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Using Web Technology for Competitive Advantage: How Manufacturers Leverage the Web for Internal Efficiency, Enhanced Customer Service and Increased Sales
4/3/2009 | external link
More than simply serving a marketing role, a Web presence can boost internal efficiency, enhance customer service and increase sales. Published by: Bowen & Groves
Enable Project-Centric Manufacturing with Business Software
4/3/2009 | external link
Project-centric manufacturing business models that involve outsourcing and short product lifecycles expose manufacturers to a number of risks they were not vulnerable to previously. Published by: IFS
Improving Product Data Quality and Spend Analysis through Commodity Coding
4/3/2009 | external link
The DataFlux Accelerator for Commodity Coding is an innovative technology built on an easy-to-follow process, the steps in this process provide a blueprint to address product data quality issues, regardless of the originating application. Published by: DataFlux Corporation
Leveraging the Power of Location Intelligence to Enhance Business Intelligence
4/3/2009 | external link
This white paper explores the benefits associated with location intelligence. Learn how location intelligence can be used to solve problems of geographic relevance, enhancing business intelligence. Published by: MapInfo Corporation
Technology Focus Drives and Supports Rapid Growth at Applied Engineering
4/3/2009 | external link
A contact led Applied Engineering to M1 by B & G™ software, an application that provides total integration and automation from quoting through invoicing, specifically for manufacturing environments. Published by: Bowen & Groves
M1 by B & G™ ERP Program Aids Growth of UK Sophisticated Electronics Manufacturer - Fozmula Ltd
4/3/2009 | external link
Fozmula's range of hydrostatic and tank contents gauges, partly gave rise to the decision to introduce a new system owing to the lack of a manufacturing module within their legacy system. Published by: Bowen & Groves
Glidepath Finds Clear Skies with M1: Airport Bagging Handling Systems Company Streamlines Processes, Lowers Costs
4/3/2009 | external link
As Glidepath grew, its ERP system didn't keep pace and the system lacked important functionality like the ability to disclose manufacturing variances, and was no longer supported by the vendor. Published by: Bowen & Groves
Pennsylvania Toy Company Finds Software Customizations Child's Play with M1
4/3/2009 | external link
M1 allows Smethport to create three separate M1 systems: two sales companies - Lauri Toy and Smethport Toy - and a manufacturing company to sell products to both organizations. Published by: Bowen & Groves
Get the Facts on Information Availability: How to Solve Downtime Challenges to Manufacturing and Supply Chain Operations
4/3/2009 | external link
This white paper explores how the power of an information availability solution can unlock the latent potential of your IT environment and deliver new value for your organization. Published by: Vision Solutions
Helping CRM Serve Its Purpose: How to Reduce the Increasingly Complex Risks That Threaten ROI
4/3/2009 | external link
This white paper briefly highlights CRM's recent evolution, examines the risks that accompany those developments and most important identifies the capabilities contained in an effective synchronized content development platform. Published by: OnDemand Software
Seamlessly Realizing Change Management
4/3/2009 | external link
This white paper examines the importance of change management in the success of enterprise application implementations and upgrades. Published by: OnDemand Software
FACTS® PPO™
4/3/2009 | external link
FACTS® PPO™ is a fully automated provider network processing module, this system provides you with a fully integrated database for providers (both practitioners and facilities). Published by: FACTS Services, Inc.
FACTS® MANAGED CARE SUITE™
4/3/2009 | external link
The FACTS MANAGED CARE SUITE provides a full range of reports to help you manage your organization, design plan requirements, and control and monitor costs. Published by: FACTS Services, Inc.
CFO Confidential: The Best Kept Profitability Secrets from Top Finance Execs
4/3/2009 | external link
Organizations are under constant pressure to reduce profits. View this Webcast to explore spend management strategies you can deploy to help your organization drive profitability. Published by: ExpenseWatch.com
Webcast - Stop Leaking Profits: Best Practices for Establishing Company Spending Policies
4/3/2009 | external link
In this Webcast, learn success strategies for establishing and enforcing company spending policies that will enable you to reduce costs and improve profitability. Published by: ExpenseWatch.com
Stop Leaking Profits: Best Practices for Establishing Company Spending Policies
4/3/2009 | external link
Learn how to establish spending policies that encompass all company spending so your finance executives will make significant in-roads into reducing costs and improving profitability. Published by: ExpenseWatch.com
Top Ten Reasons to Automate Operating Expense Controls
4/3/2009 | external link
Manual processes are error-prone, time-consuming and costly. Learn the top ten reasons to automate operating expense controls. Published by: ExpenseWatch.com
Copart Achieves 888% ROI with ExpenseWatch.com Operating Expense Control Service
4/3/2009 | external link
Explore how one company was able to refine financial processes to support greater profitability, increase employee productivity, and decrease approval cycles. Published by: ExpenseWatch.com
Improving Maintenance Work Quality, a Case Study
4/3/2009 | external link
Learn how one company uses maintenance management software to manage work orders, track inventory, and report of problems. Explore how you can keep expenses under control while continuing to provide high-quality work. Published by: Thinkage Ltd.
