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role of erp in supply chain management

The Role of ERP in Supply Chain Management

Manufacturer’s success hinges on whether their supply chain management is running smoothly. Manufacturers need the right materials from partners and vendors at the right time to maintain production schedules. However, ineffective supply chain management eats up time, hurts quality, increases costs and shrinks profits.

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Top ERP Systems for Distribution

Top ERP Systems for Distribution

Distributors are challenged like never before: Supply chain networks remain exceptionally complex and unpredictable, competition is tougher every day, and customer expectations are escalating. It’s critically important to do everything that can be done to cut costs, increase revenue and boost profitability.

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Supply Chain Best Practices

Supply Chain Best Practices

Supply Chain Resilence for Competitive Advantage Technology improvements, sustainability concerns, and the requirement for resilience in the face of disruptions are driving considerable changes in supply chains. Effective supply chain

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legacy erp systems

5 Things You Don’t Have With an Aging ERP System

An aging Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is like an old house or vehicle—the older it gets, the more it needs to be maintained. And, like a house or car, at some point it makes sense to purchase a new one rather than continue to fix the old one. An ERP system has a typical lifespan of between seven and 10 years. But, with today’s rapidly evolving technology, that may be pushing it.

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