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	<rss version="2.0"> <channel> <title>Bitpipe: Manufacturing Industry Research</title> 
	<link>http://www.bitpipe.com/rlist/term/Manufacturing-Industry.html?asrc=RSS_BP </link> <description>White papers, webcasts,
	podcasts, IT downloads and product information provided by Bitpipe</description>
	<language>en-us</language> <lastBuildDate>Fri, 30 May 2008 17:15:43 EDT</lastBuildDate>
	<pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2008 17:15:43 EDT</pubDate>  <item> <title><![CDATA[SingTel IP VPN Manufacturing Industry]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1212170062_638.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This white paper details how implementing an IP VPN solution within your enterprise can ensure that you are holding up your high level of service standard as well as keeping it secure&#44; while increasing your offerings.
   Published by: Singapore Telecommunications Ltd]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2007 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Product Information Management &#45; Business and Technology Trends]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1211309569_662.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Ventana Research defines product information management as the process and technologies required for managing master data about products&#44; items or materials.
   Published by: DataFlux Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jun 2007 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[System Integrator Slashes Retrofit Price While Adding Value with AutomationDirect Products]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1209579465_847.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    CorrTech was able to reduce mechanical complexity and increase flexibility of the machine&#39;s bundle pusher assembly with the addition of the GS series AC variable speed drive and Marathon inverter duty motor.
   Published by: AutomationDirect]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology: Food and Beverage]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1208972945_860.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This podcast is the compilation of three individual podcast which were done in 2007, in which the food safety issues were discussed regarding the inventory control, lab trace and yield management as it pertains to food and beverage manufacturing.
   Published by: SoftBrands, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Tainted Food: Responsibility of Manufacturers]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1208972947_930.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Tim Farey&#44; vice president and general manager of SoftBrands Asia&#44; discusses the product safety and how Chinese companies are addressing the problems&#44; his knowledge and experience will help you see the issues in a new light.
   Published by: SoftBrands, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[TranS1 &#45; Medical Device Manufacturing&#44; FDA Validation]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1208972944_357.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Because of SoftBrands unique service, TranS1 was able to achieve validation in just a few weeks without disrupting their software implementation and with minimal staff time required.
   Published by: SoftBrands, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Accelerated Demand Planning: Reduce Planning Time and Increase Forecast Accuracy]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1208187663_340.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Explore how you can quickly implement best practices in demand planning and avoid typical project management traps, without sacrificing any capabilities.
   Published by: Bristlecone]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 2007 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Supply Chain Collaboration Services: Supply Chain Assessment and Implementation]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1208187662_574.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Explore a service deployment methodology that enables rapid assessment of your supply chain environment or a fast implementation of your supply chain system.
   Published by: Bristlecone]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 2007 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[SAP Paybacks and Chargebacks by Vistex]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1206039489_789.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Learn how you can strengthen your ability to compete and grow profitably in today&#39;s consumer products industry by managing trade spending&#44; providing a key service to channel partners and strengthening your ability to compete and grow profitably.
   Published by: SAP America Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The impact of Microsoft .NET on the ERP market]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1206143558_153.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Discover the impact and benefits that .NET will provide for the manufacturing industry such as better enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, lower costs and more.
   Published by: Intuitive ERP]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Understanding Service-Oriented Architecture and its impact on Small Manufacturers]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1206058571_777.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Discover how service-oriented architecture (SOA) can help manufacturers improve their business operations.
   Published by: Made2Manage ERP]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Process Efficiencies and Cost Cutting Measures for Industrial and Commercial Machinery Manufacturers]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1206058246_197.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Discover key operational challenges facing industrial and commercial machinery manufacturers and how to improve business processes.
   Published by: Made2Manage ERP]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Benchmarking ERP in Small Manufacturers by Aberdeen]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1206051588_981.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This Aberdeen benchmark study provides insight from small manufacturers about ERP strategies, evaluation and implementation of ERP and ROI expectations.
   Published by: Intuitive ERP]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Manufacturing Company Increases Productivity While Managing Risk]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1205952566_936.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Companies rely on its enterprise resource planning (ERP) system to help manage finances, manufacturing, and the supply chain. Learn how one companied increased productivity while managing risk with a reliable, efficient and adaptable solution.
   Published by: Sunrise Technologies]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 2007 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Collaborate More Efficiently with Partners using a Business Management System for Manufacturers]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1205952567_427.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Learn how you can give your company the power to more efficiently collaborate with trading partners, manage product design and markets in flux, and profitably seize opportunities.
