July 2008 - (Free Research) This 27-page Executive Summary, which presents key findings and statistical data in 30 figures, is divided into two sections: Operations & Technology and Compensation.
September 2007 - (Free Research) This white paper reviews the history behind ERP deployments, how the needs of an ERP system have evolved and why today’s business requirements necessitate direct, real time integration between corporate planning applications and the shop floor, across manufacturing operations – including production, quality and the supply chain network.
November 2008 - (Free Research) This paper explores the drivers for cloud computing, especially for communications service providers, and looks at the challenges that cloud computing infrastructures must address and key management components providers need to put in place.
April 2008 - (Free Research) Next generation networks are a key enabler of an effective end-to-end security solution. Preventing disruptive elements is both a public duty and a key business requirement to entice passengers and generate the associated revenues.
The Optim™ Data Privacy Solution de-identifies application data so that it can be safely used in testing or training environments. By substituting fictionalized yet realistic data for confidential information, Optim enables sites to test effectively while supporting privacy compliance initiatives.
April 2008 - (Free Research) This whitepaper addresses the trends surrounding Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) and the strategies that manufacturers are using to mitigate risk from their supply network. It contains a case study about how one manufacturer is viewing real-tim…
May 2008 - (Free Research) At some stage in their lifecycle, all Shared Services initiatives require a review of business processes. It is important to make the distinction between reengineering processes and reorganizing the business structure. This guide shows you how.
August 2008 - (Free Research) Customer Managed Inventory (CMI) is a business model that allows organizations to: access, control and replenish inventory from their manufacturers or suppliers. Read this paper and learn about Clear Spider’s CMI technology.
October 2008 - (Free Research) As businesses increasingly embrace software
as a service (SaaS), it’s critical to understand a key differentiator among the many SaaS
solutions available: best-of-breed applications
versus single vendor application suites.
July 2008 - (Free Research) Modernizing an SAP environment results in faster return on SAP investments while lowering costs, reducing complexity, and minimizing risk.
IFS Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) is an information management system that connects all departments and disciplines within a company, making them an integrated unit.
IFS offers a proven solution for machinery manufacturers who produce, deliver & service their products based on unique customer requirements, using either predefined product configurations or custom engineering. IFS helps coordinate complex order-driven & mixed-mode manufacturing and purchasing of material.
Increase your margins by controlling your costs and turn your strategy into reality. Our supply chain management software will enable you to master the three key disciplines of cost, availability and quality.
September 2008 - (Free Research) Spend analysis can provide holistic, detailed visibility into spend patterns, creating a foundation from which opportunities for savings can be identified and action on them can be taken. This book is both a text and a reference book on spend analysis.
March 2008 - (Free Research) Listen to this podcast to learn how design operate maintain (DOM) can help you eliminate communication problems between maintenance, operations and designers working on your plant.
February 2008 - (Free Research) After recent software product consolidation, how can you tell which products have a future and which will be phased out or orphaned?
February 2008 - (Free Research) ERP software is often criticized for being complex and difficult to use. Learn how to evaluate ERP software for usability.
October 2008 - (Free Research) Commando applications are leaner and more efficient than off the shelf systems, and can be used at various places in the company's operations - procurement, tracking, data acquisition, quality, or logistics.
Compliance Manager is a web-based tracking and reporting system featuring unprecedented flexibility and ease of use. Used by world’s largest medical device and pharmaceutical companies, it is the foundation for global capture, analysis, and resolution of compliance issues related to medical device, treatment and diagnostic systems.
For industry-leading manufacturing and life science organizations, ExtraView Defect Tracker offers highly-scalable web-based defect tracking and change management with the flexibility and speed of the ExtraView platform.
September 2008 - (Free Research) In this webcast, learn about intelligent e-purchasing technology that integrates with SAP solutions to automate the entire process.
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