WHITE PAPER - This document explores a scenario that IT organizations could face in the not too distant future, brought about by the advent of the cloud phenomena - one that forces radical change or results in dire consequences for IT as we know it, and perhaps even removing the function altogether.
Posted: July 21, 2010 | Published: July 21, 2010


Topics:  Cloud Computing | Grid Computing | SaaS business intelligence | SaaS ERP | Supply Chain Management | Supply Chains | Utility Computing

WHITE PAPER - 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.
Posted: July 20, 2010 | Published: July 20, 2010


Topics:  Cloud Computing | ERP | ERP Software | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Industry | Manufacturing Industry Organizations | Manufacturing Industry Professional Organizations | Manufacturing Software | Manufacturing Systems | SaaS ERP | Software as a Service | Supply Chain Management | Supply Chain Software | Supply Chains

WHITE PAPER - 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.
Posted: July 20, 2010 | Published: July 20, 2010


Topics:  ERP | ERP Software | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Software | Manufacturing Systems | Supply Chain Intelligence | Supply Chain Management | Supply Chain Software | Supply Chains

EBOOK - Supply chain visibility has become a hot topic, as companies struggle to keep costs low while increasing efficiency and service levels. A clear view of the entire supply chain has become imperative. This ebook examines the technology used to improve supply chain visibility and shows examples of ROI driven projects that can make a measurable impact.
Posted: June 18, 2010 | Published: June 18, 2010


Topics:  Compliance (Systems Operations) | EDI | ERP | Inventory Management | Manufacturing Software | Manufacturing Systems | ROI | Supply Chain Intelligence | Supply Chain Management | Supply Chain Software | Supply Chains

WHITE PAPER - U.S. corporations import nearly $2 trillion worth of products from more than 150 countries seeking product cost reductions with a low-cost country sourcing strategy. This paper explores trends in managing the global supply chain, LCCS, and new Global Trade Management (GTM) technologies that are increasingly important to automate global operations.
Posted: May 25, 2010 | Published: May 25, 2010


Topics:  Business Performance Management | Business Process Automation | Compliance (Systems Operations) | Imports | Procurement | SAP (Product) | Security | Supply Chain Automation | Supply Chain Management | Supply Chains | Transportation Management

WHITE PAPER - The drive to capture the business benefits of low cost country sourcing has far out-paced the processes and systems needed to manage the global supply chain. Through automation Global Logistics Managers can better manage international freight spend. Read on to discover how the benefits from contract automation help to meet budget commitments.
Posted: May 25, 2010 | Published: May 25, 2010


Topics:  Contract Management | Procurement | SAP (Product) | Spend Management | Supply Chain Automation | Supply Chain Event Management | Supply Chain Execution | Supply Chain Management | Supply Chains | Transportation Management | Vendor Selection

WHITE PAPER - Is your current business application able to support business operations and transactions outside the U.S.? Read this paper to review the key functional issues your ERP software will need to have in order to conduct business abroad.
Posted: April 26, 2010 | Published: April 26, 2010


Topics:  ERP | ERP Software | Globalization | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Industry | Manufacturing Industry Organizations | Regulatory Compliance | Supply Chain Management | Supply Chains

WHITE PAPER - The focus of this study was to learn how retailers are responding to the need for real-time business intelligence in their operations, especially in light of the past year's economic conditions. The report will provide insight to better understand how retailers perceive challenges and opportunities created by the sudden emergence of social media.
Posted: April 12, 2010 | Published: April 12, 2010


Topics:  Business Intelligence | Dashboards | OLAP | Query Tools | Reporting Software | Retail Channels | SAP (Product) | Social Networking | Supply Chain Intelligence | Supply Chain Management | Supply Chains | Web 2.0

WHITE PAPER - The SAP BusinessObjects Supply Chain Performance Management application helps companies measurably improve supply chain effectiveness, for more responsive supply chain networks and improved cost control. By focusing on the right process metrics, companies can identify and diagnose bottlenecks and more.
Posted: March 15, 2010 | Published: March 15, 2010


Topics:  Business Performance Management | Business Process Management | Business Processes | Manufacturing Industry | Order Management Systems | SAP (Product) | Supply Chain Execution | Supply Chain Intelligence | Supply Chain Management | Supply Chains

WHITE PAPER - Discover how companies taking a strategic approach toward safer and greener products can successfully meet the challenges of achieving effective compliance, safety, and product stewardship in a complex regulatory world, while at the same time gaining a competitive business advantage for the future.
Posted: March 15, 2010 | Published: March 15, 2010


Topics:  Compliance (Systems Operations) | Compliance Best Practices | Globalization | Governance, Risk, Compliance (GRC) | Product Life Cycles | Product Management | Regulatory Compliance | Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance | Supply Chain Management | Supply Chains

WHITE PAPER - Across SAP's global customer base, there is a continuum of sustainability approaches – spanning from misguided to opportunistic and strategic. Find out where you rank in this special report from SAP. (Full article)
Posted: March 15, 2010 | Published: March 15, 2010


