Manufacturing

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Managing uncertainty: The value of a supply contingency plan

What you should do in the short and medium-term in terms of supply chain contingency planning. Here are our tips on what...

April 1, 2020

How to take advantage of the three unstoppable forces driving change in finance

There are technological and social forces driving change in finance. Here are some practical tips to help CFOs take adva...

February 17, 2020

A guide to CFO 3.0 and digital transformation beyond financial management

Learn how the role of the chief finance officer is changing in our digitized world and discover what CFO 3.0 means for t...

January 30, 2020

How CFO 3.0 changes the game for the finance function

Learn what becoming a CFO 3.0 means for your role and the finance function. Download guide to see how technology will le...

January 30, 2020

Is a hybrid ERP solution right for your business? [Podcast]

A hybrid ERP solution can help your manufacturing or distribution expand into cloud-based applications without disruptin...

December 12, 2019

Why the circular economy benefits businesses and the wider world

With the circular economy you can reduce waste and help the environment, yet at the same time reduce costs and increase ...

November 15, 2019

Dreamforce Speaker Nicole Hardin discusses how automation can lead to business growth

Business trends 2020: How manufacturers can navigate what’s ahead

The business trends of 2019 give us insight into what 2020 holds in store. We're zooming into the manufacturing industry...

November 1, 2019

Supply chain management definition, components, and strategies

Supply chain management definition, objectives, and components involved. Also, the benefits of using technology and tips...

October 30, 2019

International trade – how to turbocharge your business

Technology has made it easier than ever for your business to profit from international trade. Growing your business and ...

October 9, 2019

Why new equipment should be in your operational plan

Are you outgrowing your MRP system? How ERP is changing the game

The manufacturing industry is continuously evolving. Here’s how ERP solutions are answering the call where MRP systems f...

September 11, 2019

How can business leaders manage complexity in an evolving world?

Growth has always been a traditional marker of business success. But more important is your firm's ability to manage bus...

September 5, 2019

Aligning your technology strategy to your business priorities

We surveyed technology decision makers from small and mid-sized businesses to better understand how they were adapting t...

August 14, 2019

Trade and traceability: How to battle supply chain disruption

How can process manufacturers reinvent themselves with traceability? We look at the impact of technology and how big dat...

August 8, 2019

Report: How process manufacturers are planning for a brighter future

According to a new global Sage report on process manufacturing, two-thirds of US manufacturers (67%) plan on making tech...

August 2, 2019

Our top 12 survival tips for small businesses

Business success is a tricky thing, with a lot of influential factors involved. Small businesses feel threatened by all ...

November 30, 2018

Digital transformation in manufacturing – why invest?

Discover how manufacturing businesses around the world are embarking on digital transformation initiatives to to meet th...

November 29, 2018

Artificial intelligence in 2019: A handbook for business leaders

Get your copy of the artificial intelligence in 2019 handbook to discover practical ways AI could transform your company...

September 17, 2018

Forrester webinar – Rewrite business with digital transformation

Technological change now dominates business thinking in all types of industries. Explore how insights fuel agility, the ...

August 21, 2018

Get ready for Industry 4.0 – free future of manufacturing guide

Global demands on the manufacturing industry means that business leaders are looking for productivity and efficiency gai...

August 21, 2018

Don’t let procurement fraud eat into your profits

Procurement fraud is a growing global problem. Understand your level of risk and what kind of controls to put in place w...

July 17, 2018

How blockchain can revamp the manufacturing industry

Manufacturers believe blockchain has potential in supporting traceability, records management, supply chain automation a...

July 16, 2018

ERP must evolve and meet the business challenges of today – free guide

Take a look at our guide for straightforward advice to take your enterprise to the next level. ERP systems must enable e...

June 11, 2018

Artificial intelligence in the enterprise – Advice from the CTO of the world’s most well-funded AI startup

Gartner predicts that by 2025, the size of the artificial intelligence market worldwide is likely to grow to $2.4 billio...