Smart factory skills and technologies, federal shutdown slows HR, deploying an HRMS, and more

Business Applications Digest A roundup of business applications content from TechTarget |January 8, 2019 FEATURED ARTICLE Smart factory may hinge on identifying needed skills By Tony Kontzer One expert says flexibility is more important than specific skills. But tell that to the manufacturer that needed a full stack developer and Oracle database architect. (SearchERP.com) Advertisement NEWS   Federal shutdown disables E-Verify program, creating HR headache The free federal program E-Verify is inoperable, thanks to the government shutdown. HR departments that rely on the work eligibility service will have to revert to manual processes. (SearchHRSoftware.com)   8 important questions to ask HRMS vendors during evaluation Knowing the right questions to ask before choosing an HRMS vendor can ensure that the software is implemented as planned, without incurring any additional costs. (SearchHRSoftware.com)   SAP C/4HANA, intelligent enterprise top trends in 2018 S/4HANA adoption, the rise of SAP Cloud Platform and the indirect access controversy round out our top-five list. (SearchSAP.com)   Smart manufacturing technologies enable digital transformation Manufacturers are increasingly implementing smart factories to improve efficiency and productivity. But companies need to plan well before adopting new systems. (SearchERP.com) EXPERT ADVICE   Assign your own project manager to an HRMS deployment You may want to assign your own independent project manager before deploying an HRMS to ensure the project is successful and aligns with your goals. (SearchHRSoftware.com)   Key new features coming in Oracle Database 19c With Oracle Database 19c, Oracle is aiming to boost the stability of the latest generation of its flagship software. But 19c also offers DBAs a variety of added features. (SearchOracle.com) About This E-Newsletter This e-newsletter is published by the TechTarget network. To unsubscribe from Business Applications Digest, click here. Please note, this will not affect any other subscriptions you have signed up for. TechTarget Enterprise Applications Media Group, 275 Grove Street, Newton, MA 02466. Contact: webmaster@techtarget.com Copyright 2018 TechTarget. All rights reserved.