Manufacturing

WHITE PAPER: This paper discusses the fundamentals for successful Lean manufacturing, including the establishment of optimal customer relationships, improved channel visibility, flexible product configuration, shortened cycle times, improved capacity utilization and integrated operational infrastructures.

Posted: 09 Oct 2009 | Published: 09 Oct 2009

WHITE PAPER: Leading-edge manufacturers are discovering that they can improve production efficiencies and manage MRO expenditures by integrating their Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) with Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) systems.

Posted: 02 Oct 2009 | Published: 02 Oct 2009

VIRTUAL SEMINAR: This 2-hour complimentary virtual seminar on performance management (PM) takes place on October 21 and continues on November 4th — Join us to learn how PM can help you improve visibility into your manufacturing business so you can reduce costs, speed delivery and efficiency, satisfy customers and create innovative new products.

Posted: 24 Sep 2009 | Published: 24 Sep 2009

WHITE PAPER: This white paper will discuss Catalyst XPS, a tool that can integrate information from all the major small parcel carriers into one view, fully integrated with SAP. Catalyst XPS can save customers money and improve customer service, without creating an additional maintenance burden on their internal IT team.

Posted: 15 Sep 2009 | Published: 15 Sep 2009

WHITE PAPER: This white paper will answer the question of whether or not these standards are necessary in project management by exploring what can happen in the absence of these regulations.

Posted: 28 Aug 2009 | Published: 28 Aug 2009

WHITE PAPER: Compiled by SearchManufacturingERP.com editors, this directory includes ERP software products for process and discrete manufacturers of all sizes, as well as all verticals. It includes software that is meant to be deployed on-premise as well as Software as a Service (SaaS) or on-demand software.

Posted: 14 Aug 2009 | Published: 14 Aug 2009

PODCAST: In this podcast, manufacturing industry analyst, Roddy Martin, explains strategies and best practices for demand-driven manufacturing.

Posted: 11 Aug 2009 | Premiered: 11 Aug 2009

WHITE PAPER: This paper presents an overview and introduction to reverse logistics and how to manage reverse logistics in the CPG industry in an efficient manner.

Posted: 27 Jul 2009 | Published: 27 Jul 2009

WHITE PAPER: From a manufacturing executive's perspective, focusing on an open and flexible Manufacturing Operations Management platform creates a competitive weapon. This research provides a roadmap for creating such a platform in a cost effective way that still delivers benefits, such as higher levels of profitability.

Posted: 25 Jun 2009 | Published: 25 Jun 2009

WHITE PAPER: This executive brief presents the six "Rules of the Road" that can help you cut costs, increase cash flow and become more responsive to changing market conditions in the manufacturing industry.

Posted: 25 Jun 2009 | Published: 25 Jun 2009

WHITE PAPER: This paper discusses how an organization can Survive poor economic conditions with strategic thinking and use of Project ERP by managing a downturn like a variance in a project.

Posted: 19 Jun 2009 | Published: 19 Jun 2009

WHITE PAPER: This white paper gives four tips to help you bring lean supply chain improvements to your manufacturing operation. Additionally, it discusses six technology tools that help automate these lean supply chain practices.

Posted: 19 Jun 2009 | Published: 19 Jun 2009

WHITE PAPER: ERP implementations don't have to take months or years. This white paper discusses how Colfax Corp. implemented IFS Applications in as little as nine weeks. It presents a case study of Colfax's complex but rapid rollout, and offers fast tracking tips from Colfax Business Analyst Jay Michael.

Posted: 19 Jun 2009 | Published: 19 Jun 2009

WHITE PAPER: This white paper will focus on debunking the myth that Tier 1 systems make running the business more difficult, while demonstrating that Tier 1 systems can actually make it easier for growing mid-sized companies to do the things they need to do.

Posted: 04 May 2009 | Published: 04 May 2009

WHITE PAPER: Read this brief to learn the "Rules of the Road" that can help you cut costs, increase cash flow and become more responsive to changing market conditions. Each of these "rules" can be accomplished with the implementation of an IT system for manufacturing operations excellence, also known as a Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) system.

Posted: 24 Apr 2009 | Published: 24 Apr 2009

WHITE PAPER: The current economic downturn has resulted in contraction of IT Department budgets and a mandate to allocate resources to only the most critical projects, then execute flawlessly. In these tough times, it is imperative for CIOs to deliver more value from as IT budgets fall..

Posted: 03 Apr 2009 | Published: 03 Apr 2009

WHITE PAPER: Recently lean manufacturing has gone from an obscure and isolated practice to a mainstream, extensively publicized methodology that is well known throughout the manufacturing and supply chain industry. However, this does not mean it is entirely understood as a business practice, nor does it mean that it has been implemented to any large extent.

Posted: 03 Apr 2009 | Published: 03 Apr 2009

EBOOK: There are many choices and considerations in the manufacturing ERP software market - and navigating the many options to find the right choice for your organization can seem like an overwhelming task. In this E-Book, read how SearchManufacturingERP.com turned to the experts at Panorama Consulting Group find the right one.

Posted: 05 Mar 2009 | Published: 05 Mar 2009

WHITE PAPER: Channel management is a pressing issue for high-tech manufacturers that sell through partners. IDC believes that companies that leverage channels partners should begin to integrate channel management into broader corporate infrastructure applications that include the supply chain and potentially PLM applications.

Posted: 26 Jan 2009 | Published: 26 Jan 2009

TRIAL SOFTWARE: EnterpriseIQ goes beyond traditional ERP software systems by providing a real-time foundation for collaborative and ebusiness environments. From ensuring efficient and timely delivery of products to meeting the dynamic needs of customers and suppliers, IQMS brings it all together, seamlessly.

Posted: 05 Jan 2009 | Published: 05 Jan 2009

WHITE PAPER: This paper focuses on what is master data, why it is needed, how to get started in managing it, and methodologies for implementing master data management.

Posted: 05 Jan 2009 | Published: 05 Jan 2009

WHITE PAPER: The key to achieving cost-effective savings in the supply chain is to exchange information accurately and quickly in real-time.

Posted: 24 Dec 2008 | Published: 24 Dec 2008

WHITE PAPER: This paper examines the major considerations manufacturers looking to add, upgrade of replace Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software should be aware of. By being cognizant of these aspects you'll ensure that you'll be able to select a solution that best fits your needs, both now and in the future.

Posted: 24 Dec 2008 | Published: 24 Dec 2008

WHITE PAPER: As many SMMs are realizing, ERP is essential, although not just any ERP system will do, with the right ERP system in place, SMMs can get mighty and thrive in the face of bigger competition.

Posted: 24 Dec 2008 | Published: 24 Dec 2008

WHITE PAPER: In this whitepaper you will learn about the evolution of Ethernet, the reasons VLANs were introduced, and the ways that VLANs can be used.

Posted: 10 Dec 2008 | Published: 10 Dec 2008