Purchasing a CMMS and the Long Term Benefits of Training
4/3/2009 | external link
This paper examines how to ensure the success of you Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Published by: Thinkage Ltd.
Improving Facilities Maintenance Management, a Case Study
4/3/2009 | external link
Learn how the company that manages the Seahawks complex uses a CMMS system that covers all aspects of facilities management, from cleaning to repairs to preventive maintenance. Published by: Thinkage Ltd.
Improving Productivity with Maintenance Management Software, A Case Study
4/3/2009 | external link
Learn how one company is able to keep track of everything that workers need to know using maintenance management software, from scheduling preventative maintenance down to tracking call-backs on equipment. Published by: Thinkage Ltd.
Sage Timberline Office Product Overview
4/3/2009 | external link
Sage Timberline Office is powerful financial and operations software for construction and real estate management industries - software designed to control costs and maximize revenues. Published by: Sage Software
The Benefits of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
4/3/2009 | external link
A computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) provides a way of keeping accurate and timely accounts of maintenance activities. Learn how you can make more effective management decisions and constant improvements to drive cost savings. Published by: Thinkage Ltd.
Traceability 2.0: Ensuring Food Safety and Achieving Competitive Differentiation through Multi-Dimensional Traceability
4/3/2009 | external link
The benefits of automated Multi-Dimensional Traceability are compliance with increasing regulatory and industry standards, greater efficiency, competitive differentiation through improved quality, and ultimate brand protection assurance. Published by: CDC Software - Ross Enterprise
Expensewatch.com: T&E Expense Reports, A/P Invoice Management & Purchasing
4/3/2009 | external link
Expensewatch.com offers best-of-breed modules for Travel & Entertainment Expense Reports, Purchasing, and A/P Invoice Management that work together as a fully integrated suite or stand alone separately. Published by: ExpenseWatch.com
Nation's Largest Reseller of Total Loss Vehicles Uses Expensewatch.com - 2007 ROI Award-Winning Case Study by Nucleus Research
4/3/2009 | external link
Deploying Expensewatch.com has enabled Copart to refine its financial processes to support greater profitability, increase employee productivity, and decrease approval cycles. Published by: ExpenseWatch.com
Akamai Application Performance Services for the Manufacturing Industry
4/3/2009 | external link
Akamai Technologies managed services address core weaknesses of the public Internet, using the Akamai platform - 25,000 servers across 69 countries - to detect and avoid problem spots. Published by: Akamai Technologies
The Role of ERP in Globalization
4/3/2009 | external link
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. Published by: SAP America Inc
Beyond Supply Chain Visibility: Response Management Is the Key
4/3/2009 | external link
Supply chain visibility ranks as one of the top two application focus areas for companies as part of their supply chain technology investment plans. Supply chain executives view visibility as the main goal for supply chain executives within supply chain initiatives. Read this paper for more. Published by: SAP America Inc
Getting Value from Industry Best Practices the High-Tech Supply Chain Challenge
4/3/2009 | external link
Supply chain operations play a vital role in the success of any consumer or high-tech original equipment manufacturer (OEM). This SAP Executive Insight examines how the adoption of industry best practices can add value to your organization. Published by: SAP America Inc
The Responsive Supply Chain: Managing Market Events in the Consumer Goods Industry
4/3/2009 | external link
This report focuses on the market events that impact demand. It explains the six market event categories that cannot be controlled but can be effectively managed if the right processes and technologies are in place. Published by: SAP America Inc
High-Tech Industries: The Supply Chain Executive's Strategic Agenda
4/3/2009 | external link
This paper explores the concerns and process roadmap of supply chain executives in high-tech industries. Published by: SAP America Inc
Ensuring Successful Manufacturing Execution in the Fabless Semiconductor Model
4/3/2009 | external link
The number of semiconductor companies adopting a fabless manufacturing model continues to increase. And to thrive in this highly competitive market, the fabless company must produce the best product designs for its intended market. This SAP Executive Insight examines the growing trend toward the fabless manufacturing model. Published by: SAP America Inc
Supply Chain Collaboration: The Key to Success in a Global Economy
4/3/2009 | external link
Learn how you can transform traditional supply chains from linear, sequential processes into adaptive supply chain networks. Published by: SAP America Inc
Business Intelligence for Consumer Packaged Goods
