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Real-time Shop Floor Integration, Simplified: The Right ERP System Can Make It Happen by IQMS December 2008 - (Free Research) The key to achieving cost-effective savings in the supply chain is to exchange information accurately and quickly in real-time.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

6 Steps to Enterprise Resource Planning Implementation Success by IFS January 2007 - (Free Research) Implementing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Contact Relationship Management (CRM), and Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) is complicated. Here are six simple steps to take to manage that complexity.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

SearchManufacturingERP.com E-Guide: The Benefits of ERP for SMBs by Exact Software February 2012 - (Free Research) This expert e-guide explores the difference in the benefits of enterprise resource planning (ERP) for small and midsized businesses (SMBs) versus larger organizations and sheds light on what to avoid when midmarket organizations lack the IT resources needed when buying ERP software.  (EGUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

ERP In A Recovering Economy: Now is the perfect time to invest! by IQMS January 2011 - (Free Research) During past economic slowdowns companies didn’t plan ahead to safeguard the ability to grow profitably. While the current economic downturn shows a need to reduce costs, many SMMs are also pursuing growth. They’re responding to market pressures and rising costs by targeting IT solutions like industry-specific ERP to set the stage for future growth.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Podcast: Selecting ERP software for manufacturing by Exact Software January 2012 - (Free Research) In this podcast, Ray Wang, Vice President at Forrester Research, offers insight on how to build a business case for enterprise resource planning (ERP) during the economic downturn - and save money in the process.  (PODCAST) READ ABSTRACT |

Top 10 Steps to Higher Profits and Easier ERP Implementations by Exact Software January 2012 - (Free Research) This white paper provides 10 steps to a seamless and profit-focused enterprise resource planning (ERP) system implementation for small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) like yours.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

ERP vs. Project Based Solutions - Which Is Right For You? by IFS January 2012 - (Free Research) In this white paper, learn why enterprise resouce planning (ERP) systems are emerging as an alternative to project-based solutions (PBSs).  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

ERP Implementation Best Practices:Manufacturers and the SaaS Delivery Model by Plex Systems January 2012 - (Free Research) Read this paper to uncover five perks of selecting a software as a service (SaaS) enterprise resource planning (ERP) system.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Cloud ERP Implementation Best Practices by Plex Systems November 2010 - (Free Research) This paper explains how ERP systems based on the SaaS model meet manufacturers’ financial goals: low initial capital expense, reduced ongoing operating costs, and a short time to value. Continue reading to learn the five advantages of on-demand ERP systems, commonly referred to as SaaS.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Computer Weekly - 29 November 2011: Read this week’s issue of the UK’s leading technology publication, featuring the latest news, analysis and opinion about UK IT by ComputerWeekly.com November 2011 - (Free Research) In this week's Computer Weekly, we go behind the scenes at the datacentre that knows everything about you, at credit checking firm Experian. We analyse the government's new plans to change the way it works with IT suppliers; and kick-off our Buyer's Guide to outsourcing with a look at the latest trends. Download the new issue now.  (EZINE) READ ABSTRACT |

SAP Supports Applications on VMware Platform: An Industry Milestone by VMware, Inc. October 2008 - (Free Research) The partnership with SAP gives VMware the opportunity to address an additional large segment of the enterprise market, and enables SAP to sell its products on the industry-leading virtualization platform.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Collaboration Drives Growth for Discrete Manufacturers: For Sage by Sage Software January 2012 - (Free Research) This paper takes a look at enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and the requirements of collaboration as it relates to customer focus, innovation, and supply chain excellence.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Short-Run Manufacturer Builds Long-term Success with EnterpriseIQ by IQMS January 2011 - (Free Research) For years, Donnelly managed operations using an OS/2 operating system and various software packages. While Donnelly achieved much success using the OS/2 platform and manual scheduling, the company’s growth eventually began outpacing the system’s capacity. With EnterpriseIQ in place, Donnelly has seen improvements in every aspect of its business.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Best Practice Guidelines for SAP Solutions on VMware® Infrastructure by VMware, Inc. October 2008 - (Free Research) This paper provides best practice guidelines for deploying SAP software solutions on VMware Infrastructure 3.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

SearchManufacturingERP.com Tip Guide: Manufacturing Social Media Software: Where it Makes Sense by Ariba, Inc. February 2012 - (Free Research) 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.  (EGUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

Lean Manufacturing by IFS January 2012 - (Free Research) 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.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Forrester Webcast – ERP 2011 Trends – Visual Processes, Collaboration, and Mobility by Sage Software January 2012 - (Free Research) In this webcast, Forrester Research, Inc. analyst China Martens discusses the changes in the enterprise resource planning (ERP) market and the four emerging key trends in on-premise ERP systems.  (WEBCAST) READ ABSTRACT |

The Midmarket Manufacturer’s Guide to Getting Started with ERP by Sage Software February 2012 - (Free Research) In this e-book, learn how to build a business case for a midmarket ERP system and get tips on navigating the market and implementing software.  (EBOOK) READ ABSTRACT |

How to Build a Business Case for ERP in Today’s Economy by IFS February 2012 - (Free Research) This e-book explores best practices for selecting ERP software. Learn the difference between SaaS and on-premise ERP and ensure a successful implementation strategy.  (EBOOK) READ ABSTRACT |

Hosted ERP or SaaS: What’s Right for Your Organization? by Sage Software February 2012 - (Free Research) Read this e-book to compare traditional hosted enterprise resource planning (ERP) apps to Software as a Service (SaaS). Uncover the benefits and challenges of each alternative and decide which is best for your organization  (EBOOK) READ ABSTRACT |

Getting ROI Out of Your ERP system by IFS February 2012 - (Free Research) In this e-guide, readers will learn more about the basics of ERP and how to reduce maintenance and support costs for these systems.  (EGUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

Look at Business Size, Budget When Choosing Between SaaS and Hosted ERP by Sage Software February 2012 - (Free Research) This expert guide explains some of the prominent differences between Software as a Service (SaaS) enterprise resource planning (ERP) software and hosted ERP systems including cost, benefits, and risks of both.  (EGUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

ERP Hosting Providers Respond to SaaS with Cheaper, More Flexible Options by Sage Software February 2012 - (Free Research) This expert guide explores some of the options ERP hosting providers are offering as alternatives to Software as a Service (SaaS).  (EGUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

Best Practices for Developing SaaS ERP RFPs and SLAs by Sage Software February 2012 - (Free Research) Developing a Software as a Service (SaaS) enterprise resource planning (ERP) request for proposal (RFP) is different from on-premise, requiring more attention to the vendor’s financial viability. In this expert guide, readers will get advice on the right questions to ask when purchasing SaaS ERP.  (EGUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

The Link Between Cloud-Based Commerce and ERP Value by Ariba, Inc. December 2011 - (Free Research) Read this white paper for an overview of how the cloud enables greater collaboration, transparency and efficiency among hundreds of thousands of trading partners on a global scale. Discover how companies of all sizes can benefit from the effects that cloud computing has on enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

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