The Rise of the Smart Factory
Smart technologies are overtaking the manufacturing industry as more companies are integrating these technologies into their everyday work practices. What kind of technologies are integral to having a “smart factory”? What exactly does a smart factory look like? Is...
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Transforming ERP with AI
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has quickly revolutionized the world of technology and has surpassed its original simple smartphone technology. Today in 2021, AI’s intelligent capabilities are transforming businesses by optimizing system-operating models. With the data mining capabilities of advanced self-learning...
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Disruptive Technologies: The Risks and Rewards
Disruptive Technologies: The Risks and Rewards What are Disruptive Technologies? Disruptive technologies, including robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), additive manufacturing, blockchains, and business analytics are changing the manufacturing landscape for businesses everywhere. These disruptive technologies...
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4 Reasons Your ERP Should be in the Industry-Specific Cloud
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is one of the most valuable tools for companies in the manufacturing industry, and with the push for Digital Transformation, many businesses are choosing to move to cloud-based ERP systems. Could this be the...
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Do You Need New ERP? 5 Questions to Help You Decide
Are you questioning whether your company would benefit from moving to a new ERP system? Switching ERP systems is a big undertaking, one not to be taken lightly; but there are real scenarios that signal that a switch is...
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ERP Configuration vs. ERP Customization vs. ERP Personalization
ERP Software has been around for decades and helps companies all over the world get the very most out of their business. Is there more than meets the eye to ERP software? Many people wonder if there is a...
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Omnichannel Sales: What is it?
Due to the ever-evolving customer base, a customer’s next moves are sometimes completely unpredictable, as they are influenced by many factors such as technology and retail brands. Technology has an enormous impact and influence on customers; so much...
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The Connection Between Business Intelligence (BI) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
For most programs, BI functionality will already be built into the ERP system. However, the core functionality may not be enough for larger organizations that experience large quantities of data every day. In these cases, these companies may...
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Enhance ERP Software
Over the past few weeks, we have discussed how digital transformation and technological advances in general are changing the manufacturing industry and companies worldwide. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), are huge contributors in these...
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Top 8 Cybersecurity Threats for Manufacturers
Technological advances are constant, and an ever-evolving technology connected market means that manufacturers are confronted with new and looming threats to their businesses in the area of cybersecurity. While this can seem overwhelming, the first line of defense...
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