Enterprise resource planning (ERP) represents a broad set of activities supported by software that helps an organization manage the important parts of its business, such as product planning, purchasing and managing inventories, financial data, vendor relations, customer service and sales management. ERP systems are used to optimize and standardize internal business processes. However, many ERP implementations run afoul due to their cost and complexity.
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ERP suppliers in general are taking a lot of criticism in the economic downturn for under-delivering functionality, overcharging for subscription maintenance, and moving too slowly to software-as-a-service (SaaS). But do you feel that way about your ERP supplier? Probably not. IT Investment... More >
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Microsoft Announces Free CRM Services and Add-ons
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SAP Adding BI to All-in-One
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