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The Case for Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs) sponsored by Global Knowledge 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 TOPICS: Ethernet Networks \| Manufacturing \| VLAN \| WAN \| WAN Hardware \| WAN Switches \| WAN Switching

Managing Risk in Outsourced Manufacturing sponsored by E2open WHITE PAPER: This white paper looks at some of the management risks and challenges associated with outsourced manufacturing strategies and summarizes the proven ways used by companies that have successfully resolved or mitigated these risks. Posted: 05 Dec 2008 \| Published: 05 Dec 2008 TOPICS: ERP \| Inventory Management \| Manufacturing \| Manufacturing Execution Systems \| Oracle (Product) \| Outsourcing \| Risk Management \| SAP (Product) \| Security

Why a Shop Floor Execution (SFX) System Is an Essential Complement to Enterprise Systems sponsored by Casco Development, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Shop Floor Execution (SFX) automates and streamlines factory operations by combining three popular applications: Labor Management, Machine Utilization and Paperless Dispatching. This provides the essential tools for real-time production process management Posted: 05 Dec 2008 \| Published: 01 Jan 2005 TOPICS: Business Process Management \| Data Collection \| Data Quality \| Enterprise Systems \| ERP \| ERP Software \| Inventory Management \| Manufacturing \| MRP Software \| Production Scheduling Software \| Shop Floor Control \| Software Implementation

7 Ways Shop Floor Execution (SFX) Can Help with Lean Manufacturing and Complement ERP Systems sponsored by Casco Development, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Lean manufacturing is a philosophy committed to the total elimination of waste. There are seven types of waste that plague manufacturing. Shop Floor Execution (SFX) can help minimize or eliminate all of them. Posted: 05 Dec 2008 \| Published: 09 Jul 2008 TOPICS: Business Logistics \| Database Management \| ERP \| ERP Software \| Manufacturing \| Manufacturing Systems \| MRP Software \| Quality Control \| Systems Management

Design Reuse: The Key to Building Better Products Faster sponsored by PTC Small/Med Product Development WHITE PAPER: Learn how design reuse can save up to 75% of modeling time, improve product quality and time-to-market and reduce the risk of fundamental errors in this feature article. Posted: 30 Oct 2008 \| Published: 30 Oct 2008 TOPICS: CAD/CAM Industry \| Data Storage \| Enterprise Systems \| Manufacturing \| Manufacturing Software \| PDM \| PLM \| SMBs

Going Parallel with LabVIEW Delivers Throughput Gains sponsored by National Instruments WHITE PAPER: In this whitepaper learn how by combining technologies with NI Lab VIEW parallel programming software and NI TestStand test management software, test engineers can create high-performance test systems. Posted: 16 Sep 2008 \| Published: 16 Sep 2008 TOPICS: Application Performance Management \| Hardware \| High Performance Computing \| High Performance Parallel Interface \| Manufacturing \| Multi-core Processor Architecture \| Software \| Testing

Designed to Manage Lean Principles sponsored by Epicor Software Corporation WHITE PAPER: Manufacturers will continue to leverage technology to stay competitive. Read this paper to learn how with the Vantage fully integrated enterprise solution, you will be prepared to meet the challenges of today's market place-becoming lean to do so Posted: 03 Sep 2008 \| Published: 03 Sep 2008 TOPICS: Business Activity Monitoring \| CRM \| Distribution Centers \| ERP \| ERP Software \| Manufacturing \| Manufacturing Software \| Product Life Cycles \| Supplier Relationship Management \| Supply Chains \| Warehouse Management

The Need for SOA to Achieve Flexibility and Agility within Plant Operations sponsored by Apriso Corporation WHITE PAPER: This white paper offers a check list that manufacturers can use for evaluating and comparing alternative Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Quality Management Systems (QMS). Posted: 29 Aug 2008 \| Published: 28 Aug 2008 TOPICS: Barcodes \| Business Process Management \| Manufacturing \| Operational Support Systems \| Quality Control \| SOA \| Supply Chains \| Warehouse Management \| Warehouse Management Software \| Warehouses \| Web Services

Improving Operations with Reports, Plans and Metrics sponsored by IBM Cognos WHITE PAPER: This white paper details the critical roles IT plays in providing Operations with timely information in areas such as quality management, supply chain, and cost control. Posted: 11 Aug 2008 \| Published: 01 Jun 2008 TOPICS: Customer Service \| Downtime \| Enterprise \| Inventory Management \| Manufacturing \| Metrics

