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AMA customer testimonial
Learn how one manufacturing-specific ERP solution has helped them achieve their highest levels of success in this short video. Discover how AMA was able to consolidate information and streamline operations to increase ease of access to information and revenue.
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4 key dimensions for ERP success
This e-guide provides experts' top five signs that multiple ERP systems are standing in the way of ERP optimization, starting with multiple databases and servers. Read on to reveal ERP consolidation tips to address four key dimensions: business processes, user perspective, technology and cost.
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How to: Establishing a baseline for manufacturing metrics
Fore a look at mission-crticial metrics, this e-guide provides an overview of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) metrics and the Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR) model, addressing the fundamental tenets and benefits of each.
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Useful tips on how to choose the right Cloud or ERP solution
This e-guide outlines important issues for manufacturers to consider when establishing requirements. Mike Canniff, senior partner at Mercury Consulting and professor of management information systems at the University of the Pacific, provides his insights for cloud ERP integrations.
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Barcodes vs RFID: The pros and cons of each side reviewed
This e-guide reviews the pros and cons of bar code technology, and addresses niche areas where radio frequency identification (RFID) is gaining traction.
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What manufacturers should know before moving to the cloud
Taking advantage of SaaS and PaaS cloud computing options can help you reduce software costs. But before you dive in, there are few things you should consider. In this e-guide, Forrester Research senior analyst Glenn O'Donnell, IDC Manufacturing Insights vice president Bob Parker, and other industry experts share their insights.
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Strategically leveraging Sales and Operations Planning in manufacturing
Read this SearchManufacturingERP.com e-guide to find industry expert recommendations for how to choose the right sales and operations planning (S&OP) tools for your organization (ERP add-ons vs. specialized "best of breed" tools) and leverage new S&OP capabilities such as what-if analysis and financial performance data integration.
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Practical tips for deploying sustainable supply chains
In this e-guide, explore expert tips for developing an effective sustainability model for your supply chain, factors and obstacles you'll need to consider, and two case studies detailing the real-world challenges and successes of manufacturers identified as "leaders in sustainability" by the analyst firm IDC Manufacturing Insights.
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Mobile computing strategies in manufacturing
Understanding the challenges you'll face and finding the right role within your operations for mobile devices or applications will be crucial to the success of a manufacturing mobility initiative.Read this expert e-guide to understand the current state of the market for mobility in manufacturingand how it stands to shape up in the coming months.
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Beginner’s guide to manufacturing PLM tools
In this product lifecycle managment (PLM) e-guide, discover an overview of the basics of PLM tools, software selection and implementation tips from industry experts, the value of cloud PLM, 3D CAD imagery, and social media add-ons, and why− and how− PLM is branching out from discrete manufacturing into process manufacturing.
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A Focused Look: How Payroll in a Comprehensive System Saves Time & Money
Read this case study to discover the benefits Wisconsin Plastics, Inc. (WIS) achieved by implementing a software module for these processes that integrates seamlessly with its existing enterprise resource planning (ERP) software.
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Beyond barcodes and RFID: WiFi,RTLS, and other next-gen sensor technologies for manufacturing
In this eBook, read expert advice on finding the right mix of next generation wireless sensor technologies for every warehouse and shop floor.
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Warehouse management tips, techniques, and technologies
This eBook explains the benefits of warehouse management systems (WMSs) and how to boost their effectiveness through integration with related technologies, such as labor management systems (LMSs) and RFID.
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Newest techniques for using technology to enable the demand-driven supply chain
This eBook explains the latest demand planning software tools and strategies, provides an update on advanced demand-sensing technologies, and offers tips on handling BI challenges,
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E-Guide Planning for a successful ERP and MES integration
This eGuide provides buying tips and implementation advice for manufacturers looking to implement manufacturing execution systems (MES) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems to manage inventory, supply chains and more.
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Business intelligence and analytics for improved supply chain management
This eBook discusses how analytics technology can transform supply chains by improving visibility, making it a more efficient process, and contributing to more timely, accurate predictions.
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Getting the Most Out of ERP: Cost reduction tips and fast payback projects
In this eGuide, get expert tips for reducing support and maintenance costs, and read about fast payback projects to help you get the most you can out of your ERP applications.
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A manufacturer’s guide to navigating the procurement and sourcing technology landscape
In this eBook, learn what the newest procurement tools can do and gain a better understanding of how to move beyond indirect spend management to the direct goods that impact the entire product lifecycle.
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E-Book: Project Management Tips for Successful ERP Implementations
ERP implementation projects require the complex coordination of people, process, and technology. If one part is mismanaged, the entire implementation can go off track. Project management can make or break ERP implementations. This e-book explains the tools and best practices that can keep an ERP implementation on time, in scope, and under budget.
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E-Book: How to Justify, Plan, and Execute a Successful ERP Upgrade
Seems like you’ve just finished a multi-year ERP implementation and already it’s time to consider an upgrade. Do the new features justify the hassle and expense? Or should you wait - and risk paying more to maintain an obsolete system? This eBook provides expert advice on making the case for an upgrade and executing a plan to ensure a positive ROI.
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E-Book: Best Practices for Selecting Midmarket ERP Software
With over 80 different ERP packages available today, determining what’s right for your organization can seem like a daunting task. But, with this e-book you will get advice and best practices for every step of the ERP software selection process. Ensuring you will not get lost in the sea of ERP software.
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E-Book: Manufacturing IT Guide - How to Evaluate and Buy Small to Mid-Size ERP Platforms
This E-Book offers best practices for SMBs and midmarket organizations evaluating ERP platforms and provides suggestions on how to avoid procurement pitfalls.
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E-Book: Lean manufacturing and ERP: How to leverage ERP to get lean
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.
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eBook: Manufacturing ERP software selection demystified: How to evaluate ERP platforms
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.
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How Successful Manufacturing ERP Selections Are Made: The Top Things to Look for, Look at, and Look beyond When Evaluating an ERP Purchase
This paper examines the major considerations manufacturers looking to add, upgrade of replace Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software should be aware of. By being cognizant of these aspects you'll ensure that you'll be able to select a solution that best fits your needs, both now and in the future.