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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

Most companies looking to apply lean techniques to their manufacturing processes in order to improve efficiencies and reduce costs start by adopting an ERP system – but ERP alone isn't enough. Read this paper to discover 3 areas to apply lean principles that will yield immediate cost savings and efficiency improvements. 

This white paper describes international procurement center (IPC) processes and capabilities, and explains the ways in which an IPC deployment can enhance your profitability. 

In today's business environment, supply chain management cannot afford inefficiencies caused by planners using outdated inventory management models. Read this white paper to discover an SAP application that enables planners to manage today's complex supply chains by facilitating analysis of many variables, constraints, and scenarios. 

Procurement technology brings buyers and sellers together in virtual marketplaces, letting manufacturers aggregate purchases of goods and services to earn volume discounts and negotiate better prices. In this E-Book, experts discuss techniques for managing supplier risk and gaining more control over direct spend on raw materials. 

Companies rely on its enterprise resource planning (ERP) system to help manage finances, manufacturing, and the supply chain. Learn how one companied increased productivity while managing risk with a reliable, efficient and adaptable solution.