Manufacturing companies could save thousands of pounds by using cloud-based applications to manage their business, according to the new CEO of a company that specialises in developing web-based solutions.
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Kronos today (19 April) announced it has acquired UK-based Smart Computer Holdings and its Spanish affiliate Smart Human Logistics.
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K3 Business Technology Group has appointed Redflite as a dedicated distributor of Syspro manufacturing, financial and distribution ERP business systems for the Irish market.
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SAP America is to acquire cloud-based HR software specialist SuccessFactors for $around $3.4 billion – leading SAP AG to claim a dominant position globally in cloud-based world-class business applications.
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SAP yesterday (4 October 2011) announced a series of HR-based mobile apps to help managers and employees execute requests on-the-go.
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GGC Software Holdings yesterday (6 July 2011) announced the completion of its acquisition of Lawson Software, under the terms of the merger agreement on April 26.
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Materials handling equipment manufacturer RJ Herbert says it has successfully consolidated its IT and aligned its IT infrastructure for growth, since working with K3 Managed Services.
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Manufacturers using K3's Equator HR management system are getting new automated features for the April 2011 tax year.
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Soaps and detergents giant PZ Cussons is reporting that HumanConcepts' charting tool has helped it improve data quality and the visibility of personnel across the organisation.
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IFS has acquired 360 Scheduling for an undisclosed cash sum – gaining another foothold in the service and asset maintenance sector, with software aimed at managing mobile workforces.
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Organisations are moving progressively towards cloud and mobile solutions as they recognise the cost and business benefits of running applications on-demand and on-device.
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The first female to be appointed to SAP's executive board is Dr Angelika Dammann, ex of Unilever DACH (Germany, Austria and Switzerland).
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In a bid to centralise personnel records and streamline HR, SAP and Open Text – the enterprise content management (ECM) software firm – have expanded their strategic relationship to include employee file management.
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Infosys and Oracle have completed implementing a global human capital management (HCM) system for oil and gas drilling and production firm Weatherford International.
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Oracle’s Applications Unlimited programme – which supports current releases of Oracle E-business suite, PeopleSoft and JD Edwards ERP offerings and allows users to upgrade at their own pace – is paying off among manufacturers.
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Polish chemicals manufacturer Synthos says it will streamline business processes, from financials and manufacturing to quality management, and improve customer service, when it goes live with IFS Applications.
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Business systems developer COA Solutions (formerly Cedar Open Accounts) has acquired HR software firm ASR Computers – its ninth acquisition in the past five years.
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German hydraulic assembly elements manufacturer and fasteners distributor Otto Roth Group is buying an IFS Applications ERP system for SKr 10 million to replace its bespoke legacy system.
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IBM has release what it describes as a “specially priced” version of Oracle’s JD Edwards EnterpriseOne for SME manufacturers with 100 users or less.
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International ERP systems developer IFS has brought its sales and R&D teams together to drive what new CEO Alastair Sorbie describes as: “a much more aggressive sales programme.” Brian Tinham reports
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Manufacturers local to the University of Hertfordshire are being offered education in the benefits of MRP/ERP systems on the 123mrp.NET system from Rent IT Systems, following a partnership deal. Brian Tinham reports
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Swedish ERP firm IFS, which until a few years ago was the fastest growing software developer in the business before the stock market bubble burst, has turned the corner on its woes, and appointed a new CEO – from the UK. Brian Tinham reports
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Power and automation giant ABB and the marine business of Rolls-Royce are the largest among a substantial number of manufacturers that have opted for SSA Global’s new consolidated ERP offerings for the discrete and process industries. Brian Tinham reports
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Significant improvements to business practices and customer service are the expectation at specialist leather processor Pittards, based in Yeovil. Brian Tinham reports
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Internet-driven, real-time enterprise systems, with automated business processes supporting global operations 24/7, that are not only fast to install and implement, but easier even than a PC to maintain. Those are the top line promises of ERP-plus developer PeopleSoft – and for manufacturers too. Brian Tinham reports
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