Avoiding unscheduled downtime and equipment failure while trying to maintain quality standards is paramount. Producing high-quality goods and optimizing resources is the ultimate goal of any manufacturing organization. Predictive maintenance, fueled by predictive analytics, helps minimize downtime and saves money. Read this paper to learn more. 

This paper discusses considerations for A&D manufacturers in the context of enterprise information systems and how they can help address 5 areas of concern: compliance, control, communications, competitiveness, and cutting cost, waste and complexity. The needs of the A&D market aren’t easily addressed by one-size-fits-all products. 

Read this case study to learn how automotive and industrial manufacturer Fluid Routing Systems was able to reduce its enterprise resource planning (ERP)-related operating costs by 30 percent while improving quality and supply chain management. 

In an effort to decrease maintenance costs from its legacy payroll system, full service manufacturer Wisconsin Plastics, Inc. (WPI) chose to implement the payroll and time and attendance modules offered by its enterprise resource planning (ERP) vendor. Read this case study to learn about the rapid return on investment that WPI experienced. 

<p>Change is constant in business it's vital that your company is prepared for each change. Leading North America sugar cane company, Florida Crystals faced a problem as their company experienced massive growth in their market. Watch this webcast to learn how Florida Crystals mitigated complexity with a high-performing ALM system.</p> 

Listen to this podcast with Forrester Research principal analyst Liz Hebert to learn about the cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) and supply chain management application options available to today's manufacturers. Get tips on software selection and integration. 

Nissen Chemitec America has utilized several different systems to manage enterprise operations but these systems weren’t designed to meet the specific needs of automotive injection molding suppliers. Nissen selected EnterpriseIQ because it meets manufacturing-specific functionality and automotive industry requirements in a single-database system. 

To get leaner and more cost-efficient, many automotive and industrial manufacturers are working to improve their systems and processes. 

Choosing the right ERP solution for your manufacturing operations is a very important decision, one that you will be forced to live with for years to come. Learn the key elements that need to be evaluated. 

Access this brief white paper for a case study on how Load Trail improved its customer relationships and lowered labor costs with a new ERP software system. 

Payroll processes are the perfect place to begin when looking to control costs. New developments in software, such as allowing the integration of payroll system information into existing HR systems, mean you can look beyond traditional ERP solutions. This expert e-guide examines the evolving marketplace and the different options companies now have. 

This operational costs calculator can show you just how much unreliable data is costing your business. 

The era of capture is in full stride as organizations are capitalizing on today's innovative capture technologies to reduce costs, eliminate paper-based functions and comply with regulatory requirements. But where do you stand on this capture continuum? This paper, outlining the five phases of capture, can help you decide where you need to be.