Through a brief analysis of sciQuest’s findings, it becomes clear that while the technology to support web-based purchasing is finally capable of accommodating the needs of large enterprise business, it is not as easy to change the minds of consumers and executives who are used to traditional methods of vendor-client interaction.
Over the past 15 years, I have seen my share of successful ERP implementations. The Panorama team and I have successfully managed a number of complex implementations over the years — ranging from SAP to Oracle E-Business Suite, to Microsoft Dynamics to Tier II ERP implementations — and have the battle scars to show for it. In addition to managing implementations, we’ve also been called upon to provide expert witness testimony and analysis for some of the highest-profile ERP and SAP failures in the industry, many of which you’ve probably heard or read about in recent years.
KeyedIn Manufacturing is a comprehensive Cloud-based business management system for manufacturers and those who manage distributed operations. The platform allows users to work with a Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) system and Manufacturing Execution System (MES) with tools specifically designed to solve manufacturing business challenges, including the integration of distributed environments, improving productivity, lowering costs and increasing sales.
Feasibility studies permit planners to outline their ideas on paper before implementing them. This can reveal errors in project design before their implementation negatively affects the project. Applying the lessons gained from a feasibility study can significantly lower the project risks.
ViewPoint Logistics is a fully-integrated 3PL management suite that provides users with a Warehouse Management System (WMS), Transportation Management System (TMS), 3PL-centric billing and financials (FMS). The platform allows users to work with a secure customer access portal (MyLogistics) and collaborative business intelligence tools (HighViews and Action Grids).
Over the years rapid deployment methodologies have evolved to address the age-old problems: ERP projects can take too long and cost too much. In its purest sense, rapid deployment focuses on compressing the project timeline by employing several project management strategies. While at times these strategies should be used when managing any ERP project, it is the degree and emphasis placed on them that sets rapid deployment apart from the more traditional approach.
Syncron Inventory Global is inventory management software for managing millions of products across an entire global enterprise, and is designed to optimize the full service parts supply chain. The platform uses demand forecasts to ensure that users have the right products at the right time, as well as works to keep stocks lean.
Syncron Price is ERP software designed to assist users with setting prices on a global scale and to help optimize price lists. The platform allows users to manage hundreds of price lists, track price complaints and tax laws and creeate pricing what if scenario models to make changes in pricing structures.
Syncron Order is ERP software for handling orders, fulfillment processes and returns across an enterprise. The platform automatically tells a supplier the most optimal location to send a placed order and tracks it throughout the entire delivery process.
Nocturne is web-based supply chain management software that is designed to optimize management processes for high-cost inventories. The platform provides users with up-to-date displays of all inventory data and keeps stock optimized through demand forecasts, as well as stores all inventory transactions in an internal logging system.