Manufacturing Industries Reports

Building a World-Class Supply Chain – New Insights from Chemical & Petroleum Producers
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: Learn what leading companies do differently to outperform their peers. From strategy decisions to investment in information technology and performance measurement systems, MPI’s latest research explains how your company can realize tangible returns though greater flexibility and improved delivery performance.
Posted: 22 Feb 2011 | Published: 22 Feb 2011

IBM

Best Practices in eCatalog Management
sponsored by Ariba, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: At the heart of procurement systems is a catalog. Even in environments lacking automation, requisitioners consult a hard copy or customer service reps use a catalog at the other end of a phone line. Getting everyone to use the correct catalog from a preferred vendor at the contracted price will ensure that negotiated savings are actually realized.
Posted: 11 Jun 2010 | Published: 11 Jun 2010

Ariba, Inc.

Workforce Management Software Best Practices
sponsored by Infor WFM Workbrain
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: 07 Feb 2012 | Published: 07 Feb 2012

Infor WFM Workbrain

E-Book: How to Justify, Plan, and Execute a Successful ERP Upgrade
sponsored by IQMS
EBOOK: Seems like you’ve just finished a multi-year ERP implementation and already it’s time to consider an upgrade. Do the new features justify the hassle and expense? Or should you wait - and risk paying more to maintain an obsolete system? This eBook provides expert advice on making the case for an upgrade and executing a plan to ensure a positive ROI.
Posted: 04 Aug 2010 | Published: 04 Aug 2010

IQMS

Tips for evaluating Oracle E-Business Suite upgrades
sponsored by Fujitsu & Oracle
EGUIDE: Determining whether an application upgrade is feasible requires the organization to take a look at some key business issues. In this e-guide, readers will which key issues to evaluate before an Oracle E-Business Suite upgrade.
Posted: 30 Nov 2011 | Published: 30 Nov 2011

Fujitsu & Oracle

Presentation Transcript: The Assembly Plant of the Future: Restructuring manufacturing processes to meet the global challenge
sponsored by Apriso Corporation
PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: In this webcast transcript, Joe Barkai, practice director at IDC Manufacturing Insights, presents IDC's vision of a "global plant floor" that standardizes production and supply chains by using integrated ERP, product lifecycle management (PLM), manufacturing execution systems (MES), and other tools to reduce complexity and increase standardization.
Posted: 22 Mar 2011 | Published: 22 Mar 2011

Apriso Corporation

Tips For Streamlining a Global Supply Chain
sponsored by Sage Software
EGUIDE: In this expert e-guide, learn how you can simplify the challenges of enterprise resource planning (ERP) integration and increase efficiency through data consolidation, standardization, and supply chain visibility.
Posted: 23 Jul 2013 | Published: 23 Jul 2013

Sage Software

SaaS ERP: A Viable Model for Job Shops and Small Manufacturers
sponsored by Epicor Software Corporation
WHITE PAPER: This white paper describes how the software as a service (SaaS) model delivers financial, implementation and operational benefits to job shops and small manufacturers. With Epicor Express, job shops and small manufacturers now have the opportunity to implement an ERP solution that can help transform their operations and business.
Posted: 07 Feb 2011 | Published: 07 Feb 2011

Epicor Software Corporation

Manufacturing Execution Systems Strategy Update: Trends and Tips for 2011
sponsored by Apriso Corporation
EBOOK: Read this e-book to learn about MES trends today, find advice and analysis from leading manufacturing experts, learn what top performers are doing with their MES systems, and get insight into creating or updating a successful strategy for MES at your organization.
Posted: 15 Mar 2010 | Published: 15 Mar 2010

Apriso Corporation

Evolve: What you need to know about mobilizing manufacturing
sponsored by TechTarget ERP
EBOOK: Mobile apps have everyone from the C-suite on down demanding real-time access to data and apps on any device. Manufacturers in particular are opening their eyes to the benefits mobile ERP apps have to offer. This guide outlines common mobile ERP deployment mistakes to avoid, strategies for selecting/using manufacturing mobile apps, and more.
Posted: 30 Jan 2013 | Published: 30 Jan 2013

TechTarget ERP