White PapersBelow you can find the most recently added White Papers about supply chain management software and distribution software. Six essential considerations when selecting an ERP systemThe right Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system can integrate key business operations, delivering significant return on investment (ROI). The wrong ERP application can drain your IT budget, or even create new problems for your business. Asking your company and the vendors being evaluated the right questions during the selection process are critical. Here are six aspects you should consider.
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Six fatal mistakes to avoid in ERP implementationsIt is a well known fact that there are hundreds of horror stories out there of things that have gone wrong with ERP systems implementations and like all bad news it is often exaggerated so as to guarantee a dramatic effect on the recipient audience.
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Less stock, more profit: Inventory optimizationInventory optimization is the area where most ERP software implementations normally get the highest and fastest Return on Investment (ROI). But, surprisingly, many companies that have implemented ERP have not yet added a dedicated inventory optimization module. It is a huge potential for companies to maximize the value of their IT investment for a relatively small incremental cost.
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Make the right decisions with Business IntelligenceIt is not so very long ago that most companies made decisions based on analyzing traditional reports from their ERP applications and making experienced guesses. The addition of modern Key Performance Indicator (KPI) analysis tools and integration of 'data warehouses' containing ERP information have allowed companies to create Business Intelligence (BI) environments that provide greater insight for better and more accurate decision making. This white paper explores how to make this information available to allow optimal decision making for your business and presents six strategies for BI success.
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Inventory optimization can increase your profitabilityOne of the largest capital expenses for many distributors and wholesalers is stock. Finding the balance between ensuring products are available when customers need them and not holding too much, is business critical. In order to get accurate forecasting, the statistical forecast figures have to be based on requested demand rather than delivery statistics. This paper demonstrates how an an inventory optimization system is designed to help companies increase accuracy and overcome these issues in order to enhance customer service and lower operational costs.
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