In this webcast transcript, Joe Barkai, practice director at IDC Manufacturing Insights, presents IDC's vision of a "global plant floor" that standardizes production and supply chains by using integrated ERP, product lifecycle management (PLM), manufacturing execution systems (MES), and other tools to reduce complexity and increase standardization. 

Volvo CE needed a better solution to share process innovations and best practices that could function as a framework for continuous improvement. And, it had to be installed quickly to deliver a fast rate of return while seamlessly integrating with its existing SAP Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. Read this case study to learn more. 

This primer will serve to provide an understanding of the key concepts of Lean as they apply to the process sectors, including the steps for implementation and the benefits that may be realised. 

This webcast explores how WebSphere and IBM Rational work together to help businesses achieve strategic objectives with reduced risk and cost and also for translating business vision and strategy into architectural change. 

This on-demand webcast offers insight from innovative leaders sharing the steps they took to "open up" governments, the results they achieved, lessons they have learned and what they think needs to happen next. 

Globalization can have serious impacts on key business processes, and ERP systems must evolve to address the needs of an international company. Learn how you can implement an ERP system fit for a global supply chain. 

This benchmark study of over 300 organizations provides insight into the current state of global transportation management. Read on to find proven and practical advice that will help ensure your organization drives global transportation success. 

In this e-book, find out what you need to know before embarking on a global SAP upgrade project. Learn best practices and tips for global SAP upgrades. Read a real-world case study about an SAP upgrade for a major multinational - and discover insider advice about the most common pitfalls of global upgrades - and how to avoid them. 

This white paper describes international procurement center (IPC) processes and capabilities, and explains the ways in which an IPC deployment can enhance your profitability. 

A new generation of MES is needed, not only to address the challenges of flexible production, but also to adapt to a global marketplace where a flexible plant may have to be opened at any time, on any continent. 

View this Webcast and learn to get all the speed, flexibility and processing power of a custom-built data warehouse. 

Read this transcript to learn how to get all the speed, flexibility and processing power of a custom-built data warehouse. 

Master data management (MDM) and global reporting are a powerful duo, but in order to glean the best insights from your data, you need a system that ensures consistency across all business units.  Read this eye-opening case study to see how Colgate-Palmolive deployed a combination of SAP products to create a centralized data governance process.