Best ERP Software in 2016

	Is ERP Ready For the Cloud?
	ERP in the cloud is an oft debated argument among market share leaders and the innovators who seek to convert that market share. Despite their competing claims, you need only look to an undeniable customer driven market movement that is well underway. Here I examine when, how and why cloud ERP is crossing the chasm to mainstream adoption.

	The Panacea and Pitfalls of Retail Merchandise Software
	Merchandise and assortment planning have long been challenging processes. Unprecedented changes in consumer behaviors – driven by the technology confluence of cloud, social and mobile as well as an endless rise in the number of consumer channels – now make these processes even tougher. Here’s the #1 opportunity to plug revenue leakage and grow the top line.

	A Retailers Guide to Best In Class Retail Software Management
	Retailers are turning to more engaging business software solutions to better connect with consumers and adapt to rapidly shifting market forces. Smart retailers are taking a holistic approach to business software management thereby reducing costs and delivering more agility. Here is a retail IT portfolio strategy designed to better manage retail technologies.

	The Top 5 Technology Trends For Discrete Manufacturers
	Discrete manufacturing business strategies are more dynamic and fluid than at any time prior. To respond to more fluid market shifts, business and technology leaders are adopting new technologies which directly align and support more nimble business strategies. Here are the top 5 technology trends being adopted by discrete manufacturers.

	The Business Case For Customer Experience (CX) Management
	Customer Experience (CX) has become the go-to strategy to satisfy increasing customer demands, deliver consistent and rewarding service, retain customers and grow profitable customer relationships. The strategy is well understood, but the execution is complex and many times elusive. Here is a proven framework to deploy a CX strategy.

	The Top 5 ERP Software Benefits for Medical Device Manufacturers
	There is no limit to the strategic benefits delivered from a thoughtfully designed ERP system. However, there are a small number of key capabilities which consistently deliver the biggest paybacks. Here are five of those top ERP benefits that reliably produce quick value and sustained payback—and directly support the company's top business objectives.

	Why Manufacturing ERP Software Needs Serial Lot Control
	If you're a manufacturer, you really need to make sure that your ERP software has the features that manufacturers increasingly need. A one size fits all business software approach simply doesn't work in a manufacturing environment. Here we drill into serial and lot tracking business requirements and business processes that are essential for many manufacturers.

	How and Why to Become a Social Enterprise
	The rise of social media has created a digital divide whereby most customers and employees are social, but most businesses are not. If businesses wish to be included in the social conversations with their constituents, they must become social businesses. Here is the business problem, the business solution and the method to become a social business.

	Big Data is a Big Deal
	Big Data has emerged as a solution to achieve holistic views, uncover patterns, detect anomalies or deliver insights which solve business problems. However, tapping into the benefits of Big Data requires a data driven culture, data stewards, technology platform, data governance and rich presentation analysis.

	The Pros and Cons of Oracle Private Clouds
	Oracle continues to expand its cloud strategy with a private cloud offering that increasingly blurs the lines between cloud and on-premise. Oracle's marketing claims and pundits who compare public cloud and private cloud solutions without regard to their different objectives create a lot of confusion. Here we sort out the pros and cons of Oracle's Private Clouds.

	Getting The Most Out of Your ERP Software Demos
	Effective ERP software demos deliver the vital information to compare and contrast ERP systems and help make the best selection. Ineffective demos turn into cheerleading exercises for the vendor's product, nearly devoid of any useful information. Here are the specific steps to maximize your ERP demo success, and ultimately your ERP software selection decision.