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Innovation, People, and Processes:  How Three Global Innovators are Bringing Winning Products to Market  by CA Technologies. September 01, 2009 - (Free Research) This IDC White Paper addresses a key challenge for most organizations - the need to improve innovation.  Three very different global corporations are compared in order to explore methods of managing new ideas, projects, resources, and marketing innovation. Read on to learn what all three companies are doing to manage innovation.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

What manufacturers should know before moving to the cloud by IQMS January 08, 2013 - (Free Research) Taking advantage of SaaS and PaaS cloud computing options can help you reduce software costs. But before you dive in, there are few things you should consider. In this e-guide, Forrester Research senior analyst Glenn O'Donnell, IDC Manufacturing Insights vice president Bob Parker, and other industry experts share their insights.  (EGUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

SaaS ERP: A Viable Model for Job Shops and Small Manufacturers by Epicor Software Corporation February 07, 2011 - (Free Research) This white paper describes how the software as a service (SaaS) model delivers financial, implementation and operational benefits to job shops and small manufacturers. With Epicor Express, job shops and small manufacturers now have the opportunity to implement an ERP solution that can help transform their operations and business.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Profiting on Sustainability through Smart Demand-Supply Networks by E2open March 06, 2009 - (Free Research) In this white paper, learn how manufacturers can gain visibility and control over their products' lifecycles, reduce the carbon and energy footprints of their trading partners, and attain brand and cost leadership in an increasingly environmentally-conscious business climate by employing a Smart Demand-Supply Network.  (CASE STUDY) READ ABSTRACT |

E-Guide Planning for a successful ERP and MES integration by IQMS July 07, 2011 - (Free Research) This eGuide provides buying tips and implementation advice for manufacturers looking to implement manufacturing execution systems (MES) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems to manage inventory, supply chains and more.  (EBOOK) READ ABSTRACT |

How Successful Manufacturing ERP Selections Are Made: The Top Things to Look for, Look at, and Look beyond When Evaluating an ERP Purchase by IQMS December 2008 - (Free Research) 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.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Designed to Manage Lean Principles by Epicor Software Corporation September 2008 - (Free Research) Manufacturers will continue to leverage technology to stay competitive. Read this paper to learn how with the Vantage fully integrated enterprise solution, you will be prepared to meet the challenges of today's market place-becoming lean to do so  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

ERP in Manufacturing 2012: The Evolving ERP Strategy by Epicor Software Corporation July 2012 - (Free Research) 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.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Food Manufacturer Extends Its Workforce with Secure Remote Access by Cisco Systems, Inc. July 2008 - (Free Research) This case study describes how one of the most well-known food producers and distributors achieved cost savings, increased productivity, and solved business challenges through deployment of the Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) VPN Edition.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Mobile ERP implementation tips for manufacturers by Epicor Software Corporation April 2013 - (Free Research) 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.  (EGUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

Practical tips for deploying sustainable supply chains by IQMS January 2013 - (Free Research) In this e-guide, explore expert tips for developing an effective sustainability model for your supply chain, factors and obstacles you'll need to consider, and two case studies detailing the real-world challenges and successes of manufacturers identified as "leaders in sustainability" by the analyst firm IDC Manufacturing Insights.  (EGUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

How a New-generation MES Can Drive Flexible Manufacturing by Apriso Corporation June 2008 - (Free Research) A new generation of MES is needed, not only to address the challenges of flexible production, but also to adapt to a global marketplace where a flexible plant may have to be opened at any time, on any continent.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Choosing the Right MES Vendor to Achieve Manufacturing Excellence: A Vendor Comparison by Apriso Corporation November 2011 - (Free Research) This paper profiles three leading manufacturing execution system (MES) software solution providers and discusses the important features and capabilities that manufacturers should consider if they want to obtain the best possible competitive advantage.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Inventory Management for a Global Supply Chain by Apriso Corporation March 2011 - (Free Research) To respond to the opportunities and challenges of globalization, manufacturers are looking to IT solutions that provide standardization and visibility into the materials that flow through production facilities. This e-book provides the buying tips and implementation advice manufacturers need to master inventory in the emerging global supply chain.  (EBOOK)

