Business Intelligence Network - The Vision for BI and Beyond

PODCAST - In this podcast Simon Jacobson, Senior Research Analyst, AMR Research, examines how global manufacturers apply IT to their processes as part of their ongoing evolution toward becoming demand-driven manufacturer.
Posted: September 26, 2008 | Premiered: September 26, 2008


Topics:  Business Processes | ERP | ERP Software | Risk Management | Software as a Service | Systems Management | Systems Management Services | Systems Management Software

WHITE PAPER - This report focuses on supply chain transformation intentions of companies in the high-tech sector. The high tech industry for the purpose of this paper includes computer equipment, consumer electronics, high technology, and telecommunication equipment.
Posted: September 18, 2008 | Published: September 18, 2008


Topics:  B2B | Consumer Electronics Equipment | CRM | Customer Satisfaction | ERP | Inventory Management | Performance Testing | Supply Chain Management | Telecommunications Systems | Warehouse Management

CASE STUDY - In this case study learn how Sauder Woodworking was able to increase visibility on execution processes, improve manufacturing flow and efficiency by following a strategic direction for lean manufacturing, and simplify work order reporting by using SAP ERP
Posted: September 18, 2008 | Published: September 18, 2008


Topics:  Dashboards | Data Management | Enterprise | ERP | Manufacturing | Project Management | Reporting Software | SAP (Product) | Shop Floor Control

PRODUCT LITERATURE - SAP's unique Product and Service Leadership framework is a strategy for companies to bring innovative products to market faster and to drive value for their customers. Learn more about it in this whitepaper.
Posted: September 18, 2008 | Published: September 18, 2008


Topics:  Collaboration | CRM | Data Integration | ERP | Globalization | PLM | Product Management | SAP (Product)

PRODUCT LITERATURE - The SAP Paybacks and Chargebacks application by Vistex allows manufacturers and distributors to manage the entire chargeback process life cycle, from claim initiation and receipt through adjudication, accrual, settlement, and post settlement adjustment.
Posted: September 18, 2008 | Published: September 18, 2008


Topics:  CRM | Email | ERP | Error Handling | Fax Machines | Sales | SAP (Product) | Spreadsheets | Supply Chain Management

WHITE PAPER - Many manufacturers today are getting caught on the wrong side of a technology adoption wave that is quickly gaining momentum. This benchmark study is a roadmap for reducing overall manufacturing costs through the utilization of manufacturing technologies
Posted: September 18, 2008 | Published: September 18, 2008


Topics:  Competition | Cost Benefit Analysis | Dashboards | Data Quality | ERP | Manufacturing Execution Systems | Manufacturing Industry | Performance Testing

WHITE PAPER - This report highlights the process, organization, knowledge management, performance and technology characteristics of high tech manufacturers that enable their elevated performance.
Posted: September 18, 2008 | Published: September 18, 2008


Topics:  Business Process Management | Enterprise | ERP | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Execution Systems | Performance Testing | Spreadsheets

CASE STUDY - In this case study, Graphic Packaging International Inc (GPI) needed a single end-to-end solution across the enterprise after their acquisition of Riverwood Holding Inc. Learn how SAP ERP application was their solution.
Posted: September 18, 2008 | Published: September 18, 2008


Topics:  Accounting | Consumer Packaged Goods Industry | Cost Benefit Analysis | ERP | Inventory Management | IT Management | Manufacturing | Purchasing | Software

BOOK - This e-book is an analysis of over 150 plant floor data management initiatives that has resulted in the correlation of specific business capabilities in the areas of process, organization, knowledge and technology to Best in Class operational performance.
Posted: September 25, 2008 | Published: September 18, 2008


Topics:  Analytic Applications Software | Best Practices | Business Processes | Data Management | ERP | Manufacturing Industry | Performance Testing

BOOK - 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.
Posted: September 26, 2008 | Published: September 18, 2008


Topics:  ERP | Global Economy | Globalization | Localization | Manufacturing | Market Research | Offshore Outsourcing | SOA | Supply Chain Software | Supply Chains

PRODUCT LITERATURE - Insurers are feeling the need to move from a silo view of operations centered along business lines to a seamless enterprise processing environment. Learn about managing new technology realities in this whitepaper.
Posted: September 30, 2008 | Published: September 18, 2008


Topics:  Asset Management (Finance) | Enterprise | ERP | Financial Services Industry | Human Resources Management | Legal Compliance Software | SOA | Systems Management

WHITE PAPER - This Report is based on findings of more than 40 companies to define organizational strategies. Read this report to learn how to define value in a value network, methodologies for classifying value networks, and case studies on improving value.
Posted: September 30, 2008 | Published: September 18, 2008


Topics:  B2B | Enterprise | Equipment Maintenance Management Software | ERP | Manufacturing | PLM | Product Life Cycles | Risk Management | Supply Chain Management

WHITE PAPER - This SAP Executive Insight explores organic growth and addresses some of the most common challenges in the quest to achieve it.
Posted: September 17, 2008 | Published: September 17, 2008


Topics:  Business Intelligence | Customer Service | ERP | Marketing | Product Development | Testing

WHITE PAPER - Technology capable of increasing speed-to-market has evolved in leaps and bounds. This white paper gives you the low down on the how best to adapt your enterprise.
Posted: September 17, 2008 | Published: September 17, 2008


Topics:  Business Process Management | Content Management | ERP | Market Trends | SOA | Software

PRODUCT LITERATURE - The SAP® Service and Asset Management solution supports organizations in efficiently managing their enterprise assets.
Posted: September 17, 2008 | Published: September 17, 2008


Topics:  Change Management | Enterprise Asset Management Software | ERP | Project Management | Reporting Software | TCO