4/3/2009 | external link
This paper discusses about how technological advances are enabling improved decision making across three broad axes: simplicity and relevance, agility and integration. Published by: SAP America Inc
Reduce the Pain of ERP Upgrades with Better Planning
4/3/2009 | external link
This Report offers guidance on developing an overall corporate strategy for maintaining an ERP system by providing practical advice for planning and managing an ERP upgrade project. Published by: SAP America Inc
Sales and Operations Planning: The Key to Continuous Demand Satisfaction
4/3/2009 | external link
Find out how leading companies are designing their sales and operations planning (S&OP) processes to continuously monitor and meet customer demand. Published by: SAP America Inc
Co-Marketing with Channel Partners: Expand Your Marketing Reach with Channel Marketing Funds
4/3/2009 | external link
As organizations seek new ways to increase brand awareness and generate demand in more complex market environments, there has been a renewed interest in co-marketing programs. This paper provides techniques to achieve this. Published by: SAP America Inc
Best Practices in Extending ERP: A Buyer's Guide to ERP versus Best of Breed Decisions
4/3/2009 | external link
Extending ERP is the focus of this document, which encompasses utilizing more functionality, extending the footprint beyond the core ERP functionality and making decisions between ERP vendors and pure play or "Best of Breed" solutions. Published by: SAP America Inc
Enabling Organic Growth: Attaining Continuous Profitable Growth
4/3/2009 | external link
This SAP Executive Insight explores organic growth and addresses some of the most common challenges in the quest to achieve it. Published by: SAP America Inc
Global Manufacturing Operations Management
4/3/2009 | external link
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. Published by: Apriso Corporation
Strategic Meeting Management: Best Practices for Success: A Tips and Tools Guide to Effective Implementation
4/3/2009 | external link
In studying the best practices in strategic meeting management, there's proven evidence that a "managed" meetings program can generate significant and immediate cost savings for corporations of all sizes. Published by: StarCite
Five Procurement Guidelines You Can't Afford to Ignore
4/3/2009 | external link
Here is a list of 5 guidelines that companies should keep in mind as they create their spend management program: Data Consolidation, Preferred Vendor Program, Legal Oversight, Company-wide Visibility and Coordination. Published by: StarCite
Mid-market Meetings Management
4/3/2009 | external link
Aberdeen research has found that although both the mid-market and large sectors have similar performance results and organizational structures for meetings management, large organizations are better positioned for long-term success. Published by: StarCite
Implementing a PLC Calibration Routine to Ensure Accurate Instrument Readings
4/3/2009 | external link
The calibration method described in this article can be applied to any analog measurement such as pressure, amperage, weight, length or force. Published by: AutomationDirect
Industrial Motion Control System Choices
4/3/2009 | external link
Motion control is generally understood to mean the use of servo and/or stepper systems as the "muscle" to move a given load. Published by: AutomationDirect
System Integrator Slashes Retrofit Price While Adding Value with AutomationDirect Products
4/3/2009 | external link
CorrTech was able to reduce mechanical complexity and increase flexibility of the machine's bundle pusher assembly with the addition of the GS series AC variable speed drive and Marathon inverter duty motor. Published by: AutomationDirect
Cross-Channel Campaign Management - Next Generation Multichannel Marketing
4/3/2009 | external link
This report identified how top performing organizations leverage and execute multichannel marketing campaigns. The findings demonstrate how Best-in-Class organizations are leveraging a collaborative cross-channel approach to extract maximum value and marketing efforts. Published by: Infor
Infoblox Integrated IP Address Management Solution: "Built-in," Appliance-based DNS/DHCP/IPAM for Real-time Data and Services Delivery
4/3/2009 | external link
This paper explains the importance of IP address management, discusses the criteria for an ideal IP address management solution, and explains the features and advantages of the Infoblox IP address management solution. Published by: Infoblox
Emerging Victorious from an Economic Downturn: How telcos can rightsize, innovate and maintain a continuous high quality customer experience
4/3/2009 | external link
This white paper explores the right balance between rightsizing your business and staying strategic in terms of planning and investment - so that when the clouds of economic doom do pass, you won't have lost your customers to the impact of severe cutbacks in resources and the deterioration of your service level quality. Published by: InfoVista Corporation
Is JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Right for Your Business?
