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<title><![CDATA[CRM ERP integration streamlines manufacturers' customer data]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Manufacturers can coordinate and improve the flow of customer data by integrating customer relationship management (CRM) with ERP. CRM ERP integration gives insight into customer orders, contracts and buying behavior.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[ERP SCM integration expands manufacturing options]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[More manufacturers are integrating supply chain management (SCM) software with their ERP systems. ERP SCM integration provides insight into the product lifecycle and forecasting for supply and demand.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Best practices for working with open source ERP software]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[While open source ERP software has many benefits, such as flexibility and lower upfront costs, it poses unique challenges. Knowing how to best meet these challenges will make open source ERP worth the investment.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[ERP and BI integration provides business insight to decision-makers]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[ERP functions best when integrated with business intelligence (BI) software. ERP and BI integration improves business analytics and optimizes reporting capabilities.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Understanding how technology can support manufacturing quality improvement initiatives]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[In this podcast, learn what role the IT team plays in quality improvement, what types of software can be used for quality improvement initiatives and how technology can reduce or eliminate error rates.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:32:50 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[ERP asset management guide]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[ERP asset management modules handle tracking functions across production, including maintenance schedules, uptime and downtime, compliance and warranty management. Learn the features of asset management software in the ERP asset management guide.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:31:20 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[ERP and BPM integration lowers costs, reduces inventory]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[ERP and business process management (BPM) integration helps manufacturers measure key performance indicators (KPIs) across the enterprise. Integrating BPM with ERP improves workflow management and performance measurement.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:09:29 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[ERP and GIS integration brings spatial dimension to key business apps]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Manufacturers are integrating ERP and geographical information systems (GIS) to view data in a spatial dimension. ERP and GIS integration can map plant locations, analyze the supply chain and track the flow of materials and finished products.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:59:55 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[PLM ERP integration essential to accessing product data]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Integrating product lifecycle management (PLM) software with an ERP system is the key to getting the most out PLM's data accessing capabilities. PLM ERP integration gives manufacturers insight into all stages of production.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:22:22 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Key to ERP data integration is current, synchronized data]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Manufacturers embarking on an ERP data integration project should be sure that their data is current, consistent and synchronized. Choosing ERP software with embedded manufacturing modules is a good place to start.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:30:13 EST</pubDate>
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