SmartBiz IT Research Library

WHITE PAPER - For many companies reverse logistics is the last frontier of waste in today's supply chain. To help identify where poorly managed returns may be affecting your bottom line, this paper takes a look at the six hidden costs of reverse logistics.
Posted: November 16, 2009 | Published: November 16, 2009


Topics:  Business Process Automation | Business Process Management | Enterprise Asset Management Software | ERP | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Industry | Manufacturing Software | Supply Chain Management | Supply Chain Software | Supply Chains

WHITE PAPER - This paper is designed to provide a blueprint for evaluating software solutions that have the potential to assist organizations in meeting their returns objectives. This model can also serve as a useful tool in objectively identifying compelling yet rudimentary products.
Posted: November 16, 2009 | Published: November 16, 2009


Topics:  Business Process Management | Business Process Modeling | Business Processes | Logistics Outsourcing Services | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Industry | Manufacturing Software | Supply Chain Collaboration | Supply Chain Management | Supply Chain Software | Supply Chains

WEBCAST - This webcast discusses a new method for dealing with part nonconformance. Additionally, this webcast will present a demonstration of software that will was created to deal with part nonconformance that can reduce costs and save time for any organization.
Posted: November 16, 2009 | Premiered: November 16, 2009


Topics:  Business Process Automation | Business Process Automation Software | Business Process Management | Business Process Management Software | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Industry | Manufacturing Software | Supply Chain Automation | Supply Chain Management | Supply Chains

PODCAST - In this expert podcast, industry analyst Simon Jacobson discusses the best starting point for a quality improvement initiative within a manufacturing plant, explores what types of software and technology can be used for support, explains why the IT team plays a key role in its success, offers tips on how to reduce error rates, and more.
Posted: November 2, 2009 | Premiered: November 2, 2009


Topics:  Business Process Management | Business Process Reengineering | ERP | ERP Software | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Software | Quality Control | Supply Chain Management

CASE STUDY - Welch's selected the TAKE Supply Chain Gemini™ for OPM mobile software solution and Compliance Label Manager (CLM), a barcode and radio-frequency identification (RFID) label management solution to improve the speed, visibility, accuracy and control of extended manufacturing and distribution supply chains. Read on to learn more.
Posted: October 15, 2009 | Published: October 15, 2009


Topics:  Barcode Label Software | Compliance (Systems Operations) | Data Quality | Inventory Management | Inventory Management Software | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Industry | Manufacturing Software | RFID | Supply Chain Management | Supply Chain Software

WHITE PAPER - This paper discusses the fundamentals for successful Lean manufacturing, including the establishment of optimal customer relationships, improved channel visibility, flexible product configuration, shortened cycle times, improved capacity utilization and integrated operational infrastructures.
Posted: October 9, 2009 | Published: October 9, 2009


Topics:  Business Processes | EDI | Infrastructure Management | Infrastructure Services | Just-In-Time | Kaizen | Lean Production | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Industry | Manufacturing 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

CASE STUDY - Read this case study to learn how IQMS's single source enterprise software solution EnterpriseIQ delivered significant results to a leading European plastics manufacturing company.
Posted: July 23, 2009 | Published: April 30, 2009


Topics:  Business Intelligence | Business Intelligence Software | Data Management | Enterprise Applications Software | Enterprise Systems | ERP | ERP Software | Manufacturing Industry | Manufacturing Software | Manufacturing Systems

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 - 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

WHITE PAPER - This white paper gives four tips to help you bring lean supply chain improvements to your manufacturing operation. Additionally, it discusses six technology tools that help automate these lean supply chain practices.
Posted: June 19, 2009 | Published: June 19, 2009


Topics:  Enterprise Resource Management | ERP | ERP Software | Lean Production | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Software | Manufacturing Systems | Procurement | Sales Order Management | Supply Chain Management | Supply Chain Software | Supply Chains

WHITE PAPER - Read this brief to learn the "Rules of the Road" that can help you cut costs, increase cash flow and become more responsive to changing market conditions. Each of these "rules" can be accomplished with the implementation of an IT system for manufacturing operations excellence, also known as a Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) system.
Posted: April 24, 2009 | Published: April 24, 2009


Topics:  Cash Flow | Enterprise Applications Software | ERP | Investments | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Software | ROI

TRIAL SOFTWARE - EnterpriseIQ goes beyond traditional ERP software systems by providing a real-time foundation for collaborative and ebusiness environments. From ensuring efficient and timely delivery of products to meeting the dynamic needs of customers and suppliers, IQMS brings it all together, seamlessly.
Posted: January 5, 2009 | Published: January 5, 2009


Topics:  Automotive Industry | Consumer Packaged Goods Industry | ERP | Inventory Management | Inventory Management Software | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Execution Systems | Manufacturing Industry | Manufacturing Software | Supply Chain Management

WHITE PAPER - The key to achieving cost-effective savings in the supply chain is to exchange information accurately and quickly in real-time.
Posted: December 24, 2008 | Published: December 24, 2008


Topics:  Customer Service | Databases | ERP | Inventory Management | Inventory Management Software | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Execution Systems | Manufacturing Software | Supply Chains