4/3/2009 | external link
JD Edwards EnterpriseOne is a comprehensive and highly integrated suite of core business applications including things like financials, manufacturing, distribution, supply chain management, human capital management and so forth. Published by: Oracle Corporation
Efficient Partner Management: How Will It Contribute towards Success?
4/3/2009 | external link
This article discusses the business benefits that (partner relationship management) PRM will bring to operators. Published by: Comarch Telecommunications
Implementing a Data Quality Strategy
4/3/2009 | external link
In this program Gartner Research Vice President Ted Fredman and DataFlux President and CEO Tony Fisher discuss the data quality issues facing business today as well as the solutions that can solve these problems. Published by: DataFlux Corporation
The Human Energy Crisis: Technology's Role In Supporting Field Workforce, Hourly And High-Volume Hiring Needs
4/3/2009 | external link
For all the advances in the technology over the last 20 years, the process of hiring hourly workers has remained fairly static. Published by: Taleo
EnterpriseIQ
4/3/2009 | external link
EnterpriseIQ goes beyond traditional ERP software systems by providing a real-time foundation for collaborative and ebusiness environments. From ensuring efficient and timely delivery of products to meeting the dynamic needs of customers and suppliers, IQMS brings it all together, seamlessly. Published by: IQMS
Dorcy International VAI Illuminates Supply Chain Efficiencies for Flashlight Distributor Dorcy International
4/3/2009 | external link
Dorcy required a warehouse management software system that could automate both financial and management reports, to overcome it Dorcy selected VAI to be its software vendor because VAI offers fully integrated solutions with unparalleled functionality. Published by: VAI, Vormittag Associates, Inc.
Warehouse Management Solution Helps Maple Leaf Get Their Ducks in a Row
4/3/2009 | external link
Maple Leaf business model required a comprehensive WMS package to track inventory levels, Maple Leaf looked to IBM for assistance , IBM referred the firm to VAI, VAI then analyzed business operations in detail and design S2K for WMS. Published by: VAI, Vormittag Associates, Inc.
eGuide: Channel Success Story: Managed Services
4/3/2009 | external link
This Channel Success Story gives you insight into how B Resource has been able to grow its business without growing its staff, and it provides practical advice and guidance from a company that has achieved spectacular results. Published by: Dell PartnerDirect and Intel
Channel Success Stories: Dell PartnerDirect Program
4/3/2009 | external link
In this case study, Greg Davis, who runs PartnerDirect as Dell's Channel Vice President and General Manager for the Americas, talks about how Dell has been able to build a winning channel strategy. Published by: Dell PartnerDirect and Intel
Real-time Shop Floor Integration, Simplified: The Right ERP System Can Make It Happen
4/3/2009 | external link
The key to achieving cost-effective savings in the supply chain is to exchange information accurately and quickly in real-time. Published by: IQMS
How Successful ERP Selections Are Made: The Top Things to Look for, Look at, and Look beyond When Evaluating an ERP Purchase
4/3/2009 | external link
This paper examines the major considerations manufacturers looking to add, upgrade of replace Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software should be aware of. By being cognizant of these aspects you'll ensure that you'll be able to select a solution that best fits your needs, both now and in the future. Published by: IQMS
How the Small Get Mighty: ERP Is Essential but Not Just Any ERP Will Do
4/3/2009 | external link
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. Published by: IQMS
Current trends in RFID: Improving Supply Chains by Exchanging RFID Data using EPCIS
4/3/2009 | external link
In this Expert Webcast, explore real world use cases for RFID today, discover how companies can achieve total supply chain visibility with EPCIS, and learn about the future of RFID. Published by: Zebra Technologies
The future of RFID: What's in store for the next generation of RFID
4/3/2009 | external link
In this Expert Podcast, explore real world use cases for RFID today, discover how companies can achieve total supply chain visibility with EPCIS, and learn about the future of RFID. Published by: Zebra Technologies
Channel Success Stories: Simplifying IT Case Study: Guardium
4/3/2009 | external link
This Channel Success Story highlights the ways in which Guardium's innovative approach can simplify even the most complex IT challenges. Published by: Dell PartnerDirect and Intel
Is Your Organization Really Ready for Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)?