   Published by: Sunrise Technologies]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Jan 2006 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Meet Unique Business Requirements with Microsoft Dynamics for the Apparel Industry]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1205952562_375.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Learn about an integrated and comprehensive solution, for full-packaged sourcing and vertical manufacturing companies, that offers a complete set of industry specific functions, from sales order matrixes to route management.
   Published by: Sunrise Technologies]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[ERP Software Acquisition in an FDA Regulated Environment]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1205347999_148.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This white paper presents a guideline to help you select an ERP system for your FDA validation. Explore a five phase software acquisition life cycle model to help you accomplish these objectives as efficiently as possible.
   Published by: SoftBrands, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[FUELING GROWTH&#44; DRIVING OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1205348000_914.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Learn about an easily implemented, affordable and standardized solution that will boost your productivity with the advanced technologies of SAP combined with the manufacturing functionality.
   Published by: SoftBrands, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 2007 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[SoftBrands: YOUR AMBASSADOR TO CHINA]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1205347999_28.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Softbrands drives projects that range from single- to multi-site deployments. Explore how Softbrands can help you implement SAP applications and can provide direct sales, support services, product implementation, development and helpdesk resources.
   Published by: SoftBrands, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The Next Generation of ERP Software: Technology as a Means for Thriving in the New Manufacturing Economy]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1205434930_336.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    With the revitalization of the manufacturing economy our technology choices must be the right ones - choices that will provide the necessary infrastructure to support the techniques, software and facilities that are destined to emerge in the near future.
   Published by: Epicor Software Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The Role of ERP in Globalization: A low&#45;cost Approach to Reaching New Markets]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1205347999_426.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Globalization is driven by the desire to exploit new markets and lower manufacturing costs&#44; but it comes with many challenges. Learn how a standardized ERP implementation will help you streamline and automate business processes during globalization.
   Published by: Epicor Software Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2007 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Defect Tracker &#45; Web&#45;based Change Management for Manufacturing/LifeSciences]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1205174458_675.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    ExtraView Defect Tracker provides controlled access screens where customers and partners may enter problem reports and enhancement requests over the Web.
   Published by: Extraview Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Jan 2006 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Job Tracking Software: Making Scheduling and Reporting More Efficient]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1204915683_906.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Explore how you can make scheduling work more efficient and realize accurate reporting on other information such as bonus incentives.
   Published by: Acumen Data Systems]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Akamai Application Performance Services for the Manufacturing Industry]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1204826034_374.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Akamai Technologies managed services address core weaknesses of the public Internet&#44; using the Akamai platform &#45; 25&#44;000 servers across 69 countries &#45; to detect and avoid problem spots.
   Published by: Akamai Technologies]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Strategies for Profitable Growth &#45; Aerospace &#38; Defense Manufacturing]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1203617901_879.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Examine the comprehensive strategies&#44; solutions&#44; and best practices for the aerospace and defense (A&#38;D) manufacturing industry based on technical and business expertise. Learn best practices and strategies for profitable growth in the A...
   Published by: SAP America Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Jan 2005 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Strategies to Run a Lean Supply Chain: How Principles of Lean Manufacturing Transfer Benefits to Operations]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1203504029_202.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Companies now only control pieces of their supply chain as it becomes longer and more complex. Ventana Research explores why lean administers changes in behavior&#44; processes and technology&#44; and will enable you to jump ahead of the competition.
   Published by: Epicor Software Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 2007 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Tuning ERP and the Supply Chain for Profitable Growth]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1203446041_430.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Some of the biggest opportunities exist in the supply chain and globalization. This Ventana Research white paper explores how you can improve business performance by addressing opportunities and risks within your supply chain and ERP systems.
   Published by: Epicor Software Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 2007 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[IFS Machinery &#45; ERP for Complex Order&#45;Driven and Mixed&#45;Mode Manufacturing]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1202325106_684.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    With IFS Applications for configure&#45;to&#45;order or make&#45;to&#45;order products&#44; Sales can enter the customer requirements&#44; calculate the cost and price&#44; and determine the planned delivery date based on current shop load.
   Published by: IFS]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Feb 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[SOA: A Midsized Manufacturer's Framework for Growth]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1196685674_448.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    When Joshua Dees became the head of IT at Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., a storied maker of rock and ice climbing gear, he spent much of his first year figuring out how to take the company to the next level.
   Published by: CIO Decisions]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Dec 2007 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  </channel> </rss>

