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	<pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 21:15:17 EDT</pubDate>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Global Manufacturing: MES and beyond Benchmark Report]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1219941840_847.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    MES is comprised of a relatively mature group of applications designed to manage production workflow from beginning to end&#44; operation by operation.
   Published by: Apriso Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Multiplying MES Value with PLM Integration]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1219941842_983.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    MES platforms have&#44; and continue to provide&#44; significant opportunities to integrate manufacturing functions while reducing wasted time&#44; energy&#44; and material on the factory floor.
   Published by: Apriso Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The Gilbane Group Research Report: Social Media &#38; Collaboration Trends &#45; 2008]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1218824014_94.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Read this report to learn more about key industry tends for collaboration and social media&#44; the best practices driving this emerging market segment&#44; and how to identify the principle players in this market.
   Published by: EMC Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Customer Relationship Management - Integration for a Customer Centric View]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1218734668_671.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This white paper provides a valuable list of factors for executive management&#44; IT decision makers and sales professionals to consider when planning a successful CRM integration project.
   Published by: Sage (UK) Limited]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Customer Relationship Management - Fast Return on Investment (ROI) in Sage CRM SalesLogix Implementations]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1218734668_806.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This report explains how a wide range of Sage CRM SalesLogix customers define ROI and the return they are achieving with their Sage CRM SalesLogix implementations.
   Published by: Sage (UK) Limited]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Improving Operations with Reports&#44; Plans and Metrics]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1218466422_225.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    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.
   Published by: Cognos Incorporated]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Jun 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[QlikView for SAP]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1218554725_944.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Using QlikView&#44; companies complement their centralized SAP reporting capabilities with instant user&#45;driven visibility into business processes&#44; allowing SAP&#45;based decision making at the speed of business.
   Published by: QlikTech, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 2007 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Where Are You Going with Virtualization&#63; Next Steps in Technology]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1218466389_867.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    As virtualization matures as a technology&#44; there are several trends that organizations will want to watch.  This white paper provides the details
   Published by: CDW Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Supply Chain Collaboration: The Key to Success in a Global Economy]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1218031193_647.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Learn how you can transform traditional supply chains from linear&#44; sequential processes into adaptive supply chain networks.
   Published by: SAP America Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 2007 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Kognitio: Driving Increased Performance and Lowering the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) in the Analytical Environment]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1216993649_991.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Kognitio WX2 offers unparalleled performance delivering business insight and an attractive price/performance ratio. This paper will review the importance of increased analytical performance, data management improvements and reduced cycle times
   Published by: Kognitio]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The Unique Requirements of Product Data Quality]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1216818949_337.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    TDWI explores traditional approaches to data quality, which focus on well structured data, and shows why these do not work with less structured product data.  Read about Product Data&#39;s unique requirements and how to address them.
   Published by: Silver Creek Systems]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Bowen &#38; Groves Honored in Fifth Annual International Business Awards(SM)]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1216738105_612.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Bowen &#38; Groves the developer of M1 by B&#38;G&#153; a leading Manufacturing ERP System has earned a Certificate of Finalist Recognition for Best Support Organization and Best Product Development Department in the 2008 International Business Awards.
   Published by: Bowen & Groves]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Enterprise Benefits of Real&#45;time Contact Center Performance Management]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1216216159_766.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Real&#45;time CCPM solutions give contact center management an objective and quantifiable method for identifying&#44; capturing and communicating customer or operational issues quickly enough to prevent them from causing more damage.
   Published by: Genesys]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[7 Ways Shop Floor Execution (SFX) Can Help with Lean Manufacturing]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1215615266_100.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    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.
   Published by: CASCO]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Why a Shop Floor Execution (SFX) System Is an Essential Complement to Enterprise Systems]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1215615266_882.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    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
   Published by: CASCO]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Jan 2005 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Datex Corporation &#38; Best Software MAS 500: MAS 500 Enterprise Resource Planning]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1215538015_329.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    The MAS 500 is a powerful solution for Enterprise Resource Planning&#44; if company is experiencing increased transaction volume&#44; implementing the MAS 500 can streamline efforts and helps achieve a customer satisfaction.
   Published by: Datex Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Realize the Benefits of Design&#44; Operate&#44; Maintain Today]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1215015257_582.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    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.
   Published by: IFS]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jun 2006 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Configure One&#39;s Concept&#153; Product Configurator]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1214410472_409.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Configure One&#39;s Concept&#153; Product Configurator Software is specifically designed for manufacturing companies who produce products that are highly configurable.
   Published by: Configure One]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Four Types of Configurators: Which One Is Right for Your Business&#63;]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1213900910_955.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This white paper highlights the functionality that companies are looking for in a configurator today&#44; and examines the scope of the four categories of configurators and also provides some of the key questions you should ask potential software vendors.
   Published by: Configure One]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Jun 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[A Solution for Manufacturing Excellence in the Global Marketplace]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1213035605_563.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    By providing a next&#45;generation&#44; global approach to MES&#44; Apriso enables companies to expand the scope of their ERP systems.
