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	<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:30:15 EST</pubDate>  <item> <title><![CDATA[SearchManufacturingERP.com Tip Guide: E-Sourcing tools to help turn strategic suppliers into partners]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1328646800_954.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Read this guide to learn best practices to become strategic partners with your suppliers and understand how a sourcing strategy can make or break a company. Published by: Ariba, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[SearchManufacturingERP.com Tip Guide: Manufacturing Social Media Software: Where it Makes Sense]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1328646800_204.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn have taken social media by storm, but widespread adoption of social networking systems in manufacturing has not taken off. In this guide, learn best practices for implementing social media software and highlights of the business benefits provided. Published by: Ariba, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Workforce Management Software Best Practices]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1328639536_89.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Workforce management (WFM) helps manufacturers improve operational efficiency and enable them to establish control over their enterprise. This e-guide offers an expert definition of WFM software and divulges best practice tips for deployment. Published by: Infor WFM Workbrain]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[SearchManufacturingERP.com E-Guide: The Benefits of ERP for SMBs]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1328116412_588.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[This expert e-guide explores the difference in the benefits of enterprise resource planning (ERP) for small and midsized businesses (SMBs) versus larger organizations and sheds light on what to avoid when midmarket organizations lack the IT resources needed when buying ERP software. Published by: Exact Software]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Executive Sales and Operations Planning Maturity Levels and Key Solution Criterion]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1327504903_752.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[This Aberdeen Group Research Brief explores the current business challenges faced by companies striving for success with respect to sales and operations planning (S&amp;OP). It delves into the priority allocated to S&amp;OP, the maturity levels associated with S&amp;OP, and the role of technology enablers. Published by: SAP America, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 31 May 2011 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Export Operations &amp; Compliance Benchmark Report: Going Global With Regulatory Reform]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1327504902_70.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[This benchmark study from American Shipper covers U.S. export operations and compliance of more than 300 U.S. based exporters. Published by: SAP America, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The Five Keys to Manufacturing Success]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1327504902_647.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[This white paper outlines clear strategies that can help manufacturers achieve competitive advantage while giving clients the innovative, competitively priced products they demand. Published by: SAP America, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[MPI Group: The Informed Manufacturer — Tips, Tricks and Tactics for Discrete Manufacturers]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1327504902_814.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Download this comic book package to take a light-hearted look at today’s manufacturing challenges – and to gain serious solutions for achieving success. Published by: SAP America, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Measuring The Success of Lean]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1327504902_929.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[This article from IndustryWeek features advice on streamlining your business for leaner operations. Published by: SAP America, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The Idea to Delivery Framework: A Holistic Approach to Deliver Customer Value]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1327504903_776.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Idea-to-delivery is an approach to delivering customer value that takes into account today's highly volatile, regulated, globally interconnected, and trading partner-dependent business environment. In this paper, find an action plan with the evolutionary steps companies can take today to move toward this new approach. Published by: SAP America, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Dec 2011 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Getting ROI Out of Your ERP system]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1328021221_920.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[In this e-guide, readers will learn more about the basics of ERP and how to reduce maintenance and support costs for these systems. Published by: IFS]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Taking Control:Improved Inventory Visibility Leads to Lean Success]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1328032905_823.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[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. Published by: Plex Systems]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Overall Equipment Effectiveness: Monitor and Improve the Effectiveness of Your Manufacturing Processes]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1328032905_865.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[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. Published by: Plex Systems]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Podcast: Selecting ERP software for manufacturing]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1327588123_402.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[In this podcast, Ray Wang, Vice President at Forrester Research, offers insight on how to build a business case for enterprise resource planning (ERP) during the economic downturn - and save money in the process. Published by: Exact Software]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Mobile ERP, Social Media Rank Among Manufacturing Technology Trends of 2011]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1327601986_490.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[In 2011, there was a  strong willingness to invest in technology by manufacturing organizations. However, that wasn't the only trend. In this tip guide, uncover the most popular  developments in 2011 and how these trends have the potential to carry into 2012. Published by: Plex Systems]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[SaaS Solutions With a Vertical Slant]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1327601986_42.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Seeking better supply chain management, the CIO of a manufacturing company found his answer in an unusual place - Software as a Service (SaaS) enterprise resource planning (ERP). In this case study, learn how a SaaS ERP system enabled this manufacturer to save costs, share hardware and software with other customers, and satisfy security needs. Published by: Plex Systems]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Top 10 Steps to Higher Profits and Easier ERP Implementations]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1327510301_636.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[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. Published by: Exact Software]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[ERP Implementation Best Practices:Manufacturers and the SaaS Delivery Model]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1327520318_606.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Read this paper to uncover five perks of selecting a software as a service (SaaS) enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. Published by: Plex Systems]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Tips For Choosing Workforce Management Software]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1327347809_645.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[This guide provides tips and strategies for how to  narrow your workforce management (WFM) software search. Use the steps provided to make the selection process less overwhelming and come out with a platform that is a perfect fit for your enterprise. Published by: Infor WFM Workbrain]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Vodcast – Aberdeen Report: To ERP or Not to ERP: In Manufacturing, It Isn't Even a Question]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1326490081_461.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[This videocast compares manufacturing organizations that have implemented an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system to those that have not. Discover the differences and what non-ERP manufacturers have to gain from deploying an ERP platform. Published by: Sage Software]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Realize The Benefits Of Design, Operation, Maintain Thinking Today]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1326209265_788.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[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. Published by: IFS]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[ERP vs. Project Based Solutions - Which Is Right For You?]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1326209265_444.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[In this white paper, learn why enterprise resouce planning (ERP) systems are emerging as an alternative to project-based solutions (PBSs). Published by: IFS]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Lean Manufacturing]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1326209265_800.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[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. Published by: IFS]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[How to Choose a Manufacturing System]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1325615618_973.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[In this white paper, learn how Sage Software has successfully structured their manufacturing system to deliver useful information to enterprises needing to upgrade from legacy and manual systems. Published by: Sage Software]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Collaboration Drives Growth for Discrete Manufacturers: For Sage]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1325615618_557.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[This paper takes a look at enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and the requirements of collaboration as it relates to customer focus, innovation, and supply chain excellence. Published by: Sage Software]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[WFM Tips And Strategies To Ensure Compliance]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1323110921_36.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[This white paper details workforce management (WFM) solutions to help employers avoid the penalties of non-compliance. Published by: Infor]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[ERP Selection Checklist for Manufacturers]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1313445145_316.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[In this ERP Selection Checklist, provided to you through our ERP Decision Center, two experts with broad experience in ERP implementations give their advice on matching business requirements with product features in five key categories: functional fit, integration, business intelligence and reporting formats, deployment model and customizability. Published by: Plex Systems]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Sep 2011 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Plex Systems Customers Leverage SaaS ERP for Impressive Results]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1301520879_985.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[This Analyst Insight is part of a series of Aberdeen research reports exploring the topic of SaaS ERP. While several ERP solution providers are currently equipped to deliver ERP using SaaS deployment models, how these different SaaS solutions are delivered varies quite significantly. This report focuses on Plex Systems' SaaS ERP offering. Published by: Plex Systems]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2011 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  </channel> </rss>


