Chemical Manufacturing Industry

WHITE PAPER: Infrastructure management is not enough to ensure enterprise applications are meeting business goals because users experience applications, NOT infrastructure.

Posted: 20 Dec 2005 | Published: 01 Dec 2005

WHITE PAPER: 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.

Posted: 02 Jun 2008 | Published: 01 Jun 2008

WHITE PAPER: Learn how you can rise above the competition as a cloud provider, especially by using the five key steps outlined in this resource.

Posted: 06 Apr 2012 | Published: 06 Apr 2012

WHITE PAPER: SAS technology has been proven to be the most versatile storage solution in data transfer and high performance. Read this white paper to learn about a solution that renders the necessary performance needed for your client's expanding market requirements.

Posted: 22 Aug 2007 | Published: 01 Aug 2007

WEBCAST: In this webinar, RightScale presents typical lifecycle scenarios that you accomplish today in your datacenter – and show how you can execute them on the cloud in a more automated and repeatable manner.

Posted: 01 Mar 2010 | Premiered: Mar 1, 2010

WHITE PAPER: This study of over 150 Fortune 1000 firms from every major industry or vertical explores issues associated with the lifeblood of today’s enterprises: data. The findings demonstrate the often dramatic impacts that even marginal investments in information technology can have when that technology addresses data quality, usability, and intelligence.

Posted: 02 Nov 2010 | Published: 02 Nov 2010

WHITE PAPER: Regulatory compliance tops the list of concerns among healthcare and life sciences IT professionals with 86% of healthcare IT decision-makers rating it as a high or critical priority over the course of the coming year. Check out this paper to find out more!

Posted: 17 Mar 2010 | Published: 17 Mar 2010

EBOOK: In this expert eBook, manufacturers will learn how machine-to-machine (M2M) technology is bridging real-time information gaps. Also inside, explore the universe of M2M software options, and uncover tips for deploying this technology in the warehouse.

Posted: 23 Apr 2013 | Published: 23 Apr 2013

CASE STUDY: This brief case study explores how Orica Chemnet, a manufacturer and supplier of industrial and specialty chemicals, improved business processes by implementing an integrated vehicle scheduling and delivery confirmation system.

Posted: 06 May 2013 | Published: 06 May 2013

WHITE PAPER: 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

WHITE PAPER: Producing the job tickets, component ID and product labels to provide this information is a growing challenge. This paper outlines the need to streamline the process with a proper printer and media.

Posted: 15 Mar 2013 | Published: 31 Dec 2012

WHITE PAPER: Discover how companies taking a strategic approach toward safer and greener products can successfully meet the challenges of achieving effective compliance, safety, and product stewardship in a complex regulatory world, while at the same time gaining a competitive business advantage for the future.

Posted: 15 Mar 2010 | Published: 15 Mar 2010

WHITE PAPER: In this paper, discover how IFS Applications suite can collect data from business activities, like project data, supply chain management data, and service management and project life-cycle data, and funnel it into the Eco Footprint Management module to make documentation easy.

Posted: 06 Oct 2011 | Published: 06 Oct 2011

WHITE PAPER: 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.

Posted: 11 Jan 2012 | Published: 11 Jan 2012

EBOOK: This expert handbook provides overview and analysis of three main AIDC tracking technologies: bar codes, RFID, and GPS.

Posted: 07 Mar 2013 | Published: 07 Mar 2013

VIDEOCAST: Watch this videocast to learn about the various cloud options and how the hybrid cloud is helping manufacturers adapt and scale to changing environments.

Posted: 16 Aug 2012 | Premiered: Aug 16, 2012

WHITE PAPER: This 7th annual Aberdeen Group benchmark report explores trends of 2012 that have led to best-in-class approaches of manufacturers' ERP evolving strategies and performance results. Read more inside to learn how companies are tailoring ERP to their changing business needs, including adding functionality and mobility.

Posted: 26 Oct 2012 | Published: 31 Jul 2012

WHITE PAPER: Project-based business practices are now being embraced and applied to a far greater spectrum of business ranging from manufacturing to service industries. Read on to learn the trends driving this change, what it means for industrial companies, and how PBS, a new type of ERP, can allow executives to intelligently navigate these uncertain waters.

Posted: 25 Oct 2010 | Published: 22 Oct 2010

WHITE PAPER: Frost & Sullivan Analysts discuss Vision of the Future of Manufacturing and Production with best practice case study on how SAP delivers Integrated Enterprise Management.

Posted: 21 Aug 2012 | Published: 31 Dec 2011

WHITE PAPER: This case study outlines how one business migrated to Linux to boost reliability and performance and also realized significant savings on hardware and licensing costs in the process. Learn how your organization can reduce TCO, improve application speed and much more.

Posted: 18 Jun 2012 | Published: 31 Dec 2011

EGUIDE: This expert guide examines how new mobile technologies and hardware have made mobile enterprise resource planning (ERP) an option for manufacturers, and offers key advice to help guide you through the selection process. Also inside, learn top mobile ERP implementation mistakes to avoid.

Posted: 17 Apr 2013 | Published: 17 Apr 2013

WHITE PAPER: This exclusive research reveals what IT professionals really think about technology, their employers, and their careers.

Posted: 21 Oct 2011 | Published: 21 Oct 2011

WHITE PAPER: This resource highlights four ways that a manufacturing execution system (MES) can improve production efficiency and effectiveness, enhance manufacturing decision-making, and drive profitability.

Posted: 24 Apr 2013 | Published: 24 Apr 2013

WHITE PAPER: Discover an innovative application development and management strategy that can enable your enterprise to produce products and processes that meet the expectations of the new generation of the connected and technologically savvy consumer.

Posted: 11 Jul 2012 | Published: 01 Jul 2012

WHITE PAPER: Whether it is an inappropriate ‘tweet’, an internetsecurity scandal or a story of the fastest growingcompany in the world, technology, be it for theright or wrong reasons, has become regular frontpagenews.This survey aims to give a snapshot of thetechnology industry from the inside.

Posted: 21 Oct 2011 | Published: 21 Oct 2011

IT BRIEFING: From CTOs to Software Developers, Enterprise Architects to digital entrepreneurs, this extensive report captures the opinions of people at the forefront of shaping what is next for our industry.

Posted: 19 Oct 2012 | Published: 19 Oct 2012

WHITE PAPER: This paper introduces the next model of application development and maintenance: The Industrialised Delivery System (IDS). Access this resource to learn about IDS, other delivery models and systems, and find five criteria for IT shops to successfully deliver on solutions today.

Posted: 21 Aug 2012 | Published: 01 Sep 2011

VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT: In this two-part, comprehensive webcast you'll hear from an IDC analyst about the current state and future of mobile applications for the manufacturing industry. You'll also discover real-world use cases for mobile technology, from supply chain to sales floor to inventory management.

Posted: 15 May 2013 | Premiered: 08 May 2013

EBOOK: This expert e-book will help manufacturers analyze the costs and benefits of two-tier enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. Inside, learn why two-tier ERP is on the rise, find best practices for sticking with a legacy ERP system, and more.

Posted: 17 Apr 2013 | Published: 31 Dec 2012

WHITE PAPER: This resource describes how enabling supply chain visibility can help you eliminate disruptions and improve your bottom line. Learn how you can get started by reading on today.

Posted: 07 May 2013 | Published: 31 Jan 2012

WHITE PAPER: 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

WHITE PAPER: 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: 20 Oct 2011 | Published: 19 Oct 2010