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Best Practices in Complex Equipment Manufacturing, Sales, and Service by SAP America, Inc. January 23, 2009 - (Free Research) This paper gives a brief overview of the SAP® solutions used by manufacturers of complex products and equipment to differentiate themselves from the competition through superior-value products and services against low-cost global providers.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Growth And Complexity: The Challenges Ahead For Midsize Manufacturers by SAP AG June 02, 2009 - (Free Research) This is the first in a series of six reports addressing the opportunities and challenges faced by midsize manufacturers.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

The Lean Workforce: Applying Lean Principles to improve workforce management by Kronos Incorporated March 25, 2009 - (Free Research) Using Lean principles, manufacturers have made significant improvements to their operations, from improved productivity, increased resource utilization, to a more accurate understanding of product costs. One area where manufacturers may not have thought to apply Lean is the workforce.  (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 |

It’s Time for Maintenance 2.0 by Apriso Corporation November 30, 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 |

6 Ways to Justify Prices and Rein in Costs with Enterprise Software by Epicor Software Corporation May 10, 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 |

A Premium on Efficiency: Midsize Manufacturers Confront the Obstacles to Growth by SAP America, Inc. August 07, 2009 - (Free Research) How do best-in-class midsize manufacturers continue to grow in a tough economy? This research report, conducted by EIU, outlines measures manufacturers implement to continue expanding even while coping with the strains of softening demand in key markets, rising input costs, and downward pressure on prices.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Requirements Engineering for the Automotive Industry by IBM March 31, 2009 - (Free Research) 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.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

CW+: Analyst's take: Benefits of Siemens product lifecycle management software for life sciences by ComputerWeekly.com January 03, 2011 - (Free Research) Siemens product lifecycle management (PLM) Software for life sciences can help medical device manufacturers manage compliance requirements while supporting greater collaboration, ultimately reducing costs while improving patient outcomes.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

There Is No Execution without Integration: MES Adoption Drives Performance by SAP AG September 18, 2008 - (Free Research) Many manufacturers today are getting caught on the wrong side of a technology adoption wave that is quickly gaining momentum. This benchmark study is a roadmap for reducing overall manufacturing costs through the utilization of manufacturing technologies.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Six Tips to Help Reduce Costs and Boost Productivity by Kronos Incorporated March 25, 2009 - (Free Research) Falling demand. Sweeping layoffs. And widespread plant closings. Unprecedented economic challenges are driving manufacturers to find new ways to reduce costs, increase productivity, and make better decisions. Decisions that can help optimize the use of labor and resources.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Do More with Less: The Five Strategies used by Successful SMB Manufacturers by Infor September 2008 - (Free Research) A common issue facing small and medium-sized business (SMB) manufacturers today is how to increase revenue and grow their business without significantly adding staff. Read this paper to learn five strategies used by successful SMBs.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Need for Speed and Flexibility Drives Manufacturers to Reengineer External Processes Around B2B Integration by IBM February 2011 - (Free Research) 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.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Human Capital: The New Measure of Performance in Manufacturing by Kronos Incorporated October 2010 - (Free Research) This paper explains how workforce selection - using science-based Behavioral Assessments to screen, select, and hire the best talent - is emerging as a vital new source of strategic advantage for manufacturers. Read on to learn how using behavioral assessments to hire new employees can greatly improve the accuracy of hiring decisions.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Maximizing ERP Return on Investment with On-Demand Support Services by itelligence, Inc. May 2009 - (Free Research) 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.  (WHITE PAPER) 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 |

Beyond the Tag: Finding Radio-frequency Identification (RFID) Value in Manufacturing and Distribution Applications by Intermec March 2009 - (Free Research) This white paper will describe how companies have used internal RFID systems to reduce costs and improve efficiency, and explain how the lessons learned can be applied to a variety of industrial operations.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Choosing the Right Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System: How to Avoid the 7 Fatal Flaws by CDC Software - Ross Enterprise November 2008 - (Free Research) This paper explains the importance of choosing the Right Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System to avoid the 7 Fatal Flaws.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

The Midmarket Manufacturer’s Guide to Getting Started with ERP by SearchManufacturingERP June 2010 - (Free Research) In this e-book, get more insight into whether your midmarket manufacturing organization would benefit from ERP. Find out how to build a business and get tips for navigating the market and implementing software. Continue reading to learn tips and insight on getting started with ERP in your midmarket organization.  (EBOOK)

Software Manufacturers and Embedded BI: the Build Vs. Buy Question by LogiXML October 2009 - (Free Research) This paper helps software manufacturers wanting to embed BI functionality into their solution whether it is best to "build" or "buy".  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Microsoft Dynamics GP & CRM CASE STUDY: King Plastic: Plastics Manufacturer Protects IT Investments, Boosts Efficiency with E-Learning by Microsoft Dynamics January 2009 - (Free Research) King Plastic uses Microsoft Dynamics CRM alongside Microsoft Dynamics GP to track sales leads and manage profiles for its growing list of customers.  (CASE STUDY)

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 |

How the Right Printer Can Make a Difference for Manufacturers by Intermec December 2012 - (Free Research) Producing the job tickets, component ID and product labels to provide this information is a growing challenge. This paper outlines the need to streamline the process with a proper printer and media.  (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 |

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