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

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 - Manufacturing operations main goal is to reduce the total cost of manufacturing. This paper explains how such a platform can provide the basis for not only managing manufacturing operations, but also quality and inventory across global supplier networks.
Posted: September 11, 2008 | Published: September 11, 2008


Topics:  Business Performance Management | ERP | Global Economy | Globalization | Manufacturing Execution Systems | Manufacturing Industry | Manufacturing Software | Supply Chain Event Management | Supply Chain Event Management Software | Supply Chain Execution | Supply Chain Integration

WHITE PAPER - This paper reviews the history behind ERP deployments, how the needs of ERP systems have evolved and why today's business requirements necessitate direct, real time integration between corporate planning applications and the shop floor.
Posted: September 10, 2008 | Published: September 10, 2008


Topics:  Business Intelligence | Business Intelligence Software | ERP | Manufacturing Execution Systems | Manufacturing Software | Master Data Management | SAP (Product)

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

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 - This paper explains the Total Cost of Ownership, which remains a significant factor that influences Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) strategies and decisions.
Posted: June 6, 2008 | Published: July 1, 2007


Topics:  Distribution Centers | ERP | ERP Software | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Software | ROI | Supply Chains | TCO | Warehouse Management

WHITE PAPER - With the revitalization of the manufacturing economy our technology choices must be the right ones - choices that will provide the necessary infrastructure to support the techniques, software and facilities that are destined to emerge in the near future.
Posted: March 13, 2008 | Published: March 1, 2008


Topics:  Distribution Centers | ERP | ERP Software | Manufacturing Industry | Manufacturing Software | SOA | Supply Chains | Warehouse Management

WHITE PAPER - Companies now only control pieces of their supply chain as it becomes longer and more complex. Ventana Research explores why lean administers changes in behavior, processes and technology, and will enable you to jump ahead of the competition.
Posted: February 21, 2008 | Published: January 1, 2007


Topics:  Business Process Management | Collaboration | Distribution Centers | ERP | ERP Software | Just-In-Time | Manufacturing Industry | Manufacturing Software | SOA | Supply Chains | Warehouse Management

WHITE PAPER - Supply chain visibility enables you to know the location and status of physical components moved from suppliers to customers. Learn characteristics of a visible supply chain, why it is important and technology that can deliver ROI to your business.
Posted: February 21, 2008 | Published: January 1, 2007


Topics:  Business Intelligence Software | Business Performance Management | Cost Benefit Analysis | Customer Satisfaction | Dashboards | Distribution Centers | ERP | ERP Software | Manufacturing Software | Real-time Analytics | Software Implementation | Supply Chains | Warehouse Management

WHITE PAPER - Warehouse management solutions (WMS) help increase customer satisfaction, productivity and utilize resources. Learn cost factors and questions to ask that will help you decide between and embedded and stand-alone system.
Posted: February 21, 2008 | Published: January 1, 2006


Topics:  Distribution Centers | ERP | ERP Software | Integration | Manufacturing Software | Supply Chains | Training | Warehouse Management | WMS

WHITE PAPER - Learn how supplier relationship management (SRM) will help you maintain relationships with suppliers, enabling you to drive down costs and manage risk. Save time and money while receiving the goods and services your business needs.
Posted: February 21, 2008 | Published: January 1, 2006


Topics:  Business Process Management | Distribution Centers | ERP | ERP Software | Manufacturing Software | Professional Services Automation Software | Professional Services Industries | Risk Management | ROI | Spend Management | Supplier Relationship Management | Supply Chains | Warehouse Management | Workforce Management Software

WHITE PAPER - Some of the biggest opportunities exist in the supply chain and globalization. This Ventana Research white paper explores how you can improve business performance by addressing opportunities and risks within your supply chain and ERP systems.
Posted: February 21, 2008 | Published: January 1, 2007


Topics:  Business Performance Management | CFOs | Cost Benefit Analysis | Customer Satisfaction | Distribution Centers | ERP | ERP Software | Financial Systems | Globalization | Just-In-Time | Manufacturing Industry | Manufacturing Software | Risk Assessment | Supply Chains | Warehouse Management

