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Taking Control:Improved Inventory Visibility Leads to Lean Success by Plex Systems February 01, 2012 - (Free Research) Read this paper for a comprehensive look into inventory inside the manufacturing plant - everything from inventory, to receipt of material, to finished products. Learn how to  take control of your inventory and supply chain to achieve lean manufacturing and increased efficiency and profitability.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

MPI Group: The Informed Manufacturer — Tips, Tricks and Tactics for Discrete Manufacturers by SAP America, Inc. January 27, 2012 - (Free Research) Download this comic book package to take a light-hearted look at today’s manufacturing challenges – and to gain serious solutions for achieving success.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

How to Improve Supply Chain Visibility and Communication by Plex Systems July 20, 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 19, 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 |

Onboarding suppliers to sustainable supply chain by IBM January 31, 2012 - (Free Research) It is essential to convey sustainability in a meaningful way to manufacturers and clear manner for suppliers. In this tip guide, you will learn best practices for green manufacturing policies, tips for overcoming resistance to green supply chain management and expert insights to identify and manage performance metrics.  (EGUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

Executive Sales and Operations Planning Maturity Levels and Key Solution Criterion by SAP America, Inc. May 31, 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 |

3 Questions to Ensure You’re Collaborating Effectively Across Your Supply Chain by SAP America, Inc. September 30, 2009 - (Free Research) To drive market share, sales, product adoption and greater efficiency, many businesses are strategically partnering with suppliers and other supply chain participants to collaborate and share information. In this white paper, find answers to three of the top concerns for organizations developing these collaborative supply chain networks.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Supply Chain Visibility Excellence by SAP America, Inc. March 31, 2011 - (Free Research) As global supply chains become even more complex, gaining end-to-end visibility has become essential for successful management. Use the expert recommendations in this Aberdeen Group report to gain the visibility that can help you control costs and inventory and better manage today's complex, global supply chains.  (ANALYST REPORT) 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 |

International Transportation Management Benchmark Study:Winners See Strategic Value of Visibility by SAP America, Inc. January 27, 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 |

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 |

E-Guide: Ensuring Lean, Demand-Driven Manufacturing with the Right Technology by Plex Systems November 12, 2010 - (Free Research) Read this E-Guide and discover how lean software can boost your supply chain visibility. Uncover the importance of effective supply chain management visibility as well as 3 basic tasks that that aid in completing successful IT initiatives.  (EGUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

MPI Group: The Informed Manufacturer — Tips, Tricks and Tactics for High-Tech Manufacturers by SAP America, Inc. July 31, 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 |

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 |

From Idea to Delivery: Take a Holistic, End-to-End Approach to Bringing Products to Market by SAP America, Inc. September 30, 2011 - (Free Research) Many organizations still struggle with siloed operations for lack of a clear path to collaboration. But with the right IT strategy and organizational change, a company can enable collaboration beyond its four walls and extend out to suppliers, customers, and partners, integrating all processes from idea to delivery. Read this paper to learn more.  (WHITE PAPER) 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 |

Tips for managing sustainable supply chains by IBM January 2012 - (Free Research) Many organizations are eager to jump on the supply chain sustainability bandwagon without fully comprehending what such a program means to the organization. In this tip guide, you will gain expert insights into maintaining consistency and other governance elements to maintain a sustainable supply chain program with broad executive support.  (EGUIDE) 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 |

Inventory Optimization: A Technique for Improving Operational Inventory Targets by SAP America, Inc. December 2009 - (Free Research) This paper examines how the stochastic multistage, multi-inventory model supports inventory optimization. It also looks at how the SAP® Enterprise Inventory Optimization application by SmartOps uses the model to help supply planners execute more effectively in a highly collaborative enterprise environment.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

SearchManufacturingERP.com eBook: Improving effectiveness and adoption in ERP procurement to drive increased savings by Ariba, Inc. December 2011 - (Free Research) This e-book provides tips on how to increase the value of your ERP – and your supply chain – with tools for more effective collaboration.  (EBOOK) READ ABSTRACT |

Oracle Business Intelligence Applications Overview by Oracle Corporation January 2011 - (Free Research) This paper explains how Oracle Business Intelligence (BI) Applications are complete, prebuilt BI solutions that deliver intuitive, role-based intelligence for everyone in an organization - from front line employees to senior management - that enable better decisions, actions, and business processes.  (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 |

Neutraceutical Supplements Uptime with Dell Compellent SAN by Dell Compellent May 2011 - (Free Research) Nutraceutical’s previous storage area network (SAN) lacked the flexibility and high availability necessary to keep production running at the manufacturing facility without sacrificing the IT team’s nights and weekends. Read on to learn more.  (CASE STUDY) READ ABSTRACT |

Video - Andrew Bartolini on Collaborative Sourcing by Ariba, Inc. December 2011 - (Free Research) Ardent Partners analyst and CPO Rising author, Andrew Bartolini, shares his insights into successful buyer/seller collaboration and supply chain sourcing.  (VIDEOCAST) READ ABSTRACT |

Fast Track ERP Implementation: Advice from the Field by IFS June 2009 - (Free Research) ERP implementations don't have to take months or years. This white paper discusses how Colfax Corp. implemented IFS Applications in as little as nine weeks. It presents a case study of Colfax's complex but rapid rollout, and offers fast tracking tips from Colfax Business Analyst Jay Michael.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

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