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CASE STUDY - When C&H Sugar decided to implement SAP console to further optimize their implementation of core SAP applications, they wanted an expert in radio frequency (RF) transactions. By partnering with Catalyst, they have achieved their goal of increasing visibility and accuracy.
Posted: October 30, 2009 | Published: October 30, 2009


Topics:  Inventory Management | Inventory Management Software | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Execution Systems | Manufacturing Industry Organizations | RFID | RFID Middleware | SAP (Product) | Supply Chain Management | Warehouse 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: October 26, 2009 | Published: September 18, 2008


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

CASE STUDY - To improve inventory management and standardize procedures, Blue Bell turned to TAKE Supply Chain's Gemini Series™ for OPM mobile software solution. Read this case study to learn more about the benefits Blue Bell experienced from switching to TAKE Supply Chain’s Gemini Series™, and learn how your company can do the same.
Posted: October 14, 2009 | Published: October 14, 2009


Topics:  Business Process Automation | Data Collection | ERP | ERP Software | Inventory Management | Inventory Management Software | Manufacturing Execution Systems | Manufacturing Industry | Oracle (Product) | Supply Chain Management

WHITE PAPER - Read this paper to learn how Gemini for SAP®, from TAKE Supply Chain, allows manufacturing and distribution personnel to perform complex transactions and data entry. Read on to learn how streamlining the collection of shipping, manufacturing, and warehouse data can greatly reduce errors and increase visibility and profitability.
Posted: October 14, 2009 | Published: October 14, 2009


Topics:  ERP | ERP Software | Manufacturing Execution Systems | Manufacturing Industry | Radio Frequency Data Communications | SAP (Product) | Supply Chain Management | Supply Chain Software | Warehouse Management | Warehouse Management Software

WHITE PAPER - In this paper you will learn how TAKE Supply Chain has developed a scalable, rules-based barcode label and RFID print management platform that allows business users — not IT programmers — to effectively administer tagging output and compliance programs, which can increase efficiency while decreasing costs with RFID label management.
Posted: October 14, 2009 | Published: October 14, 2009


Topics:  Downtime | ERP | Inventory Management | Manufacturing Execution Systems | RFID | RFID Middleware | Supply Chain Intelligence | Supply Chain Management | Warehouse Management | Warehouse Management Software

WHITE PAPER - Compiled by SearchManufacturingERP.com editors, this directory includes ERP software products for process and discrete manufacturers of all sizes, as well as all verticals. It includes software that is meant to be deployed on-premise as well as Software as a Service (SaaS) or on-demand software.
Posted: August 14, 2009 | Published: January 22, 2009


Topics:  ERP | ERP Software | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Execution Systems | Manufacturing Software | SaaS ERP | Supply Chain Software | Supply Chains

PODCAST - In this podcast, manufacturing industry analyst, Roddy Martin, explains strategies and best practices for demand-driven manufacturing.
Posted: August 11, 2009 | Premiered: August 11, 2009


Topics:  Demand Chains | ERP | ERP Software | Just-In-Time | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Execution Systems | Production Scheduling Software | Shop Floor Control | Supply Chain Management | Supply Chains | Value Chain Management

WHITE PAPER - 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.
Posted: June 25, 2009 | Published: March 6, 2009


Topics:  ERP | ERP Software | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Execution Systems | Manufacturing Software | Manufacturing Systems | Supply Chain Automation | Supply Chain Event Management | Supply Chain Management | Supply Chains

WHITE PAPER - This executive brief presents the six "Rules of the Road" that can help you cut costs, increase cash flow and become more responsive to changing market conditions in the manufacturing industry.
Posted: June 25, 2009 | Published: April 9, 2009


Topics:  ERP | ERP Software | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Execution Systems | Manufacturing Industry | Manufacturing Software | Manufacturing Systems | ROI

WHITE PAPER - This paper discusses how an organization can Survive poor economic conditions with strategic thinking and use of Project ERP by managing a downturn like a variance in a project.
Posted: June 19, 2009 | Published: May 22, 2009


Topics:  Economic Environment | ERP | ERP Software | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Execution Systems | Manufacturing Systems | Project Management | Project Management Software

WHITE PAPER - 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.
Posted: June 19, 2009 | Published: June 19, 2009


Topics:  Business Intelligence | ERP | ERP Software | Lean Production | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Execution Systems | Manufacturing Software | Supply Chain Management | Supply Chains

EBOOK - 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.
Posted: March 5, 2009 | Published: March 5, 2009


Topics:  ERP | ERP Software | Manufacturing Execution Systems | Supply Chain Automation | Supply Chain Management

EBOOK - There are many choices and considerations in the manufacturing ERP software market - and navigating the many options to find the right choice for your organization can seem like an overwhelming task. In this E-Book, read how SearchManufacturingERP.com turned to the experts at Panorama Consulting Group find the right one.
Posted: March 5, 2009 | Published: March 5, 2009


Topics:  ERP | ERP Software | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Execution Systems | Supply Chain Automation | Supply Chain Management

WHITE PAPER - This paper explains what BPM is, why you need it, what it brings to an OES and how Apriso's FlexNet is different from competitors who are beginning to talk the BPM talk without delivering the goods.
Posted: February 10, 2009 | Published: February 10, 2009


Topics:  Business Activity Monitoring | Business Process Management | Business Systems | ERP | Manufacturing Execution Systems | Middleware

WHITE PAPER - 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.
Posted: January 26, 2009 | Published: January 23, 2009


Topics:  Business Intelligence | ERP | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Execution Systems | SAP (Product) | Supply Chains