Realize the Benefits of Design, Operate, Maintain Today sponsored by IFS WHITE PAPER: Industrial facility designers and those who operate and maintain those facilities need to work together closely to improve plant efficiency and business profitability over time. Posted: 07 Jul 2008 \| Published: 01 Jun 2006 TOPICS: Asset Management Services \| Document Management \| ERP \| Maintenance Contracts \| Manufacturing

MES: Achieving Real Quality through Virtual Products sponsored by Apriso Corporation WHITE PAPER: In this paper learn how Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) as a part of the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) conceptual framework are a natural collector and organizer with virtual product information. Posted: 09 Jun 2008 \| Published: 01 May 2008 TOPICS: ERP \| Manufacturing \| Manufacturing Execution Systems \| Master Data Management \| PLM \| PLM Software \| Product Design \| Product Life Cycles \| Product Management \| Supply Chains

REACH Compliance: How the Business Process Expert Community Helps The Chemicals Industry sponsored by SAP America, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Learn compliance challenges posed by new legislation and how to break down its complexity into actionable requirements at the business process level. Access and share compliance best practices, tools and methodologies using a collaborative platform. Posted: 02 Jun 2008 \| Published: 01 Jun 2008 TOPICS: Application Integration \| Best Practices \| Business Process Management \| Chemical Industry \| Collaboration \| Manufacturing \| Regulatory Compliance \| SAP (Product) \| Supply Chain Management

Surviving the Perfect Storm in the Food Industry sponsored by CDC Software - Ross Enterprise WHITE PAPER: This paper presents an executive perspective on the underlying challenges in the food industry. Posted: 14 Apr 2008 \| Published: 01 Apr 2008 TOPICS: Best Practices \| Managers \| Manufacturing \| Manufacturing Execution Systems \| Risk Management \| Workforce

Applying RFID Technology in High Volume Manufacturing sponsored by Intel Corporation WHITE PAPER: The recent evolution of global radio frequency identification (RFID) standards is leading many manufacturers to accelerate their investigations of its potential. Read this report to explore how (RFID) technology can be used for high volume manufacturing. Posted: 20 Aug 2007 \| Published: 01 Sep 2005 TOPICS: Manufacturing \| Manufacturing Industry \| Radio Frequency Data Communications \| RFID

RFID Asset Management Solutions sponsored by Motorola Solutions WHITE PAPER: RFID technology is helping to revolutionize asset management -from small packages to high dollar assets such as shipping containers or expensive IT equipment. Read this white paper to learn more. Posted: 05 Jun 2007 \| Published: 01 Jan 2007 TOPICS: Manufacturing \| RFID \| RFID Printers \| Supply Chain Automation \| Supply Chain Management \| Transponders

Shrinking the Supply Chain Expands the Return: The ROI of RFID in the Supply Chain sponsored by Motorola Solutions WHITE PAPER: There are many business benefits of implementing RFID within your organization. Read this white paper for an in-depth look at the business case for implementing RFID technology within your supply line and what ROI results can be expected from this ... Posted: 05 Jun 2007 \| Published: 01 Aug 2006 TOPICS: Manufacturing \| RFID \| RFID Printers \| Supply Chain Automation \| Supply Chain Management \| Transponders

Mobile RFID Readers: Read Points That Move with Your Assets sponsored by Motorola Solutions WHITE PAPER: Tracking inventory with RFID just got easier. Read this white paper to see how mobile RFID read points are helping increase visibility for company inventory and other assets, regardless of where it is in the supply chain. Posted: 05 Jun 2007 \| Published: 01 Mar 2007 TOPICS: Manufacturing \| RFID \| RFID Printers \| Supply Chain Automation \| Supply Chain Management \| Transponders

NI TestStand 3.0 - Developing Automated Test Systems Faster and Smarter sponsored by National Instruments WHITE PAPER: Learn how TestStand 3.0 delivers continued innovation as the leading test management software among electronics manufacturers for automated prototype, validation, and manufacturing test systems. Posted: 28 Aug 2003 \| Published: 01 Jul 2003 TOPICS: Diagnostic and Test Software \| GUI \| Manufacturing \| Software Development Tools \| Systems Testing

Improving Manufacturing Quality with Integrated Test and Statistical Analysis sponsored by National Instruments WHITE PAPER: With test management and statistical analysis integrated into an automated system, organizations can target problem components and processes in less time with more accuracy, reducing the cost of manufacturing quality products. Posted: 01 Dec 2002 \| Published: 01 Nov 2002 TOPICS: Beta Testing \| Diagnostic and Test Software \| Manufacturing \| Product Development \| Statistical Software