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Job shops and contract manufacturers often shortlist open-source ERPs the wrong way round. Essentially, most of the most commonly compared solutions were designed for repetitive production and adapted to made-to-order afterwards.
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It also does not name a license the way Tryton (GPLv3) or OFBiz (Apache 2.0) do, so confirm the terms directly rather than assuming a standard open-source license applies.
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Compare both, plus seven more popular open-source MFG solutions, with where each one's manufacturing functionality stops: erpfocus.com/open-source-man…
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6 of August's SAP vulnerabilities landed in 1 product. SAP Manufacturing Integration and Intelligence took 2 critical, 3 high-priority and 1 medium-severity note, including CVE-2026-44772 at CVSS 9.9 and CVE-2026-44758 at CVSS 9.1.
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MII is the layer connecting shop-floor equipment to SAP ERP. Patching finance systems costs you a weekend. Patching the layer that runs a production line costs you output, which is why those notes sit unpatched longest.
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Comparing ERP systems but struggling to quantify your budget? Our free ERP budget calculator can help you build a realistic 5-year budget for your selection project. Get started: erpfocus.com/erp-cost-and-bu…
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Running SAP ECC at under $2bn revenue? Here's what to confirm with your SAP account manager now that the European Commission has accepted binding commitments on on-premise maintenance:
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1. Return-to-support cost is capped at six months of fees or 50% of the off-support period, with admin fees removed.
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2. Different support levels can be used across installations, including no SAP support or support from others. 3. Unused licences may be terminated due to workforce reduction, bankruptcy, divestiture, or implementation failure.
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Sage 50 can handle inventory, job costing, even HR. What it still can't do is plan material requirements the way a real ERP can. Learn more about where Sage 50 holds up against ERP and the gaps no add-ons can close: erpfocus.com/sage-50-erp-com…
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Your POS system knows what you sold. It has no idea whether you made money doing it, how much is left in the stockroom, or what's still on order. Learn more about what they can and can't do, as well as a few ERPs with native POS functionality: erpfocus.com/integrating-erp…
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Process manufacturing ERPs can build a dashboard out of almost any number in the system, but most businesses only need to watch a handful of numbers, not 100+. There's no single KPI list that fits every manufacturer. That said, here's how to build yours: erpfocus.com/kpis-your-proce…
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We're seeing more contractors resuming their ERP projects. If you’re thinking about implementing ERP software and need a tried-and-tested methodology, join our free ERP selection masterclass. Sign up: specialreports.erpfocus.com/… P.S. It's not just for asset-intensive industries!
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Do not under-resource the go-live. At this stage, mistakes take longer to fix than to make, so having enough people on hand is essential. The same applies after the fact. This week's article covers the non-negotiables, both pre and post-go-live: erpfocus.com/what-to-expect-…
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ERP training is often treated as a final step before go-live, when in reality, it shapes whether the system succeeds long-term. Follow this link to learn about the 'train-the-trainer' approach and how it improves outcomes: erpfocus.com/erp-training.ht…
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D365 is designed to be adaptable, but that doesn’t mean it’s plug-and-play. This week's guest article from @dsquare_usa explores how the right implementation partner can help you tailor workflows, connect systems, and avoid costly workarounds. ⤵️
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Read now: erpfocus.com/how-dynamics-36…
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