4/3/2009 | external link
In this Podcast, explore an overview of RFID technology, best practices for successfully launching RFID in your company and learn how to avoid common deployment mistakes. Published by: Zebra Technologies
Expert Advice for Creating a RFID Roadmap
4/3/2009 | external link
In this Webcast explore an overview of RFID technology, best practices for successfully launching RFID in your company and learn how to avoid common deployment mistakes. Published by: Zebra Technologies
eGuide: Channel Success Story: Virtualization
4/3/2009 | external link
This E-Guide talks about the benefits for solutions providers in moving customers to a virtual environment and offers valuable, expert and practical advice to avoid pitfalls and to help your customers understand the true rewards of going virtual. Published by: Dell PartnerDirect and Intel
Podcast: Discover How to Increase Supply Chain Capabilities with JD Edwards EnterpriseOne
4/3/2009 | external link
Listen to this Podcast to learn why the new transformation of JD Edwards applications can integrate your manufacturing strategies to improve your competitiveness and overall performance. Published by: Oracle Corporation
Data Deduplication: Determining Project Scope through Best Practices - E-Guide Prepared for Canadian Solutions Providers
4/3/2009 | external link
This E-Guide provides Canadian Solutions Providers with a check list that will improve the efficiency and ease of a data deduplication project and consequently support your services margins. Published by: Arrow Enterprise Computing Solutions
How to Use the Six Laws of Persuasion during a Negotiation
4/3/2009 | external link
Discover the Six Laws of Persuasion and learn how to use them to conduct more effective negotiations. Published by: Global Knowledge
The Lean Paradox: Flexible Supply Chain Management and Outsourced Manufacturing
4/3/2009 | external link
LSI Corporation deployed lean supply chain management practices to significantly cut costs and cycle times. Don't miss your chance to learn how they did it. Published by: E2open
Case Study: Enabling Celestica's Supply Chain Strategy
4/3/2009 | external link
Learn how Celestica made the self service supply chain as easy as pushing a button. This webcast explores how one company enhanced supply chain visibility and ultimately reduced its total cost of ownership (TCO) by implementing a Supply Chain E-collaboration platform. Published by: E2open
E2open Delivers the Goods in Value Chain Collaboration
4/3/2009 | external link
E2open has helped high-tech leaders achieve some amazing results, this article tells the story of how high-tech companies use E2open supply chain applications to achieve this. Published by: E2open
Managing Risk in Outsourced Manufacturing
4/3/2009 | external link
This white paper looks at some of the management risks and challenges associated with outsourced manufacturing strategies and summarizes the proven ways used by companies that have successfully resolved or mitigated these risks. Published by: E2open
Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) Maturity Value Calculator
4/3/2009 | external link
PPM Maturity Value Calculator provides the benefits and next steps you need for building your PPM business case. After using the online PPM Maturity Value Calculator, you can request a detailed action plan by email. Published by: CA
Easy Integration of Microsoft Office Excel with the SAP Business Suite for Financial Data
4/3/2009 | external link
This white paper describes how SAP customers use Winshuttle solutions to automate the shuttling of financial data between Microsoft Excel and SAP transactions. Published by: Winshuttle, Inc.
Channel Expert Podcast: Endpoint security part 2
4/3/2009 | external link
Check out this expert podcast and learn about best practices for endpoint security management. Published by: Symantec Corporation
Channel Expert Podcast: Endpoint security part 1
4/3/2009 | external link
Check out this expert podcast and learn about the selection and deployment of endpoint security products. Published by: Symantec Corporation
SugarCRM On-demand Webinar
4/3/2009 | external link
This webinar, moderated by Gerhard Gschwandtner, focuses on the seven action steps for preparing your sales team for managing sales during the financial meltdown and enhancing your existing business processes with CRM. Published by: SugarCRM Inc.
ILOG in Lending and Credit - A Solution Brief
4/3/2009 | external link
This white paper discusses approaches for enabling greater product agility and efficiency in credit decisions, improving customer retention and attracting a higher number of new consumers. Published by: ILOG, Inc. (BRMS)
Finding the ROI of RFID: Exploring Compelling Use Cases for RFID in Manufacturing
4/3/2009 | external link
View this Expert Webcast to explore common RFID use cases and learn how calculate a clear ROI of RFID for your organization. Published by: Zebra Technologies
Is RFID Worth the Time, Cost and Effort?
