Manufacturing

WHITE PAPER: Read this brief to learn the "Rules of the Road" that can help you cut costs, increase cash flow and become more responsive to changing market conditions. Each of these "rules" can be accomplished with the implementation of an IT system for manufacturing operations excellence, also known as a Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) system.

Posted: 24 Apr 2009 | Published: 24 Apr 2009

WHITE PAPER: The current economic downturn has resulted in contraction of IT Department budgets and a mandate to allocate resources to only the most critical projects, then execute flawlessly. In these tough times, it is imperative for CIOs to deliver more value from as IT budgets fall..

Posted: 03 Apr 2009 | Published: 03 Apr 2009

WHITE PAPER: Recently lean manufacturing has gone from an obscure and isolated practice to a mainstream, extensively publicized methodology that is well known throughout the manufacturing and supply chain industry. However, this does not mean it is entirely understood as a business practice, nor does it mean that it has been implemented to any large extent.

Posted: 03 Apr 2009 | Published: 03 Apr 2009

WHITE PAPER: Channel management is a pressing issue for high-tech manufacturers that sell through partners. IDC believes that companies that leverage channels partners should begin to integrate channel management into broader corporate infrastructure applications that include the supply chain and potentially PLM applications.

Posted: 26 Jan 2009 | Published: 26 Jan 2009

WHITE PAPER: This paper focuses on what is master data, why it is needed, how to get started in managing it, and methodologies for implementing master data management.

Posted: 05 Jan 2009 | Published: 05 Jan 2009

WHITE PAPER: The key to achieving cost-effective savings in the supply chain is to exchange information accurately and quickly in real-time.

Posted: 24 Dec 2008 | Published: 24 Dec 2008

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: As many SMMs are realizing, ERP is essential, although not just any ERP system will do, with the right ERP system in place, SMMs can get mighty and thrive in the face of bigger competition.

Posted: 24 Dec 2008 | Published: 24 Dec 2008

WHITE PAPER: In this whitepaper you will learn about the evolution of Ethernet, the reasons VLANs were introduced, and the ways that VLANs can be used.

Posted: 10 Dec 2008 | Published: 10 Dec 2008

WHITE PAPER: The number of semiconductor companies adopting a fabless manufacturing model continues to increase. And to thrive in this highly competitive market, the fabless company must produce the best product designs for its intended market. This SAP Executive Insight examines the growing trend toward the fabless manufacturing model.

Posted: 17 Sep 2008 | Published: 17 Sep 2008

WHITE PAPER: This white paper explores how the power of an information availability solution can unlock the latent potential of your IT environment and deliver new value for your organization.

Posted: 09 May 2008 | Published: 09 May 2008