While most manufacturers know that cloud computing can potentially lower their IT costs, the vast array of cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) and supply chain management applications available may leave many scratching their heads wondering which, if any, of these would be practical for their business.

Listen to this podcast with Forrester Research principal analyst Liz Hebert as she introduces the different cloud options available to manufacturers, explains each's suitability in various scenarios, and gives advice on integrating them with your existing ERP and supply chain management systems and processes.