David Essex

Learn about SAP AI announcements at Sapphire 2023, including a generative AI partnership with Microsoft, and hear TechTarget editors’ take in this podcast.

Material requirements planning (MRP) is a system for calculating the materials and components needed to manufacture a product.

Learn about reverse logistics and how it can affect a company’s bottom line.

Service lifecycle management software typically includes functions such as contract management. Learn how it can maximize profits for product maintenance.

Learn what product data management (PDM) means and how it is different from product lifecycle management.

Understand the functions and benefits of a transportation management system (TMS) and how it fits within supply chain management, learn how it can improve logistics and customer service, and see a list of the types of TMS software and vendors.

Sales and operations planning (S&OP) is a process for better matching a manufacturer’s supply with demand by having the sales department collaborate with operations to create a single production plan.

Digital twins may be the hottest thing in the already overhyped IoT. The potential is real, but deciding what goes into digital twins and linking them with enterprise data is no small feat.