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There is an argument to be made that every business uses an ERP system, even when business owners don't realize it.

How many ways can you say ERP? Quite a few if you live in SAP land and the complexity of decision making is not getting any easier. SAP is credited with inventing ERP in the late 70’s and early 80’s.

Most businesses want to stand out from the crowd. But being "just like everyone else" in your sector can pay off when selecting a core business system. Save being a maverick for another occasion. When ...

ERP integration connects your core business system with other applications to unify data, automate processes, and improve decision-making. Done right, it eliminates silos, reduces manual work, and ...

Each manufacturing sector has a distinctive set of tools, processes, technologies, and challenges. These differences make it extremely difficult, costly, and time consuming for manufacturers to adapt ...