4/3/2009 | external link
This Expert Podcast explores how to assess whether your manufacturing organization will benefit from an investment in RFID. Published by: Zebra Technologies
The Business Value of the Network Integrator
4/3/2009 | external link
Read this white paper to learn how the Network Integrator is responsible for managing subprojects within the context of multivendor agreements with the appropriate third parties and service providers. Published by: Alcatel-Lucent
Reducing Server Total Cost of Ownership with VMware Virtualization Software
4/3/2009 | external link
Technology purchases are often quantified simply by hardware and software costs. But there's more to it. This TCO study takes a holistic view. Published by: VMware, Inc.
VUE Software: Enterprise Incentive Management
4/3/2009 | external link
VUE Software is a leading Commission and Incentive Management Solution that enables insurance organizations of all sizes to implement innovative compensation programs that motivate sales teams and deliver results. Published by: CSSI
VUE Software: Insurance Commission & Incentive Compensation Management
4/3/2009 | external link
VUE software delivers flexibility and automation to help solve the complexities of insurance sales commission and incentive compensation plans. Published by: CSSI
SEEBURGER Technology Proves Profitable for SEGA
4/3/2009 | external link
SEEBURGER's B2B Gateway handles business integration for SEGA, due to which SEGA has reduced time to load orders less than 4 minutes, reduced administrative personnel training from three months to three weeks. Published by: SEEBURGER, Inc.
Achieve information-driven supply chains and seamless integration
4/3/2009 | external link
SEEBURGER, a world leader in B2B integration technology, offers powerful and complementary tools for global collaboration and seamless integration: the B2B Gateway and the B2B Portal. Published by: SEEBURGER, Inc.
SAP Supports Applications on VMware Platform: An Industry Milestone
4/3/2009 | external link
The partnership with SAP gives VMware the opportunity to address an additional large segment of the enterprise market, and enables SAP to sell its products on the industry-leading virtualization platform. Published by: VMware and Intel
Supply Chain Function Tips for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers
4/3/2009 | external link
This paper helps pharmaceutical manufacturers understand how supply chain functions such as demand and inventory planning can positively impact their overall operations and bottom line. Published by: CDC Software - Ross Enterprise
Operational Effectiveness: ERP Strategies and Best Practices for Emerging Life Science Companies
4/3/2009 | external link
How can emerging Life Science companies achieve operational effectiveness? This paper helps emerging Life Science companies understand leading ERP strategies and best practices. Published by: CDC Software - Ross Enterprise
The Role of Information Systems in Title 21 CFR Part 11 Compliance: What You Should Know
4/3/2009 | external link
This document provides an overview on Title 21 CFR Part 11 and how to deploy enabling technologies to achieve compliance. Published by: CDC Software - Ross Enterprise
Efficient Inventory Control Processes are Key for Food Manufacturers' Survival
4/3/2009 | external link
While food manufacturers have little control over rising raw material & energy costs, they overlook the area where they can control costs, their inventory. This paper explains how to avoid problems caused by poorly controlled inventory. Published by: CDC Software - Ross Enterprise
How Growing Food Manufacturers Perfect Order Performance and Increases in Schedule and Scale
4/3/2009 | external link
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. Published by: CDC Software - Ross Enterprise
Planning for Seasonal Orders in Customer Driven Supply Chains
4/3/2009 | external link
This white paper discusses the challenges of managing seasonal demand, getting a good forecast, planning production & procurement and managing the fulfillment process. Published by: CDC Software - Ross Enterprise
Four Common ERP Implementation Mistakes
4/3/2009 | external link
Here are four common mistakes an implementation leader and team can make, and suggestions on how to avoid them. Published by: IFS
Managing Product Recalls to Reduce Risk and Minimize Cost
4/3/2009 | external link
With an integrated enterprise system like Sage ERP X3, food producers can use the same system to address industry-specific requirements and product recalls. Published by: Sage North America
2008 ERP in the Mid-Market
4/3/2009 | external link
This report explores feedback from over 500 mid-size companies, and aims to serve as a roadmap to those that desire to reduce costs, and improving accuracy and delivery performance. Published by: Sage North America