10 Critical Questions to Ask a Manufacturing ERP Vendor
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Choosing the right ERP solution for your manufacturing operations is a very important decision, one that you will be forced to live with for years to come. Learn the key elements that need to be evaluated.
Posted: 31 Mar 2009 | Published: 31 Mar 2009
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10 Warning Signs that Your ERP System is Killing Your Business
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This paper describes the warning signs that an ERP system is killing a business, and suggests how companies can thrive with a new approach to business systems.
Posted: 10 Apr 2009 | Published: 10 Apr 2009
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3 Things Business Decision Makers Need To Know About SOA
sponsored by IFS
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In this white paper, uncover the three most important things you should know about service-oriented architecture (SOA) in order to be sure you are getting the most efficient and effective performance out of your enterprise application architecture.
Posted: 18 Jan 2012 | Published: 18 Jan 2012
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Barcoding 101 for Manufacturers: What You Need to Know to Get Started
sponsored by Plex Systems
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Barcoding, also known as Automatic Identification (Auto ID), is a method of encoding information into a machine-readable pattern of predefined bar and space patterns that can be quickly and accurately read by a scanner and a computer. Read this white paper to learn how to incorporate barcoding into your everyday.
Posted: 12 Nov 2010 | Published: 12 Nov 2010
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Cloud ERP Implementation Best Practices
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This paper explains how ERP systems based on the SaaS model meet manufacturers’ financial goals: low initial capital expense, reduced ongoing operating costs, and a short time to value. Continue reading to learn the five advantages of on-demand ERP systems, commonly referred to as SaaS.
Posted: 07 Nov 2010 | Published: 07 Nov 2010
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Drive Accuracy and Better Manufacturing Decisions with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
sponsored by Plex Systems
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This paper explains how a comprehensive integrated PLM program enables improved productivity, accuracy, and decision-making – and ultimately increases profitability. Continue reading to learn more about how balanced PLM programs drive profitable growth.
Posted: 20 Jul 2010 | Published: 20 Jul 2010
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ERP Implementation Best Practices:Manufacturers and the SaaS Delivery Model
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Read this paper to uncover five perks of selecting a software as a service (SaaS) enterprise resource planning (ERP) system.
Posted: 25 Jan 2012 | Published: 25 Jan 2012
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ERP vs. Project Based Solutions - Which Is Right For You?
sponsored by IFS
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In this white paper, learn why enterprise resouce planning (ERP) systems are emerging as an alternative to project-based solutions (PBSs).
Posted: 11 Jan 2012 | Published: 11 Jan 2012
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Everything You Always Wanted to Know About SaaS ERP But Were Afraid to Ask
sponsored by Plex Systems
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It's hard to miss: the term Software as a Service (SaaS) is everywhere, garnering headlines in the technology press, leading to hot IPO's raved about in the financial press, and generally being described as the future of software technology.
Posted: 31 Mar 2009 | Published: 31 Mar 2009
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How Cloud Computing Increases The Agility Of Your ERP System
sponsored by Plex Systems
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This paper explains how with a community-driven development approach, enhancements are driven by a community of users, which means the system constantly improves in the exact way a user requires. Continue reading to learn the power of community-driven product enhancement.
Posted: 07 Nov 2010 | Published: 07 Nov 2010
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International Transportation Management Benchmark Study:Winners See Strategic Value of Visibility
sponsored by SAP America, Inc.
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This third annual study examines how successful firms are managing international transportation and emerging trends in the industry.
Posted: 02 Feb 2012 | Published: 02 Feb 2012
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IT Pays to Specialize in a Vertical Market: How IT Solutions Providers Can Grow Through a Targeted Approach to Marketing and Sales
sponsored by ConnectWise
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This resource presents how IT solution providers can grow through a targeted approach to marketing and sales by focusing on specific industries or types of businesses.
Posted: 06 Jan 2012 | Published: 06 Jan 2012
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Leading Automotive Supplier Accelerates Lean Operations with EnterpriseIQ
sponsored by IQMS
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Nissen Chemitec America has utilized several different systems to manage enterprise operations but these systems weren’t designed to meet the specific needs of automotive injection molding suppliers. Nissen selected EnterpriseIQ because it meets manufacturing-specific functionality and automotive industry requirements in a single-database system.
