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Presentation Transcript: The Assembly Plant of the Future: Restructuring manufacturing processes to meet the global challenge by Apriso Corporation March 22, 2011 - (Free Research) In this webcast transcript, Joe Barkai, practice director at IDC Manufacturing Insights, presents IDC's vision of a "global plant floor" that standardizes production and supply chains by using integrated ERP, product lifecycle management (PLM), manufacturing execution systems (MES), and other tools to reduce complexity and increase standardization.  (PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT) READ ABSTRACT |

FlexNet and FDA 21 CFR Part 11 by Apriso Corporation March 09, 2011 - (Free Research) Manufacturers regulated by the FDA 21 CFR Part 11 regulations understand that the integrity of manufacturing processes must be achieved and maintained in order to sustain compliance. The purpose of this document is to demonstrate that Apriso FlexNet platform and application suite can support the intent of the 21 CFR Part 11 regulatory guidelines.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

The When, Why and How of ERP support for LEAN by SYSPRO - Canada February 15, 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 |

Beginner’s guide to manufacturing PLM tools by IQMS January 08, 2013 - (Free Research) In this product lifecycle managment (PLM) e-guide, discover an overview of the basics of PLM tools, software selection and implementation tips from industry experts, the value of cloud PLM, 3D CAD imagery, and social media add-ons, and why− and how− PLM is branching out from discrete manufacturing into process manufacturing.  (EGUIDE) 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 |

Multiplying MES Value with PLM Integration by Apriso Corporation August 2008 - (Free Research) MES platforms have, and continue to provide, significant opportunities to integrate manufacturing functions while reducing wasted time, energy, and material on the factory floor.  (WHITE PAPER) 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 |

Accelerate SAP while Reducing Risk, Complexity, and Total Cost of Ownership by Oracle Corporation September 2012 - (Free Research) Whether automating manufacturing processes, uncovering volatility in supply or demand, or running the latest financial analyses, the ability to access and analyze the right data quickly is essential. Oracle delivers all the pieces needed to accelerate SAP deployment and reduce costs throughout the SAP lifecycle.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

ERP Software Acquisition in an FDA Regulated Environment by SoftBrands, Inc. March 2008 - (Free Research) This white paper presents a guideline to help you select an ERP system for your FDA validation. Explore a five phase software acquisition life cycle model to help you accomplish these objectives as efficiently as possible.  (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 |

L’Oreal’s Manufacturing Makeover by Apriso Corporation February 2011 - (Free Research) L’Oréal implemented a manufacturing systems overhaul to streamline processes, create a new technology framework and enable disparate locations to share information and best practices more effectively. Jacques Playe, CIO, Operations, explains how the restructuring significantly increased processing capacity, reduced costs and improved quality.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

What Distinguishes World Class Manufacturing Companies by NetSuite December 2011 - (Free Research) This webcast discusses the challenges faced by manufacturers and the characteristics that make top enterprises stand out from the pack.  (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 |

S&OP: Best Practices for Better Business by SAP America, Inc. February 2012 - (Free Research) Sales and operations planning (S&OP) is rapidly attracting interest from manufacturers around the globe.  Read this informative report from IDC that answers pressing questions about S&OP in today's business environment and how an integrated planning platform can benefit your business.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

The Business Impact of EAM by IBM August 2008 - (Free Research) The Business Impact of Enterprise Asset Management provides a straightforward, jargon-free look at the way Enterprise Asset Management is changing the world of business.  (ANALYST REPORT)

Choosing the Right MES Vendor to Achieve Manufacturing Excellence: A Vendor Comparison by Apriso Corporation November 2011 - (Free Research) This paper profiles three leading manufacturing execution system (MES) software solution providers and discusses the important features and capabilities that manufacturers should consider if they want to obtain the best possible competitive advantage.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Comparison: IBM Netezza Data Warehouse Appliance vs. Oracle Exadata by IBM January 2012 - (Free Research) This white paper offers up a comprehensive comparison of the Oracle Exadata and IBM Netezza data warehouse appliance, helping you decide which is the better fit for your business. Read this now and learn how they stack up in terms of online transaction processing (OLTP), query performance, simplicity of operation, value and more.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Key requirements for HCM: A vendor comparison checklist by Ultimate Software December 2011 - (Free Research) The following solution comparison checklist contains must-have requirements that you must consider as you compare vendors in your search for a leading human capital management (HCM) solution.  (ASSESSMENT TOOL) READ ABSTRACT |

Best Practices in Lifecycle Management: Comparing KACE, Altiris, LANDesk, and Microsoft SMS by KACE August 2008 - (Free Research) This Enterprise Management Associates (EMA) white paper explains key best practices in lifecycle management, uses these as a framework for functional comparison, and includes a cost comparison to determine overall solution value.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Technical Comparison of On-line Vs. Line-interactive UPS Designs by APC by Schneider Electric January 2004 - (Free Research) This paper describes the advantages and disadvantages of each topology and addresses some common misconceptions about real-world application requirements.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Log Management in the Cloud: A Comparison of In-House Vs. Cloud-Based Management of Log Data by Alert Logic December 2008 - (Free Research) This white paper presents some questions to consider when vetting your business needs against each type of log management model.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

The Advantage of the HP ProLiant DL980 Universal Database Solution vs. Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-­8: A Financial Comparison by HP & Intel® April 2013 - (Free Research) The need to obtain business value from interpreting large data volumes is becoming a necessity for many large and mid-sized organizations. Consult this informative white paper to learn more about how several solution providers have developed hardware and software solutions to provide performance access to large amounts of business data.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Case Study: Consolidated Communications by Akorri February 2010 - (Free Research) Read this case study to find out how Microsoft recommended the use of Akorri’s BalancePoint virtual infrastructure management software for daily performance baselining that provides before and after virtualization comparisons of all infrastructure to maximize resource optimization, load balancing, and capacity planning and growth.  (CASE STUDY) READ ABSTRACT |

A Usability Comparison of the Top Three Data Modeling Tools by CA ERwin from CA Technologies October 2011 - (Free Research) Read this white paper to get a comparison of data modeling tools.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

The Era of Collosal Content Arrives by Oracle Corporation UK Ltd December 2012 - (Free Research) In this paper, explore tier-3 archive challenges and how to beat them, learn about the impending "era of colossal content," find 12 comparisons between tape and HDD, and get the scoop on modern tiered storage approach that optimizes the storage infrastructure through a combination of SSD, disk and tape.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

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