Industrial Manufacturing Industry Reports

Tip Guide: ERP order management guide
sponsored by iMANY
EGUIDE: An enterprise resource planning (ERP) order management system takes in orders on the front end and fulfills those orders on the back end.  In this ERP order management guide, readers will walk through all of the steps and functions included in an ERP order management system.
Posted: 08 Nov 2011 | Published: 08 Nov 2011

iMANY

New Rules for a New Decade: A Vision for Smarter Supply Chain Management
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: This report demonstrates the benefits of building smarter supply chains and highlights three new rules for optimizing performance given today’s often-daunting challenges. Find out if your supply chain organization is an ‘Operator’, ‘Planner’ or ‘Visionary’, and the strategic capabilities required at each level to advance supply chain performance.
Posted: 22 Feb 2011 | Published: 22 Feb 2011

IBM

Benefits of Predictive Analytics for the Manufacturing Industry
sponsored by IBM
EGUIDE: The manufacturing industry has not yet taken full advantage of the ways predictive analytics can improve the supply chain. This expert e-guide dives into the benefits that manufacturers can experience with predictive analytics, especially when used in combination with sensor data from the Internet of Things.
Posted: 11 May 2016 | Published: 06 May 2016

IBM

How Professional Services Add Value to Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Projects
sponsored by Intermec
WHITE PAPER: This white paper shows how qualified service providers can add value to RFID projects, highlights some of the planning issues and considerations that call for experienced advice, and provides guidance to the types of services available and how to differentiate service providers.
Posted: 04 Mar 2009 | Published: 04 Mar 2009

Intermec

SearchManufacturingERP.com Tip Guide: Manufacturing Social Media Software: Where it Makes Sense
sponsored by Ariba, Inc.
EGUIDE: 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.
Posted: 08 Feb 2012 | Published: 08 Feb 2012

Ariba, Inc.

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

Managing Change Effectively with ERP: The Impact On 5 Key Business Functions
sponsored by Infor
WHITE PAPER: This white paper examines the impact of using disparate systems versus an integrated ERP system on your manufacturing operations. The detailed charts on the following pages provide insight into how the inefficiencies associated with change management today can be easily and cost-effectively eliminated.
Posted: 04 Dec 2009 | Published: 03 Dec 2009

Infor

Workforce Management Software Best Practices
sponsored by Infor WFM Workbrain
EGUIDE: 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.
Posted: 07 Feb 2012 | Published: 07 Feb 2012

Infor WFM Workbrain

Experts Reveal Top Manufacturing Trends of 2014
sponsored by Epicor Software Corporation
EGUIDE: This expert e-guide offers a primer on enterprise resource planning (ERP), answering frequently asked ERP questions and exploring the top manufacturing trends of 2014.
Posted: 01 Apr 2014 | Published: 01 Apr 2014

Epicor Software Corporation

Making the Business Case for Two-Tier ERP
sponsored by Epicor Software Corporation
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

Epicor Software Corporation