WHITE PAPER - Storage-as-a-Service enables enterprises to gain the very capabilities they need to bring their efforts to the next level, it can provide data protection and recovery across servers, shared files and even desktops.
Posted: October 10, 2008 | Published: October 3, 2008


Topics:  Data Management | Data Warehouses | Information Management | Manufacturing | Outsourcing | Security

BOOK - This report is a roadmap for process manufacturers seeking growth while effectively controlling costs and meeting the rigid regulations and compliance requirements imposed on various industries.
Posted: October 7, 2008 | Published: October 7, 2008


Topics:  Business Intelligence | Compliance (Systems Operations) | Compliance Best Practices | Enterprise Systems | ERP | Manufacturing | Systems Management

WHITE PAPER - This paper explains how to avoid the five problems caused by poorly controlled inventory and how to protect your margins in an uncertain market.
Posted: October 7, 2008 | Published: October 7, 2008


Topics:  Business Intelligence | Inventory Management | Manufacturing | Marketing | Supply Chain Automation | Supply Chain Management

WHITE PAPER - This paper explains how business applications and automation can enable a company to meet customers' expectations of fresh goods with the greatest shelf life possible and provide goods of the highest safety and quality.
Posted: October 7, 2008 | Published: October 7, 2008


Topics:  Business Intelligence | Customer Service | Manufacturing | Marketing | Supply Chain Automation | Supply Chain Management

WHITE PAPER - This Report is based on findings of more than 40 companies to define organizational strategies. Read this report to learn how to define value in a value network, methodologies for classifying value networks, and case studies on improving value.
Posted: September 30, 2008 | Published: September 18, 2008


Topics:  B2B | Enterprise | Equipment Maintenance Management Software | ERP | Manufacturing | PLM | Product Life Cycles | Risk Management | Supply Chain Management

WHITE PAPER - Collaboration is a long-term project, with elements of both revenue generation and cost elimination. This paper explores the concerns and process roadmap of supply chain executives in high-tech industries.
Posted: September 29, 2008 | Published: September 18, 2008


Topics:  Collaboration | Cost Benefit Analysis | Manufacturing | Operational Support Systems | Risk Management | ROI | Sales | SOA | Supply Chains

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

BOOK - 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

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 - This paper explains the rationale behind the need to have in place a solid change management program in support of an ERP initiative or other growth and expansion initiative.
Posted: September 22, 2008 | Published: September 22, 2008


Topics:  Best Practices | Change Management | ERP | Manufacturing | ROI | Training

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 white paper explains the importance of improving a company's capabilities in creating visibility into asset performance so that management can streamline processes and make better decisions to deliver superior corporate results.
Posted: September 19, 2008 | Published: September 17, 2008


Topics:  Asset Management Services | Enterprise Asset Management Software | ERP | Manufacturing | Productivity

WHITE PAPER - This SAP white paper discusses the key issues inherent in mill operations. It lays out the blueprint for successfully enhancing the effectiveness of a mill products value chain through the use of advanced product configuration tools.
Posted: September 19, 2008 | Published: September 17, 2008


Topics:  Business Intelligence | Business Intelligence Software | Collaboration | Manufacturing | Outsourcing | Procurement | Supply Chain Management

CASE STUDY - In this case study, Graphic Packaging International Inc (GPI) needed a single end-to-end solution across the enterprise after their acquisition of Riverwood Holding Inc. Learn how SAP ERP application was their solution.
Posted: September 18, 2008 | Published: September 18, 2008


Topics:  Accounting | Consumer Packaged Goods Industry | Cost Benefit Analysis | ERP | Inventory Management | IT Management | Manufacturing | Purchasing | Software

WHITE PAPER - This report highlights the process, organization, knowledge management, performance and technology characteristics of high tech manufacturers that enable their elevated performance.
Posted: September 18, 2008 | Published: September 18, 2008


Topics:  Business Process Management | Enterprise | ERP | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Execution Systems | Performance Testing | Spreadsheets