EGUIDE - This expert e-guide explores the difference in the benefits of enterprise resource planning (ERP) for small and midsized businesses (SMBs) versus larger organizations and sheds light on what to avoid when midmarket organizations lack the IT resources needed when buying ERP software.
Posted: February 6, 2012 | Published: February 2, 2012


Topics:  ERP | ERP Software | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Industry | Manufacturing Industry Organizations | Manufacturing Systems | SMBs | Software Selection

ANALYST BRIEF - This Aberdeen Group Research Brief explores the current business challenges faced by companies striving for success with respect to sales and operations planning (S&OP). It delves into the priority allocated to S&OP, the maturity levels associated with S&OP, and the role of technology enablers.
Posted: February 3, 2012 | Published: May 31, 2011


Topics:  ERP | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Industry | Supply Chain Execution | Supply Chain Integration | Supply Chain Management | Supply Chains

WHITE PAPER - This benchmark study from American Shipper covers U.S. export operations and compliance of more than 300 U.S. based exporters.
Posted: February 2, 2012 | Published: January 27, 2012


Topics:  Distribution | ERP | Exports | Manufacturing | Supplier Management | Supply Chain Management

WHITE PAPER - This white paper outlines clear strategies that can help manufacturers achieve competitive advantage while giving clients the innovative, competitively priced products they demand.
Posted: February 2, 2012 | Published: January 27, 2012


Topics:  ERP | ERP Software | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Software | SAP (Product) | Supply Chain Event Management | Supply Chain Management | Supply Chain Software

WHITE PAPER - Download this comic book package to take a light-hearted look at today’s manufacturing challenges – and to gain serious solutions for achieving success.
Posted: February 2, 2012 | Published: January 27, 2012


Topics:  Business Process Management | Compliance Best Practices | Enterprise Resource Management | ERP | Lean Production | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Industry | Manufacturing Systems

JOURNAL ARTICLE - This article from IndustryWeek features advice on streamlining your business for leaner operations.
Posted: February 2, 2012 | Published: January 27, 2012


Topics:  Business Process Management | Lean Production | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Industry | Manufacturing Systems

WHITE PAPER - Idea-to-delivery is an approach to delivering customer value that takes into account today's highly volatile, regulated, globally interconnected, and trading partner-dependent business environment. In this paper, find an action plan with the evolutionary steps companies can take today to move toward this new approach.
Posted: February 1, 2012 | Published: December 31, 2011


Topics:  Manufacturing | Product Life Cycles | Product Management | Supplier Relationship Management | Supply Chain Collaboration | Supply Chain Integration | Supply Chain Management

EGUIDE - In this e-guide, readers will learn more about the basics of ERP and how to reduce maintenance and support costs for these systems.
Posted: February 1, 2012 | Published: February 1, 2012


Topics:  Enterprise Resource Management | Enterprise Systems | ERP | ERP Software | Manufacturing | 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 - This white paper presents a thorough understanding of what overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) is, how it works, and the countless benefits that result from its use. Also discover tools that enable you to accurately measure OEE so you have a clear picture of how it's improving your process efficiencies.
Posted: February 1, 2012 | Published: February 1, 2012


Topics:  Business Process Automation | Business Process Automation Software | Business Process Management | Business Process Management Software | Business Processes | Enterprise Asset Management Software | Equipment Maintenance Management Software | Lean Production | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Industry | Manufacturing Industry Organizations | Manufacturing Systems | Productivity | Warehouse Management

PODCAST - In this podcast, Ray Wang, Vice President at Forrester Research, offers insight on how to build a business case for enterprise resource planning (ERP) during the economic downturn - and save money in the process.
Posted: January 30, 2012 | Premiered: January 26, 2012


Topics:  ERP | ERP Software | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Industry | Manufacturing Industry Organizations | Manufacturing Systems | SaaS ERP | Software as a Service | Software Selection

EGUIDE - In 2011, there was a  strong willingness to invest in technology by manufacturing organizations. However, that wasn't the only trend. In this tip guide, uncover the most popular  developments in 2011 and how these trends have the potential to carry into 2012.
Posted: January 30, 2012 | Published: January 26, 2012


Topics:  ERP | ERP Software | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Industry | Manufacturing Industry Organizations | Manufacturing Systems | Mobile Device Management | Software Selection

EGUIDE - Seeking better supply chain management, the CIO of a manufacturing company found his answer in an unusual place - Software as a Service (SaaS) enterprise resource planning (ERP). In this case study, learn how a SaaS ERP system enabled this manufacturer to save costs, share hardware and software with other customers, and satisfy security needs.
Posted: January 30, 2012 | Published: January 26, 2012


Topics:  ERP | ERP Software | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Industry | Manufacturing Industry Organizations | Manufacturing Systems | SaaS ERP | Software Selection | Systems Integration

WHITE PAPER - This white paper provides 10 steps to a seamless and profit-focused enterprise resource planning (ERP) system implementation for small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) like yours.
Posted: January 26, 2012 | Published: January 26, 2012


Topics:  ERP | ERP Software | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Industry | Manufacturing Industry Organizations | Manufacturing Systems | ROI | SMBs | Systems Implementation

WHITE PAPER - Read this paper to uncover five perks of selecting a software as a service (SaaS) enterprise resource planning (ERP) system.
Posted: January 25, 2012 | Published: January 25, 2012


Topics:  ERP | ERP Software | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Industry | Manufacturing Industry Organizations | Manufacturing Systems | SaaS ERP | Software as a Service | Software Selection