For businesses that buy and sell products, streamlining and making their operations cost-effective is a major concern, whether they are large or small. As margins grow thinner and competition from older players and new entrants becomes intense, focusing on automation of logistics is an intelligent choice for businesses based on wholesale and distribution. Do you […]

The chemical industry is a highly competitive business domain where emerging technologies, new competitors and changing regulations are a norm rather than an exception. The present state of the global chemical industry is ripe for digital transformation. Companies are being pushed to lean on modern technology to stay in competition and create new and innovative […]

For companies in the car rental business, an optimized fleet is critical to success. Maintaining a fleet that gets the job done while ensuring efficiency and cost savings are what car rental and radio taxi companies are looking for. Assigning vehicles, deciding on the routes and timings, maintaining schedules and getting real-time updates on vehicles […]

The Pharmaceutical sector is constantly advancing with new lines of medication being discovered, thanks to science and technology. As the industry grows, so does the need to manage the business.  Challenges like compliance to standard regulations, quality control, batch traceability, expiry management, consumer requirements are some issues that require constant monitoring to uphold a reputation […...

The Pharmaceutical sector is constantly advancing with new lines of medication being discovered, thanks to science and technology. As the industry grows, so does the need to manage the business. Challenges like compliance to standard regulations, quality control, batch traceability, expiry management, consumer requirements are some issues that require constant monitoring to uphold a reputation […]

According to figures published by SAP in their website, 83% of media companies and 90% printers and publishers in the Forbes 2000 list are SAP customers. Some of the top names include Thomson Reuters, Nielsen, Springer Science and Business Media. These companies have utilized SAP software to make perfect sense of customer data and have […]

In a complex, competitive and fast-paced industry such as oil & gas, managing data and processes effectively presents a plethora of challenges. Combined with the elaborate operational dynamics, financial processes and regulatory pressure, the O&G industry faces considerable downtime impacting their ability to deliver on time. Having the ideal system in place to capture crucial […]

Business intelligence (BI) is a mix of processes, applications and methodologies that transform data into meaningful, useful and practical information to enable businesses to make informed decisions. BI tools examine and analyze data and present findings in dashboards, reports, graphs, charts, summaries and maps. However, business intelligence (BI) is not just about generating reports. Neither, […...

The most imperative challenge that a number of managers face in recent years has been to regain lost  market share and secure new competitive advantages. The impetus for this trend continues to be the ubiquitous tendency towards globalization and the ensuing intensification of international competition. Customer orientation, lean management and re-engineering are the buzzwords that […]

Managing dairy products by SMEs is a challenging task that needs to be monitored at every step. From processing and packaging of milk to product delivery to customers who are conscious of quality and food safety, the dairy industries are faced with an enormous venture of maintaining effective and efficient supply chain management, not to […]

The car rental business is seeing changes like never before. With technological integrations that impact day-to-day operations, car rental businesses are constantly on the look-out to leverage real-time information to manage vehicles and drivers more effectively. Needless to say,  the car rental business has its share of challenges, and one of them is certainly the […]

Small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) are facing greater competition than ever across diverse industries. With pricing pressure and the increasing power of large rivals in some segments they have a critical need to optimise business processes, cut operations costs and improve customer acquisition and retention rates. Success depends on having the ability to keep pace […]

Just like every significant technological implementation, ERP can be particularly complex and oftentimes a nightmare to handle. Things can go terribly wrong if the implementation is not created and managed by skilled professionals who have the necessary skill-set for the tasks at-hand. For a business, the risks are always very high. An ineffective, long-drawn implementation […]

The food and beverage industry is increasingly complex, fast paced and dynamic. The key challenges faced by this industry include timely batch control and traceability, increased government regulations, real-time cross-functional reporting, low-profit margins, tracking ingredients throughout the supply chain to ensure that recalls are handled as efficiently as possible.  To succeed in this industr...

Consumers are getting increasingly demanding when it comes to their buying experiences. As a growing number of channels, platforms and venues compete for consumers’ dollars and attention, brick and mortar retailers and retail real estate owners (mall owners) cannot afford to be left behind. Their sole aim should be to maximize return on investment (ROI) […]

Simplicity is a key factor in the complexities of the sports industry. The new SAP Solution, called SAP Business One, promises a simple yet powerful feature set for the sports industry. This technology helps companies within the sports industry identify, acquire, develop, and maintain the best operational output. This results in an overall enhancement in […]

The digital journey of publishing companies has reached a tipping point where books, music, CDs and other form of publications are dramatically changing that most people access in their day-to-day life.  To remain viable in this play, publishing firms need to transform the entire approach to serving audiences and remain agile in this dynamic marketplace. […]

In an ideal business environment, balancing accurate inventory management is crucial for delivering on promise and retaining the promise and satisfaction of customers. The SAP Business One application offers best in class features and  functionality to streamline your inventory and production management requirements. So, if you are a manufacturer, retailer, wholesaler, mega mall manager or […]

For food and beverage based businesses managing best-practice processing is a mammoth task full of day to day challenges. Compliance standards, expiry dates, random weights and correct packaging are just the start. What’s worse, business leaders must be on lookout for increasing costs caused by constant expansions and changes in supply chain and production – […]

Logistics management is considered the backbone of a company’s supply chain operations. With changing trends and market requirements, companies are forced to align business strategies in accordance with technological advances which help to streamline their operations in the long run. Logistics management, which includes Inventory, Warehousing and Transportation Management, is a complex set of acti...

Globally, the manufacturing industry is without a doubt one of the most volatile and dynamic industries. It’s evident by the constant fluctuations and the growing demands that impact the industry. This makes it crucial for manufacturing businesses to have a robust and integrated business management system in place that keeps up with the constant changes […]

The dairy industry is possibly the largest industries in the world. Every day, over 6 billion people across the globe consume milk in the morning. Any business that deals with this extremely perishable natural produce would be aware of the procurement and distribution process that is of vital significance. In addition, there are various processes […]

There’s always been a lot of buzz around ERP and the value it can render to your manufacturing business. There are several processes, activities and systems which needs to be streamlined. Abundant workflows and processes that may or may not be properly utilized or  acknowledged. And a variety of departmental applications and databases that are […]

Amid the supply and demand disruptions, the global oil and gas industry has had to navigate a prolonged run of high and growing rig counts, changing supply curves, new competitors, a constant state of market volatility and plentiful capital to support investment. To thrive in the dynamic oil and gas industry; leaders should consider digital […]

The pharma industry—like many other industries—generates a lot of information—be it related to customers, products, pricing, supply, or delivery. In the modern technology-driven healthcare industry, the pharma sector has to store all this information in a proper manner and use them efficiently whenever needed for continuous process improvement and to make better decisions, thereby mitigating […]

The global chemical companies appears to be in a fascinating time. Despite evolving regulatory environment, fierce competition, major regional shifts of demand and supply base, globalization and increased environmental awareness, the chemical industry is poised to grow. To rapidly differentiate and win in new markets, the industry has to reinvent its business and operating models […]

Issues regarding inventory control is not a new thing for small and mid-size enterprises (SMEs). Inventory management is a major pain point for these businesses as a lack of good inventory control often leads to delay in delivery, increased cost, and several other issues. If you think your business is facing similar issues, some of […]

Moving your team toward modernization can bring a lot of changes to a business. Many end users understandably may get upended by frequent updates and cultural changes about making the move. But, with the help of an experienced partner, enterprises can navigate the journey towards digital transformation flawlessly and prime their systems for business growth. […]