Topics:  Business Performance Management | Business Process Management | Business Processes | Compliance Best Practices | ERP | Regulatory Compliance | SAP (Product) | Supply Chain Management | Supply Chains

WHITE PAPER - In this whitepaper, we will address the various drivers for the green supply chain trend, share important considerations for satisfying a green supply chain initiative of a customer or initiating your own green supply chain initiative, and discuss the role of enterprise software like ERP in keeping pace with this industry trend.
Posted: March 8, 2010 | Published: March 8, 2010


Topics:  Environmental Compliance | ERP | ERP Software | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Industry | Manufacturing Systems | Product Life Cycles | Supply Chain Management | Supply Chains

CASE STUDY - Read this case study to learn how Fred Tiso and his team from Citrix Systems used Birst to optimize their Supply chain. Birst helped Citrix quickly digitize the entire Citrix supply chain, gain real-time visibility into sales forecasts, bookings, shipments, tracking numbers, backlog, product reliability, inventory, material forecast, and more.
Posted: February 17, 2010 | Published: February 17, 2010


Topics:  Business Intelligence Software | ERP | ERP Software | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Industry | Supply Chain Event Management | Supply Chain Event Management Software | Supply Chain Execution | Supply Chain Intelligence | Supply Chain Management | Supply Chain Software | Supply Chains | TCO

EBOOK - 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.
Posted: August 14, 2009 | Published: January 22, 2009


Topics:  ERP | ERP Software | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Execution Systems | Manufacturing Software | SaaS ERP | Supply Chain Software | Supply Chains

WHITE PAPER - From a manufacturing executive's perspective, focusing on an open and flexible Manufacturing Operations Management platform creates a competitive weapon. This research provides a roadmap for creating such a platform in a cost effective way that still delivers benefits, such as higher levels of profitability.
Posted: June 25, 2009 | Published: March 6, 2009


Topics:  ERP | ERP Software | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Execution Systems | Manufacturing Software | Manufacturing Systems | Supply Chain Automation | Supply Chain Event Management | Supply Chain Management | Supply Chains

WHITE PAPER - This white paper gives four tips to help you bring lean supply chain improvements to your manufacturing operation. Additionally, it discusses six technology tools that help automate these lean supply chain practices.
Posted: June 19, 2009 | Published: June 19, 2009


Topics:  Enterprise Resource Management | ERP | ERP Software | Lean Production | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Software | Manufacturing Systems | Procurement | Sales Order Management | Supply Chain Management | Supply Chain Software | Supply Chains

WHITE PAPER - 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.
Posted: June 19, 2009 | Published: June 19, 2009


Topics:  Business Intelligence | ERP | ERP Software | Lean Production | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Execution Systems | Manufacturing Software | Supply Chain Management | Supply Chains

WHITE PAPER - Business intelligence (BI) can be considered critical to the very existence of most organisations. The purpose of this research was to explore whether and how companies are using BI to improve their businesses; to identify the obstacles they encounter in its use; and predict how BI will evolve in the next ten years.
Posted: January 26, 2009 | Published: January 23, 2009


Topics:  Best Practices | Business Intelligence | Data Quality | Data Warehouses | Databases | ERP | Supply Chains

WHITE PAPER - The key to achieving cost-effective savings in the supply chain is to exchange information accurately and quickly in real-time.
Posted: December 24, 2008 | Published: December 24, 2008


Topics:  Customer Service | Databases | ERP | Inventory Management | Inventory Management Software | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Execution Systems | Manufacturing Software | Supply Chains

WHITE PAPER - As many SMMs are realizing, ERP is essential, although not just any ERP system will do, with the right ERP system in place, SMMs can get mighty and thrive in the face of bigger competition.
Posted: December 24, 2008 | Published: December 24, 2008


Topics:  Automotive Industry | Collaboration | Consumer Packaged Goods Industry | ERP | Inventory Management Software | Manufacturing | Shop Floor Control | Software as a Service | Supply Chain Software | Supply Chains

WHITE PAPER - This paper discusses why failure happens and how to prevent it by following the overriding best practice in successful acquisitions, mergers, and divestitures: preparedness.
Posted: October 20, 2008 | Published: October 18, 2008


Topics:  Best Practices | Business IT Alignment | Business Process Management | CRM | ERP | Manufacturing | Mergers and Acquisitions | Supply Chains

EBOOK - This whitepaper examines the role of ERP in Globalization in detail, outlining steps to improve current strategies to meet the changing face of the global business of today ...and tomorrow.
Posted: September 26, 2008 | Published: September 18, 2008


Topics:  ERP | Global Economy | Globalization | Localization | Manufacturing | Market Research | Offshore Outsourcing | SOA | Supply Chain Software | Supply Chains

WHITE PAPER - This paper discusses about how technological advances are enabling improved decision making across three broad axes: simplicity and relevance, agility and integration.
Posted: May 19, 2008 | Published: May 1, 2008


Topics:  Business Intelligence | Business Intelligence Tools | Business Processes | Consumer Package Goods | Data Management | Supply Chains