Practices and Business Issues

TEC's 2008 Mid-market ERP-Distribution Buyer’s Guide
Technology Evaluation Centers

Midsize manufacturers and distributors now have access to an array of powerful software solutions that simply weren’t available before. But with…

Taking Measures for True Success: How to Choose Software That Meets Your Needs
Technology Evaluation Centers

A failed software implementation can cost companies millions in wasted time and money. To ensure your software selection project isn’t a sorry…

How Successful ERP Selections Are Made
IQMS

How can you ensure that you make the right choice when purchasing enterprise resource planning (ERP) software? The answer: take all the…

B2B E-business in the Supply Chain: New Services and Technologies Require Companies to Reevaluate Their Strategies
Sterling Commerce, an AT&T company

IT groups aspire to standardize on common integration platforms, but the pressure to integrate with business partners quickly often forces…

But, I Thought the ERP System Was Going to Help Us with That!
Knoa Software

Here's an all-too typical scenario. Management at a multinational company decides to implement a standardized enterprise resource planning…

State of the Market: HR
Technology Evaluation Centers

More than ever, executives are looking to transform human resources (HR) from a seemingly low-priority function into a strategic part of the…

Calculating ROI for Business Intelligence Solutions in Small and Midsized Businesses
Oco, Inc

For many companies, a challenging business event or critical business pain precipitates a conversation about business intelligence (BI). But…

Optimize Your ERP System: How to Avoid the 8 Implementation Sins
Sage

As global economies become more uncertain, companies face increasing pressure to remain competitive. While an enterprise resource planning…