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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[SAP Business One: Integrated, affordable, flexible - A single solution for small business needs]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1328297133_485.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Read this e-book for your introduction to the SAP Business One application. Find out how the application can help your small business streamline operations, act on timely and complete information, and accelerate profitable growth. Published by: SAP America, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2011 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Look at Business Size, Budget When Choosing Between SaaS and Hosted ERP]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1328294116_90.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[This expert guide explains some of the prominent differences between Software as a Service (SaaS) enterprise resource planning (ERP) software and hosted ERP systems including cost, benefits, and risks of both. Published by: Sage Software]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 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[ERP Hosting Providers Respond to SaaS with Cheaper, More Flexible Options]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1328294116_886.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[This expert guide explores some of the options ERP hosting providers are offering as alternatives to Software as a Service (SaaS). Published by: Sage Software]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[How to Build a Business Case for ERP in Today’s Economy]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1328295170_115.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[This e-book explores best practices for selecting ERP software. Learn the difference between SaaS and on-premise ERP and ensure a successful implementation strategy. Published by: IFS]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Hosted ERP or SaaS: What’s Right for Your Organization?]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1328294116_48.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Read this e-book to compare traditional hosted enterprise resource planning (ERP) apps to Software as a Service (SaaS). Uncover the benefits and challenges of each alternative and decide which is best for your organization Published by: Sage Software]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The Midmarket Manufacturer’s Guide to Getting Started with ERP]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1328294116_133.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[In this e-book, learn how to build a business case for a midmarket ERP system and get tips on navigating the market and implementing software. Published by: Sage Software]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Eight “Must-Have” ERP Features for Food Processors]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1328032905_456.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems are essential to companies in all industries and the food and beverage industry is no exception. This white paper highlights eight features food and beverage processors must have in their ERP platform. Read more to discover if your company's system meets the requirements or falls below par. Published by: Plex Systems]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[BI Just Got Smarter For SMBs]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1327504903_142.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Implementing business intelligence (BI) tools can  be daunting for small to midsized businesses (SMBs); challenges can range from bait-and-switch licensing complications to difficulty in integrating with existing systems. However, this situation is poised to change for SMBs. Read this paper to learn how to navigate a successful BI implementation. Published by: SAP America, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[SaaS-Based ERP Targets Specific Needs of Industries]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1327955083_677.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[SaaS start-ups and established vendors are rushing to keep pace with the demand for hosted applications that target the specific needs of industries, as well as the end-to-end application chain. In this e-guide, readers will learn some of the necessary details around SaaS-based enterprise resource planning (ERP). Published by: Plex Systems]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Manufacturing Technology Trends]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1327955083_540.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[In 2011 manufacturers showed renewed willingness to invest in IT due to signs of growing consumer demand.  In this e-guide, readers will hear from Forrester and editors of SearchManufacturingERP.com about the growing technology trends for the new year. Published by: Plex Systems]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 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[ERP Technology Trends Point to a ‘Bright’ Future, Forrester Says]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1327601986_442.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[A report by Forrester Research Inc. predicts that there are seven technologies to be on the lookout for in the next five years because they will be changing enterprise computing. This tip guide outlines the upcoming trends including mobile technology, Software as a Service (SaaS), and business process management (BPM). Published by: Plex Systems]]></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[Gartner: SaaS-Based ERP Can Help With IT Governance]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1327601985_610.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[A recent Gartner study unexpectedly found that Software as a Service (SaaS) enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems reinforce IT governance policies. In this expert guide, learn how SaaS ERP platforms can be customized, are simpler to use than on-premise ERP, and support better IT governance. 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[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[Webcast: Identify Signs That You’ve Outgrown Your Accounting or ERP Solution]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1326490081_651.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[This webcast provides insight into how to know when you've outgrown your current enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. Learn tips for assessing your business needs, recognizing when it's time for you to upgrade or move on to a new platform, and how to evaluate and select an ERP system that fits your needs. Published by: Sage Software]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 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[ERP and Environmental Footprint Management for Manufacturers]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1326209265_936.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[This white paper examines not only the technologies, but the organizational dynamics necessary to successfully implement an environmental footprint management program that can encompass all organizational impacts on the environment. 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[Sarbanes-Oxley and Sage ERP Separating Fact from Fiction]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1325615618_513.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[This white paper is designed to help companies, large, small, public, and nonpublic, navigate some of the “hype” that sometimes blurs the line between fact and fiction surrounding the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Published by: Sage Software]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[How to Choose a Retail Management System]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1325615618_319.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[In this white paper, gain insight into how to choose a retail management system that fits the needs of your business. Get tips on how to know whether or not you're ready to buy the software, essential features to look for, and the most common mistakes companies make when selecting their system. Published by: Sage Software]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 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[Streamline your App Portfolio Without Disrupting Operations]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1315859990_24.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[In an always-on environment, how can significant changes be made to unclutter the application portfolio and update key systems without disrupting business or productivity? Learn about a strategy that can allow businesses to gain an overview of their current situation and needs from multiple angles without disrupting day-to-day activities. Published by: HP]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2011 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[How to Shed the Inefficiency of Legacy Applications]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1315859990_938.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[This white paper explores the hazards of application sprawl, and how using the strategy of rationalization - the process of identifying software which no longer provides business benefits to justify maintaining it - can reduce complexity, cut costs, and dramatically increase organizational agility. Published by: HP]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2011 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Cutting Application Portfolio Costs and Complexity]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1315859990_216.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[This resource details how, by leveraging modern application portfolio management, businesses can identify redundancies and inefficiencies to cut costs and complexity, access dashboard views that easily identifies which high-cost applications can and should be replaced and more. Published by: HP]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2011 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Reduce IT Costs With Strategies to Streamline Inefficient Apps]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1315859990_260.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[This video highlights the business benefits and competitive advantages of leveraging advanced application portfolio management. Learn how making sure that your business ha all the tools it needs and none of the ones it doesn't can speed responses to opportunities and threats alike. Published by: HP]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2011 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Strategies to Control IT Portfolio Complexity and Size]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1315859990_83.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[This podcast focusing on application portfolio management demonstrates how proper evaluation and rationalization of your applications can streamline business and cut costs by identifying opportunities to eliminate redundancies and replace software which doesn't provide the necessary cost benefits. Published by: HP]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2011 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Support New Business Demands with Application Rationalization]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1315859990_671.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[This podcast discusses how to achieve application rationalization through proper application portfolio management. Learn about the benefits of this strategy and how it can help better align IT with business goals, as well as cutting costs and providing substantial performance gains. Published by: HP]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2011 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The Right Foundation for Growing Global]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1310741308_905.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[This paper delves into the trend of aquiring and integrating a human capital management (HCM) application in order to aid in global growth. Continue reading to discover the advantages application integration can provide growing companies, as well as impressive cost-cutting results of HCM. Published by: SAP America, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2011 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Trends in HR Shared Service Delivery: Service Quality is Gaining Importance on the Agendas of Shared Service Decision-Makers]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1310741308_372.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[This white paper demonstrates how, with the right organizational concepts and technology in place, shared services can deliver on promises for both lower costs and better service quality. Published by: SAP America, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2011 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The Forrester Wave: EnterpriseService Bus, Q2 2011]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1308665389_778.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[This Forrester’s Wave report provides an unbiased evaluation of the strengths and weaknesses of top ESB vendors across a range of criteria. This in-depth guide not only contains coverage of features, vendors and products, but also features real-world input from over 20 customers currently using the evaluated products. Published by: Oracle Corporation]]></description>
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