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Study Pinpoints Areas of Growth for After-Market Maintenance/Repair/Overhaul Intiaitives by SAP AG January 23, 2009 - (Free Research) This study talks about top three trends such as outsourcing MRO, aging aircraft and lean impacting the MRO segment.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

How to Get Lean with Automated Process Discovery - Live demonstration and case study presentation by Fujitsu America, Inc. March 23, 2010 - (Free Research) The biggest challenge to improving the efficiency of your business processes often lies in knowing how these processes really work in your organization. This webcast will teach you how to visualize and analyze your business processes from historical data, expose process waste and apply lean initiatives to achieve significant value.  (WEBCAST) READ ABSTRACT |

5 Levels of Agile Planning: From Enterprise Product Vision to Team Stand-up by Rally Software August 2008 - (Free Research) Existing agile methods often focus on small, single-team projects, overlooking the broader impact of large programs. This paper outlines a distinct planning framework that has been successful in large-scale agile software development projects and relies..  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Amcor Injects Performance into Warehousing by Apriso Corporation December 2010 - (Free Research) Read this brief case study to learn how one of the top three packaging companies in the world leveraged an innovative, integrated approach to improve their product quality, execute Lean processes, manage their packaging operations, and improve their operations performance.  (CASE STUDY) READ ABSTRACT |

Sauder Woodworking: Enhancing the Lean Journey by SAP America, Inc. July 1967 - (Free Research) In this case study learn how Sauder Woodworking was able to increase visibility on execution processes, improve manufacturing flow and efficiency by following a strategic direction for lean manufacturing, and simplify work order reporting by using SAP ERP  (CASE STUDY) 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 |

Computer Weekly – 26 February 2013: European Commission targets data security by ComputerWeekly.com February 2013 - (Free Research) In this week's Computer Weekly, we look at the new IT security proposals from the European Commission and ask whether the benefits will be worth it. We reveal the challenges of managing big data, with help from some industry analysts, and hear from the Open University CIO on IT tools that support learning. Read the issue now.  (EZINE) 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 |

Navy Federal Credit Union becomes trusted advisor with Infor by Infor December 2012 - (Free Research) Providing your customers with accurate, timely, pertinent information is the cornerstone of success for any client-based business. Check out this brief case study to lean how Navy Federal Credit Union implemented a cross-servicing platform to monitor customer interactions and provide more relevant services and information to their clients.  (CASE STUDY) READ ABSTRACT |

Streamlining Operations: Discrete Manufacturers Pursue Improved Efficiency by SAP America, Inc. August 2009 - (Free Research) Find out in this EIU study how discrete manufacturers are pursuing improved efficiency. Tightening inventories, reducing waste, and shortening cycle times are strategies that will help lay the foundation for renewed growth in better times.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

VMware® and Intel® Technology Provide Rock-Solid Platform for SAP Deployment by VMware and Intel September 2010 - (Free Research) Southwestern/Great American chose to swap its dual environment (SAP ERP ran off of a legacy IBM AS/400) for a leaner infrastructure based on VMware ESX and IBM blade servers with Intel Xeon processors that could run both SAP ERP and its Windows applications. Read this case study to learn about the combined VMware and Intel solution.  (CASE STUDY) READ ABSTRACT |

Agility Meets Stability: Best Practices for Application Integration by IBM December 2011 - (Free Research) In this white paper, Dan Moore, the senior vice president of professional services at IBM, Cast Iron reviews the current application environment in light of emerging trends, describes an ideal complete integration solution and discusses common sense best practices as well as pitfalls.  (WHITE PAPER) 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 |

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 |

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 |

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 |

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)

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 |

Case Study: Vision of the Future of Manufacturing and Production by SAP America, Inc. December 2011 - (Free Research) Frost & Sullivan Analysts discuss Vision of the Future of Manufacturing and Production with best practice case study on how SAP delivers Integrated Enterprise Management.  (WHITE PAPER) 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 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 |

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 |

E-Guide: Ensuring Lean, Demand-Driven Manufacturing with the Right Technology by Plex Systems November 2010 - (Free Research) Read this E-Guide and discover how lean software can boost your supply chain visibility. Uncover the importance of effective supply chain management visibility as well as 3 basic tasks that that aid in completing successful IT initiatives.  (EGUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

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