Durable Goods Industry White Papers

WHITE PAPER: This paper examines the major considerations manufacturers looking to add, upgrade of replace Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software should be aware of. By being cognizant of these aspects you'll ensure that you'll be able to select a solution that best fits your needs, both now and in the future.

Posted: 24 Dec 2008 | Published: 24 Dec 2008

WHITE PAPER: Business survival in the age of the smart consumer means empowering your customers to shop how and when they want. In this white paper, find the results of a recent survey of more than 30,000 consumers and uncover the key trends shaping the world of retail.

Posted: 07 May 2013 | Published: 28 Feb 2011

WHITE PAPER: To succeed in today’s competitive marketplace, consumer goods manufacturers need to pay attention to several areas including operational excellence, compliance, and supply chain synchronization. Learn how today’s powerful and cost-effective solutions, such as Apriso’s MOM offering, can provide companies with benefits in each of these areas.

Posted: 13 Dec 2010 | Published: 13 Dec 2010

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: 02 Oct 2008 | Published: 30 May 2006

WHITE PAPER: IBM explores how the impact of innovative business models for "how to sell" are now as important as the innovative products themselves - CE manufacturers need to skillfully manage their mix of sales channels for future success.

Posted: 29 Nov 2007 | Published: 01 Nov 2007

WHITE PAPER: This study of over 150 Fortune 1000 firms from every major industry or vertical explores issues associated with the lifeblood of today’s enterprises: data. The findings demonstrate the often dramatic impacts that even marginal investments in information technology can have when that technology addresses data quality, usability, and intelligence.

Posted: 02 Nov 2010 | Published: 02 Nov 2010

WHITE PAPER: SAS technology has been proven to be the most versatile storage solution in data transfer and high performance. Read this white paper to learn about a solution that renders the necessary performance needed for your client's expanding market requirements.

Posted: 22 Aug 2007 | Published: 01 Aug 2007

CASE STUDY: In this case study, Graphic Packaging International Inc (GPI) needed a single end-to-end solution across the enterprise after their acquisition of Riverwood Holding Inc. Learn how SAP ERP application was their solution.

Posted: 18 Sep 2008 | Published: 18 Sep 2008

ESSENTIAL GUIDE: This research from Deloitte identifies the areas with the biggest immediate opportunity for retail and consumer packaged goods (CPG) businesses looking to invest in blockchain technology.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 30 May 2018

EGUIDE: This e-guide uncovers expert insight on data lakes and how data virtualization and federation can help enterprises maintain data durability and security. Learn how these tools can help your enterprise better manage and analyze information in your data lake.

Posted: 29 Jan 2016 | Published: 30 Apr 2015

WHITE PAPER: In this paper, discover a manufacturing operations management (MOM) platform and system has seen proven success in consumer goods companies.

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 | Published: 27 Oct 2011

CASE STUDY: Read how the owner of a North Carolina based food company found a way to keep up with major supermarket chains with HP POS hardware and servers.

Posted: 18 Mar 2008 | Published: 01 Oct 2006

EGUIDE: Ever since SAP first introduced its new in-memory appliance at the company's annual SapphireNow conference last year, it has sought to convince users of the technology's ability to simplify IT landscapes and process massive amounts of data in seconds. In this E-guide, learn more about the pros and cons of SAP HANA.

Posted: 27 Aug 2013 | Published: 27 Aug 2013

EGUIDE: Fraud in healthcare isn't as black and white as in other industries, so providers need a comprehensive payment integrity strategy after the COVID-19 public health emergency. The back-to-the-basics approach has become a good choice after the expiration of the PHE. Download the article to read more.

Posted: 19 Jul 2023 | Published: 19 Jul 2023

EGUIDE: In this Tip Guide, readers will learn compelling reasons why organizations choose to build and support multiple dependent data marts.

Posted: 04 Nov 2011 | Published: 04 Nov 2011

WHITE PAPER: Discover how implementing an integrated talent supply chain management environment can help professional services providers enhance revenues by improving delivery performance and speeding client response.

Posted: 01 Feb 2008 | Published: 01 Jan 2007

PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: Rugged notebooks have improved tremendously over the past few years and more and more companies are using these durable computers to meet their business needs. This presentation transcript discusses the latest trends and features in using rugged systems for your mobile workforce.

Posted: 02 Feb 2010 | Published: 27 Jan 2010

EZINE: In this handbook, Computer Weekly looks at how APAC firms are putting the internet of things to good use in an increasingly connected world, yet technology integration and security concerns are holding back widespread adoption.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 15 Aug 2019

EBOOK: Discover why content delivery networks (CDNs) are growing in importance and how enterprises can benefit from their use. Uncover the traditional and new uses of CDNs, a comparison of its capabilities with traditional cloud services, and how CDNs work with emerging technologies like SDN and NFV.

Posted: 18 Aug 2015 | Published: 18 Aug 2015

EZINE: Read about why more CEOs are discussing the positives of technology and why the channel will need to do the same

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 29 Nov 2018

EGUIDE: We are currently experiencing an evolution in storage as more data than ever is being collected. Object storage is on the rise and experts are forecasting disruption in enterprise storage in 2016. Gain an understanding of where this technology is going and prepare yourself for the future of the storage industry.

Posted: 29 Aug 2016 | Published: 25 Aug 2016

EGUIDE: This e-guide discusses the UC cloud services market and the factors you should consider to find the most appropriate UC provider for your enterprise.

Posted: 15 Feb 2016 | Published: 09 Feb 2016

VIDEO: This video provides a brief overview of how service-oriented architectures (SOAs) can help the mortgage industry stay on track and provide good service to its customers.

Posted: 08 Nov 2011 | Premiered: 08 Nov 2011

EBOOK: This handbook delves into the elements that make for a good working relationship between a business and its chosen colocation provider by discussing four key areas to keep in mind when negotiating, reviewing, and signing a colocation SLA.

Posted: 22 Feb 2016 | Published: 22 Feb 2016

EBOOK: Organizations looking to green manufacturing processes understand that the practice isn't just about public relations; it's about tangible improvements to the bottom line.

Posted: 12 Jan 2015 | Published: 12 Jan 2015

EGUIDE: For a growing number of companies today, collaboration is no longer a “soft,” nice-to-have concept—it’s an essential component for competitive differentiation. In this Tip Guide, learn how organizations can promote and support effective worker collaboration, and how managers can provide effective governance for collaborative efforts.

Posted: 21 Nov 2011 | Published: 21 Nov 2011

EGUIDE: Access this expert e-guide for a breakdown of the interoperability challenges for the healthcare industry, and how to balance software design with IT architectures in order to drive business innovation.

Posted: 16 Jan 2014 | Published: 16 Jan 2014

EZINE: In this issue of CIO Decisions, find out why this setup of IT working closely with the business on mobile app development will soon become more commonplace. Plus, delve into how one longtime CIO found a new meaning for "customer-centric", examine why CIOs need passion in today's digital age, and more.

Posted: 01 Mar 2016 | Published: 01 Mar 2016

EGUIDE: This expert E-Guide provides an overview of storage thin provisioning, and explores this technology's benefits and potential downsides. Read now to learn more.

Posted: 30 Mar 2012 | Published: 30 Mar 2012

EGUIDE: With all the DaaS talk lately, you'd think everyone was moving to cloud-based desktops, but we're really looking at what amounts to a niche market in what is already a niche market. This expert e-guide details the top use cases for DaaS and how these use cases can translate into successful DaaS deployments.

Posted: 10 Feb 2016 | Published: 08 Feb 2016