Posted: 06 Jan 2011 | Published: 06 Jan 2011
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Lean Manufacturing
sponsored by IFS
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This paper illustrates how IFS Applications support lean principles, particularly in the many manufacturing environments that require both rate-based and order-based shop floor execution. This hybrid approach lets you go lean step by step, as you are able, not because an inflexible system forces you to do so.
Posted: 11 Jan 2012 | Published: 11 Jan 2012
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Looking to the Cloud for an Effective Supply Chain
sponsored by Plex Systems
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The manufacturing enterprise is driven by tight profit margins; a tough economy; escalating energy, material, labor, and operations costs. This paper describes the next wave of supply chain solutions. Read on to learn how technology plays a key role in a company’s ability to build and manage an effective supply chain.
Posted: 20 Jul 2010 | Published: 20 Jul 2010
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MPI Group: The Informed Manufacturer — Tips, Tricks and Tactics for Discrete Manufacturers
sponsored by SAP America, Inc.
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Download this comic book package to take a light-hearted look at today’s manufacturing challenges – and to gain serious solutions for achieving success.
Posted: 02 Feb 2012 | Published: 02 Feb 2012
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Overall Equipment Effectiveness: Monitor and Improve the Effectiveness of Your Manufacturing Processes
sponsored by Plex Systems
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This white paper presents a thorough understanding of what overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) is, how it works, and the countless benefits that result from its use. Also discover tools that enable you to accurately measure OEE so you have a clear picture of how it's improving your process efficiencies.
Posted: 01 Feb 2012 | Published: 01 Feb 2012
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Realize The Benefits Of Design, Operation, Maintain Thinking Today
sponsored by IFS
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In this white paper, you'll find tips and strategies for maintaining an open and flexible IT system that will increase the efficiency of your enterprise. Learn how leveraging design, operate, maintain (DOM) can facilitate an easy transition to an open IT system.
Posted: 11 Jan 2012 | Published: 11 Jan 2012
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Riding the Growth Wave: Leveraging Economies of Scale
sponsored by SAP AG
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This paper examines how an integrated information technology solution can help you take advantage of economies of scale to boost manufacturing utilization, enhance service levels, and improve the efficiency of your sales and administrative activities.
Posted: 30 Oct 2009 | Published: 30 Oct 2009
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Short-Run Manufacturer Builds Long-term Success with EnterpriseIQ
sponsored by IQMS
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For years, Donnelly managed operations using an OS/2 operating system and various software packages. While Donnelly achieved much success using the OS/2 platform and manual scheduling, the company’s growth eventually began outpacing the system’s capacity. With EnterpriseIQ in place, Donnelly has seen improvements in every aspect of its business.
Posted: 06 Jan 2011 | Published: 06 Jan 2011
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Six Ways ERP Software as a Service (SaaS) Changes the Game for Manufacturers
sponsored by Plex Systems
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Manufacturers are burdened with costly, cumbersome ERP software nobody wants to use. This paper can help by explaining six game-changing aspects delivered by Plex Online SaaS ERP. Continue reading to learn how in each case, the benefit is an improved and optimized manufacturing process to help the enterprise thrive in a challenging market.
Posted: 20 Jul 2010 | Published: 20 Jul 2010
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Taking Control:Improved Inventory Visibility Leads to Lean Success
sponsored by Plex Systems
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Read this paper for a comprehensive look into inventory inside the manufacturing plant - everything from inventory, to receipt of material, to finished products. Learn how to take control of your inventory and supply chain to achieve lean manufacturing and increased efficiency and profitability.
Posted: 01 Feb 2012 | Published: 01 Feb 2012
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Top 10 Steps to Higher Profits and Easier ERP Implementations
sponsored by Exact Software
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This white paper provides 10 steps to a seamless and profit-focused enterprise resource planning (ERP) system implementation for small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) like yours.
Posted: 26 Jan 2012 | Published: 26 Jan 2012
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WFM Tips And Strategies To Ensure Compliance
sponsored by Infor
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This white paper details workforce management (WFM) solutions to help employers avoid the penalties of non-compliance.
Posted: 12 Dec 2011 | Published: 12 Dec 2011
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What's Happening on Your Shop Floor?
sponsored by Plex Systems
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Until recently, it was difficult for manufacturers to obtain a true picture of what was happening on the shop floor. Real-time, accurate data reflecting production activity, planned production schedules, quality checks, machine breakdowns, inventory levels or a shortage of materials made it a challenge for shop floor management to keep track..
Posted: 31 Mar 2009 | Published: 31 Mar 2009
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