BOOK - This report highlights the approaches that leading SMEs take to achieve and extend this performance gap, serving as a roadmap for other smaller manufacturers.
Posted: December 1, 2008 | Published: March 1, 2007


Topics:  Collaboration | Manufacturing Software | Manufacturing Systems | Metrics | PDM | PLM | PLM Software | Product Data Management | SMBs

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

BROCHURE - Read this white paper to learn how chemical manufacturers can gain a competitive advantage by using Microsoft Dynamics business management solutions.
Posted: November 21, 2008 | Published: November 21, 2008


Topics:  Business Processes | Chemical Industry | CRM | Manufacturing Software | Manufacturing Systems | Regulatory Compliance | SQL Server | Supply Chain Management

WHITE PAPER - This paper explains the importance of choosing the Right Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System to avoid the 7 Fatal Flaws.
Posted: November 14, 2008 | Published: November 14, 2008


Topics:  Cost Benefit Analysis | ERP | Laws | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Systems | Process Control Software | Process Manufacturing Industry | Software Selection | Vendors

CASE STUDY - Read this brief to learn how Advanced Polymers were able to get critical information on demand with the MAX manufacturing and ERP system.
Posted: October 31, 2008 | Published: October 31, 2008


Topics:  ERP | FDA | Financial Management | ISO | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Systems | OEMs | Software

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

WHITE PAPER - In regards to Enterprise Resource Planning, customer-supplier relationships are more important for small-to-medium manufacturers than large ones, because small-to-medium manufacturers tend to have few IT resources, and rely more on the software supplier.
Posted: October 2, 2008 | Published: May 30, 2006


Topics:  Apparel Industry | CRM | ERP Software | Manufacturing Software | Manufacturing Systems | Marketing | Sales | Supply Chain Management

WHITE PAPER - Managing imports is more complex, difficult, and error-prone than it initially appears. This white paper explains three points for inventory managers to consider.
Posted: October 2, 2008 | Published: June 19, 2008


Topics:  Apparel Industry | Business Intelligence | Business Intelligence Software | ERP | Imports | Inventory Management | Inventory Management Software | Manufacturing Systems | Supply Chain Management

WEBCAST - This webcast by IndustryWeek discusses the key metrics your company can use to help ensure you accomplish you lean goals. It brings together members of the manufacturing community to discuss strategic and operational initiatives.
Posted: September 4, 2008 | Premiered: September 4, 2008


Topics:  ERP | ERP Software | Inventory Management | Manufacturing Software | Manufacturing Systems | Supply Chain Automation | Supply Chain Management | Warehouse Management | Warehouse Management Software

WHITE PAPER - Lean manufacturing is a philosophy committed to the total elimination of waste.There are seven types of waste that plague manufacturing. Shop Floor Execution (SFX) can help minimize or eliminate all of them.
Posted: July 9, 2008 | Published: July 9, 2008


Topics:  Business Logistics | Database Management | ERP | ERP Software | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Systems | MRP Software | Quality Control | Systems Management

WHITE PAPER - Best of breed ERP systems not only allow you to evaluate material and labor costs, but also to analyze the cost impact of using alternate manufacturing locations and various materials suppliers.
Posted: June 19, 2008 | Published: June 19, 2008


Topics:  Apparel Industry | CRM | Customer Service | ERP | Manufacturing Systems | Supply Chain Management | Warehouse Management

WHITE PAPER - A lean approach to manufacturing can help improve productivity and customer service. Read this white paper to learn how ERP works with lean to identify value and non-value components with your SAP system to give you a competitive edge.
Posted: October 3, 2005 | Published: September 1, 2005


Topics:  Business Intelligence | Collaboration | CRM | Distribution Centers | Enterprise Systems | ERP | ERP Software | Just-In-Time | Manufacturing Industry | Manufacturing Software | Manufacturing Systems | Retail Trade Industry | Supply Chains

PRODUCT LITERATURE - The Imprio™ 50 is an entry level tool based on the unique Step and Flash Imprint Lithography technology called S-FIL™. The Imprio 50 delivers high resolution capability and 3-dimensional replication to customers.
Posted: January 30, 2004 | Published: December 1, 2003


Topics:  Industrial Equipment | Manufacturing Systems | Semiconductors