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Future-Thinking ERP Trends: How The Industry Is Evolving

Posted by Harriet Schneider on Aug 29, 2023 10:47:11 AM

Just as companies must transform to meet today’s challenges, the software vendors they rely on must also mutate their products to become a better fit for the next generation of organizations. And that’s happening with ERP. From my perspective, here are the seven ways ERP is evolving, along with my tips for selecting an ERP vendor.

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Topics: Manufacturing, Food & Beverage, Small Business, Big Data, Food Technology, CloudSuite Food & Beverage, Cloudsuite Fashion & Apparel, Infor CloudSuite Fashion PLM, Security & Compliance, data security

The Role Of The Modern CFO

Posted by Harriet Schneider on Aug 23, 2023 8:30:00 AM

The role of the CFO has changed dramatically over recent times and will continue to do so. The modern CFO is now emerging as a key enabler in creating a more ‘dynamic’ finance function that can react to ever changing demands from both internal stakeholders and external customer, suppliers and partners. In addition to the traditional responsibility of ‘managing the finances’ of the organisation, the CFO is now increasingly engaged with activities such as strategy formulation and business transformation projects. 

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Topics: Manufacturing, Food & Beverage, Small Business, Big Data, Food Technology, CloudSuite Food & Beverage, Cloudsuite Fashion & Apparel, Infor CloudSuite Fashion PLM, Security & Compliance, data security

Finance Transformation - The Time Is Now

Posted by Harriet Schneider on Aug 22, 2023 10:23:37 AM

Business transformation projects are increasingly being undertaken to facilitate growth, reduce costs and increase competitiveness in a harsh global marketplace where only the organisations who continually evolve and innovate prosper. The finance function is not immune to this transformation process and can play a key role in its development and adoption.

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Topics: Manufacturing, Food & Beverage, Small Business, Big Data, Food Technology, CloudSuite Food & Beverage, Cloudsuite Fashion & Apparel, Infor CloudSuite Fashion PLM, Security & Compliance, data security

Data Security – The role of the CFO

Posted by Harriet Schneider on Aug 10, 2023 4:18:47 AM

Chief Financial Officers need to play a leading role to ensure data security within an organisation. Potential threats are proliferating and the financial impact of a breach of data security can be substantial. Consider how your turnover and profitability would be impacted due to a data security breach which could potentially hold your organisation to ransom or prevent users from performing their day to day activities.

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Topics: Manufacturing, Food & Beverage, Small Business, Big Data, Food Technology, CloudSuite Food & Beverage, Cloudsuite Fashion & Apparel, Infor CloudSuite Fashion PLM, Security & Compliance, data security

Supply Chain Challenges In The Footwear Market

Posted by Harriet Schneider on Aug 9, 2023 10:07:57 AM

At a recent Footwear Workshop organized by the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA), industry leaders and experts discussed key themes and supply chain challenges in the footwear market. At this event, industry leaders highlighted the need for brands to address multiple challenges like supply chain visibility, traceability, compliance, and sustainability. Here are some other key themes:

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Topics: Manufacturing, Food & Beverage, Small Business, Food Technology, CloudSuite Food & Beverage, Cloudsuite Fashion & Apparel, Infor CloudSuite Fashion PLM

From Farm To Fashion: What Fashion Brands Can Learn From The Food Industry

Posted by Harriet Schneider on Jun 15, 2023 2:03:49 PM

Behind all the glitz and glamour fashion brands still have a business to run. It’s clear that in 2023 the back-office and supply chain is in the spotlight when it comes to delivering new and improved customer experiences and meeting expectations around sustainability and product provenance.

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Topics: Manufacturing, Food & Beverage, Small Business, Food Technology, CloudSuite Food & Beverage, Cloudsuite Fashion & Apparel, Infor CloudSuite Fashion PLM

From Vision To Reality: Harnessing Cloud ERPs For Smart Factory Success

Posted by Harriet Schneider on Jun 13, 2023 10:54:57 AM

Smart factories represent the next frontier in operational performance, combining human ingenuity, advanced technologies, and data-driven insights. At the heart of this transformation lies data and its analysis. Data is the lifeblood of a smart factory, and its exponential growth necessitates a viable conduit to ensure seamless flow. 

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Topics: Manufacturing, Food & Beverage, Small Business, Smart Factories, Food Technology, CloudSuite Food & Beverage, Cloudsuite Fashion & Apparel, Infor CloudSuite Fashion PLM

You Don't Have To Be Big To Go Digital

Posted by Harriet Schneider on Feb 4, 2020 8:00:00 AM

Addressing the five common worries SMBs have over digital technologies

Digital technology is a hot topic in the IT world today. The media is buzzing with tales of total transformation occurring in a wide range of industries, from ride sharing in the automotive industry to the influence of Amazon® in the retail industry. Whenever such an abundance of hype arises around a topic, misconceptions inevitably creep into the dialogue. A common misconception plaguing small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) is that their size may hinder them from joining the ranks of the digital-enabled.

This is far from true. SMBs can engage in digital strategies as well as any company. In fact, the SMB’s size often provides advantages, such as greater agility. In this paper, we address some of the common worries SMBs express and explain why digital technologies are essential for any growth-centered company, no matters its current size.

How do you identify the obstacles?

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Topics: Digital Transformation, Small Business, SMB

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