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The 2026 Top 10 ERP Systems Report
Our experts have highlighted ten vendors that can help your organization make data-driven decisions.
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What is a Supply Chain Management System? SCM System Processes Explained
What is a supply chain management system? An SCM system is a type of software that manages the flow of goods, data, and resources related to a product or service. To maintain a competitive advantage, companies must be able to leverage SCM tools that enable them to...
How ERP Project Resource Constraints Can Cause Post-Go-Live Problems
Key Takeaways ERP project resource constraints often originate in early phases but create cascading post-go-live risks that impact adoption, data integrity, and operational performance. Common ERP project staffing issues include overloaded internal SMEs, insufficient...
Your Guide to Understanding IT Trends in Manufacturing
In an environment of inflationary pressure, labor constraints, and fragile supply chains, modern manufacturing technologies have become core to maintaining operational resilience. Artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud technology are among the leading technologies...
A Guide to Prescriptive Analytics in Supply Chain Management
Most supply chain reporting still looks in the rearview mirror. Yet operational advantage increasingly depends on what organizations do with forward-looking insights—and whether they can act on those insights in real time. Today’s supply chain leaders are turning to...
ERP Project Re-Scoping: Lessons in Risk and Recovery
Key Takeaways: ERP project re-scoping is a strategic response to ERP project scope risks, helping organizations recover stalled initiatives and protect ROI. Many ERP budgeting challenges stem from early assumptions; re-scoping allows leaders to align enterprise...
How AI is Changing eCommerce (From Inventory Management to Customer Service)
Artificial intelligence has moved from the margins of retail to the center of enterprise commerce strategy. AI now defines how online retailers manage inventory, engage customers, protect margins, and differentiate their brand in a hyper-competitive market. This post...
The Top 10 Supply Chain Management Systems for 2026
Key Takeaways This list of the top supply chain management systems is based on our consultants’ client experience. The best supply chain software platforms vary in focus, from AI-driven forecasting to logistics execution and multi-enterprise collaboration....
The Danger of Not Knowing: Data Silos as a Strategic Risk
Key Takeaways: Data silos create strategic risk by hiding inefficiencies, delaying decisions, and fragmenting enterprise visibility. ERP success depends on data integration—without unified systems and governance, transformation efforts stall. Master data management is...
From Co-Pilots to Agents: The Spectrum of AI in ERP Systems
Key Takeaways AI in ERP enhances enterprise visibility by combining machine learning, predictive analytics, and automation to improve forecasting, reporting, and operational efficiency. AI in ERP systems transforms traditional workflows by enabling decision support,...
How to Sustain ERP Efficiency Post-Implementation
Key Takeaways Sustaining ERP efficiency requires ongoing alignment between system capabilities, user adoption, and evolving business needs. Post-implementation optimization plays a critical role in translating ERP functionality into measurable business outcomes. ERP...
Why Enterprise Software Struggles With HR Analytics and Reporting
Key Takeaways ERP software has matured in finance and operations, but HR analytics and reporting continue to lag behind, leaving many HR teams reliant on spreadsheets. The root cause lies in how ERP systems structure human capital data, creating rigid...
The Real Cost of AI Agents: Implementation, Licensing, and Beyond
Key Takeaways AI agent pricing varies widely across ERP platforms and standalone tools, often depending on licensing tiers, cloud dependencies, and usage-based models. Total AI agent costs include more than subscription fees, covering implementation, data integration,...
Using Change Management to Drive eCommerce User Adoption
Key Takeaways eCommerce change management addresses the internal resistance, workflow disruption, and data trust issues that often derail digital commerce initiatives. eCommerce organizational change involves realigning roles, processes, and responsibilities across...
Lessons from the Courtroom: What Litigation Reveals About Bad ERP Contracts
Key Takeaways ERP projects often fail due to weak contracts, not just technical issues. Courtroom disputes reveal how vague terms and hidden clauses harm businesses. Strong contract risk management and independent reviews help prevent litigation. Most ERP failures...
Before You Rip and Replace: What an ERP Assessment Can Reveal
Key Takeaways An ERP replacement assessment helps organizations determine whether a full system replacement is necessary or if targeted improvements could deliver similar value. ERP assessment best practices include engaging cross-functional stakeholders, ensuring...
HR vs. IT: Who Should Define ERP User Roles?
Key Takeaways ERP user role definitions influence how people interact with business processes, data, and compliance controls across the enterprise. Deciding who owns role definitions in ERP software requires collaboration between IT, HR, and business units. HR data...
Procurement Visibility Challenges in ERP: Beware of These 5 Data Gaps
Key Takeaways: ERP systems often fail to deliver true procurement visibility due to scattered supplier data and inconsistent spend classification. Indirect purchases are frequently hidden outside ERP processes, creating blind spots that block cost control and...
Types of Supply Chain Management Software (& Selection Tips)
We’ve recently talked to many companies that are struggling with inefficient technologies in their supply chain. If you’re in the same boat, there are many tools available to help turn the tide. In fact, there are several types of supply chain management...
Is Your Business Ready for AI? Signs You Need an AI Readiness Assessment
Key Takeaways An AI readiness assessment helps organizations align leadership, data, infrastructure, and culture before launching AI initiatives. Common signs of poor AI readiness include fragmented data, outdated systems, skill gaps, and lack of strategic alignment....
