### Contents - [**Articles**](#resources-articles) - [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions) - [**Reports**](#resources-reports) # Discrete ERP Software Resources ##### Articles, Discussions, and Reports to expand your knowledge on Discrete ERP Software Resource pages are designed to give you a cross-section of information we have on specific categories. You'll find [articles](#resources-articles) from our experts, [discussions](#resources-discussions) from users like you, and [reports](#resources-reports) from industry data. [ContentsExpand/Collapse Contents](#) - [**Articles**](#resources-articles) - [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions) - [**Reports**](#resources-reports) ## Discrete ERP Software Articles [![How Will the Fourth Industrial Revolution Impact Remote Work?](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_BI085_Backlog_Images-%5BIndustry_revolution%5D_V1a.png "How Will the Fourth Industrial Revolution Impact Remote Work?")](https://www.g2.com/articles/fourth-industrial-revolution-impact-on-remote-work) [ ### How Will the Fourth Industrial Revolution Impact Remote Work? ](https://www.g2.com/articles/fourth-industrial-revolution-impact-on-remote-work) When we think about remote work, we usually imagine employees performing the same tasks they complete in the office at home. This means that anyone who works in a physical environment such as a warehouse, manufacturing facility, or retail store cannot work remotely.  [ ![Gabriel Gheorghiu](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Gabriel Gheorghiu") GG ](https://learn.g2.com/author/gabriel-gheorghiu) by Gabriel Gheorghiu [![Highlights From the G2 Spring 2022 ERP Reports](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/people%20sitting%20across%20a%20table.jpg "Highlights From the G2 Spring 2022 ERP Reports")](https://www.g2.com/articles/highlights-from-g2-spring-2022-erp-reports) [ ### Highlights From the G2 Spring 2022 ERP Reports ](https://www.g2.com/articles/highlights-from-g2-spring-2022-erp-reports) Enterprise resource planning (ERP) is probably one of the most mature software markets, which usually experiences few significant advancements other than the occasional merger or acquisition. At the same time, many changes in the industry may not be considered groundbreaking but can considerably impact ERP buyers and users. [ ![Gabriel Gheorghiu](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Gabriel Gheorghiu") GG ](https://learn.g2.com/author/gabriel-gheorghiu) by Gabriel Gheorghiu [![How Cloud ERP Helps Manufacturers with Resource Management](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/manufacturing.jpg "How Cloud ERP Helps Manufacturers with Resource Management")](https://www.g2.com/articles/cloud-erp-helps-manufacturing-resource-management) [ ### How Cloud ERP Helps Manufacturers with Resource Management ](https://www.g2.com/articles/cloud-erp-helps-manufacturing-resource-management) In June 2021, I wrote an article that described how cloud enterprise resource planning (ERP) can help solve manufacturing challenges and highlighted integrated systems as the main benefit of software as a service (SaaS) ERP systems.  [ ![Gabriel Gheorghiu](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Gabriel Gheorghiu") GG ](https://learn.g2.com/author/gabriel-gheorghiu) by Gabriel Gheorghiu [![How Cloud ERP Helps Address Manufacturing Challenges](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/industrial%20factory%20emitting%20smoke.jpg "How Cloud ERP Helps Address Manufacturing Challenges")](https://www.g2.com/articles/how-cloud-erp-helps-address-manufacturing-challenges) [ ### How Cloud ERP Helps Address Manufacturing Challenges ](https://www.g2.com/articles/how-cloud-erp-helps-address-manufacturing-challenges) Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems were created for manufacturing companies decades ago, and they still have an important place in the software ecosystem within this industry.  [ ![Gabriel Gheorghiu](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Gabriel Gheorghiu") GG ](https://learn.g2.com/author/gabriel-gheorghiu) by Gabriel Gheorghiu [![2021 Trends in E-Commerce and Industry 4.0](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/ecommerce%20and%20industry%204.0%20trends%202021.jpg "2021 Trends in E-Commerce and Industry 4.0")](https://www.g2.com/articles/e-commerce-and-industry-4-0-trends-2021) [ ### 2021 Trends in E-Commerce and Industry 4.0 ](https://www.g2.com/articles/e-commerce-and-industry-4-0-trends-2021) This post is part of G2's 2021 digital trends series. Read more about G2’s perspective on digital transformation trends in an introduction from Michael Fauscette, G2's chief research officer and Tom Pringle, VP, market research, and additional coverage on trends identified by G2’s analysts. [ ![Gabriel Gheorghiu](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Gabriel Gheorghiu") GG ](https://learn.g2.com/author/gabriel-gheorghiu) by Gabriel Gheorghiu [![How Industry 4.0 Will Change Project Management](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/top-view-photo-of-people-near-wooden-table-3183150-1.jpg "How Industry 4.0 Will Change Project Management")](https://www.g2.com/articles/how-industry-4-0-will-change-project-management) [ ### How Industry 4.0 Will Change Project Management ](https://www.g2.com/articles/how-industry-4-0-will-change-project-management) Project management software and methodologies are a form of automation that has been used in business for nearly 50 years. New technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) have the potential to automate project management—but, how far will they go? [ ![Gabriel Gheorghiu](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Gabriel Gheorghiu") GG ](https://learn.g2.com/author/gabriel-gheorghiu) by Gabriel Gheorghiu [![How Project-Based Software Helps Companies](https://sell.g2.com/hubfs/man-working-on-a-laptop-while-woman-takes-notes-3153208.jpg "How Project-Based Software Helps Companies")](https://www.g2.com/articles/how-project-based-software-helps-companies) [ ### How Project-Based Software Helps Companies ](https://www.g2.com/articles/how-project-based-software-helps-companies) Most tasks we do at work are either process or project-based. Processes are made of repetitive tasks that we do repeatedly, with little to no variation. Project work can vary significantly from one project to another and can change based on internal or customer requirements.  [ ![Gabriel Gheorghiu](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Gabriel Gheorghiu") GG ](https://learn.g2.com/author/gabriel-gheorghiu) by Gabriel Gheorghiu [![How SMBs Can Benefit from Industry 4.0](https://sell.g2.com/hubfs/low-angle-view-of-slightly-opened-door-structure-221047.jpg "How SMBs Can Benefit from Industry 4.0")](https://www.g2.com/articles/how-smbs-benefit-industry-4-0) [ ### How SMBs Can Benefit from Industry 4.0 ](https://www.g2.com/articles/how-smbs-benefit-industry-4-0) Most Industry 4.0 success stories mention large multinational companies such as GE or ABB. [ ![Gabriel Gheorghiu](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Gabriel Gheorghiu") GG ](https://learn.g2.com/author/gabriel-gheorghiu) by Gabriel Gheorghiu [![The Pros and Cons of Different Automation Types](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/leo-fosdal-TgWWeaTAXCM-unsplash.jpg "The Pros and Cons of Different Automation Types")](https://www.g2.com/articles/pros-and-cons-different-automation-types) [ ### The Pros and Cons of Different Automation Types ](https://www.g2.com/articles/pros-and-cons-different-automation-types) The concept of automation is straightforward: create tools that perform tasks with minimal human involvement. And the motivation for more automation is simple: Companies can do more with less. “More” means companies can sell and deliver a higher volume of products and services than ever before. “Less” refers to the fact that, thanks to automation, fewer resources are required. [ ![Gabriel Gheorghiu](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Gabriel Gheorghiu") GG ](https://learn.g2.com/author/gabriel-gheorghiu) by Gabriel Gheorghiu [![The G2 on Industry 4.0: Understanding Industrial Revolution on a Global Scale](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_BI017_Backlog_Images-%5BIndustrial_revolution%5D_V1b%20%281%29.png "The G2 on Industry 4.0: Understanding Industrial Revolution on a Global Scale")](https://www.g2.com/articles/understanding-industrial-revolution-on-global-scale) [ ### The G2 on Industry 4.0: Understanding Industrial Revolution on a Global Scale ](https://www.g2.com/articles/understanding-industrial-revolution-on-global-scale) If you work in manufacturing or supply chain, you’ve probably heard of Industry 4.0. While the term may be used together with buzzwords like digital transformation, interconnectivity, or end-to-end value chain, Industry 4.0 refers to a new industrial revolution.  [ ![Gabriel Gheorghiu](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Gabriel Gheorghiu") GG ](https://learn.g2.com/author/gabriel-gheorghiu) by Gabriel Gheorghiu [![How Business Digital Transformation Works In The Real World](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/sam-carter-GHOiyov2TSQ-unsplash.jpg "How Business Digital Transformation Works In The Real World")](https://www.g2.com/articles/digital-transformation-in-the-real-world) [ ### How Business Digital Transformation Works In The Real World ](https://www.g2.com/articles/digital-transformation-in-the-real-world) Business digital transformation is a buzzword that is misused and not completely clear. For instance, the Wikipedia definition is incomplete and vague: “Digital Transformation (DT) is the use of new, fast-changing digital technology to solve problems often utilizing cloud computing, reducing reliance on user-owned hardware but increasing reliance on subscription-based cloud services.”  [ ![Gabriel Gheorghiu](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Gabriel Gheorghiu") GG ](https://learn.g2.com/author/gabriel-gheorghiu) by Gabriel Gheorghiu Show More ## Discrete ERP Software Discussions 0 Question on: Katana Cloud Inventory [How do operators allocate materials to products in Katana?](/discussions/how-do-operators-allocate-materials-to-products-in-katana) Hello, I have a question about inventory movement within Katana. It was our impression that operators would be able to pull materials from inventory to construct products and allocate them in the app, but that's proving to be difficult. We had planned for there to be a tablet (signed in as an operator) in each inventory room. The Tasks would be a list of products. When operators go into the inventory room they could click on the product (task) they were constructing, and then add the materials/ingredients they were pulling. I realize that the ideal method would be for we (the office folk) to make this material list before hand, except we don't always know what the operators use because each product is customized. And there are so many materials used in each product that it would be impossible for us to get it right. So our thinking that there must be a way for operators to specify what they use. This is the problem. Once operators add a material to the products (tasks) ingredient list, they can't edit the quantity that they're pulling, or delete it to try again. Is there a way within Katana that operators (people on the floor actually building our products) to be able to specify what they're using, how much, and for which product, in the app? How do other businesses that create custom products allocate which materials go into which product without needing someone trained with Katana to walk around to each products and count what was used? And if Katana can't do something like this at the moment, are there any integrations we can use with Katana? We still like all of the other features. Sorry for the long question. I hope it makes sense and if not I can answer any questions. Thank you! -Ryan Hi Ryan, 

 Thanks for the question - I understand where you are coming from and it sounds like you are referring to floor-level pick lists functionality which would enable operators to take items from inventory when they are going from the storage to the shop floor. At the moment, this functionality which would be considered a floor level inventory control feature and hasn't fully been built but would be something likely on our roadmap. Current floor functionality allows operators to choose what they consume in the manufacturing process based on the materials required for production in the MO. Custom make to order manufacturers normally need to edit the specifics of the manufacturing order prior to release to production floor, and this would require a Katana back office user to facilitate that workflow, so that the material list is up to date when the Operator pulls materials from inventory. 

In the future please feel free to ask these types of questions inside of the Katana app so our customer consultancy teams can guide you best.
