be more responsive to their customers and more profitable for their owners, really appreciate the advantages that a cloud-based software provides.... [Read More](https://clouderp.rootstock.com/cloud-erp-blog/erp-blog/why-job-shops-and-machine-shops-need-manufacturing-cloud-erp-not-typical-cloud-erp) November 9, 2015 ## [If It Doesn't Have Shop Floor Control, It's Not Manufacturing Cloud ERP](https://clouderp.rootstock.com/cloud-erp-blog/erp-blog/if-it-doesnt-have-shop-floor-control-its-not-manufacturing-cloud-erp) There are many Cloud-based ERP alternatives available but very few of them provide the shop floor control software that manufacturers needs. That's because most Cloud ERP software is created from... [Read More](https://clouderp.rootstock.com/cloud-erp-blog/erp-blog/if-it-doesnt-have-shop-floor-control-its-not-manufacturing-cloud-erp) November 5, 2015 ## [If It Doesn't Have Capacity Planning, It's Not Manufacturing Cloud ERP](https://clouderp.rootstock.com/cloud-erp-blog/erp-blog/if-it-doesnt-have-capacity-planning-its-not-manufacturing-cloud-erp) Capacity planning software helps management determine the production capacity needed by their organization to meet changing demands for its products. In the context of capacity planning, capacity is... 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