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ERP vs. Project Based Solutions - Which Is Right For You? by IFS January 11, 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 |

From the Shop Floor to the Front Office: Taking a Fresh Look at Manufacturing ERP Options by IQMS April 21, 2011 - (Free Research) Selecting a supplier for manufacturing ERP solutions is more important than ever before, due to the increasingly complex set of business processes involved.  Manufacturers now require the ability to share data in real time across all functional areas touching the manufacturing process. This paper takes a fresh look at manufacturing ERP options.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

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 |

How the Small Get Mighty: Manufacturing ERP Is Essential but Not Just Any ERP Will Do by IQMS December 2008 - (Free Research) 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.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

ERP selection advice for midmarket manufacturers by IQMS August 2011 - (Free Research) China Martens, Analyst, Forrester Research Inc.  (PODCAST) 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 |

E-Book: Project Management Tips for Successful ERP Implementations by IQMS October 2010 - (Free Research) ERP implementation projects require the complex coordination of people, process, and technology. If one part is mismanaged, the entire implementation can go off track. Project management can make or break ERP implementations. This e-book explains the tools and best practices that can keep an ERP implementation on time, in scope, and under budget.  (EBOOK) 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 |

10 Critical Questions to Ask a Manufacturing ERP Vendor by Plex Systems October 2010 - (Free Research) 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.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Vodcast – Aberdeen Report: To ERP or Not to ERP: In Manufacturing, It Isn't Even a Question by Sage Software January 2012 - (Free Research) This videocast compares manufacturing organizations that have implemented an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system to those that have not. Discover the differences and what non-ERP manufacturers have to gain from deploying an ERP platform.  (VIDEOCAST) READ ABSTRACT |

10 Critical Questions to Ask a Manufacturing ERP Vendor by ComputerWeekly.com October 2010 - (Free Research) 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.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

To ERP or Not to ERP: In Manufacturing, It Isn't Even a Question by Sage Software January 2012 - (Free Research) This paper will uncover the performance results of companies that have implemented an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system versus those that have not. It will also examine the capabilities that companies with ERP have over non-ERP companies.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Manufacturing ERP Buyer’s Guide – 2011 Edition by SearchManufacturingERP January 2009 - (Free Research) Compiled by SearchManufacturingERP.com editors, this directory includes ERP software products for process and discrete manufacturers of all sizes, as well as all verticals. It includes software that is meant to be deployed on-premise as well as Software as a Service (SaaS) or on-demand software.  (EBOOK) READ ABSTRACT |

10 Warning Signs that Your ERP System is Killing Your Business by Plex Systems April 2009 - (Free Research) This paper describes the warning signs that an ERP system is killing a business, and suggests how companies can thrive with a new approach to business systems.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Tying the Shop Floor to the ERP System by Plex Systems March 2009 - (Free Research) ERP on the Shop Floor is as critical to the viability of the enterprise as any component in the execution of manufacturing. High performing manufacturers have found that full integration of real-time operational data collected from the shop floor to the top floor is key to reducing costs, streamlining operations and improving customer satisfaction.  (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) 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 |

Six Ways ERP Software as a Service (SaaS) Changes the Game for Manufacturers by Plex Systems July 2010 - (Free Research) Manufacturers are burdened with costly, cumbersome ERP software nobody wants to use. This paper can help by explaining six game-changing aspects delivered by Plex Online SaaS ERP. Continue reading to learn how in each case, the benefit is an improved and optimized manufacturing process to help the enterprise thrive in a challenging market.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Getting the Most Out of ERP: Cost reduction tips and fast payback projects by IQMS April 2011 - (Free Research) In this eGuide, get expert tips for reducing support and maintenance costs, and read about fast payback projects to help you get the most you can out of your ERP applications.  (EGUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

E-Book: How to Justify, Plan, and Execute a Successful ERP Upgrade by IQMS August 2010 - (Free Research) Seems like you’ve just finished a multi-year ERP implementation and already it’s time to consider an upgrade. Do the new features justify the hassle and expense? Or should you wait - and risk paying more to maintain an obsolete system? This eBook provides expert advice on making the case for an upgrade and executing a plan to ensure a positive ROI.  (EBOOK) READ ABSTRACT |

E-Guide Planning for a successful ERP and MES integration by IQMS July 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 |

EaglePicher Technologies Meets Huge Demand Spike With Crucial ERP Implementation by Plex Systems April 2009 - (Free Research) EaglePicher management turned to Plex Systems of Auburn Hills, MI to help initiate a manufacturing-based ERP system for its manufacturing facilities. Its new lean manufacturing abilities have enabled it to accurately determine cost and profitability by part, allowing it to become increasingly competitive, especially against offshore competitors.  (CASE STUDY) READ ABSTRACT |

Comparing ERP And WMS Approaches For Effective Warehouse Management Operations by HighJump Software November 2011 - (Free Research) The effective management of your warehouse and fulfillment/distribution operations is critical to the ongoing success of your business—but you’re unsure whether to select your ERP’s warehouse module or a best-of-breed warehouse management system (WMS). This paper will help determine which type of solution is the best fit for your business.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Fast Track ERP Implementation: Advice from the Field by IFS June 2009 - (Free Research) ERP implementations don't have to take months or years. This white paper discusses how Colfax Corp. implemented IFS Applications in as little as nine weeks. It presents a case study of Colfax's complex but rapid rollout, and offers fast tracking tips from Colfax Business Analyst Jay Michael.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Aging ERP: When Old ERP is Too Old by Sage Software January 2012 - (Free Research) This analyst insight looks at the performance of companies that have more recent enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementations and compare them to companies that have systems over 15 years old.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

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