They will be more than happy to document your use-case and also share it with our internal teams for feedback as well. Cheers! Answered: Kurt Strang on June 22, 2022 [Your answer](/discussions/how-do-operators-allocate-materials-to-products-in-katana/comments/new?remote=true) 0 Question on: NetSuite [Drop-ship service for resale item](/discussions/drop-ship-service-for-resale-item) We sell a service to our customers, which requires the purchase of a license from a vendor. Since this is a service, we need a project creation to minor the progress and resource utilization. Hence we used service for the resale item to create the project as well as the drop-ship purchase order from that. However, NetSuite does not support creating drop-ship purchase orders for service for resale items. As a workaround, we created a custom field in the purchase order and maintain the related dales order URL there manually for now to maintain the relationship. But we want the drop-ship PO creation to be automated. Is any workaround available to overcome this problem? In NetSuite, drop-shipping can be managed using the following steps: Set up Vendor Records: Create vendor records for the manufacturers, wholesalers, or other suppliers that you will be using for drop-shipping. Create Drop-ship Items: Set up drop-ship items in your item list by selecting the "Drop-ship" item type and specifying the vendor associated with the item. Create Sales Orders: When creating a sales order, select the drop-ship item and the associated vendor. This will generate a purchase order to the vendor, who will then ship the item directly to the customer. Manage Purchase Orders: Monitor and manage purchase orders created for drop-ship items to ensure that the vendor is fulfilling the order as expected. Process Fulfillment: Once the vendor has shipped the item, update the sales order with the tracking information and mark the item as fulfilled. Answered: Sanvi Singh on February 5, 2023 [Your answer](/discussions/drop-ship-service-for-resale-item/comments/new?remote=true) 0 Question on: NetSuite [Can you build custom apps with Netsuite](/discussions/can-you-build-custom-apps-with-netsuite) Looking at alternatives to salesforce as a platform for our contingent workforce platform and curious if Netsuite is module based similar to Salesforce allowing us to bolt on modules to build out capabilities. Yes you can build custom aps in NetSuite and role out various modules as you grow or expand your capacity and use when you need it. I have been an Executive in Accounting and Finance for 20 years and have worked in too many systems to list. NetSuite for me was love at first sight. I think it is the best system on the Market and has been for years. Answered: Karen Stevenson on March 22, 2023 [Your answer](/discussions/can-you-build-custom-apps-with-netsuite/comments/new?remote=true) - [‹ Prev‹ Prev](/categories/discrete-erp/resources?discussions_page=9) - [1](/categories/discrete-erp/resources) - [2](/categories/discrete-erp/resources?discussions_page=2) - … - [6](/categories/discrete-erp/resources?discussions_page=6) - [7](/categories/discrete-erp/resources?discussions_page=7) - [8](/categories/discrete-erp/resources?discussions_page=8) - [9](/categories/discrete-erp/resources?discussions_page=9) - 10 - [11](/categories/discrete-erp/resources?discussions_page=11) - [12](/categories/discrete-erp/resources?discussions_page=12) - [13](/categories/discrete-erp/resources?discussions_page=13) - [14](/categories/discrete-erp/resources?discussions_page=14) - … - [48](/categories/discrete-erp/resources?discussions_page=48) - [49](/categories/discrete-erp/resources?discussions_page=49) - [Next ›Next ›](/categories/discrete-erp/resources?discussions_page=11) ## Discrete ERP Software Reports Mid-Market Grid® Report for Discrete ERP Summer 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Grid® Report for Discrete ERP Summer 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Enterprise Grid® Report for Discrete ERP Summer 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Momentum Grid® Report for Discrete ERP Summer 2026 G2 Report: Momentum Grid® Report Small-Business Grid® Report for Discrete ERP Summer 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Enterprise Grid® Report for Discrete ERP Spring 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Small-Business Grid® Report for Discrete ERP Spring 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Mid-Market Grid® Report for Discrete ERP Spring 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Grid® Report for Discrete ERP Spring 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Momentum Grid® Report for Discrete ERP Spring 2026 G2 Report: Momentum Grid® Report