Supply Chain

Take the ERP Taste Test

May 15, 2009

What does an ERP system actually taste like? Do different systems have different tastes? Do some leave you feeling, well, bloated while others leave you feeling refreshed and satisfied? And what the heck are we talking about? You can't taste test software programs like you can a beer, can you?

Well, maybe, maybe not. If you want to see this somewhat dubious premise played for laughs, check out this clever example of viral marketing. I should point out that it's produced by RedPrairie, a vendor of the so-called "best-of-breed" variety. IndustryWeek neither endorses nor supports the sales pitch behind this video, but we will go on record as saying, "This is pretty funny stuff."

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Dave Blanchard Blog | Senior Editor

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Contributing Editor Dave Blanchard provides the IndustryWeek audience his expertise in lean supply chain, reporting on topics from logistics, procurement and inventory management to warehousing and distribution. He also specializes in business finance news and analysis, writing on such topics as corporate finance and tax, cost management, governance, risk and compliance, and budgeting and reporting.

Dave is also the chief editor of Penton Media’s Business Finance and editorial director of Material Handling & Logistics.

With over 25 years of experience, Dave literally wrote the book on supply chain management, Supply Chain Management Best Practices (John Wiley & Sons, 2010), and is a frequent speaker at industry events. Dave is an award-winning journalist and has been twice named one of the nation’s top columnists by the American Society of Business Publications Editors.

Dave received his B.A. in English from Northern Illinois University, and was a high school teacher prior to his joining the publishing industry. He is married and has two daughters.