ERP
Cutting Corners 101: Forcing ERP to do PLM’s job
Posted By Alyssa Sittig on December 1, 2011 //Why would I want to take the time to learn and implement a new tool when I have one that is doing the job . . . kind of . . . at least for now? Sound like you? We all have cut corners at some point in our lives— from using a half-broken umbrella [...]
A supply chain perspective on PLM and BOM management
Posted By Nick Gilbert on November 4, 2010 //Our friend Shaun Snapp over at SCMFocus has a great blog post explaining some of the differences between dedicated bill of materials (BOM) management solutions and product lifecycle management (PLM) functionality that’s built into and distributed across ERP and other planning systems. He has an interesting take on the topic, which comes from his supply [...]
Trendwatch: Manufacturers & ERP software
Posted By Jennifer Bomze on May 13, 2010 //A recent post on the Software Advice blog offers a bit of trendwatching from a panel of ERP vendors & consultants. The summary is that when it comes to ERP software, manufacturers are showing an increased preference for software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions, integrated ERP suites and the ability to integrate their local facilities with overseas plants [...]

