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Real-time Shop Floor Integration, Simplified: The Right ERP System Can Make It Happen by IQMS December 2008 - (Free Research) The key to achieving cost-effective savings in the supply chain is to exchange information accurately and quickly in real-time. (WHITE PAPER) VIEW ABSTRACT | GO TO WHITE PAPER

Business Network Transformation: Product and Service Leadership by SAP America Inc October 2009 - (Free Research) For manufacturers today, achieving strategic goals requires not only intimately understanding technology and markets but also overcoming higher hurdles that have been exacerbated by trends toward globalization and outsourcing. Read on to learn more about how your company can achieve product and service leadership. (WHITE PAPER) VIEW ABSTRACT | GO TO WHITE PAPER

Continuous Innovation for Product and Service Leadership: An Approach Driven by Business Value by SAP America Inc October 2009 - (Free Research) The need to keep product and service offerings fresh is not a new concept in business today, but the new approach is involving a network of business partners and even customers in their quest to innovate. This process is called "continuous product and service innovation." (WHITE PAPER) VIEW ABSTRACT | GO TO WHITE PAPER

Leveraging A Demand-Driven Manufacturing Model To Enhance Profitability by SYSPRO October 2009 - (Free Research) This paper discusses the fundamentals for successful demand-driven fulfillment manufacturing, including optimal channel and customer relationships, informed online buying and selling, flexible product configuration and order fulfillment and integrated operational infrastructures. (WHITE PAPER) VIEW ABSTRACT | GO TO WHITE PAPER

Using Inventory Optimization to Reduce Inventory Levels in a Lean Environment by SYSPRO October 2009 - (Free Research) This paper examines many of the challenges companies have managing their inventory, and shows how an integrated Inventory Optimization solution can substantially improve their overall supply chain operation. (WHITE PAPER) VIEW ABSTRACT | GO TO WHITE PAPER

eBook: Lean manufacturing and ERP: How to leverage ERP to get lean by IQMS March 2009 - (Free Research) A manufacturing firm adopting the principles of lean manufacturing can effectively leverage the company's ERP system during its transition to lean. This E-Book explains what part of the plant you should start with; the importance of simplifying the ERP system; how to balance the ERP system with lean principles; and what pitfalls to avoid. (EBOOK) VIEW ABSTRACT | GO TO

How the Small Get Mighty: Manufacturing ERP Is Essential but Not Just Any ERP Will Do by IQMS December 2008 - (Free Research) 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. (WHITE PAPER) VIEW ABSTRACT | GO TO WHITE PAPER

Product Environmental Footprint And Ecolabeling: An Approach For Both Environmental Responsibility And Profits by SAP America Inc September 2009 - (Free Research) Business interest in environmental footprinting stemmed originally from an understanding of supply chain vulnerabilities and complexities, and this remains an important driver. However, with growing public concern over environmental issues, environmental footprinting has grown in importance to many businesses. (WHITE PAPER) VIEW ABSTRACT | GO TO WHITE PAPER

Eliminating Waste in Supply Chain Network Collaboration by Sterling Commerce September 2009 - (Free Research) The focus of this white paper is to highlight how IT can support the kind of agile, rapid response that is needed to drive out costs and delays in their company's business collaboration networks. (WHITE PAPER) VIEW ABSTRACT | GO TO WHITE PAPER

A Platform Approach To Manufacturing Operations Management by Apriso Corporation March 2009 - (Free Research) 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. (WHITE PAPER) VIEW ABSTRACT | GO TO WHITE PAPER

Reduce the Pain of ERP Upgrades with Better Planning by SAP America Inc June 2007 - (Free Research) 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. (WHITE PAPER) VIEW ABSTRACT | GO TO WHITE PAPER

Enterprise Performance Management - Financial Excellence and Beyond by SAP America Inc February 2008 - (Free Research) Read why top CFOs are shifting from their traditional financial role dealing with standardized business processes and systems to that of change agent and strategic advisor to the CEO. (WHITE PAPER) VIEW ABSTRACT | GO TO WHITE PAPER

The Impact of Lean on Consumer Product Manufacturers by SAP America Inc February 2007 - (Free Research) Discover the impact of Lean on consumer product manufacturers and gain key tips in implementing successful Lean initiatives across the enterprise. (WHITE PAPER) VIEW ABSTRACT | GO TO WHITE PAPER

Enabling The Lean Enterprise: A Three-Tiered Approach to Improving Your Operations by SAP America Inc June 2009 - (Free Research) Recently, many businesses have used lean principles to move from a decentralized corporate management mode to a hybrid model - recognizing that different functions require different levels of centralized management to be efficient and effective. Read this whitepaper to learn a three-tiered approach to improving your operations. (WHITE PAPER) VIEW ABSTRACT | GO TO WHITE PAPER

Early Lean Adopters Embrace Technology by SAP America Inc June 2009 - (Free Research) 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. (WHITE PAPER) VIEW ABSTRACT | GO TO WHITE PAPER

Warehouse Management Today: Balancing Financial Pressures and Growing Demands by SAP America Inc January 2009 - (Free Research) This paper explains why a warehouse management system (WMS) is one of the key technologies required to create a successful adaptive supply chain network. This system enables the extended warehouse to sense and respond to a variety of business requirements and meet complex and changing customer needs. (WHITE PAPER) VIEW ABSTRACT | GO TO WHITE PAPER

Responding Quickly to Changing Markets: Anticipate, Adapt, Excel by SAP America Inc January 2009 - (Free Research) This paper examines how to tap into the potential of your nimbler organization by instituting efficient operations. Learn how to predict and respond quickly to changing market trends and customer demands. (WHITE PAPER) VIEW ABSTRACT | GO TO WHITE PAPER

Achieving Compliant Manufacturing Excellence through Real-time Performance Management and Continuous Improvement by SAP America Inc January 2009 - (Free Research) Manufacturers are feeling new pressure on their operations from many directions. Dynamic market needs, increased compliance requirements, more distributed manufacturing operations, rapid product innovation, lean manufacturing, and the transition to new IT technology all manifest themselves on the plant floor and throughout the enterprise. (WHITE PAPER) VIEW ABSTRACT | GO TO WHITE PAPER

Fast Track ERP Implementation: Advice from the Field by IFS June 2009 - (Free Research) 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. (WHITE PAPER) VIEW ABSTRACT | GO TO WHITE PAPER

10 Ways To Use ERP To Lean The Manufacturing Supply Chain by IFS June 2009 - (Free Research) 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. (WHITE PAPER) VIEW ABSTRACT | GO TO WHITE PAPER

Lean IT: The Time for Transformation is Now by CA August 2009 - (Free Research) Many institutions are investigating opportunities to create more value for customers by eliminating or reducing non-value-adding activities. Lean processing, long a staple in manufacturing, provides this opportunity for increasing efficiency within financial services. (ANALYST REPORT) VIEW ABSTRACT | GO TO ANALYST REPORT

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