FlexNet and FDA 21 CFR Part 11 by Apriso Corporation March 2011 - (Free Research) Manufacturers regulated by the FDA 21 CFR Part 11 regulations understand that the integrity of manufacturing processes must be achieved and maintained in order to sustain compliance. The purpose of this document is to demonstrate that Apriso FlexNet platform and application suite can support the intent of the 21 CFR Part 11 regulatory guidelines.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Closed Loop Quality Management: Improving Customer Focus from Design to Delivery by Apriso Corporation March 2011 - (Free Research) Competing pressures to ensure customer satisfaction and reduce the cost of quality is driving many manufacturers to question the efficacy of their current quality management systems. This report provides actionable steps to begin to create a closed-loop enterprise system that aligns the entire value chain with a single view of quality execution.  (ANALYST REPORT) READ ABSTRACT |

In Dynamic Market, Consumer Goods Companies Rely on Manufacturing Operations Management Systems by Apriso Corporation December 2010 - (Free Research) To succeed in today’s competitive marketplace, consumer goods manufacturers need to pay attention to several areas including operational excellence, compliance, and supply chain synchronization. Learn how today’s powerful and cost-effective solutions, such as Apriso’s MOM offering, can provide companies with benefits in each of these areas.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

It’s Time for Maintenance 2.0 by Apriso Corporation November 2010 - (Free Research) This paper details why legacy maintenance systems are failing to help manufacturers meet the current challenges facing their maintenance operations. A new “Maintenance 2.0” approach that extends ERP plant maintenance and that coordinates maintenance with operations will lead to increased equipment uptime, improved compliance and lower costs.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Using Web Technology for Competitive Advantage: How Manufacturers Leverage the Web for Internal Efficiency, Enhanced Customer Service and Increased Sales by Bowen & Groves May 2008 - (Free Research) More than simply serving a marketing role, a Web presence can boost internal efficiency, enhance customer service and increase sales.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Mobile Security Report 2009 by McAfee, Inc. December 2009 - (Free Research) Device manufacturers are balancing control with innovation, a dynamic that often controls the mobile ecosystem. This is why the McAfee Mobile Security Report 2009 is taking a closer look at manufacturers’ security experiences, their concerns and priorities, and their approach to major security challenges that lie ahead of them in the near future.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

China Auto Industry Research - Inside China: The Chinese View Their Automotive Future by IBM Line of Business June 2008 - (Free Research) Automotive manufacturers and suppliers view China as the largest combination of automotive market and low-cost manufacturing and supply base to appear in decades.  (WHITE PAPER)

Improving supply chain management with analytics by Epicor Software Corporation November 2012 - (Free Research) This e-guide examines the business case for manufacturing BI, and shows how manufacturers can take both demand and supply side signals into account when predicting future needs.  (EGUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

Best practices for adopting a sustainable, collaborative and dynamic supply chain strategy by Epicor Software Corporation November 2012 - (Free Research) This e-guide reveals key trends and technologies driving the adoption of sustainable, collaborative and dynamic supply chain management strategies and explains why manufacturers are embracing third-party logistics providers (3PLs).  (EGUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

6 Ways to Justify Prices and Rein in Costs with Enterprise Software by Epicor Software Corporation May 2012 - (Free Research) <p>Read this white paper to learn how medical manufacturers are using enterprise resource planning (ERP) software to reduce the costs of their operations as well as justify current prices to insurers based on success rates and patient value.</p>  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Global Business: Choosing the Right ERP Strategy by Epicor Software Corporation April 2011 - (Free Research) Although enterprise resource planning (ERP) is an important tool for boosting operational efficiency and cost savings, it also offers manufacturers a leg-up in their globalization efforts. Read this white paper to see how critical ERP can be to global business, and how to choose the best solution to support this imperative.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

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