This IDC White Paper addresses a key challenge for most organizations - the need to improve innovation.  Three very different global corporations are compared in order to explore methods of managing new ideas, projects, resources, and marketing innovation. Read on to learn what all three companies are doing to manage innovation. 

This white paper describes how the software as a service (SaaS) model delivers financial, implementation and operational benefits to job shops and small manufacturers. With Epicor Express, job shops and small manufacturers now have the opportunity to implement an ERP solution that can help transform their operations and business. 

Siemens product lifecycle management (PLM) Software for life sciences can help medical device manufacturers manage compliance requirements while supporting greater collaboration, ultimately reducing costs while improving patient outcomes. 

Taking advantage of SaaS and PaaS cloud computing options can help you reduce software costs. But before you dive in, there are few things you should consider. In this e-guide, Forrester Research senior analyst Glenn O'Donnell, IDC Manufacturing Insights vice president Bob Parker, and other industry experts share their insights. 

This white paper explores experiences of Sage MAS 90, 200, and 500 manufacturing customers. 

The consumer Web has shown us the power of the internet as a social, collaborative platform, particularly when compared to existing rigid corporate environments. Wikis, blogs, Really Simple Syndication (RSS) feeds, social networks, tagging, and mashups are flexible, user-driven tools that have the potential to bring many benefits to the enterprise. 

This paper discusses how an organization can Survive poor economic conditions with strategic thinking and use of Project ERP by managing a downturn like a variance in a project. 

To succeed in today’s competitive marketplace, consumer goods manufacturers need to pay attention to several areas including operational excellence, compliance, and supply chain synchronization. Learn how today’s powerful and cost-effective solutions, such as Apriso’s MOM offering, can provide companies with benefits in each of these areas. 

After switching to SAP CRM, the sales team members now benefit from the integration of sales-related activities in both their Microsoft Outlook in-boxes and Web browsers. Continue reading to learn all of the benefits that not only the sales team experienced from switching to SAP® software but also how the marketing team has benefitted as well. 

The Intuitive ERP enterprise solution includes feature-rich and integrated ERP, customer relationship management, business intelligence and e-commerce modules all the tools you need to enhance the productivity and profitability. 

This paper outlines how wholesale distributors can vastly improve their profit margins by accurately tracking and filing chargeback claims with various manufacturers. Read on to learn how deploying an automated chargeback management solution can help you save money and reduce supplier inefficiencies. 

A requirements engineering approach can help product and systems development organizations work in harmony. Read this white paper for an exploration of requirements engineering and its important role in product development.