August 2008 - (Free Research) This white paper outlines strategies for organizations considering upgrading or replacing their enterprise resource planning systems in order to handle business growth, streamline internal processes, and leverage technology innovation.
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.
May 2008 - (Free Research) As Glidepath grew, its ERP system didn’t keep pace and the system lacked important functionality like the ability to disclose manufacturing variances, and was no longer supported by the vendor.
June 2007 - (Free Research) To support globalization, the ERP evolution has now reached the plant floor, where the desire exists to obtain greater detail and specificity required for continuous process and quality improvement, supply chain visibility and complete product traceability and genealogy across global manufacturing operations.
September 2008 - (Free Research) Read this CIO guide on ERP in the Midmarket to get a better understanding of the various options companies have when choosing, implementing, securing, and measuring the ROI from their ERP systems.
February 2008 - (Free Research) ERP software is often criticized for being complex and difficult to use. Learn how to evaluate ERP software for usability.
December 2007 - (Free Research) During the course of a typical software evaluation, it can be very difficult to identify critical ERP system shortcomings without knowing exactly what to look for. This practical guide examines critical ERP areas for process manufacturers in terms of key functional capabilities, data model characteristics, and enabling technologies.
June 2008 - (Free Research) Best of breed ERP systems not only allow you to evaluate material and labor costs, but also to analyze the cost impact of using alternate manufacturing locations and various materials suppliers.
August 2008 - (Free Research) SAP has implemented enterprise resource planning
(ERP) systems in both the commercial and public
sector for more than 30 years. This white paper explains four important principles that stand out from these experiences.
November 2008 - (Free Research) This paper explains the importance of choosing the Right Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System to avoid the 7 Fatal Flaws.
July 2008 - (Free Research) Shop Floor Execution (SFX) systems interface to ERP/MRP systems to provide that set of functionality, SFX automates and streamlines factory operations by combining three popular applications around a core of Shop Floor Data Collection.
September 2008 - (Free Research) Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementations are a perfect example. When the right product is chosen, and the implementation is handled intelligently, an ERP system will actually reduce risk, not increase it.
Capable of meeting even the most complex factory requirements, the Shop Activity module allows you to collect labor, scrap, quality, and status data with minimal Operator effort. Realtime updates available to a variety of ERP/MRP system.
August 2008 - (Free Research) In this 20-minute podcast, appropriate for IT and business professionals, listeners will get a complete introduction to operational BI benefits and related technology concepts.
May 2008 - (Free Research) 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.
February 2008 - (Free Research) 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.
July 2008 - (Free Research) Bowen & Groves the developer of M1 by B&G™ a leading Manufacturing ERP System has earned a Certificate of Finalist Recognition for Best Support Organization and Best Product Development Department in the 2008 International Business Awards.
August 2006 - (Free Research) The move to global manufacturing is now a stark reality for enterprises. Companies are shifting their supply chains and moving manufacturing plants to seize advantages in costs or to drive faster production. The problem is a disconnect between ERP and the various factory floors that are distributed across countries and continents.
FlexNet includes a suite of plug-and-play modules that you can deploy, modify and extend as required. Built for Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) deployment and powered by rich business process authoring capabilities, FlexNet fills the gap between your ERP and automation systems to deliver an end-to-end adaptive manufacturing solution.
Three applications combined around a core of Shop Floor Data Collection - Labor Management, Machine Tracking (OEE) and Paperless Dispatch -creates a new category called Shop Floor Execution(SFX).It is a subset of “Collaborative Manufacturing Execution”.
