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10 Critical Questions to Ask a Manufacturing ERP Vendor by Plex Systems October 19, 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 |

10 Critical Questions to Ask a Manufacturing ERP Vendor by ComputerWeekly.com October 19, 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 |

ERP Hosting Providers Respond to SaaS with Cheaper, More Flexible Options by Sage Software February 06, 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 |

Podcast: Selecting ERP software for manufacturing by Exact Software January 26, 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 |

Analyst's take: Business impact of Facebook in the workplace by ComputerWeekly.com February 09, 2011 - (Free Research) Nearly half of office employees access Facebook during work.  Nucleus found companies effectively lose an average of 1.5 percent of total office productivity when employees can access Facebook during the work day.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Manufacturing ERP Buyer’s Guide – 2011 Edition by SearchManufacturingERP January 22, 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 |

Best Practices for Developing SaaS ERP RFPs and SLAs by Sage Software February 06, 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 |

SaaS-Based ERP Targets Specific Needs of Industries by Plex Systems January 30, 2012 - (Free Research) SaaS start-ups and established vendors are rushing to keep pace with the demand for hosted applications that target the specific needs of industries, as well as the end-to-end application chain. In this e-guide, readers will learn some of the necessary details around SaaS-based enterprise resource planning (ERP).  (EGUIDE) 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 |

Gartner: Two-tier ERP suite strategy - considering your options by ComputerWeekly.com September 2010 - (Free Research) Increasing numbers of companies are evaluating a two-tier enterprise resource planning (ERP) strategy; running separate lower-cost regional solutions for small-tomidsize subsidiaries, despite, in many cases, already rolling out a global ERP system.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Analyst's take: NetSuite reaps rewards for satisfied customers by ComputerWeekly.com January 2011 - (Free Research) Nucleus has found NetSuite customers are both satisfied and loyal, as NetSuite enables them to rapidly deploy ERP functionality that is integrated with other components without the cost and timeline of traditional on-premise systems.  (WHITE PAPER) 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 |

From the Shop Floor to the Front Office: Taking a Fresh Look at Manufacturing ERP Options by IQMS April 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 |

ERP and Environmental Footprint Management for Manufacturers by IFS January 2012 - (Free Research) This white paper examines not only the technologies, but the organizational dynamics necessary to successfully implement an environmental footprint management program that can encompass all organizational impacts on the environment.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

How Cloud Computing Increases The Agility Of Your ERP System by Plex Systems November 2010 - (Free Research) This paper explains how with a community-driven development approach, enhancements are driven by a community of users, which means the system constantly improves in the exact way a user requires. Continue reading to learn the power of community-driven product enhancement.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

How to Choose a Distribution System by Sage Software January 2012 - (Free Research) Read this white paper to learn best practices for selecting the best distribution strategy and accompanying enterprise resource planning (ERP) software for your organization.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

The Top 10 Reasons for Choosing Open Source Data Integration by Talend March 2010 - (Free Research) When choosing a data integration solution, companies are confronted with many product choices, multiple sources of information and different vendors. This paper cuts through the confusion with the top 10 reasons companies choose open source for their data integration needs and 31 proof points from actual users of open source data integration.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About SaaS ERP But Were Afraid to Ask by Plex Systems March 2009 - (Free Research) It's hard to miss: the term Software as a Service (SaaS) is everywhere, garnering headlines in the technology press, leading to hot IPO's raved about in the financial press, and generally being described as the future of software technology.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

3 Things Business Decision Makers Need To Know About SOA by IFS January 2012 - (Free Research) In this white paper, uncover the three most important things you should know about service-oriented architecture (SOA) in order to be sure you are getting the most efficient and effective performance out of your enterprise application architecture.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

SearchManufacturingERP.com Tip Guide: E-Sourcing tools to help turn strategic suppliers into partners by Ariba, Inc. February 2012 - (Free Research) Read this guide to learn best practices to become strategic partners with your suppliers and understand how a sourcing strategy can make or break a company.  (EGUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

Business Intelligence: A Guide for Midsize Companies by SAP America, Inc. March 2009 - (Free Research) Find out how to recognize the signs your company needs a business intelligence solution and what you should look for in a vendor. Learn more about BI components and approaches to implementing a solution to improve your company’s efficiency and effectiveness.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Enterprise Cloud Services for Manufacturing by SunGard Availability Services January 2012 - (Free Research) To remain competitive in a global market, manufacturers have begun to outsource IT processes ranging from vendor-managed inventory to hosted ERP systems. However, the first step is choosing a reliable provider. Access this paper to explore a fully managed, IaaS solution that guarantees unmatched reliability, security and infrastructure.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

The Forrester Wave™: CRM Suites For Large Organizations, Q2 2010 by Microsoft October 2011 - (Free Research) Read this Forrester Research Inc. analysis of 18 leading customer relationship management (CRM) suite solutions. See what vendors offer the best systems for BPM, ERP, TCO, midsized organizations, and basic needs.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

SOA Best Practices and Design Patterns: Key to Successful Service Oriented Architecture Implementation by Oracle Corporation April 2008 - (Free Research) There is no question that the successful implementation of Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) relies on a careful and holistic approach to business planning. One of the most important tools in the evaluation, purchase, and ongoing use of SOA is this body of best practices that vendors, consultants, and customers have compiled.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Export Operations & Compliance Benchmark Report: Going Global With Regulatory Reform by SAP America, Inc. January 2012 - (Free Research) This benchmark study from American Shipper covers U.S. export operations and compliance of more than 300 U.S. based exporters.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

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