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Tying the Shop Floor to the ERP System sponsored by Plex Systems WHITE PAPER: ERP on the Shop Floor is as critical to the viability of the enterprise as any component in the execution of manufacturing. High performing manufacturers have found that full integration of real-time operational data collected from the shop floor to the top floor is key to reducing costs, streamlining operations and improving customer satisfaction. Posted: 31 Mar 2009 \| Published: 31 Mar 2009 TOPICS: Best Practices \| Business Intelligence \| Enterprise Resource Management \| ERP \| ERP Software \| Knowledge Management \| Manufacturing Execution Systems \| Shop Floor Control

Why a Shop Floor Execution (SFX) System Is an Essential Complement to Enterprise Systems sponsored by Casco Development, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Shop Floor Execution (SFX) automates and streamlines factory operations by combining three popular applications: Labor Management, Machine Utilization and Paperless Dispatching. This provides the essential tools for real-time production process management Posted: 05 Dec 2008 \| Published: 01 Jan 2005 TOPICS: Business Process Management \| Data Collection \| Data Quality \| Enterprise Systems \| ERP \| ERP Software \| Inventory Management \| Manufacturing \| MRP Software \| Production Scheduling Software \| Shop Floor Control \| Software Implementation

ERP and the cloud: The perfect combination sponsored by Oracle Corporation WHITE PAPER: This white paper explores the growing popularity of SaaS and why forward-thinking organizations are moving core enterprise resource planning (ERP) to the cloud. Posted: 02 Apr 2014 \| Published: 31 Dec 2013 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Cloud Management \| Enterprise Asset Management Software \| Enterprise Resource Management \| ERP \| ERP Software \| Manufacturing \| Manufacturing Execution Systems \| Manufacturing Industry \| Manufacturing Industry Organizations \| Manufacturing Software \| Manufacturing Systems \| SaaS ERP \| Software as a Service

Symmons Industries turns up the pressure on larger competitors with IBM Business Analytics software sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: Access this fascinating case study today to see how Symmons - a mid-sized, US-based manufacturer in the plumbing industry - implemented expert solutions that enabled production-line staff to adapt manufacturing schedules and meet demands in real time, and much more! Posted: 05 Nov 2013 \| Published: 05 Nov 2013 TOPICS: Financial Applications Software \| Financial Systems \| Lean Production \| Manufacturing \| Manufacturing Execution Systems \| Manufacturing Software \| Supply Chain Management

Surviving the Perfect Storm in the Food Industry sponsored by CDC Software - Ross Enterprise WHITE PAPER: This paper presents an executive perspective on the underlying challenges in the food industry. Posted: 14 Apr 2008 \| Published: 01 Apr 2008 TOPICS: Best Practices \| Managers \| Manufacturing \| Manufacturing Execution Systems \| Risk Management \| Workforce

MES: Achieving Real Quality through Virtual Products sponsored by Apriso Corporation WHITE PAPER: In this paper learn how Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) as a part of the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) conceptual framework are a natural collector and organizer with virtual product information. Posted: 09 Jun 2008 \| Published: 01 May 2008 TOPICS: ERP \| Manufacturing \| Manufacturing Execution Systems \| Master Data Management \| PLM \| PLM Software \| Product Design \| Product Life Cycles \| Product Management \| Supply Chains

Case Study: Trasluz Casual Wear - Stylish Results in Children's Clothing sponsored by Intermec WHITE PAPER: Access this white paper today to learn more about how implementing a comprehensive track-and-trace solution brought success in this case study, and consider applying the solution to your own business! Posted: 17 Oct 2013 \| Published: 16 Oct 2013 TOPICS: Business Process Management \| ERP \| Manufacturing \| Manufacturing Execution Systems \| Manufacturing Industry \| Manufacturing Software \| Manufacturing Systems \| RFID

SingTel IP VPN Manufacturing Industry sponsored by Do Not Use - Singapore Telecommunications Ltd WHITE PAPER: IP VPN technology is a viable solution for manufacturing companies seeking to weave their operations into the rapidly changing industry. It has unleashed a new era of IT infrastructure and this white paper provides the details. Posted: 30 May 2008 \| Published: 01 Nov 2007 TOPICS: Business Intelligence \| Business Intelligence Software \| IP VPN \| IPSec \| IT Infrastructure \| Manufacturing Execution Systems \| Manufacturing Industry \| QOS

Managing Risk in Outsourced Manufacturing sponsored by E2open WHITE PAPER: This white paper looks at some of the management risks and challenges associated with outsourced manufacturing strategies and summarizes the proven ways used by companies that have successfully resolved or mitigated these risks. Posted: 05 Dec 2008 \| Published: 05 Dec 2008 TOPICS: ERP \| Inventory Management \| Manufacturing \| Manufacturing Execution Systems \| Oracle (Product) \| Outsourcing \| Risk Management \| SAP (Product) \| Security

Monitoring network traffic: Appliance placement and choke points sponsored by Sourcefire EGUIDE: It's important for all organizations to monitor network traffic in order to track network performance over time. This expert tip highlights the best points for monitoring traffic flow on a network and why. Posted: 04 May 2011 \| Published: 04 May 2011 TOPICS: Intrusion Detection Systems \| Intrusion Prevention Systems \| Network Monitoring \| Network Performance \| Network Security \| Network Traffic Analysis \| Network Traffic Management

IDS vs. IPS sponsored by Sourcefire EGUIDE: When it comes to intrusion detection systems (IDS) and intrusion prevention systems (IPS) it’s not always easy for organizations to determine what functions each can be used for. This expert tip compares the features and capabilities of IDS and IPS technologies and highlights popular use cases for each system. Posted: 29 Apr 2011 \| Published: 29 Apr 2011 TOPICS: Compliance Best Practices \| Data Security \| Intrusion Detection \| Intrusion Prevention \| Network Security \| Security Systems \| Security Threats

Web security: Important but often overlooked sponsored by TechTarget ComputerWeekly.com EGUIDE: In this e-guide we take a look at the different approaches you can take in order to bolster your web security. We find out how to identify and address overlooked web security vulnerabilities, how security controls affect web security assessment results and why web opportunities must be met with appropriate security controls. Posted: 08 Feb 2021 \| Published: 24 Nov 2017 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Cyberterrorism \| Internet Security \| Internet Security Software \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Policies \| Security Standards \| Security Threats

June Issue of Information Security magazine: Mobile Security: A New Game Plan sponsored by Information Security Magazine EZINE: This month's Information Security Magazine Online cover story highlights the importance for an updated security game plan due to the influx of personal smartphones and other computing devices making their way into the enterprise. Also, learn how to focus your SIM solution to avoid information overload and explore FISMA challenges. Posted: 02 Jun 2011 \| Published: 02 Jun 2011 TOPICS: Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 \| Information Security \| Mobile Device Management \| Security Event Management \| Security Management \| Security Threats