WHITE PAPER - In regards to Enterprise Resource Planning, customer-supplier relationships are more important for small-to-medium manufacturers than large ones, because small-to-medium manufacturers tend to have few IT resources, and rely more on the software supplier.
Posted: October 2, 2008 | Published: May 30, 2006


Topics:  Apparel Industry | CRM | ERP Software | Manufacturing Software | Manufacturing Systems | Marketing | Sales | Supply Chain Management

WHITE PAPER - More than simply serving a marketing role, a Web presence can boost internal efficiency, enhance customer service and increase sales.
Posted: September 16, 2008 | Published: May 19, 2008


Topics:  Accounting | ERP Software | ERP System | Inventory Management Software | Manufacturing Software | Shop Floor Control | Supply Chain Management | Supply Chain Software

WHITE PAPER - Manufacturing operations main goal is to reduce the total cost of manufacturing. This paper explains how such a 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 the history behind ERP deployments, how the needs of ERP systems have evolved and why today's business requirements necessitate direct, real time integration between corporate planning applications and the shop floor.
Posted: September 10, 2008 | Published: September 10, 2008


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

WHITE PAPER - Manufacturers will continue to leverage technology to stay competitive. Read this paper to learn how with the Vantage fully integrated enterprise solution, you will be prepared to meet the challenges of today's market place-becoming lean to do so
Posted: September 3, 2008 | Published: September 3, 2008


Topics:  Business Activity Monitoring | CRM | Distribution Centers | ERP | ERP Software | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Software | Product Life Cycles | Supplier Relationship Management | Supply Chains | Warehouse Management

WHITE PAPER - Often ERP implementations fail to recognize the need for enterprise level governance until post-implementation issues have highlighted the gap between IT oriented governance and the governance needed for ERP. Read this Gartner report to learn more.
Posted: September 3, 2008 | Published: September 3, 2008


Topics:  Data Governance | Distribution Centers | ERP | ERP Software | Manufacturing Software | Quality Control | Security | Supply Chains | Testing | Training | Warehouse Management

WHITE PAPER - This paper explains the Total Cost of Ownership, which remains a significant factor that influences Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) strategies and decisions.
Posted: June 6, 2008 | Published: July 1, 2007


Topics:  Distribution Centers | ERP | ERP Software | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Software | ROI | Supply Chains | TCO | Warehouse Management

WHITE PAPER - With the revitalization of the manufacturing economy our technology choices must be the right ones - choices that will provide the necessary infrastructure to support the techniques, software and facilities that are destined to emerge in the near future.
Posted: March 13, 2008 | Published: March 1, 2008


Topics:  Distribution Centers | ERP | ERP Software | Manufacturing Industry | Manufacturing Software | SOA | Supply Chains | Warehouse Management

WHITE PAPER - Warehouse management solutions (WMS) help increase customer satisfaction, productivity and utilize resources. Learn cost factors and questions to ask that will help you decide between and embedded and stand-alone system.
Posted: February 21, 2008 | Published: January 1, 2006


Topics:  Distribution Centers | ERP | ERP Software | Integration | Manufacturing Software | Supply Chains | Training | Warehouse Management | WMS

WHITE PAPER - Companies now only control pieces of their supply chain as it becomes longer and more complex. Ventana Research explores why lean administers changes in behavior, processes and technology, and will enable you to jump ahead of the competition.
Posted: February 21, 2008 | Published: January 1, 2007


Topics:  Business Process Management | Collaboration | Distribution Centers | ERP | ERP Software | Just-In-Time | Manufacturing Industry | Manufacturing Software | SOA | Supply Chains | Warehouse Management

WHITE PAPER - Supply chain visibility enables you to know the location and status of physical components moved from suppliers to customers. Learn characteristics of a visible supply chain, why it is important and technology that can deliver ROI to your business.
Posted: February 21, 2008 | Published: January 1, 2007


Topics:  Business Intelligence Software | Business Performance Management | Cost Benefit Analysis | Customer Satisfaction | Dashboards | Distribution Centers | ERP | ERP Software | Manufacturing Software | Real-time Analytics | Software Implementation | Supply Chains | Warehouse Management

WHITE PAPER - Learn nine criteria to help you identify and select an ERP solution that fits your business needs. Find the right ERP provider that will help you implement quickly and achieve business objectives.
Posted: February 21, 2008 | Published: January 1, 2005


Topics:  Customer Service | ERP | ERP Software | Just-In-Time | Manufacturing Execution Systems | Manufacturing Software | ROI | Software Implementation | Software Selection | Strategic Planning | Value Chain Management | Vendor Selection

WHITE PAPER - Globalization can have serious impacts on key business processes, and ERP systems must evolve to address the needs of an international company. Learn how you can implement an ERP system fit for a global supply chain.
Posted: February 21, 2008 | Published: January 1, 2007


Topics:  Business Process Management | Cost Benefit Analysis | Distribution Centers | ERP | ERP Software | Global Economy | Globalization | Manufacturing Industry | Manufacturing Software | ROI | Software Implementation | Supply Chains | Vendor Selection | Warehouse Management

WHITE PAPER - Enterprise service automation has eased a number of business challenges for companies, including efficiency, billing and performance. Learn development and solution best practices for enterprise service automation and realize increased profits.
Posted: February 21, 2008 | Published: January 1, 2005


Topics:  Best Practices | Business Performance Management | Business Process Automation | Business Process Management Software | Cost Benefit Analysis | Distribution Centers | ERP | ERP Software | Manufacturing Software | Portfolio Management | Professional Services Automation Software | Professional Services Industries | Service Process Optimization Software | Spend Management | Supply Chains | Warehouse Management | Workforce Management Software

WHITE PAPER - Learn how supplier relationship management (SRM) will help you maintain relationships with suppliers, enabling you to drive down costs and manage risk. Save time and money while receiving the goods and services your business needs.
Posted: February 21, 2008 | Published: January 1, 2006


Topics:  Business Process Management | Distribution Centers | ERP | ERP Software | Manufacturing Software | Professional Services Automation Software | Professional Services Industries | Risk Management | ROI | Spend Management | Supplier Relationship Management | Supply Chains | Warehouse Management | Workforce Management Software