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From the Shop Floor to the Front Office: Taking a Fresh Look at Manufacturing ERP Options by IQMS April 21, 2011 - (Free Research) Selecting a supplier for manufacturing ERP solutions is more important than ever before, due to the increasingly complex set of business processes involved.  Manufacturers now require the ability to share data in real time across all functional areas touching the manufacturing process. This paper takes a fresh look at manufacturing ERP options.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

10 Critical Questions to Ask a Manufacturing ERP Vendor by Plex Systems October 19, 2010 - (Free Research) Choosing the right ERP solution for your manufacturing operations is a very important decision, one that you will be forced to live with for years to come. Learn the key elements that need to be evaluated.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

10 Critical Questions to Ask a Manufacturing ERP Vendor by ComputerWeekly.com October 19, 2010 - (Free Research) Choosing the right ERP solution for your manufacturing operations is a very important decision, one that you will be forced to live with for years to come. Learn the key elements that need to be evaluated.  (WHITE PAPER) 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 |

Real-time Shop Floor Integration, Simplified: The Right ERP System Can Make It Happen by IQMS December 2008 - (Free Research) The key to achieving cost-effective savings in the supply chain is to exchange information accurately and quickly in real-time.  (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 |

10 Warning Signs that Your ERP System is Killing Your Business by Plex Systems April 2009 - (Free Research) This paper describes the warning signs that an ERP system is killing a business, and suggests how companies can thrive with a new approach to business systems.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Collaboration Drives Growth for Discrete Manufacturers: For Sage by Sage Software January 2012 - (Free Research) This paper takes a look at enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and the requirements of collaboration as it relates to customer focus, innovation, and supply chain excellence.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Plex Systems Customers Leverage SaaS ERP for Impressive Results by Plex Systems March 2011 - (Free Research) This Analyst Insight is part of a series of Aberdeen research reports exploring the topic of SaaS ERP. While several ERP solution providers are currently equipped to deliver ERP using SaaS deployment models, how these different SaaS solutions are delivered varies quite significantly. This report focuses on Plex Systems' SaaS ERP offering.  (ANALYST REPORT) 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 |

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 |

3 Things Business Decision Makers Need To Know About SOA by IFS January 2012 - (Free Research) In this white paper, uncover the three most important things you should know about service-oriented architecture (SOA) in order to be sure you are getting the most efficient and effective performance out of your enterprise application architecture.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

SearchManufacturingERP.com E-Guide: The Benefits of ERP for SMBs by Exact Software February 2012 - (Free Research) This expert e-guide explores the difference in the benefits of enterprise resource planning (ERP) for small and midsized businesses (SMBs) versus larger organizations and sheds light on what to avoid when midmarket organizations lack the IT resources needed when buying ERP software.  (EGUIDE) 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 |

What's Happening on Your Shop Floor? by Plex Systems March 2009 - (Free Research) Until recently, it was difficult for manufacturers to obtain a true picture of what was happening on the shop floor. Real-time, accurate data reflecting production activity, planned production schedules, quality checks, machine breakdowns, inventory levels or a shortage of materials made it a challenge for shop floor management to keep track..  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Measuring The Success of Lean by SAP America, Inc. January 2012 - (Free Research) This article from IndustryWeek features advice on streamlining your business for leaner operations.  (JOURNAL ARTICLE) READ ABSTRACT |

Tips for a Pain Free ERP Implementation by Plex Systems July 2010 - (Free Research) Your next software implementation doesn’t have to be a nightmare. It can be done faster and with less training and without the need for upgrades or continued training. Read this paper to learn about the Plex Online implementation and training process, a process perfected over hundreds of successes.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Mobile ERP, Social Media Rank Among Manufacturing Technology Trends of 2011 by Plex Systems January 2012 - (Free Research) In 2011, there was a  strong willingness to invest in technology by manufacturing organizations. However, that wasn't the only trend. In this tip guide, uncover the most popular  developments in 2011 and how these trends have the potential to carry into 2012.  (EGUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

How Cloud Computing Increases The Agility Of Your ERP System by Plex Systems November 2010 - (Free Research) This paper explains how with a community-driven development approach, enhancements are driven by a community of users, which means the system constantly improves in the exact way a user requires. Continue reading to learn the power of community-driven product enhancement.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Business Process Management as a Blueprint for Mobile Workforce Management by ViryaNet Ltd (E-mail this company) January 2012 - (Free Research) Read this white paper to learn the fundamentals and benefits of business process management (BPM), and how BPM systems work so well the mobile workforce management industry.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

The Five Keys to Manufacturing Success by SAP America, Inc. January 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 |

International Transportation Management Benchmark Study:Winners See Strategic Value of Visibility by SAP America, Inc. January 2012 - (Free Research) This third annual study examines how successful firms are managing international transportation and emerging trends in the industry.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

How to Choose a Retail Management System by Sage Software January 2012 - (Free Research) In this white paper, gain insight into how to choose a retail management system that fits the needs of your business. Get tips on how to know whether or not you're ready to buy the software, essential features to look for, and the most common mistakes companies make when selecting their system.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Getting ROI Out of Your ERP system by IFS February 2012 - (Free Research) In this e-guide, readers will learn more about the basics of ERP and how to reduce maintenance and support costs for these systems.  (EGUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

Podcast: Selecting ERP software for manufacturing by Exact Software January 2012 - (Free Research) In this podcast, Ray Wang, Vice President at Forrester Research, offers insight on how to build a business case for enterprise resource planning (ERP) during the economic downturn - and save money in the process.  (PODCAST) READ ABSTRACT |

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