Industrial Automation Industry Reports

Building a World-Class Supply Chain – New Insights from Chemical & Petroleum Producers
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: Learn what leading companies do differently to outperform their peers. From strategy decisions to investment in information technology and performance measurement systems, MPI’s latest research explains how your company can realize tangible returns though greater flexibility and improved delivery performance.
Posted: 22 Feb 2011 | Published: 22 Feb 2011

IBM

The Midmarket Manufacturer’s Guide to Getting Started with ERP
sponsored by TechTarget ERP
EBOOK: In this e-book, get more insight into whether your midmarket manufacturing organization would benefit from ERP. Find out how to build a business and get tips for navigating the market and implementing software. Continue reading to learn tips and insight on getting started with ERP in your midmarket organization.
Posted: 09 Jun 2010 | Published: 09 Jun 2010

TechTarget ERP

American Woodmark Leverages Kronos to Reduce Absenteeism, Control Labor Costs, and Improve Leave Compliance
sponsored by Kronos Incorporated
CASE STUDY: This case study details how the company wanted a solution that provides flexibility, implementation support, and value and selected the Kronos® Workforce Central® suite. Continue reading to learn how America Woodmark leveraged Kronos to reduce absenteeism, control labor cost, and improve leave compliance.
Posted: 15 Oct 2010 | Published: 15 Oct 2010

Kronos Incorporated

What Distinguishes World Class Manufacturing Companies
sponsored by NetSuite
WEBCAST: This webcast discusses the challenges faced by manufacturers and the characteristics that make top enterprises stand out from the pack.
Posted: 14 Dec 2011 | Premiered: Dec 14, 2011

NetSuite

Key Strategies for IT Success in Today's Distribution Environment
sponsored by Epicor Software Corporation
WHITE PAPER: This white paper provides high level definitions, opportunity identification, and future potentials for: Service Oriented Architecture (SOA), Software as a Service (SaaS), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Anytime, Anywhere Availability, Mobile Devices, Web 2.0, and Report Cards or Balanced Scorecards as a Business Intelligence (BI) capability.
Posted: 25 Oct 2011 | Published: 21 Oct 2011

Epicor Software Corporation

Presentation Transcript: The Assembly Plant of the Future: Restructuring manufacturing processes to meet the global challenge
sponsored by Apriso Corporation
PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: In this webcast transcript, Joe Barkai, practice director at IDC Manufacturing Insights, presents IDC's vision of a "global plant floor" that standardizes production and supply chains by using integrated ERP, product lifecycle management (PLM), manufacturing execution systems (MES), and other tools to reduce complexity and increase standardization.
Posted: 22 Mar 2011 | Published: 22 Mar 2011

Apriso Corporation

Streamlining Processes of the Solution Provider
sponsored by SAP America, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Take a look at the concept of a solution-centric business model, where companies provide a combination of products and services designed to meet specific customer needs. Explore best practices that include properly balancing products and services, and aligning activities across sales, service, and marketing.
Posted: 07 Aug 2009 | Published: 07 Aug 2009

SAP America, Inc.

Workforce Management Software Best Practices
sponsored by Infor WFM Workbrain
EGUIDE: Workforce management (WFM) helps manufacturers improve operational efficiency and enable them to establish control over their enterprise. This e-guide offers an expert definition of WFM software and divulges best practice tips for deployment.
Posted: 07 Feb 2012 | Published: 07 Feb 2012

Infor WFM Workbrain

A Premium on Efficiency: Midsize Manufacturers Confront the Obstacles to Growth
sponsored by SAP America, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: How do best-in-class midsize manufacturers continue to grow in a tough economy? This research report, conducted by EIU, outlines measures manufacturers implement to continue expanding even while coping with the strains of softening demand in key markets, rising input costs, and downward pressure on prices.
Posted: 07 Aug 2009 | Published: 07 Aug 2009

SAP America, Inc.

E-Book: How to Justify, Plan, and Execute a Successful ERP Upgrade
sponsored by IQMS
EBOOK: 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.
Posted: 04 Aug 2010 | Published: 04 Aug 2010

IQMS