WHITE PAPER - In regards to Enterprise Resource Planning, customer-supplier relationships are more important for small-to-medium manufacturers than large ones, because small-to-medium manufacturers tend to have few IT resources, and rely more on the software supplier.
Posted: October 2, 2008 | Published: May 30, 2006


Topics:  Apparel Industry | CRM | ERP Software | Manufacturing Software | Manufacturing Systems | Marketing | Sales | Supply Chain Management

PODCAST - In this podcast Simon Jacobson, Senior Research Analyst, AMR Research, examines how global manufacturers apply IT to their processes as part of their ongoing evolution toward becoming demand-driven manufacturer.
Posted: September 26, 2008 | Premiered: September 26, 2008


Topics:  Business Processes | ERP | ERP Software | Risk Management | Software as a Service | Systems Management | Systems Management Services | Systems Management Software

PODCAST - In this podcast, get expert tips and advice from Jim Shepard, senior vice president of research for AMR Research. Find out how to narrow down the options, and learn what to do (and what not to do) to effectively evaluate midmarket ERP software.
Posted: September 26, 2008 | Premiered: September 26, 2008


Topics:  Application Hosting | Best Practices | Business Performance Management | ERP | ERP Software | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Industry | SMBs | Software Maintenance

WHITE PAPER - This whitepaper explains the importance of performance management, the causes of delay, costs of delay, and the steps to eliminate delays.
Posted: September 25, 2008 | Published: September 25, 2008


Topics:  Application Performance Management | Application Performance Management Software | Business Intelligence | ERP | ERP Software | SOA

VIDEO - Find out how to navigate the ever-evolving BI and PM technology markets, conduct an effective RFP process, evaluate software and successfully implement integrated BI-PM systems.
Posted: September 25, 2008 | Premiered: September 25, 2008


Topics:  Application Performance Management | Application Performance Management Software | Business Intelligence | Business Intelligence Software | Business Process Management Software | ERP | ERP Software

VIDEO - Whether you're planning a project now, or will in the future, get expert advice and methods to make BI-PM projects run smoothly. From requirements gathering to deployment, find out how to scope, plan and deliver a BI-PM project successfully.
Posted: September 25, 2008 | Premiered: September 25, 2008


Topics:  Business Intelligence Software | Business IT Alignment | Business Performance Management | ERP | ERP Software | Project Management

PODCAST - Is Software as a Service (SaaS) ERP really a viable option for manufacturers? View this expert podcast and learn the pros and cons of SaaS ERP for manufacturers -- and find out what to consider when deciding between SaaS vs. on-premise ERP.
Posted: September 24, 2008 | Premiered: September 24, 2008


Topics:  Application Hosting | Business Performance Management | ERP | ERP Software | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Industry | Software as a Service | Software Maintenance

WHITE PAPER - Enterprises looking to compete in a global marketplace must be able to comply with international financial and legal requirements-they must be able to think globally but at the same time act (and comply) locally.
Posted: September 19, 2008 | Published: September 17, 2008


Topics:  Business Intelligence | ERP | ERP Software | Financial Reporting | Globalization | Manufacturing | Vendors

WHITE PAPER - This E-Guide offers a few guidelines that can be employed when making decisions about long-term archiving, retention and disposal of customer data.
Posted: September 17, 2008 | Published: September 17, 2008


Topics:  Best Practices | Business Intelligence | Business Intelligence Software | Content Archiving | Data Management | Email | ERP | ERP Software | Spreadsheets

CASE STUDY - Excaliber found M1 by B&G™, an ERP software system designed for small to medium manufacturers.
Posted: September 16, 2008 | Published: May 19, 2008


Topics:  Data Migration | ERP Software | Quality Control

WHITE PAPER - More than simply serving a marketing role, a Web presence can boost internal efficiency, enhance customer service and increase sales.
Posted: September 16, 2008 | Published: May 19, 2008


Topics:  Accounting | ERP Software | ERP System | Inventory Management Software | Manufacturing Software | Shop Floor Control | Supply Chain Management | Supply Chain Software

WHITE PAPER - This report is designed for technical executives who wish to understand the many options that are available today for building or buying a business intelligence solution for an SAP-centric organization.
Posted: September 10, 2008 | Published: September 10, 2008


Topics:  Business Intelligence | Collaboration | Data Warehouses | ERP | ERP Software | Financial Services | NetWeaver

WHITE PAPER - Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementations are a perfect example. When the right product is chosen, and the implementation is handled intelligently, an ERP system will actually reduce risk, not increase it.
Posted: September 10, 2008 | Published: September 10, 2008


