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Operational BI: Getting Real Time About Performance by SAP AG December 28, 2007 - (Free Research) This report provides a roadmap for the strategies and capabilities that Best-in-Class companies are employing to improve operational performance.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Align Finance with Lean Manufacturing: 9 Actionable Items by Infor September 2008 - (Free Research) This on-demand event identifies the incongruities and provides nine action items to align finance with Lean manufacturing, and reduce waste in accounting and costing. You'll learn 9 pragmatic recommendations for improving your lean performance results.  (WEBCAST) READ ABSTRACT |

SL Case Study: InScope Solutions by Microsoft September 2008 - (Free Research) Read how a growing IT service firm decreased its auditing time and gained $10 million in revenue growth after deploying a solution using Microsoft Dynamics SL.  (CASE STUDY)

Accounts Payable: Building a “Lean and Green” Invoice-to-Pay Process by Dolphin March 2010 - (Free Research) Business processes are expected to run lean and green. The Accounts Payable process that runs with optimal efficiency and accuracy will diagnose bottlenecks in seconds, generate minimal waste and keep vendors and partners happy with fast inquiry response and timely payments. Read this paper from Dolphin Corporation to learn about automating AP.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Lean IT: The Time for Transformation is Now by CA Technologies. August 2009 - (Free Research) Many institutions are investigating opportunities to create more value for customers by eliminating or reducing non-value-adding activities. Lean processing, long a staple in manufacturing, provides this opportunity for increasing efficiency within financial services.  (ANALYST REPORT) READ ABSTRACT |

Automating business processes in Oracle environments by UC4 Software, Inc November 2011 - (Free Research) In this latter part of a two-part e-guide series, readers will discover how batch jobs are connected to business processes, and will examine business process automation in Oracle-specific environments. In addition, find out when batch is appropriate for managing business processes, and when a more manual approach might work best.  (EGUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

Dealing with Chaos: 4 Steps to Manufacturing Success by Infor September 2008 - (Free Research) Manufacturers must be prepared to recognize impending change as early as possible, assess the potential impact, determine the optimum strategy for dealing with the change, and implement that strategy in the most effective way possible. In this white paper you'll learn 4 steps toward developing chaos-tolerant business processes.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

E-Zine: Enterprise CIO Decisions: Running Lean in 2010 by SearchCIO.com March 2010 - (Free Research) Technology decision makers in the enterprise are under pressure to deliver results on tight budgets while streamlining efficiency, cutting costs, and reducing risk for their organizations. Read this E-Zine from Enterprise CIO Decisions to find out how ITSM, outsourcing and technology are combining to make IT a lean, mean fighting machine in 2010.  (EZINE)

10 Ways To Use ERP To Lean The Manufacturing Supply Chain by IFS June 2009 - (Free Research) This white paper gives four tips to help you bring lean supply chain improvements to your manufacturing operation. Additionally, it discusses six technology tools that help automate these lean supply chain practices.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

6 Key Metrics for Measuring Lean Success by Infor September 2008 - (Free Research) This webcast by IndustryWeek discusses the key metrics your company can use to help ensure you accomplish you lean goals. It brings together members of the manufacturing community to discuss strategic and operational initiatives.  (WEBCAST) READ ABSTRACT |

Lean Strategies for the Process Manufacturer by Sage Software December 2009 - (Free Research) 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.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Designed to Manage Lean Principles by Epicor Software Corporation September 2008 - (Free Research) Manufacturers will continue to leverage technology to stay competitive. Read this paper to learn how with the Vantage fully integrated enterprise solution, you will be prepared to meet the challenges of today's market place-becoming lean to do so  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

The When, Why and How of ERP support for LEAN by SYSPRO - Canada February 2010 - (Free Research) LEAN Manufacturing is a powerful approach used by manufacturing companies to drastically improve manufacturing processes. In the business world, it is appropriate to ask how LEAN and ERP interact - if at all. This white paper clarifies the situations where ERP supports LEAN, the benefits of this support and why it only applies to some situations.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Three Key Areas to Reduce Costs with Lean Techniques by Epicor Software Corporation February 2013 - (Free Research) Most companies looking to apply lean techniques to their manufacturing processes in order to improve efficiencies and reduce costs start by adopting an ERP system – but ERP alone isn't enough. Read this paper to discover 3 areas to apply lean principles that will yield immediate cost savings and efficiency improvements.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

