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Tying the Shop Floor to the ERP System by Plex Systems March 31, 2009 - (Free Research) ERP on the Shop Floor is as critical to the viability of the enterprise as any component in the execution of manufacturing. High performing manufacturers have found that full integration of real-time operational data collected from the shop floor to the top floor is key to reducing costs, streamlining operations and improving customer satisfaction.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

The Link Between Cloud-Based Commerce and ERP Value by Ariba, Inc. December 22, 2011 - (Free Research) Read this white paper for an overview of how the cloud enables greater collaboration, transparency and efficiency among hundreds of thousands of trading partners on a global scale. Discover how companies of all sizes can benefit from the effects that cloud computing has on enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Saugatuck Technology: ERP for Small and Mid-sized Companies: Time for a Decision by SAP America, Inc. January 06, 2011 - (Free Research) Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) often reach the point where their executives are considering, or should make, a significant change and/or investment in business management IT. What used to be ruled out as an option for these types of organizations, but now needs to be strongly considered, is ERP. Read this research report to learn more.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Aging ERP: When Old ERP is Too Old by Sage Software January 04, 2012 - (Free Research) This analyst insight looks at the performance of companies that have more recent enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementations and compare them to companies that have systems over 15 years old.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Manufacturing ERP Buyer’s Guide – 2011 Edition by SearchManufacturingERP January 22, 2009 - (Free Research) Compiled by SearchManufacturingERP.com editors, this directory includes ERP software products for process and discrete manufacturers of all sizes, as well as all verticals. It includes software that is meant to be deployed on-premise as well as Software as a Service (SaaS) or on-demand software.  (EBOOK) READ ABSTRACT |

Forrester Webcast – ERP 2011 Trends – Visual Processes, Collaboration, and Mobility by Sage Software January 06, 2012 - (Free Research) In this webcast, Forrester Research, Inc. analyst China Martens discusses the changes in the enterprise resource planning (ERP) market and the four emerging key trends in on-premise ERP systems.  (WEBCAST) 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 |

Focus Experts’ Briefing: Five Ways Modern ERP Solutions Increase Business Agility by Sage Software January 2012 - (Free Research) In this report, discover the ways in which modern enterprise resource planning (ERP) strategies increase business agility.  (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 |

Six Ways ERP Software as a Service (SaaS) Changes the Game for Manufacturers by Plex Systems July 2010 - (Free Research) Manufacturers are burdened with costly, cumbersome ERP software nobody wants to use. This paper can help by explaining six game-changing aspects delivered by Plex Online SaaS ERP. Continue reading to learn how in each case, the benefit is an improved and optimized manufacturing process to help the enterprise thrive in a challenging market.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

The Midmarket Manufacturer’s Guide to Getting Started with ERP by SearchManufacturingERP June 2010 - (Free Research) In this e-book, get more insight into whether your midmarket manufacturing organization would benefit from ERP. Find out how to build a business and get tips for navigating the market and implementing software. Continue reading to learn tips and insight on getting started with ERP in your midmarket organization.  (EBOOK) 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 |

Tips for a Pain Free ERP Implementation by Plex Systems July 2010 - (Free Research) Your next software implementation doesn’t have to be a nightmare. It can be done faster and with less training and without the need for upgrades or continued training. Read this paper to learn about the Plex Online implementation and training process, a process perfected over hundreds of successes.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

6 Steps to Enterprise Resource Planning Implementation Success by IFS January 2007 - (Free Research) Implementing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Contact Relationship Management (CRM), and Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) is complicated. Here are six simple steps to take to manage that complexity.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

SAP Supports Applications on VMware Platform: An Industry Milestone by VMware, Inc. October 2008 - (Free Research) The partnership with SAP gives VMware the opportunity to address an additional large segment of the enterprise market, and enables SAP to sell its products on the industry-leading virtualization platform.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

How Cloud Computing Increases The Agility Of Your ERP System by Plex Systems November 2010 - (Free Research) This paper explains how with a community-driven development approach, enhancements are driven by a community of users, which means the system constantly improves in the exact way a user requires. Continue reading to learn the power of community-driven product enhancement.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

SearchManufacturingERP.com Tip Guide: Manufacturing Social Media Software: Where it Makes Sense by Ariba, Inc. February 2012 - (Free Research) Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn have taken social media by storm, but widespread adoption of social networking systems in manufacturing has not taken off. In this guide, learn best practices for implementing social media software and highlights of the business benefits provided.  (EGUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

Dell completes virtualization deployment for heavy-equipment dealer Kelly Tractor in 20 days by Dell and VMware July 2008 - (Free Research) An aging, proprietary enterprise resource planning (ERP) system at Kelly Tractor limited the company's ability to integrate information from separate departments and build new, innovative sales and services tools. Read how the company benefited from Dell and VMware virtualization.  (CASE STUDY) READ ABSTRACT |

Midmarket ERP Software Evaluation Tips by Sage Software February 2012 - (Free Research) This guide provides expert tips for midmarket organizations interested in investing in ERP. Learn how to sift through the clutter to find the perfect system for your needs.  (EGUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

How to Build a Business Case for ERP in Today’s Economy by IFS February 2012 - (Free Research) This e-book explores best practices for selecting ERP software. Learn the difference between SaaS and on-premise ERP and ensure a successful implementation strategy.  (EBOOK) 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 |

SearchManufacturingERP.com E-Guide: The Benefits of ERP for SMBs by Exact Software February 2012 - (Free Research) This expert e-guide explores the difference in the benefits of enterprise resource planning (ERP) for small and midsized businesses (SMBs) versus larger organizations and sheds light on what to avoid when midmarket organizations lack the IT resources needed when buying ERP software.  (EGUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

ERP In A Recovering Economy: Now is the perfect time to invest! by IQMS January 2011 - (Free Research) During past economic slowdowns companies didn’t plan ahead to safeguard the ability to grow profitably. While the current economic downturn shows a need to reduce costs, many SMMs are also pursuing growth. They’re responding to market pressures and rising costs by targeting IT solutions like industry-specific ERP to set the stage for future growth.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

From the Shop Floor to the Front Office: Taking a Fresh Look at Manufacturing ERP Options by IQMS April 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 |

Eight “Must-Have” ERP Features for Food Processors by Plex Systems February 2012 - (Free Research) Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems are essential to companies in all industries and the food and beverage industry is no exception. This white paper highlights eight features food and beverage processors must have in their ERP platform. Read more to discover if your company's system meets the requirements or falls below par.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

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