Topics:  Accounting | Best Practices | Business Intelligence | Business Intelligence Software | ERP | ERP Software

WHITE PAPER - Achieving the Perfect Plant goes far beyond simply integrating traditional MES systems to ERP. Read this white paper and discover the methods to achieving that goal.
Posted: September 10, 2008 | Published: September 10, 2008


Topics:  Business Intelligence | Business Intelligence Software | ERP | ERP Software | Manufacturing Industry | Master Data Management

WEBCAST - This webcast will help IT professionals identify a single solution for their systems management issues including managing the physical and virtual IT environments across data centers, desktops, and devices.
Posted: September 8, 2008 | Premiered: September 23, 2008


Topics:  ERP | ERP Software | Infrastructure Management | Infrastructure Services | Systems Management Services | Systems Management Software | Virtual User Interface Software

WHITE PAPER - This paper introduces the concept of pervasive performance management, discusses how managers can frame their goals and benchmarks for achieving this objective.
Posted: September 8, 2008 | Published: September 8, 2008


Topics:  Application Performance Management | Application Performance Management Software | Business Intelligence | Dashboards | ERP | ERP Software | Systems Management | Systems Management Services

SOFTWARE DEMO - Infor ERP VISUAL combines affordability and deep functionality, and is ideal for high growth, mixed-mode manufacturers who need a modular solution, where new capabilities can be added as their business grows.
Posted: September 4, 2008 | Published: September 4, 2008


Topics:  Business Process Management | CRM | Enterprise | ERP | ERP Software | Financial Management | Manufacturing | Product Life Cycles | Supply Chain Management

ASSESSMENT TOOL - Content-rich processes, from opening a new account to customer billing, are central to day to day operations, this tool helps demonstrate the value of implementing an Enterprise Content Management and Business Process Management solution.
Posted: September 3, 2008 | Published: September 1, 2008


Topics:  Business Process Management | Enterprise Content Management | ERP | ERP Software | ROI | TCO

WHITE PAPER - This white paper from AIIM International is based on findings from a recent survey conducted by AIIM on enterprise report management (ERM).
Posted: September 3, 2008 | Published: September 1, 2008


Topics:  Business Intelligence | Document Management | Enterprise Content Management | ERP | ERP Software | Financial Management | Records Management | Risk Management

WHITE PAPER - Manufacturers will continue to leverage technology to stay competitive. Read this paper to learn how with the Vantage fully integrated enterprise solution, you will be prepared to meet the challenges of today's market place-becoming lean to do so
Posted: September 3, 2008 | Published: September 3, 2008


Topics:  Business Activity Monitoring | CRM | Distribution Centers | ERP | ERP Software | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Software | Product Life Cycles | Supplier Relationship Management | Supply Chains | Warehouse Management

WHITE PAPER - Often ERP implementations fail to recognize the need for enterprise level governance until post-implementation issues have highlighted the gap between IT oriented governance and the governance needed for ERP. Read this Gartner report to learn more.
Posted: September 3, 2008 | Published: September 3, 2008


Topics:  Data Governance | Distribution Centers | ERP | ERP Software | Manufacturing Software | Quality Control | Security | Supply Chains | Testing | Training | Warehouse Management

CASE STUDY - UniCluster Express from Univa UD is a fully integrated, community-enabled open source cluster software stack with unrestricted support for all its components.
Posted: August 14, 2008 | Published: August 14, 2008


Topics:  Business Intelligence | Cluster Management | Cluster Software | ERP | ERP Software | Open Source Software | Pharmaceutical Industry

WHITE PAPER - This webcast series explains the full range of risks that can face your business on a daily basis and specifically three different types of risks business, event and data driven.
Posted: August 13, 2008 | Published: August 12, 2008


Topics:  Business Intelligence Software | Business Processes | Disaster Planning | ERP | ERP Software

PRODUCT LITERATURE - This paper analyzes some critical implementation-level problems faced by current BPEL products in real-world implementations.
Posted: August 8, 2008 | Published: August 1, 2008


Topics:  BPEL | Business Processes | Enterprise | ERP | ERP Software | SOA

WHITE PAPER - This paper explains business strategies, trends, and issues related to enterprise resource planning, financial management, operations management, and human capital management that drive the consideration of enterprise services archi...
Posted: August 6, 2008 | Published: January 1, 2006


Topics:  ERP | ERP Software | Financial Management | Productivity | SOA