   Published by: Apriso Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jun 2006 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[How a New&#45;generation MES Can Drive Flexible Manufacturing]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1213035606_216.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    A new generation of MES is needed&#44; not only to address the challenges of flexible production&#44; but also to adapt to a global marketplace where a flexible plant may have to be opened at any time&#44; on any continent.
   Published by: Apriso Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Sep 2006 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Accelerating ERP Visibility down to the Plant Floor]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1213035607_49.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems have been implemented to best leverage distributed operations&#44; providing a view of the business through financial and other senior management reporting.
   Published by: Apriso Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jun 2007 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[MES: Achieving Real Quality through Virtual Products]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1213035602_608.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    MES is a part of the PLM concept that deals with the realization of a physical product from a virtual design&#44; MES is involved with the three phases of producing a product: making the first one&#44; ramp&#45;up&#44; and making the rest.
   Published by: Apriso Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Global Supply Chains: Understanding Risks and Rewards]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1212860324_265.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper by Economist Intelligence Unit, a foremost provider of business analysis, was based on indepth interviews with executives from around the world about the challenges and opportunities they face with regard to global supply-chain.
   Published by: Oracle Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2007 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[FlexNet Global Manufacturing Suite for Enterprise Operations (MES)]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1213035608_17.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    FlexNet Global Manufacturing Suite includes a suite of plug&#45;and&#45;play modules that you can deploy&#44; modify and extend as required.
   Published by: Apriso Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Jun 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The Total Cost of ERP Ownership in Mid&#45;Size Companies]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1212083076_547.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper explains the Total Cost of Ownership&#44; which remains a significant factor that influences Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) strategies and decisions.
   Published by: Epicor Software Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Jul 2007 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[BMW Manufacturing and Newmerix, a Success Story]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1212693189_283.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Explore how Newmerix's Automate!Change, built on the SAP platform, delivered on BMW's SAP transport management software enabled them to reduce risk, eliminate downtime and realize faster implementations.
   Published by: Newmerix]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 2007 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[From Business Need to Business Mashup in Three Simple Steps]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1212693185_924.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Serena Business Mashups make it simple to coordinate the activities of different people and systems&#44; in three simple steps you can go from business idea to Business Mashup.
   Published by: SERENA Software, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Apr 2007 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Quality Management for Manufacturers: Some Assembly Required]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1212429610_96.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Investing in ERP solutions today means more than just meeting the basic needs of the Supply Chain. Lori Gipp&#44; VP of Marketing&#44; IQS will join the webcast to present this type of extended ERP offering with QMS.
   Published by: Epicor Software Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[REACH Compliance:  How the Business Process Expert Community Helps The Chemicals Industry]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1212433664_796.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    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.
   Published by: SAP America Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Jun 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Productivity Success Factors for the Mid&#45;Market]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1212170098_972.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Productivity&#45;enhancing technologies such as conferencing and collaboration enable people to work together via real or non&#45;real time communication&#44; and share or exchange information&#44; including documents and other types of content.
   Published by: Avaya Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jan 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Lean MRO Processes for Aerospace and Defense Organisations]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1210960395_83.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Join representatives of SAP and its partners in this series of three Webcasts focused on production; manufacturing; and maintenance&#44; repair&#44; and overhaul issues in the A&#38;D industry &#45; as they relate to becoming a lean extended enter...
   Published by: SAP America Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Creating the Perfect Plant: Aerospace and Defense]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1210960395_928.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    If you are an Aerospace and Defense industry executive involved in plant or corporate performance&#44; and you want to align and improve key performance indicators across manufacturing processes to reduce costs&#44; you won&#39;t want to miss this Webc...
   Published by: SAP America Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[SAP for Consumer Products: Enabling You to Take the Direct Road to Success]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1210960396_5.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    As CPG and retailing move rapidly toward a demand&#45;driven future&#44; it&#39;s vital to keep in mind that accurate forecasting will be your key to superior performance.
   Published by: SAP America Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Get the Facts on Information Availability: How to Solve Downtime Challenges to Manufacturing and Supply Chain Operations]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1210363097_510.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    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.
   Published by: Vision Solutions]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 2007 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The Next Wave in Desktop Computing: Virtualization and SaaS]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1210095191_778.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This E&#45;Guide explains the pros and cons of Software as a Service and desktop virtualization&#44; offers definitions of key terms and gives the reader a solid understanding of when to choose such potentially conflicting technologies.
   Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Are All Products Created Equal&#63; Utilizing Multiple Forecasting Methods to Increase Forecast Accuracy]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1209579478_273.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This white paper outlines the top forecasting models and methods and the specific forecasting requirements and supply chain scenarios that they are best suited for.
   Published by: Logility, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Detailed and Standardized Work Instructions Made Easy]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1209579476_227.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Sequence now makes it easier than ever to create&#44; manage and deploy Detailed and Standardized Work Instructions. Following streamlined knowledge capture&#44; information can be exported to pre&#45;formatted Standardized or Detailed Work Instruction...
   Published by: Sequence]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Transforming Tribal Knowledge into Written Work Instructions]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1209579477_227.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Some manufacturers rely on tribal knowledge and crude&#44; informal&#44; or ineffective documents to carry out their operations and instruct new workers. However&#44; the informal transfer of information from worker to worker is rife with problems&#44;...
