WHITE PAPER - This paper discusses the ever-changing competitive landscape in the chemical industry and examines the five big issues that no chemical firm can ignore.
Posted: November 21, 2008 | Published: November 21, 2008


Topics:  Business Management | Chemical Industry | Globalization | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Industry | Manufacturing Systems | Market Research | Productivity

CASE STUDY - In this case study, discover how LaVanture Products Company uses Microsoft Dynamics AX to keep inventory under control while optimizing its warehouses and delivering on its promises to manufacturing clients.
Posted: November 21, 2008 | Published: November 21, 2008


Topics:  Business Management | Customer Service | Manufacturing Industry | Manufacturing Systems | OEMs | SQL | SQL Server | Warehouses

CASE STUDY - Learn how Convex Plastics adopted Microsoft Dynamics AX to meet Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) needs. This integrated business solution has exceeded the company's expectations.
Posted: November 21, 2008 | Published: November 21, 2008


Topics:  CRM | Databases | ERP | Inventory Management | Manufacturing Industry | Manufacturing Systems | SQL | SQL Server | Supply Chain Management

WHITE PAPER - This white paper offers solutions for improving inventory performance. It extensively covers how distributors can help maximize their profitability by improving the way they analyze and manage inventory.
Posted: November 21, 2008 | Published: November 21, 2008


Topics:  Cost Benefit Analysis | Distribution | Inventory Management | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Industry | Productivity | ROI | Warehouse Management

WEBCAST - View this Webcast and complimentary Podcast to learn why the new transformation of JD Edwards applications can integrate your manufacturing strategies to improve your competitiveness and overall performance.
Posted: November 14, 2008 | Premieres: December 3, 2008


Topics:  Business Intelligence | ERP | ERP Software | Knowledge Management | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Industry | Manufacturing Software | Supply Chain Management

CASE STUDY - Learn how Exact MAX ERP, Exact Synergy and Exact e-Mobile provide Secure Care Products with a fully integrated system allowing departments from administrative to sales to link into the sales cycle.
Posted: October 31, 2008 | Published: October 31, 2008


Topics:  Communications Systems | Customer Service | ERP | Manufacturing Industry | Manufacturing Software | Sales | Security | Windows

WEBCAST - This webcast replay, hosted by TechniCom and Tech-Clarity, covers what to consider before selecting a PLM system for your small or medium sized manufacturing business.
Posted: October 30, 2008 | Premiered: October 30, 2008


Topics:  IT Managers | Manufacturing Industry | PLM | PLM Software | Product Management | SMBs | Systems Testing

WEBCAST - Join Machine Design and PTC for an exclusive webcast replay and take an in-depth look at today's best practice strategies for reducing production scrap and rework.
Posted: October 30, 2008 | Premiered: October 30, 2008


Topics:  Best Practices | Change Management | Engineering Services Industry | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Industry | Product Development | Product Management

WHITE PAPER - This white paper will explore the use of technology today to help manage the ISO certification process, and the associated pitfalls that exist along the way.
Posted: October 27, 2008 | Published: October 27, 2008


Topics:  Auditing (Finance) | Business Process Management | CRM | Document Management | ERP | ISO | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Industry | Regulatory Compliance | Sales

WEBCAST - View this Webcast and learn to improve efficiency and productivity, increase ability to harness knowledge through collaboration, and reduce costs by implementing Web 2.0 technologies for Manufacturing.
Posted: October 16, 2008 | Premiered: November 5, 2008


Topics:  Blogs | Business Intelligence | Business Logistics | Business Process Management | Collaboration | Collaborative Applications Software | Emerging Technologies | ERP | ERP Software | Knowledge Management | Manufacturing Industry | Manufacturing Software | Manufacturing Systems | Productivity | RSS | Social Computing | Wikis

PODCAST - In this podcast, get expert tips and advice from Jim Shepard, senior vice president of research for AMR Research. Find out how to narrow down the options, and learn what to do (and what not to do) to effectively evaluate midmarket ERP software.
Posted: September 26, 2008 | Premiered: September 26, 2008


Topics:  Application Hosting | Best Practices | Business Performance Management | ERP | ERP Software | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Industry | SMBs | Software Maintenance

WHITE PAPER - Manufacturing operations main goal is to reduce the total cost of manufacturing. This paper explains how such a platform can provide the basis for not only managing manufacturing operations, but also quality and inventory across global supplier networks.
Posted: September 11, 2008 | Published: September 11, 2008


Topics:  Business Performance Management | ERP | Global Economy | Globalization | Manufacturing Execution Systems | Manufacturing Industry | Manufacturing Software | Supply Chain Event Management | Supply Chain Event Management Software | Supply Chain Execution | Supply Chain Integration

VIDEOCAST - For companies looking to boost their results in lean initiatives by utilizing existing resources to their fullest; tools such as Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) solutions offer great value.
Posted: June 2, 2008 | Premiered: January 1, 2006


Topics:  Distribution Centers | ERP | ERP Software | Manufacturing Industry | Manufacturing Software | Supply Chain Software | Supply Chains | Warehouse Management

SOFTWARE LISTING - Three applications combined around a core of Shop Floor Data Collection - Labor Management, Machine Tracking (OEE) and Paperless Dispatch - create a new category called Shop Floor Execution (SFX).
Posted: May 9, 2008 | Published: May 9, 2008


Topics:  Dashboards | Data Collection | Management System | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Execution Systems | Manufacturing Industry

CASE STUDY - CorrTech was able to reduce mechanical complexity and increase flexibility of the machine's bundle pusher assembly with the addition of the GS series AC variable speed drive and Marathon inverter duty motor.
Posted: May 2, 2008 | Published: April 30, 2008


Topics:  Machinery Industry | Manufacturing Execution Systems | Manufacturing Industry | Supply Chain Automation | System Integration | Testing