WHITE PAPER - Learn nine criteria to help you identify and select an ERP solution that fits your business needs. Find the right ERP provider that will help you implement quickly and achieve business objectives.
Posted: February 21, 2008 | Published: January 1, 2005


Topics:  Customer Service | ERP | ERP Software | Just-In-Time | Manufacturing Execution Systems | Manufacturing Software | ROI | Software Implementation | Software Selection | Strategic Planning | Value Chain Management | Vendor Selection

WHITE PAPER - Globalization can have serious impacts on key business processes, and ERP systems must evolve to address the needs of an international company. Learn how you can implement an ERP system fit for a global supply chain.
Posted: February 21, 2008 | Published: January 1, 2007


Topics:  Business Process Management | Cost Benefit Analysis | Distribution Centers | ERP | ERP Software | Global Economy | Globalization | Manufacturing Industry | Manufacturing Software | ROI | Software Implementation | Supply Chains | Vendor Selection | Warehouse Management

WHITE PAPER - Enterprise service automation has eased a number of business challenges for companies, including efficiency, billing and performance. Learn development and solution best practices for enterprise service automation and realize increased profits.
Posted: February 21, 2008 | Published: January 1, 2005


Topics:  Best Practices | Business Performance Management | Business Process Automation | Business Process Management Software | Cost Benefit Analysis | Distribution Centers | ERP | ERP Software | Manufacturing Software | Portfolio Management | Professional Services Automation Software | Professional Services Industries | Service Process Optimization Software | Spend Management | Supply Chains | Warehouse Management | Workforce Management Software

WHITE PAPER - Companies in virtually every industry today are striving to meet the ever-increasing demands of their customers. Manufacturers must develop products that are engineered to customer specifications with a wide range of product attributes.
Posted: February 19, 2008 | Published: February 1, 2008


Topics:  Cost Benefit Analysis | Customer Service | Inventory Management | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Software | Marketing | Regulatory Compliance | ROI | Sales | Supply Chain Integration | Supply Chain Management

WHITE PAPER - Aberdeen Group's Configuration Management Report identifies the approaches that leading companies take to manage their bills of material (BOMs) and product configurations.
Posted: February 7, 2008 | Published: March 30, 2007


Topics:  CAD/CAM Industry | Configuration Management | Manufacturing Execution Systems | Manufacturing Software | PLM Software | Product Development

WHITE PAPER - This report aims to serve as a roadmap to those in the manufacturing community who desire to reduce costs, improve accuracy of inventory schedules, and develop customer responsiveness through successful ERP implementations.
Posted: October 5, 2007 | Published: October 5, 2007


Topics:  Applications Management | Business Integration | Business Performance Management | Business Performance Management Software | Business Process Automation | Cost Benefit Analysis | Customer Service | Distribution Centers | ERP | ERP Software | Manufacturing Software | Regulatory Compliance | Software Upgrades | Supply Chains | Warehouse Management

WHITE PAPER - In this paper we will study the seven MegaTrends of professional services that will provide us with a sound foundation for responding strategically, and taking advantage of these fundamental changes.
Posted: October 3, 2005 | Published: September 1, 2005


Topics:  Business Models | Collaboration | Corporate Governance | Distribution Centers | ERP | ERP Software | Financial Services Industry | Globalization | Manufacturing Software | Risk Management | Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 | Strategic Planning | Supply Chains | Warehouse Management

WHITE PAPER - A lean approach to manufacturing can help improve productivity and customer service. Read this white paper to learn how ERP works with lean to identify value and non-value components with your SAP system to give you a competitive edge.
Posted: October 3, 2005 | Published: September 1, 2005


Topics:  Business Intelligence | Collaboration | CRM | Distribution Centers | Enterprise Systems | ERP | ERP Software | Just-In-Time | Manufacturing Industry | Manufacturing Software | Manufacturing Systems | Retail Trade Industry | Supply Chains