E2open Sensing and Planning is demand and supply chain planning software purpose-built to ensure up-to-date instructions and planning details are sent to suppliers and provides users with signal repository and retail insights. The platform is equipped to generate forecasts based on current market realities, monitor demand signals across the value chain and is designed to work with existing demand planning systems already in place.
Arena Exchange is supply chain management and collaboration software that facilitates collaboration between multiple users at all supplier levels. The platform allows users to review, comment, approve or reject build packages, as well as monitor approval statuses and receive real-time project activity updates.
Epicor Supply Chain Management is a supply chain management software solution that works from quote to cash for all orders. At the start, the program can set up supply chain plans that outline quantities, ship dates and replenishment policies at a global scale. As key dates are reached, the system can execute supply chain transactions and provide complete visibility over all activity and movement.
The equipment rental industry has been growing at a rate four times more than the general economy for years now, and equipment rentals are poised for even greater growth in 2014.
Clearly Inventory is inventory management software that allows users to share inventory information with customers, vendors, employees and any relevant third parties without providing administrative access. The platform supports multiple user accounts, and companies control over what items or locations users can access, as well as transactions they can perform and methods they can use.
Business-Software.com sat down with Arena Solutions for an in-depth look at their latest offering, Arena Exchange. Read on to get a feel for this innovative collaboration platform. To learn more about Arena and their other offerings, please visit the Arena Solutions’ product profiles.
Community question from Keith S., who asks, “Do users expect an ROI from ERP, or do they just assume it’s a software that must be adopted?“ To answer this question, we’ll look at the changing landscape of ERP software, the ROI users can expect and whether or not the ROI from ERP solutions is truly worthwhile.
Autodesk Fusion Lifecycle is a cloud-based product lifecycle management and collaboration tool that unites people, data and all project activities. This software solution brings focus to design and engineering workflows, allowing team members to connection and collaborate freely.
Exact Online provides an all-in-one manufacturing or wholesale distribution software solution that includes a medley of integrated modules in one platform. The Exact Online software integrates with QuickBooks Online or QuickBooks Desktop products and streamlines tasks such as logistics, CRM, production and inventory management to bridge the gap between financial software and manufacturing/wholesale distribution processes.
As an alternative to developing additional functionality within their base ERP offering, many software vendors purchase third-party applications (from another vendor), and sell the software as a “bolt-on” module. ERP history has shown that vendors often push bolt-ons once their clients discover during the software evaluation that their base package does not address their needs in specific areas.