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Become a More Demand-Driven Organization by SAP America, Inc. September 30, 2011 - (Free Research) Today’s global supply chains are marked by lack of visibility and long decision-making times that make it difficult to plan and execute with the speed and precision required by today's volatile markets. This paper explains how to establish a highly collaborative, demand-driven planning process that will help you overcome these modern challenges.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

EaglePicher Technologies Meets Huge Demand Spike With Crucial ERP Implementation by Plex Systems April 10, 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 |

Intelligent Response Management Strategies for Managing Demand-Supply Networks by SAP America, Inc. July 31, 2011 - (Free Research) Read this Aberdeen Group report to discover the intelligent response management strategies used by top companies to effectively manage their increasingly complex, global demand-supply networks in 2011's uncertain economic times.  (ANALYST BRIEF) READ ABSTRACT |

Manufacturing ERP Buyer’s Guide – 2011 Edition by SearchManufacturingERP January 22, 2009 - (Free Research) Compiled by SearchManufacturingERP.com editors, this directory includes ERP software products for process and discrete manufacturers of all sizes, as well as all verticals. It includes software that is meant to be deployed on-premise as well as Software as a Service (SaaS) or on-demand software.  (EBOOK) READ ABSTRACT |

Cloud ERP Implementation Best Practices by Plex Systems November 07, 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 |

The Five Keys to Manufacturing Success by SAP America, Inc. January 27, 2012 - (Free Research) This white paper outlines clear strategies that can help manufacturers achieve competitive advantage while giving clients the innovative, competitively priced products they demand.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Microsoft MS Dynamics Partner Industry Supplement: Efficient Methods for IEM by Microsoft September 2008 - (Free Research) To compete head on, industrial equipment manufacturers are adopting new software and business processes that can help them reduce costs and raise margins while satisfying customer demands.  (WHITE PAPER)

Manufacturing Technology Trends by Plex Systems January 2012 - (Free Research) In 2011 manufacturers showed renewed willingness to invest in IT due to signs of growing consumer demand.  In this e-guide, readers will hear from Forrester and editors of SearchManufacturingERP.com about the growing technology trends for the new year.  (EGUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

Marketing and Demand Creation in B2B Marketplace: The Prospect's View by KnowledgeStorm Webinars (E-mail this company) May 2006 - (Free Research) Do you ever wonder how potential buyers view the strategic approaches and tactics you commonly use to entice them? In this Webcast, KnowledgeStorm and SiriusDecisions present the results of a new research study that examine the efficacy of demand creation.  (WEBCAST) READ ABSTRACT |

Maximize the Value of On-Demand CRM with On-Demand Reporting by Business Objects August 2007 - (Free Research) Improving the overall quality of your company’s decision-making process results also improves the overall effectiveness of your business. This paper explains how reporting will help your organization make better decisions, and how on-demand reporting allows you to accomplish this task in a fast, cost-effective, and easy-to use manner.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Looking to the Cloud for an Effective Supply Chain by Plex Systems July 2010 - (Free Research) The manufacturing enterprise is driven by tight profit margins; a tough economy; escalating energy, material, labor, and operations costs. This paper describes the next wave of supply chain solutions. Read on to learn how technology plays a key role in a company’s ability to build and manage an effective supply chain.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Strategies for Improving Supply Chain Visibility with Technology by IQMS August 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 |

Collaborative Efforts: Survey Revealse Clear Business Acceleration Using On-Demand Collaboration Technology by CA Technologies. September 2008 - (Free Research) This summary report explores different market trends with commentary from key respondents as well as WebEx’s Knight, an industry expert.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

How Three Companies are Anticipating Demand with Adaptive Rolling Forecasts by IBM November 2011 - (Free Research) In this white paper, we’ll look at how three enterprises practice rolling forecasting, deploying the process at various levels and in various departments to guide them through market volatility.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Three Capabilities to Fuel Today’s Dynamic Planning and Forecasting by IBM June 2011 - (Free Research) If you want to move beyond the traditional finance role and play a more visible, pro-active role in supporting business decision making, read this white paper today.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Executive Sales and Operations Planning Maturity Levels and Key Solution Criterion by SAP America, Inc. May 2011 - (Free Research) This Aberdeen Group Research Brief explores the current business challenges faced by companies striving for success with respect to sales and operations planning (S&OP). It delves into the priority allocated to S&OP, the maturity levels associated with S&OP, and the role of technology enablers.  (ANALYST BRIEF) READ ABSTRACT |

MPI Group: The Informed Manufacturer — Tips, Tricks and Tactics for High-Tech Manufacturers by SAP America, Inc. July 2011 - (Free Research) For high-tech manufacturers, even a brief delay in design, production, or distribution can severely limit sales and profitability. With so much at risk, speed and accuracy are imperative. Read this white paper to learn what practices, processes and systems will keep your high-tech manufacturing organization on the cutting edge.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

BI for the CPG Industry - Supply Chain Visibility Drives Performance by SAP America, Inc. January 2011 - (Free Research) CPG companies are discovering that high product volume sales come at the expense of extreme data complexity. Companies struggle to maintain open lines of communication with retail customers and distributors trying to manage the flow of product. Learn how CPG companies deliver BI to business managers to better manage fluctuating product demand.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

How To Leverage Workforce Scheduling To Increase Enterprise Efficiency by Infor WFM Workbrain December 2011 - (Free Research) In this video, discover the key to achieving this balance -- a software solution that helps you forecast and schedule your workforce using advanced optimization technology.  (PRODUCT DEMO) READ ABSTRACT |

A Guide to Understanding Hosted and Managed Messaging - An Osterman Research White Paper by ZANTAZ January 2008 - (Free Research) Email messaging is a mission-critical function for virtually all organizations and it is becoming more so. Learn how you can manage email to meet regulation requirements, increase messaging security and reliability, and streamline storage...  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

How Data Center Infrastructure Management Software Improves Planning and Cuts Operational Costs by APC by Schneider Electric February 2012 - (Free Research) Today’s IT pros are being challenged to convert their data centers from costly infrastructures into producers of business value. This resource explores how data center infrastructure management (DCIM) software tools can simplify operational processes, cut costs, and speed up information delivery.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Forward Error Correction (FEC) for Video Streaming and File Delivery Solutions by QUALCOMM Incorporated February 2012 - (Free Research) Forward error correction (FEC) technology protects against network packet loss. Content delivery solutions using FEC have numerous user experience and cost advantages. This paper provides a technical overview of RaptorQ, the best available application-layer FEC technology.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Realizing the benefits of FTP consolidation by IBM November 2011 - (Free Research) Businesses are experiencing a growing demand to move high volumes of data both internally and externally. File transfer protocol (FTP) servers are proliferating among individual departments and raising traffic levels with customers and suppliers. This white paper explains and explores the opportunity and benefits of FTP consolidation.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Data Virtualization Book Preview by Composite Software February 2012 - (Free Research) This is an informative preview of the book, the first ever on data virtualization, that fills this information void with 10 in-depth case studies from data virtualization adopters across a range of industries.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

ERP In A Recovering Economy: Now is the perfect time to invest! by IQMS January 2011 - (Free Research) During past economic slowdowns companies didn’t plan ahead to safeguard the ability to grow profitably. While the current economic downturn shows a need to reduce costs, many SMMs are also pursuing growth. They’re responding to market pressures and rising costs by targeting IT solutions like industry-specific ERP to set the stage for future growth.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

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