   Published by: Sequence]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Managing a Bountiful Harvest: Blending Long&#45;term Planning with Short&#45;term Scheduling: Constraint Based Planning and Scheduling for Food Manufacturers]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1209579477_241.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This white paper explains strategies for effectively using existing manufacturing capacity with a constraint-based production planning and a scheduling method to predict and minimize the impacts of seasonal harvests on manufacturing.
   Published by: Logility, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Jan 2006 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Mitigating Supply Chain Risk Using Collaborative Technology]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1209579498_903.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This whitepaper addresses the trends surrounding Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) and the strategies that manufacturers are using to mitigate risk from their supply network. It contains a case study about how one manufacturer is viewing real&#45;tim...
   Published by: Infinity QS]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2007 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[CS&#45;PPLM for Automotive Suppliers &#45; Product Launch &#38; Engineering Change Mgmt]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1209147358_469.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    CS&#45;PPLM is a web enabled solution that addresses the entire lifecycle of the quote to award/post&#45;award business process &#45; from cost estimating&#44; engineering&#44; bill of material and manufacturing process generation&#44; through quoting...
   Published by: Configuration Solutions]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 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[SAP Business by Design]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1208972946_411.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In this podcast Mark Palony along with Ralf Menhert&#45;Meland discuss about mid size market&#44; SAP Business One and their micro vertical initiative and how partners are playing a role in that micro vertical success.
   Published by: SoftBrands, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Tedia &#45; Chemical Manufacturing with FourthShift Edition]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1208972949_774.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Fourth Shift Edition for SAP Business One allowed Tedia Company to integrate their enterprise, sharing critical information across all departments.
   Published by: SoftBrands, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[SAP Products: SAP&#39;s Business by Design]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1208972945_37.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In this podcast Mark Palony along with Diane Palmquist, VP of SAP Products for SoftBrands discusses not only about Business ByDesign specifically but also about software as a service in general.
   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[Virtualization Everywhere]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1208801305_647.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This white paper discusses how to deliver large&#45;enterprise focused virtualization benefits to serve the needs of growing enterprises
   Published by: Citrix]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Akamai Electronic Software Delivery: Business Benefits and Best Practices]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1208450332_785.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Akamai&#39;s Electronic Software Delivery solution is the industry&#45;leading delivery platform for electronic software downloads and it helps companies enjoy superior business returns on their ESD investments.
   Published by: Akamai Technologies]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 2007 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Maximize the Strategic Value of Your Supply Chain with Bristlecone]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1208187660_468.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
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   Published by: Bristlecone]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 2007 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Assess your Supply Chain Implementation and Risk with Bristlecone]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1208187661_405.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Learn how you can assess the risk of your supply chain implementations and assess your existing demand and supply planning processes, enabling you to reduce costs and improve service levels.
   Published by: Bristlecone]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 2007 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Introducing Global Performance Monitor (GPM) Addition to Lyons Quality Audit Tracking System (LQATS)]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1207851850_986.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
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   Published by: Lyons Information Systems, Inc.]]></description>
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		<description><![CDATA[
    Quality audit tracking system (QATS) offers a powerful, maintainable, and affordable solution to quality audit information tracking and reporting. Empower your staff to create, manage, and report audit information in a secure data environment.
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Manufacturing Case Study - Improving Thin Client Security and Efficiency]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1207760630_933.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
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   Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company]]></description>
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		<description><![CDATA[
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   Published by: EMC Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2007 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Forecast&#44; Schedule&#44; and Optimize Labor Development with Infor HCM Workforce Scheduling]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1205952553_10.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
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		<description><![CDATA[
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		<description><![CDATA[
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		<description><![CDATA[
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 2007 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Automate and Streamline Business Processes with Microsoft Dynamics AX]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1205952565_812.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
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		<description><![CDATA[
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		<description><![CDATA[
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		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Jan 2006 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Optim Data Growth Solution for Oracle E&#45;Business Suite]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1205432701_867.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Collaboration One of the Fundamental Engines of Lean Initiatives &#45; Avoiding the Eighth Deadly Waste]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1205432693_285.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This white paper details best practices for implementing video communication into an organization and highlights a number of companies that have successfully done so.
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		<description><![CDATA[
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		<description><![CDATA[
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		<description><![CDATA[
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EDT</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[
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Effective Field Service Outsourcing and Channel Management Strategies]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1204134517_726.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Mar 2006 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[ModusLink: Manage and Perform End&#45;to&#45;End Supply Chain Processes]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1204134509_205.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 2007 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Prerequisites for Lean Success Webcast &#45;&#45; Learning from Toyota]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1202149014_311.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jul 2007 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Mass Customization &#45; Today&#39;s Strategy&#44; Future&#39;s Necessity]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1193674940_199.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Mass customization has gained momentum over Mass Production in many industries. This paper explores the phases of mass customization&#44; its challenges and the cost drivers that are associated with this concept.
   Published by: Wipro Technologies]]></description>
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