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The Six Hidden Costs of Reverse Logistics
sponsored by TAKE Supply Chain
 | White Paper: | Posted: 16 Nov 2009
| | Published: | 16 Nov 2009 | |
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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.
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Returns Management Process: Software Maturity Model
sponsored by TAKE Supply Chain
| White Paper: | Posted: 16 Nov 2009
| | Published: | 16 Nov 2009 | |
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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.
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Reducing Costs from Supplier Part Nonconformance Through Collaboration
sponsored by TAKE Supply Chain
 | Webcast: | Posted: 16 Nov 2009
| | Premiered: | Available On Demand | |
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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.
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Understanding How Technology Can Support Manufacturing Quality - Expert Podcast
sponsored by Apriso Corporation
 | Podcast: | Posted: 02 Nov 2009
| | Premiered: | 02 Nov 2009 | | | Speaker: |
Simon Jacobson, Research Director at AMR Research
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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.
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Case Study: Welch’s® Improves its Warehouse and Inventory Management Operations
sponsored by TAKE Supply Chain
| Case Study: | Posted: 15 Oct 2009
| | Published: | 15 Oct 2009 | |
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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.
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How SYSPRO Leverages a Lean Manufacturing Model to Enhance Profitability
sponsored by SYSPRO
| White Paper: | Posted: 09 Oct 2009
| | Published: | 09 Oct 2009 | |
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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.
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ERP Software for Manufacturers - SearchManufacturingERP.com Product Directory 2009 Edition
sponsored by SearchManufacturingERP
| White Paper: | Posted: 14 Aug 2009
| | Published: | 22 Jan 2009 | |
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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.
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Plastics Manufacturer Sets Higher Standards of Performance with Rapid ERP Implementation from IQMS
sponsored by IQMS
| Case Study: | Posted: 23 Jul 2009
| | Published: | 30 Apr 2009 | |
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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.
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A Platform Approach To Manufacturing Operations Management
sponsored by Apriso Corporation
| White Paper: | Posted: 25 Jun 2009
| | Published: | 06 Mar 2009 | |
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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.
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6 Steps to Improving Manufacturing Performance:: Cut Costs and Increase Cash Flow
sponsored by Apriso Corporation
| White Paper: | Posted: 25 Jun 2009
| | Published: | 09 Apr 2009 | |
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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.
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10 Ways To Use ERP To Lean The Manufacturing Supply Chain
sponsored by IFS
| White Paper: | Posted: 19 Jun 2009
| | Published: | 19 Jun 2009 | |
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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.
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Fast Track ERP Implementation: Advice from the Field
sponsored by IFS
| White Paper: | Posted: 19 Jun 2009
| | Published: | 19 Jun 2009 | |
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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.
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Compliant Manufacturing Operations In Life Sciences Companies
sponsored by SAP America Inc
| White Paper: | Posted: 04 Jun 2009
| | Published: | 02 Jun 2009 | |
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With compliant manufacturing operations, you can deliver quality products to customers consistently and meet good manufacturing practices regulations at the lowest cost possible - all key to leading the competition. How can you achieve such objectives? With software and services from SAP and our partners.
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Early Lean Adopters Embrace Technology
sponsored by SAP America Inc
| White Paper: | Posted: 04 Jun 2009
| | Published: | 02 Jun 2009 | |
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Results from Aberdeen Group report, The Lean Supply Chain, indicates that Aerospace and Defense (A&D) manufacturers are 40% more likely to be Best in Class performers - companies that are characterized by having an integrated Lean approach and solution with technology enablers - than their peers from other industries.
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Executive Brief: The Rules of the Road to Manufacturing Operational Excellence
sponsored by Apriso Corporation
| White Paper: | Posted: 24 Apr 2009
| | Published: | 24 Apr 2009 | |
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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.
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