WHITE PAPER - For many companies reverse logistics is the last frontier of waste in today's supply chain. To help identify where poorly managed returns may be affecting your bottom line, this paper takes a look at the six hidden costs of reverse logistics.
Posted: November 16, 2009 | Published: November 16, 2009


Topics:  Business Process Automation | Business Process Management | Enterprise Asset Management Software | ERP | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Industry | Manufacturing Software | Supply Chain Management | Supply Chain Software | Supply Chains

WHITE PAPER - This paper is designed to provide a blueprint for evaluating software solutions that have the potential to assist organizations in meeting their returns objectives. This model can also serve as a useful tool in objectively identifying compelling yet rudimentary products.
Posted: November 16, 2009 | Published: November 16, 2009


Topics:  Business Process Management | Business Process Modeling | Business Processes | Logistics Outsourcing Services | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Industry | Manufacturing Software | Supply Chain Collaboration | Supply Chain Management | Supply Chain Software | Supply Chains

WHITE PAPER - This paper discusses the fundamentals for successful Lean manufacturing, including the establishment of optimal customer relationships, improved channel visibility, flexible product configuration, shortened cycle times, improved capacity utilization and integrated operational infrastructures.
Posted: October 9, 2009 | Published: October 9, 2009


Topics:  Business Processes | EDI | Infrastructure Management | Infrastructure Services | Just-In-Time | Kaizen | Lean Production | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Industry | Manufacturing Software

WHITE PAPER - 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 executive brief presents the six "Rules of the Road" that can help you cut costs, increase cash flow and become more responsive to changing market conditions in the manufacturing industry.
Posted: June 25, 2009 | Published: April 9, 2009


Topics:  ERP | ERP Software | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Execution Systems | Manufacturing Industry | Manufacturing Software | Manufacturing Systems | ROI

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 - Results from Aberdeen Group report, The Lean Supply Chain, indicates that Aerospace and Defense (A&D) manufacturers are 40% more likely to be Best in Class performers - companies that are characterized by having an integrated Lean approach and solution with technology enablers - than their peers from other industries.
Posted: June 4, 2009 | Published: June 2, 2009


Topics:  Enterprise Resource Management | ERP | Lean Production | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Industry | Manufacturing Software | Supply Chain Collaboration | Supply Chain Integration

WHITE PAPER - With compliant manufacturing operations, you can deliver quality products to customers consistently and meet good manufacturing practices regulations at the lowest cost possible - all key to leading the competition. How can you achieve such objectives? With software and services from SAP and our partners.
Posted: June 4, 2009 | Published: June 2, 2009


Topics:  Collaborative Product Development | Compliance (Systems Operations) | Compliance Software | Data Visualization | Enterprise Resource Management | Life Sciences Industry | Manufacturing Industry | Manufacturing Software | Supply Chain Integration | Supply Chain Management

WHITE PAPER - Read this brief to learn the "Rules of the Road" that can help you cut costs, increase cash flow and become more responsive to changing market conditions. Each of these "rules" can be accomplished with the implementation of an IT system for manufacturing operations excellence, also known as a Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) system.
Posted: April 24, 2009 | Published: April 24, 2009


Topics:  Cash Flow | Enterprise Applications Software | ERP | Investments | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Software | ROI

WHITE PAPER - This paper gives a brief overview of the SAP® solutions used by manufacturers of complex products and equipment to differentiate themselves from the competition through superior-value products and services against low-cost global providers.
Posted: January 26, 2009 | Published: January 23, 2009


Topics:  Customer Service | ERP | Inventory Management | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Software | Process Manufacturing Industry | SAP (Product) | Supply Chain Management

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 - This paper explains how a common 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 multiple compelling issues of establishing and maintaining connectivity to manufacturing operations to achieve the Perfect Plant through an existing ERP system.
Posted: September 10, 2008 | Published: September 10, 2008


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