Rob Mather, Vice President, Aerospace and Defense Industries at IFS Since the release of ChatGPT, it seems like all anyone can talk about is Artificial Intelligence (AI). However, beyond the public domain, AI has the potential to offer vast opportunities for increased efficiency and productivity in various industries. How, though, can we apply AI in an
1. Join Online Communities One of the easiest and most accessible ways to network with ERP professionals is to join online communities, such as forums, groups, blogs, podcasts, and webinars, that focus on ERP topics. Online communities can offer you valuable insights, tips, feedback, and support from people who share your interest and goals in
1. Customization vs Configuration Before we dive into the best options, let’s clarify the difference between customization and configuration. Customization is the process of modifying the source code or adding new code to the ERP system to change its functionality, appearance, or behavior. Configuration is the process of adjusting the settings, parameters, or features of
1. Know The Basics To work in ERP, you need to have a solid understanding of the core concepts and components of ERP systems, such as modules, databases, workflows, security, and reporting. You also need to be familiar with the common ERP software vendors and platforms, such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, and NetSuite. You
1. Set Clear Objectives and Priorities Before you start any ERP project, you need to define your objectives and priorities. What are the expected outcomes and benefits of the ERP system? What are the key performance indicators (KPIs) that you will use to measure success? How will you align your ERP strategy with your business
Recognizing the challenges A common challenge with an enterprise ERP solution is determining how it will communicate with other software solutions that are helping to run your business. IFS is developing a series of Integration Accelerators that are built on the Boomi Integration Platform. These accelerators are reference integrations between IFS Cloud and a 3rd party
Since the creation of the first game using an oscilloscope and an analog computer in 1958, game development has advanced significantly. Nowadays, game development utilizes various technologies such as motion capturing and ray tracing to produce more realistic and interactive games. That said, technology alone cannot create a good game, as players need to be
1.Assess Your Needs Before you start customizing your ERP system, you need to have a clear understanding of what you want to achieve and why. You should conduct a thorough analysis of your current business processes, challenges, and opportunities, and identify the gaps and pain points that your ERP system should address. You should also
The oil and gas industry has been subject to a turbulent few years – it was only a little over 3 years ago that the price of crude oil fell below zero, resulting in OPEC+ countries agreeing to cut production to reduce supply and push prices up. Now in the past year we’ve had the Russian/Ukraine conflict,
APIs have been a crucial tool for programmers for a long time. Starting from the simple “Hello World!” program that uses the Standard Output API to display text on a monitor without worrying about hardware intricacies, we have been relying on APIs to avoid reinventing the wheel. Wikipedia defines Application Programming Interface (API) as a
