Discrete Manufacturing

WHITE PAPER: Find out in this EIU study how discrete manufacturers are pursuing improved efficiency. Tightening inventories, reducing waste, and shortening cycle times are strategies that will help lay the foundation for renewed growth in better times.

Posted: 07 Aug 2009 | Published: 07 Aug 2009

WHITE PAPER: This paper discusses common GPD challenges and corresponding solution methodologies in the context of PTC technology-enabled best practices derived from numerous customer engagements worldwide.  Read this paper to learn the foundation your company needs to make intelligent, informed decisions regarding initiatives toward global product development.

Posted: 04 Aug 2010 | Published: 04 Aug 2010

WHITE PAPER: Outsourcing services from your manufacturing company means you lose control, visibility, and data accuracy. To regain control you need to extend your customer relationship management (CRM) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems to users not part of your company. Read this paper to learn how an application can help address these needs.

Posted: 07 Sep 2012 | Published: 07 Sep 2012

WHITE PAPER: This paper presents some pitfalls that should be avoided in order to help you select this application package. If you avoid these pitfalls, you will obtain a package that will work for you for many years to come. Continue reading to learn more about the five pitfalls of application package selection.

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 | Published: 07 Oct 2010

WHITE PAPER: This white paper provides an overview of RFID technology and capabilities, describes the common frequencies and technologies used in business applications, identifies major standards, and introduces ways to take advantage of RFID to improve convenience, accuracy, safety and security.

Posted: 04 Mar 2009 | Published: 04 Mar 2009

WHITE PAPER: This white paper explores requirements engineering and its groundbreaking role in product development and engineering for the industrial segment. It discusses the best practices and benefits of requirements engineering, and how automotive manufacturers can overcome today's quality and cost challenges using those best practices.

Posted: 13 May 2009 | Published: 31 Mar 2009

WHITE PAPER: Read this paper to learn how next-gen enterprise resource planning (ERP) software is faster than ever and can give your business a competitive edge when it comes to responding to customer requests, process speeds, and decision making.

Posted: 06 Mar 2012 | Published: 06 Mar 2012

WHITE PAPER: This white paper illuminates RFID by providing an overview of RFID technology; describing the current status of relevant RFID standards initiatives; illustrating how RFID can be integrated to enhance existing wireless LAN, bar code and mobile computing systems; and providing guidance for selecting and planning RFID pilots and implementations.

Posted: 04 Mar 2009 | Published: 04 Mar 2009

WHITE PAPER: Manufacturers regulated by the FDA 21 CFR Part 11 regulations understand that the integrity of manufacturing processes must be achieved and maintained in order to sustain compliance. The purpose of this document is to demonstrate that Apriso FlexNet platform and application suite can support the intent of the 21 CFR Part 11 regulatory guidelines.

Posted: 09 Mar 2011 | Published: 09 Mar 2011

WHITE PAPER: L’Oréal implemented a manufacturing systems overhaul to streamline processes, create a new technology framework and enable disparate locations to share information and best practices more effectively. Jacques Playe, CIO, Operations, explains how the restructuring significantly increased processing capacity, reduced costs and improved quality.

Posted: 16 Feb 2011 | Published: 16 Feb 2011