This paper explores how the latest inventory optimization techniques can help increase supply chain visibility and reduce inventory costs. Read this resource now to learn how to capitalize on a multi-stage, multi-inventory optimization model to help increase efficiency and gain much-needed competitive advantage. 

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. 

This IDC White Paper addresses a key challenge for most organizations - the need to improve innovation.  Three very different global corporations are compared in order to explore methods of managing new ideas, projects, resources, and marketing innovation. Read on to learn what all three companies are doing to manage innovation. 

View this white paper to gain a better understanding of product lifecycle management (PLM.) I'ts more than just a generic buzzword, and it encompasses more than merely managing your program and project processes. Gain a better understanding on the road to successful PLM by reading this white paper now. 

This white paper explores how IBM® Rational® software integrated offerings can help gain the traceability you need to ensure overall product quality. 

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software can be one of the best tools in your IT arsenal, but only if you have a system in place that is right for your particular business needs. Read this white paper to learn how a fully integrated ERP suite can help ease your product launch by giving you visibility into all of critical business data. 

This paper gives a brief overview of the SAP® solutions used by manufacturers of complex products and equipment to differentiate themselves from the competition through superior-value products and services against low-cost global providers. 

This white paper explores requirements engineering and its groundbreaking role in product development and engineering for the industrial segment. It discusses the best practices and benefits of requirements engineering, and how automotive manufacturers can overcome today's quality and cost challenges using those best practices. 

This paper discusses common GPD challenges and corresponding solution methodologies in the context of PTC technology-enabled best practices derived from numerous customer engagements worldwide.  Read this paper to learn the foundation your company needs to make intelligent, informed decisions regarding initiatives toward global product development. 

This white paper the curve by which software testing practices typically grow within an organization, highlighting the benefits associated with testing as a managed service. 

This white paper illustrates how proven methodologies and best-of-breed tools, such as Rational DOORS, Rational Rhapsody, Rational Team Concert, and Rational Quality Manager, can help you design high-quality products that meet customer requirements. 

This resource center offers up white papers, videos and more on the business intelligence (BI) capabilities of Oracle's products. The first paper provides an overview of the Oracle BI Foundation Suite, discussing its features and technical architecture, while another piece outlines cloud-ready BI with Oracle Business Intelligence 11g. 

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.