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The Innovation Barrier, Part 2: Symptoms, Solutions, and the Impact on Equipment Manufacturers by Fanfare November 16, 2007 - (Free Research) This paper is the second in a two-part series exploring the innovation barrier – the point at which testing can no longer keep pace with development in the equipment manufacturing industry. It examines the innovation barrier’s symptoms – from slowdowns in development to mounting quality issues – and the potential impact on equipment manufacturers.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Fast Track ERP Implementation: Advice from the Field by IFS June 19, 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 |

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 |

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 |

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 |

Overall Equipment Effectiveness: Monitor and Improve the Effectiveness of Your Manufacturing Processes by Plex Systems February 01, 2012 - (Free Research) This white paper presents a thorough understanding of what overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) is, how it works, and the countless benefits that result from its use. Also discover tools that enable you to accurately measure OEE so you have a clear picture of how it's improving your process efficiencies.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Drive Accuracy and Better Manufacturing Decisions with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) by Plex Systems July 20, 2010 - (Free Research) This paper explains how a comprehensive integrated PLM program enables improved productivity, accuracy, and decision-making – and ultimately increases profitability. Continue reading to learn more about how balanced PLM programs drive profitable growth.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Top 10 Steps to Higher Profits and Easier ERP Implementations by Exact Software January 26, 2012 - (Free Research) This white paper provides 10 steps to a seamless and profit-focused enterprise resource planning (ERP) system implementation for small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) like yours.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Lean Manufacturing by IFS January 11, 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 |

ERP vs. Project Based Solutions - Which Is Right For You? by IFS January 11, 2012 - (Free Research) In this white paper, learn why enterprise resouce planning (ERP) systems are emerging as an alternative to project-based solutions (PBSs).  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

How to Choose a Manufacturing System by Sage Software January 06, 2012 - (Free Research) In this white paper, learn how Sage Software has successfully structured their manufacturing system to deliver useful information to enterprises needing to upgrade from legacy and manual systems.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

The Innovation Barrier: Has Testing Fallen Behind Development? by Fanfare February 2007 - (Free Research) Constant product innovation has contributed to a thriving equipment-manufacturing industry, however, fewer time-saving tools are available to QA than developer groups. As a result, testing is becoming an innovation barrier. This paper examines the innovation barrier: its causes, effects, & what’s needed to restore the vigorous pace of innovation.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Barcoding 101 for Manufacturers: What You Need to Know to Get Started by Plex Systems November 2010 - (Free Research) Barcoding, also known as Automatic Identification (Auto ID), is a method of encoding information into a machine-readable pattern of predefined bar and space patterns that can be quickly and accurately read by a scanner and a computer. Read this white paper to learn how to incorporate barcoding into your everyday.  (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 |

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 |

The Idea to Delivery Framework: A Holistic Approach to Deliver Customer Value by SAP America, Inc. December 2011 - (Free Research) Idea-to-delivery is an approach to delivering customer value that takes into account today's highly volatile, regulated, globally interconnected, and trading partner-dependent business environment. In this paper, find an action plan with the evolutionary steps companies can take today to move toward this new approach.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Short-Run Manufacturer Builds Long-term Success with EnterpriseIQ by IQMS January 2011 - (Free Research) For years, Donnelly managed operations using an OS/2 operating system and various software packages. While Donnelly achieved much success using the OS/2 platform and manual scheduling, the company’s growth eventually began outpacing the system’s capacity. With EnterpriseIQ in place, Donnelly has seen improvements in every aspect of its business.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Realize The Benefits Of Design, Operation, Maintain Thinking Today by IFS January 2012 - (Free Research) In this white paper, you'll find tips and strategies for maintaining an open and flexible IT system that will increase the efficiency of your enterprise. Learn how leveraging design, operate, maintain (DOM) can facilitate an easy transition to an open IT system.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

ERP Implementation Best Practices:Manufacturers and the SaaS Delivery Model by Plex Systems January 2012 - (Free Research) Read this paper to uncover five perks of selecting a software as a service (SaaS) enterprise resource planning (ERP) system.  (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 |

To ERP or Not to ERP: In Manufacturing, It Isn't Even a Question by Sage Software January 2012 - (Free Research) This paper will uncover the performance results of companies that have implemented an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system versus those that have not. It will also examine the capabilities that companies with ERP have over non-ERP companies.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Riding the Growth Wave: Leveraging Economies of Scale by SAP America, Inc. April 2008 - (Free Research) This paper examines how an integrated information technology solution can help you take advantage of economies of scale to boost manufacturing utilization, enhance service levels, and improve the efficiency of your sales and administrative activities.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Cloud ERP Implementation Best Practices by Plex Systems November 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 |

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