EGUIDE - Workforce management (WFM) helps manufacturers improve operational efficiency and enable them to establish control over their enterprise. This e-guide offers an expert definition of WFM software and divulges best practice tips for deployment.
Posted: February 7, 2012 | Published: February 7, 2012


Topics:  Manufacturing | Manufacturing Execution Systems | Manufacturing Industry | Manufacturing Industry Organizations | Manufacturing Software | Manufacturing Systems | Software Selection | Workforce Management Software | Workforce Planning

WHITE PAPER - This third annual study examines how successful firms are managing international transportation and emerging trends in the industry.
Posted: February 2, 2012 | Published: January 27, 2012


Topics:  Enterprise Resource Management | Manufacturing Execution Systems | Manufacturing Industry | Manufacturing Industry Organizations | Manufacturing Industry Professional Organizations | Manufacturing Software | Manufacturing Systems | Supply Chain Execution | Supply Chain Management | Supply Chains

WHITE PAPER - Read this paper for a comprehensive look into inventory inside the manufacturing plant - everything from inventory, to receipt of material, to finished products. Learn how to  take control of your inventory and supply chain to achieve lean manufacturing and increased efficiency and profitability.
Posted: February 1, 2012 | Published: February 1, 2012


Topics:  Lean Production | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Execution Systems | Manufacturing Industry | Manufacturing Industry Organizations | Manufacturing Systems | Supply Chain Automation | Supply Chain Management | Supply Chains

WHITE PAPER - In this white paper, uncover the three most important things you should know about service-oriented architecture (SOA) in order to be sure you are getting the most efficient and effective performance out of your enterprise application architecture.
Posted: January 18, 2012 | Published: January 18, 2012


Topics:  Application Integration | Architectures | Enterprise Applications Software | Enterprise Architectures | Enterprise Systems | ERP | ERP Software | Manufacturing Execution Systems | Manufacturing Industry | Manufacturing Industry Organizations | Manufacturing Systems | SOA

WHITE PAPER - In this white paper, learn how Sage Software has successfully structured their manufacturing system to deliver useful information to enterprises needing to upgrade from legacy and manual systems.
Posted: January 6, 2012 | Published: January 6, 2012


Topics:  Enterprise Resource Management | Enterprise Systems | ERP | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Execution Systems | Manufacturing Software | Manufacturing Systems

EBOOK - Compiled by SearchManufacturingERP.com editors, this directory includes ERP software products for process and discrete manufacturers of all sizes, as well as all verticals. It includes software that is meant to be deployed on-premise as well as Software as a Service (SaaS) or on-demand software.
Posted: August 14, 2009 | Published: January 22, 2009


Topics:  ERP | ERP Software | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Execution Systems | Manufacturing Software | SaaS ERP | Supply Chain Software | Supply Chains

WHITE PAPER - ERP implementations don't have to take months or years. This white paper discusses how Colfax Corp. implemented IFS Applications in as little as nine weeks. It presents a case study of Colfax's complex but rapid rollout, and offers fast tracking tips from Colfax Business Analyst Jay Michael.
Posted: June 19, 2009 | Published: June 19, 2009


Topics:  Business Intelligence | ERP | ERP Software | Lean Production | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Execution Systems | Manufacturing Software | Supply Chain Management | Supply Chains

WHITE PAPER - This paper describes the warning signs that an ERP system is killing a business, and suggests how companies can thrive with a new approach to business systems.
Posted: April 10, 2009 | Published: April 10, 2009


Topics:  Best Practices | ERP | ERP Software | Manufacturing Execution Systems | Manufacturing Industry | Mobile Device Management | RPO | RTO | Shop Floor Control | Software as a Service

CASE STUDY - EaglePicher management turned to Plex Systems of Auburn Hills, MI to help initiate a manufacturing-based ERP system for its manufacturing facilities. Its new lean manufacturing abilities have enabled it to accurately determine cost and profitability by part, allowing it to become increasingly competitive, especially against offshore competitors.
Posted: April 10, 2009 | Published: April 10, 2009


Topics:  Business Intelligence | ERP | ERP Software | Human Resources Software | Inventory Management | Inventory Management Software | Manufacturing Execution Systems | Manufacturing Industry | Production Scheduling Software | Productivity | Quality Control | Shop Floor Control | Software as a Service

WHITE PAPER - ERP on the Shop Floor is as critical to the viability of the enterprise as any component in the execution of manufacturing. High performing manufacturers have found that full integration of real-time operational data collected from the shop floor to the top floor is key to reducing costs, streamlining operations and improving customer satisfaction.
Posted: March 31, 2009 | Published: March 31, 2009


Topics:  Best Practices | Business Intelligence | Enterprise Resource Management | ERP | ERP Software | Knowledge Management | Manufacturing Execution Systems | Shop Floor Control

WHITE PAPER - Until recently, it was difficult for manufacturers to obtain a true picture of what was happening on the shop floor. Real-time, accurate data reflecting production activity, planned production schedules, quality checks, machine breakdowns, inventory levels or a shortage of materials made it a challenge for shop floor management to keep track..
Posted: March 31, 2009 | Published: March 31, 2009


Topics:  Business Intelligence | Business Intelligence Software | Enterprise Resource Management | Inventory Management | Manufacturing Execution Systems | Manufacturing Industry | Productivity | Shop Floor Control

WHITE PAPER - It's hard to miss: the term Software as a Service (SaaS) is everywhere, garnering headlines in the technology press, leading to hot IPO's raved about in the financial press, and generally being described as the future of software technology.
Posted: March 31, 2009 | Published: March 31, 2009


Topics:  Application Deployment | Backups | ERP | ERP Software | Manufacturing Execution Systems | Manufacturing Industry | Rapid Application Development | Shop Floor Control | Software as a Service | Software Development Tools | Software Implementation | Software Selection | TCO

WHITE PAPER - The key to achieving cost-effective savings in the supply chain is to exchange information accurately and quickly in real-time.
Posted: December 24, 2008 | Published: December 24, 2008


Topics:  Customer Service | Databases | ERP | Inventory Management | Inventory Management Software | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Execution Systems | Manufacturing Software | Supply Chains