Business Intelligence Network - The Vision for BI and Beyond

WHITE PAPER - Storage-as-a-Service enables enterprises to gain the very capabilities they need to bring their efforts to the next level, it can provide data protection and recovery across servers, shared files and even desktops.
Posted: October 6, 2008 | Published: October 3, 2008


Topics:  Data Management | Data Warehouses | Information Management | Manufacturing | Outsourcing | Security

WHITE PAPER - Download this paper and learn about a proven strategy for combining WAN-based backup with wide-area data services (WDS) solutions.
Posted: October 3, 2008 | Published: October 3, 2008


Topics:  Hardware | IT Departments | Manufacturing | TCP | Windows

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 - Collaboration is a long-term project, with elements of both revenue generation and cost elimination. This paper explores the concerns and process roadmap of supply chain executives in high-tech industries.
Posted: September 29, 2008 | Published: September 18, 2008


Topics:  Collaboration | Cost Benefit Analysis | Manufacturing | Operational Support Systems | Risk Management | ROI | Sales | SOA | Supply Chains

PODCAST - In this podcast, get expert tips and advice from Jim Shepard, senior vice president of research for AMR Research. Find out how to narrow down the options, and learn what to do (and what not to do) to effectively evaluate midmarket ERP software.
Posted: September 26, 2008 | Premiered: September 26, 2008


Topics:  Application Hosting | Best Practices | Business Performance Management | ERP | ERP Software | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Industry | SMBs | Software Maintenance

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

PODCAST - Is Software as a Service (SaaS) ERP really a viable option for manufacturers? View this expert podcast and learn the pros and cons of SaaS ERP for manufacturers -- and find out what to consider when deciding between SaaS vs. on-premise ERP.
Posted: September 24, 2008 | Premiered: September 24, 2008


Topics:  Application Hosting | Business Performance Management | ERP | ERP Software | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Industry | Software as a Service | Software Maintenance

WHITE PAPER - This paper explains the rationale behind the need to have in place a solid change management program in support of an ERP initiative or other growth and expansion initiative.
Posted: September 22, 2008 | Published: September 22, 2008


Topics:  Best Practices | Change Management | ERP | Manufacturing | ROI | Training

WHITE PAPER - Enterprises looking to compete in a global marketplace must be able to comply with international financial and legal requirements-they must be able to think globally but at the same time act (and comply) locally.
Posted: September 19, 2008 | Published: September 17, 2008


Topics:  Business Intelligence | ERP | ERP Software | Financial Reporting | Globalization | Manufacturing | Vendors

WHITE PAPER - This white paper explains the importance of improving a company's capabilities in creating visibility into asset performance so that management can streamline processes and make better decisions to deliver superior corporate results.
Posted: September 19, 2008 | Published: September 17, 2008


Topics:  Asset Management Services | Enterprise Asset Management Software | ERP | Manufacturing | Productivity

WHITE PAPER - This SAP white paper discusses the key issues inherent in mill operations. It lays out the blueprint for successfully enhancing the effectiveness of a mill products value chain through the use of advanced product configuration tools.
Posted: September 19, 2008 | Published: September 17, 2008


Topics:  Business Intelligence | Business Intelligence Software | Collaboration | Manufacturing | Outsourcing | Procurement | Supply Chain Management

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

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

WHITE PAPER - Business challenges drive the evolution of the industrial machinery and components (IM&C) industry. This white paper explores transforming an IM&C company through a solution provider network and addresses the issues you will meet along the way.
Posted: September 18, 2008 | Published: September 18, 2008


Topics:  Asset Management Services | Business Process Management | Globalization | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Industry | Manufacturing Systems | Market Segments | Productivity | Vendors

WHITE PAPER - Read this whitepaper to learn the four steps to uncovering hidden value in a midsize manufacturing company. This simple but disciplined sequence of priorities starts with protecting your existing business.
Posted: September 18, 2008 | Published: September 18, 2008


Topics:  Customer Satisfaction | Data Management | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Industry | Manufacturing Software | Manufacturing Systems | Operating Systems | Operational Support Systems | Product Life Cycles | Product Management | SMBs