E-Book: Lean manufacturing and ERP: How to leverage ERP to get lean by IQMS March 2009 - (Free Research) A manufacturing firm adopting the principles of lean manufacturing can effectively leverage the company's ERP system during its transition to lean. This E-Book explains what part of the plant you should start with; the importance of simplifying the ERP system; how to balance the ERP system with lean principles; and what pitfalls to avoid.  (EBOOK) READ ABSTRACT |

Lean Manufacturing by IFS January 2012 - (Free Research) This paper illustrates how IFS Applications support lean principles, particularly in the many manufacturing environments that require both rate-based and order-based shop floor execution. This hybrid approach lets you go lean step by step, as you are able, not because an inflexible system forces you to do so.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

The Many Benefits of Lean IT by Cisco Systems, Inc. September 2010 - (Free Research) Can a leaner approach to IT deliver greater value at lower cost? Flextronics' CIO David Smoley reveals how a lean approach to IT, similar to successful methods used in manufacturing, delivers greater value to organizations and their customers.  (VIDEO)

Do More with Less: The Five Strategies used by Successful SMB Manufacturers by Infor September 2008 - (Free Research) A common issue facing small and medium-sized business (SMB) manufacturers today is how to increase revenue and grow their business without significantly adding staff. Read this paper to learn five strategies used by successful SMBs.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

The Impact of Lean on Consumer Product Manufacturers by SAP America, Inc. February 2007 - (Free Research) Discover the impact of Lean on consumer product manufacturers and gain key tips in implementing successful Lean initiatives across the enterprise.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

E-Book: Lean Manufacturing and ERP: How to Leverage ERP to get Lean by Infor WFM Workbrain April 2010 - (Free Research) A manufacturing firm adopting the principles of lean manufacturing can effectively leverage the company’s ERP system during its transition to lean. This E-Book explains what part of the plant you should start with; the importance of simplifying the ERP system; how to balance the ERP system with lean principles; and what pitfalls to avoid.  (EBOOK) READ ABSTRACT |

Presentation Transcript: On Implementation Trends and Lean Supply Chain Management (SCM) by E2open April 2009 - (Free Research) Read this presentation transcript to learn what a lean supply chain is and how it can cut costs out of your supply chain, as well as make your supply chain as efficient as possible. Learn what steps a company must take to make its supply chain lean, and the top ten technology trends to implement a lean supply chain, and more.  (PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT) READ ABSTRACT |

MES Harmonization in a Multi-Site, Multi-Country and Multi-Cultural Environment: Case Study of a Plant to Enterprise Solution by Atos Origin January 2010 - (Free Research) This white paper portrays a case study of a MES harmonization program started in 2004 at Akzo Nobel Base Chemicals in Europe. The objective of this program is to harmonize all its chemicals plants on one MES platform. The total program encompasses 13 plants located on 7 production sites in 4 European countries.  (CASE STUDY) READ ABSTRACT |

Five Ways ERP Can Help You Implement Lean by Epicor Software Corporation February 2008 - (Free Research) A lean approach to manufacturing can help improve productivity and customer service. Read this white paper to learn how ERP works with lean to identify value and non-value components with your SAP system to give you a competitive edge.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

5 Ways ERP Can Help You Implement Lean by Epicor Software Corporation April 2007 - (Free Research) Improve productivity and customer service with a lean approach to manufacturing. Read this white paper to learn how ERP works with lean to identify value and non-value components with your SAP system to give you a competitive edge.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Managing Costs More Effectively by SAP America, Inc. December 2011 - (Free Research) This Ventana Research paper identifies the IT components that can be used to identify ways to improve cost management for success in today's recovering yet volatile market.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

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