Every year new predictions are made concerning ERP in the coming years. ERP is very dynamic and making predictions is not an easy feat. However, it is interesting to want to know where the industry might be in the coming years. 

The Future of ERP 

Several things are expected from ERP in the coming future. Some of these include: 

• Deployment of cloud 
• Embedded analytics to replace in-memory appliances 
• Coupled applications to replace deconstructed suites 
• Mobility in all applications 
• The growth of integration hassles 

Main Predictions...

With mainstream awareness of the blockchain-based goods and services rapidly increasing thanks to cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, there is a lot of buzz about this decentralised technology. But there is little understanding of what this technology is and its potential in the field as a disruptive force. 

You can take your time to think about what blockchain-based platform tools could mean for channel partners and the brands. All these transaction relationships require trust from all partners to be successful. The main reason for using blockchain-based tools is to help individuals,...

The supply chain is one of the most energy-inefficient sectors of a company. More and more companies are reforming their supply chain sectors to make them more sustainable. Unfortunately, there is still a lot of confusion on the concept of sustainability, even among larger companies. Sustainability is not an obvious aspect that you can quickly show the world to improve the appearance of your company. So what exactly is a sustainable supply chain? And how can companies achieve sustainability? 

What is Sustainable Supply Chain Management? 

Sustainable supply chain management...

Supply chain risk management (SCRM) is the efforts that organisations make to help them detect, monitor, and mitigate threats to their supply chain. An efficient supply chain risk management plan takes the following elements into account: 

Trading Partners 

Partners include carriers, suppliers, service providers, technology services and other services that can access your private information. Issues arising from suppliers include their location, the safety of their facilities and employees, insurance and safety of the plants and the operators. Many organisations only have...

Cloud configuration involves setting a cloud environment’s software and hardware details to facilitate efficient communication and interoperation. The configuration process is straightforward, however, there are situations where the cloud environment is complex and getting overwhelming. Nevertheless, the provider has to do all it takes to ensure that communication is secure, performance is acceptable, and services are reliable in such environments. 

How Configuration Works 

To enhance sound interaction of the client and provider’s environment, cloud application...

IT performance management is a strategy that involves an organisation supervising its information technology (IT) in order to analyse whether the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), the budget and service levels meet the company’s set goals. IT performance management entails standardisation of IT tools, cloud management, application management monitoring (APM), guidance on both human and capital resources of the company and buying decisions. This is facilitated by specific tools that are used for monitoring. The term also refers to a certain group of software tools that help the...

Value-added resellers (VARs) are business models that are designed to create integrations, products, and smart features that can enhance existing products or services. Such a business model has an important role in packaging an existing product or service with enhancements and reselling it as a full-service solution. VARs specialize in a wide range of technologies, software, and hardware. CEOs in tech-savvy organizations and businesses are concerned about the growth and profit margins of their businesses than point solutions as front-office SaaS keeps advancing. Therefore, VRAs or channel...

Meetings within the professional environment can represent excellent methods to advance a concept or massive hindrances to forward momentum. The key is in the details. What steps can be taken to ensure that an upcoming seminar is dynamic and informative? 

Embrace a Clear Agenda and a Sense of Purpose 

The objectives of every meeting should be clear from the very beginning. Those with little sense of purpose are likely to be glossed over by the attendees. In the same respect, present all listeners with an agenda so that they know what to expect in advance. 

Limit...

Minimum viable products (MVP) can help businesses maximize on their returns and minimize risks, when introducing a new product. Businesses release new products to the public to test how the consumers will react to it, before they fully launch the entire product or service. Most businesses use an MVP to test a market for their product by releasing a little amount of their product to consumers to see how much it will sell or to learn what customers want. Businesses can then make a few changes to the product according to consumer feedback, before releasing the final product. 

So,...

A/B testing could be what you need to improve your marketing strategies. With the right A/B testing skills and the knowledge of how to implement the results, it can improve your marketing strategies and procur good results in the long run. So, what is A/B testing? 

About A/B Testing and How it Works 

A/B testing is comparing two variants of a webpage, or any marketing media to determine which one is more successful. The process is conducted by producing two versions of the same webpage or marketing media to different users to determine their reaction to each of...