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. 

Whether you are a wholesale distributor of furniture, machinery, chemicals, or food and beverages, your success depends on how quickly you adapt to demands from customers and suppliers. You must constantly differentiate your services from the competition while improving operating efficiencies and controlling costs. 

For manufacturers today, achieving strategic goals requires not only intimately understanding technology and markets but also overcoming higher hurdles that have been exacerbated by trends toward globalization and outsourcing. Read on to learn more about how your company can achieve product and service leadership. 

This podcast explores the business value of product lifecycle management (PLM) in an uncertain economy and explores SAP's approach to becoming more innovative, agile and efficient. 

The Jazz application lifecycle management (ALM) platform is project, team and process centric. It redefines not just the way developers relate to one another, but also the way enterprises relate to their software development teams. 

The best products to offer are those that provide a high level of value for both you and your customer. Companies with successful product portfolios often utilize a systematic process to effectively guide which projects are selected. This whitepaper explains how you can take advantage of a value-driven approach to product portfolio management. 

Business interest in environmental footprinting stemmed originally from an understanding of supply chain vulnerabilities and complexities, and this remains an important driver. However, with growing public concern over environmental issues, environmental footprinting has grown in importance to many businesses. 

Watch this informative video to hear from Microsoft customers as they discuss the new features and benefits of Microsoft SharePoint 2010. 

As many SMMs are realizing, ERP is essential, although not just any ERP system will do, with the right ERP system in place, SMMs can get mighty and thrive in the face of bigger competition. 

This demo will show how easy it can be to use Infor Automotive Essentials to maintain a lean, yet flexible global automotive supply chain while surviving aggressive cost cuts and supply chain complexity. Watch to learn how to turn the adversity of today's automotive industry into a long-term advantage with Infor Automotive Essentials. 

Today's professionals in the manufacturing industry need information to be directly accessible and visible in order to achieve sustainable growth. Watch this demo to learn how your company can benefit from Infor Discrete Manufacturing Essentials Suite and see just how easy and convenient this suite of solutions can be for your organization. 

Every company in the automotive market has run up against an array of difficult challenges. However, such challenges are addressable. This paper will show how industry leaders are prospering and will outline five key factors that differentiate them from industry laggards. 

This benchmark study showcases the operational performance benefits manufacturers are currently enjoying due to the adoption of Lean scheduling and execution principles.