Manufacturing Industries Reports

Best Practices in eCatalog Management
sponsored by Ariba, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: At the heart of procurement systems is a catalog. Even in environments lacking automation, requisitioners consult a hard copy or customer service reps use a catalog at the other end of a phone line. Getting everyone to use the correct catalog from a preferred vendor at the contracted price will ensure that negotiated savings are actually realized.
Posted: 11 Jun 2010 | Published: 11 Jun 2010

Ariba, Inc.

Maximize asset productivity and operational performance
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: A "predictive maintenance" approach to enterprise asset management can help give you the visibility you need into your daily operations, reducing operational costs and minimizing asset downtime. In this resource, explore the ins and outs of predictive maintenance, and discover the benefits you could enjoy from this strategy.
Posted: 29 Aug 2013 | Published: 31 Jul 2013

IBM

Requirements Engineering for the Automotive Industry
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: This white paper explores requirements engineering and its groundbreaking role in product development and engineering for the industrial segment. It discusses the best practices and benefits of requirements engineering, and how automotive manufacturers can overcome today's quality and cost challenges using those best practices.
Posted: 13 May 2009 | Published: 31 Mar 2009

IBM

Is GMO Product Information on Your Radar?
sponsored by LANSA
WHITE PAPER: This brief resource explores the need for food manufacturers to disclose GMO information before the upcoming Global Data Synchronization Network (GDSN) is introduced, and describes how the right product information management and data aggregation systems can help you get there.
Posted: 19 Feb 2014 | Published: 19 Feb 2014

LANSA

E-Book: Lean Manufacturing and ERP: How to Leverage ERP to get Lean
sponsored by Infor WFM Workbrain
EBOOK: A manufacturing firm adopting the principles of lean manufacturing can effectively leverage the company’s ERP system during its transition to lean. This E-Book explains what part of the plant you should start with; the importance of simplifying the ERP system; how to balance the ERP system with lean principles; and what pitfalls to avoid.
Posted: 15 Apr 2010 | Published: 15 Apr 2010

Infor WFM Workbrain

ERP and Digital Transformation: Data For All
sponsored by Capriza
EGUIDE: Digital transformation has reached the manufacturing sector. New, cloud-based ERP systems that can easily capture and measure data are replacing old systems that are unable to integrate with the cloud. Read this expert guide to learn other ERP trends, along with problems ERP vendors still need to address.
Posted: 09 Jul 2018 | Published: 05 Jul 2018

Capriza

Practical Steps to Follow When Running Cloud-Based ERP Systems
sponsored by Sage Enterprise
EBOOK: Manufacturing ERP systems have been slow to move to the cloud, but an increasing number of manufacturers are feeling more comfortable with the idea of implementing cloud ERP systems. In this expert e-guide, learn the practical lessons you need to follow before implementing a cloud ERP system.
Posted: 05 Jun 2017 | Published: 28 Apr 2017

Sage Enterprise

Maximizing ERP Return on Investment with On-Demand Support Services
sponsored by itelligence, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: The current economic environment challenges manufacturers seeking to capitalize on their enterprise resource planning (ERP) software: How can a company increase ERP functionality while reducing operating costs and even head counts? To achieve this difficult balance, many manufacturers have turned to on-demand ERP-support services.
Posted: 08 Mar 2010 | Published: 08 May 2009

itelligence, Inc.

Key Considerations When Migrating to Cloud ERP
sponsored by Fujitsu
EGUIDE: A report from IDC Manufacturing Insights states that cloud computing will be the main driver of manufacturing IT productivity in the coming decade - but if you're not already leveraging the cloud, what will the move to cloud computing cost you? Access this expert e-guide for key considerations when migrating to cloud ERP.
Posted: 24 Jul 2013 | Published: 24 Jul 2013

Fujitsu

Need for Speed and Flexibility Drives Manufacturers to Reengineer External Processes Around B2B Integration
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: This paper looks at trends that cause manufacturers to reevaluate and revamp their B2B processes and integration capabilities. Read on to also learn how manufacturers are reorganizing their internal operations to facilitate the shift from EDI-only transfer to a broader range of functions that support a larger view of commerce.
Posted: 24 Feb 2011 | Published: 23 Feb 2011

IBM