Factory Automation Software Reports

Design Reuse: The Key to Building Better Products Faster
sponsored by PTC Small/Med Product Development
WHITE PAPER: Learn how design reuse can save up to 75% of modeling time, improve product quality and time-to-market and reduce the risk of fundamental errors in this feature article.
Posted: 30 Oct 2008 | Published: 30 Oct 2008

PTC Small/Med Product Development

E-Guide Planning for a successful ERP and MES integration
sponsored by IQMS
EBOOK: 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.
Posted: 29 Jul 2011 | Published: 07 Jul 2011

IQMS

Best practices for adopting a sustainable, collaborative and dynamic supply chain strategy
sponsored by Epicor Software Corporation
EGUIDE: This e-guide reveals key trends and technologies driving the adoption of sustainable, collaborative and dynamic supply chain management strategies and explains why manufacturers are embracing third-party logistics providers (3PLs).
Posted: 08 Nov 2012 | Published: 08 Nov 2012

Epicor Software Corporation

Five Challenges for Managers of Mid-Sized Manufacturing Companies
sponsored by Syspro
WHITE PAPER: This resource counts down five challenges that today's midsized manufacturers face, and lays out possible actions you can take to resolve these difficulties and find success.
Posted: 07 Apr 2014 | Published: 31 Dec 2012

Syspro

Improving supply chain management with analytics
sponsored by Epicor Software Corporation
EGUIDE: This e-guide examines the business case for manufacturing BI, and shows how manufacturers can take both demand and supply side signals into account when predicting future needs.
Posted: 08 Nov 2012 | Published: 08 Nov 2012

Epicor Software Corporation

Requirements Engineering for the Aerospace and Defense Industry
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: A requirements engineering approach can help product and systems development organizations work in harmony. Read this white paper for an exploration of requirements engineering and its important role in product development.
Posted: 12 Apr 2010 | Published: 22 Jun 2009

IBM

SearchManufacturingERP.com Tip Guide: Manufacturing Social Media Software: Where it Makes Sense
sponsored by Ariba, Inc.
EGUIDE: Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn have taken social media by storm, but widespread adoption of social networking systems in manufacturing has not taken off. In this guide, learn best practices for implementing social media software and highlights of the business benefits provided.
Posted: 08 Feb 2012 | Published: 08 Feb 2012

Ariba, Inc.

FlexNet and FDA 21 CFR Part 11
sponsored by Apriso Corporation
WHITE PAPER: Manufacturers regulated by the FDA 21 CFR Part 11 regulations understand that the integrity of manufacturing processes must be achieved and maintained in order to sustain compliance. The purpose of this document is to demonstrate that Apriso FlexNet platform and application suite can support the intent of the 21 CFR Part 11 regulatory guidelines.
Posted: 09 Mar 2011 | Published: 09 Mar 2011

Apriso Corporation

Tip Guide: Benefits and drawbacks of SaaS ERP software: Which option is best?
sponsored by SAP America, Inc.
EGUIDE: Not all companies are truly ready for Software-as-a-(SaaS), and other factors could indicate that using a traditional on-premises server and ERP application might by the smartest move for some small and medium-sized enterprises. In this Tip Guide, readers will learn the factors to consider when choosing a SaaS ERP delivery model.
Posted: 11 Nov 2011 | Published: 27 Oct 2011

SAP America, Inc.

Enable Project-Centric Manufacturing with Business Software
sponsored by IFS
WHITE PAPER: Project-centric manufacturing business models that involve outsourcing and short product lifecycles expose manufacturers to a number of risks they were not vulnerable to previously.
Posted: 01 Jul 2008 | Published: 01 Jun 2008

IFS