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Overall Equipment Effectiveness: Monitor and Improve the Effectiveness of Your Manufacturing Processes by Plex Systems February 01, 2012 - (Free Research) This white paper presents a thorough understanding of what overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) is, how it works, and the countless benefits that result from its use. Also discover tools that enable you to accurately measure OEE so you have a clear picture of how it's improving your process efficiencies.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Taking Control:Improved Inventory Visibility Leads to Lean Success by Plex Systems February 01, 2012 - (Free Research) Read this paper for a comprehensive look into inventory inside the manufacturing plant - everything from inventory, to receipt of material, to finished products. Learn how to  take control of your inventory and supply chain to achieve lean manufacturing and increased efficiency and profitability.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Strategies for Improving Supply Chain Visibility with Technology by IQMS August 19, 2011 - (Free Research) Read this presentation transcript for an explanation of today's extended supply chain, and explores technologies and strategies for improving visibility for better collaboration.  (PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT) READ ABSTRACT |

Improving Service in Volatile Markets by Microsoft September 2008 - (Free Research) To get leaner and more cost-efficient, many automotive and industrial manufacturers are working to improve their systems and processes.  (WHITE PAPER)

Drive Accuracy and Better Manufacturing Decisions with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) by Plex Systems July 2010 - (Free Research) This paper explains how a comprehensive integrated PLM program enables improved productivity, accuracy, and decision-making – and ultimately increases profitability. Continue reading to learn more about how balanced PLM programs drive profitable growth.  (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 |

Workforce Management Software Best Practices by Infor WFM Workbrain February 2012 - (Free Research) Workforce management (WFM) helps manufacturers improve operational efficiency and enable them to establish control over their enterprise. This e-guide offers an expert definition of WFM software and divulges best practice tips for deployment.  (EGUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

Leading Automotive Supplier Accelerates Lean Operations with EnterpriseIQ by IQMS January 2011 - (Free Research) 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.  (WHITE PAPER) 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 |

DB Schenker uses the HP Master Plan as a template for Master Data Management by Hewlett-Packard Limited January 2012 - (Free Research) This case study details how a master data plan allowed DB Schenkey employees to reliably access data from a single, authorised source.  (CASE STUDY) READ ABSTRACT |

Automating operations to reduce costs while improving service value by Hewlett-Packard Company October 2011 - (Free Research) Learn how HP Operations Manager and HP Operations Orchestration can help you automate operations management to reduce operational costs and improve service quality.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Riding the Growth Wave: Leveraging Economies of Scale by SAP America, Inc. April 2008 - (Free Research) This paper examines how an integrated information technology solution can help you take advantage of economies of scale to boost manufacturing utilization, enhance service levels, and improve the efficiency of your sales and administrative activities.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Increasing Availability and Improving Performance of Your WebSphere Infrastructure by CA Technologies. November 2008 - (Free Research) Companies are successfully leveraging IBM's Smart SOA™ Approach based on IBM's experience of working with more than 6550 customers worldwide.  (WEBCAST) READ ABSTRACT |

vokeStream Market Snapshot: Automated Testing of Networks and Connected Devices by Fanfare November 2007 - (Free Research) Service providers and network equipment manufacturers are adding automation to their pre-production testing process for a combination of reasons. This Market Snapshot will focus on the need for test automation of networks and connected devices, identify a path to automation adoption and provide an overview of the market.  (ANALYST REPORT) 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 |

Phoenix Logistics Video Case Study by Plex Systems February 2012 - (Free Research) View this brief video that explains how Phoenix Logistics, a leading provider of manufacturing industry solutions, replaced its inefficient, manual and paper-based business processes with an enterprise resource planning (ERP) software implementation that significantly improved efficiency and reduced overall costs by 25%.  (VIDEO) READ ABSTRACT |

Webank fights off competition with help from HP Business Intelligence implementation by Hewlett-Packard Limited January 2012 - (Free Research) This case study details how Webank utilized HP's Global Method for Business Intelligence Implementation to replace its old data warehousing system with a more advanced platform and saw huge business benefits.  (CASE STUDY) READ ABSTRACT |

Inventory Optimization: A Technique for Improving Operational Inventory Targets by SAP America, Inc. December 2009 - (Free Research) This paper examines how the stochastic multistage, multi-inventory model supports inventory optimization. It also looks at how the SAP® Enterprise Inventory Optimization application by SmartOps uses the model to help supply planners execute more effectively in a highly collaborative enterprise environment.  (WHITE PAPER) 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 |

Top benefits of automating your IT services by Hewlett-Packard Company July 2011 - (Free Research) Access this exclusive resource to discover a software that can help you reduce the time, cost and risk associated with managing your IT operations by automating your IT processes.  (TRIAL SOFTWARE) READ ABSTRACT |

Lifetime Products Drives to the Hoop with HP Networking by HP and Intel May 2011 - (Free Research) By simplifying its networking infrastructure through such techniques as virtualization to create centralized pools of PCs and workstations, Lifetime Brands was able to improve the performance of its networking infrastructure and reduce data center costs.  (CASE STUDY) READ ABSTRACT |

An ERP Guide to Driving Efficiency by Sage Software January 2012 - (Free Research) This white paper describes how enterprise resource planning (ERP) technology can improve efficiency by automating business processes, offering a fully integrated suite of business management applications, and providing flexible and customizable reporting.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

2011 IT Skills and Salary Report by Global Knowledge March 2011 - (Free Research) This paper examines that while the global economic recession of recent years has largely been replaced by a lethargic recovery, many workers continue to be impacted by job loss, reduction insalary and benefits, or job change.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

What Is Formal Project Management and Who Needs It? by Global Knowledge August 2009 - (Free Research) This white paper will answer the question of whether or not these standards are necessary in project management by exploring what can happen in the absence of these regulations.  (WHITE PAPER) 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 |

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