Manufacturing
ERP/MRP

WHITE PAPER - The ERP in Manufacturing Benchmark report (2007) compiled by Aberdeen Group This report explores feedback from 1,400+ manufacturers, and aims to serve as a roadmap to manufacturing community who desire to reduce costs,improve accuracy of inventory and schedules, and develop customer responsiveness through successful ERP implementations

IFS receives defence order IFS Defence Ltd. has received an order to provide IFS Applications licences, maintenance & support, with an expected total value of GB£ 13.9 million Softworld Supply Chain & Logistics is moving… Have your say in where to host the next Softworld Supply Chain & Logistics event! Eismann UK slashes picking errors to less than 1 per cent through implementation of Solarsoft ERP system Eismann UK has gone live with Solarsoft Business System’s next-generation ERP software which provides Eismann with fully integrated back-office ordering, warehouse control and distribution through one integrated system Exel EFACS E/8 Information Days 2008 12 dates between 3rd Sept 08 & 27th Nov 08 to choose from. Sanderson helps Rayburn achieve online sales success Sanderson has enabled leading wholesaler Rayburn Trading Company to achieve 10% of its sales online using its Swords solution with integrated Business Online functionality Burmeister selects IFS to support future growth The contract includes software and consulting services and has a total value of SKr 28 million. Seiki Systems ERP software energises Pen Cutting Tools The ongoing developments to extract energy from greener, naturally renewable sources has been accelerated due to the climate change challenge that the world faces The right tool for the job SSL WinMan delivers reliability, accuracy and significant time savings for Centurion Europe Exel EFACS helps Bennett Opie get it right first time, every time The greatest potential difficulty in terms of production comes from dealing with such a large range of product types each with different shapes and sizes of packaging Infor announces new version of Infor ERP VISUAL A comprehensive business software solution for small to midsized discrete manufacturers Spanish electrical equipment distributor implements IBS Electro distribution software IBS Iberia has announced an agreement with Suministradora del Vallès to pilot test IBS Electro, the IBS ERP software for the electronic and electrical wholesale and distribution industry K3 announces new capabilities for SYSPRO ERP Enterprise business software company, K3 Business Technology Group, has announced a number of enhancements that break new ground for customising the User Interface of SYSPRO ERP Jotun expands collaboration with IFS The Jotun Group is expanding its use of IFS Applications by adding new functionality, including the Trade Management component Visual Planet increases visibility with SSL WinMan Expansion of its manufacturing facility created a need for improved communication, Visual Planet invested in WinMan.NET Brush manufacturer sees cost saving and increased production with EFACS The evaluation process was swift and EFACS was identified as the ideal system for Kent Epicor earns sixth CRM Excellence Award Epicor Software Corporation has been awarded the CRM Excellence Award from Technology Marketing Corporation’s Customer Inter@ction Solutions magazine Another pharmaceuticals manufacturer selects Epicor ERP Tecnofarma, based in Mexico,chooses Epicor Enterprise Resource Planning solution Sanderson ends Valley’s five year search for system Sanderson has won a contract to supply its Unity solution to Valley, a leading Point of Purchase display manufacturer

Related Research White Paper - Do more with less by Infor The five key strategies used by successful SMB manufacturers. A common issue facing small and medium-sized business manufacturers is how to increase revenue and grow their business without significantly adding staff. To successfully remain independent and grow organically, manufacturers must institute a lean business model for their industry that can maximize utilization and minimize overheads. The Total Cost of ERP Ownership in Mid-Size Companies White Paper published by Aberdeen Group ( commisioned by Epicor ) Total Cost of Ownership remains a significant factor that influences ERP strategies and decisions. While "total" costs can and should include a wide range of factors, recent Aberdeen research has shown that the cost of software, services, and maintenance are those which are most often measured and considered when evaluating software or measuring the Return on Investment of ERP implementations Joined Up Thinking Integrating information across the enterprise - SAGE White Paper Tracking Reusable Metal Shipping Containers Using Passive RFID An Avery Dennison White Paper This white paper contains important information for manufacturers who need to efficiently track components in metal containers as part of their assembly, stocking and shipping processes. Epicor Vantage 8 Technology Audit by Datamonitor Epicor Vantage 8 provides an end-to-end manufacturing management system that addresses the organisational needs of to-order and mixed-mode manufacturers. Effective IT is Key to a Successful Outsourcing Strategy Leading ERP Vendor, McGuffie Brunton Publishes "Outsourcing White Paper" Capgemini's automotive study finds automotive industry flat and needs to increase revenue and reduce waste VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS CAN STEER DEMAND AND IMPROVE PERFORMANCE WITH STRONGER CONSUMER KNOWLEDGE Traceability in the food supply chain: Tracking progress Steve Baxter, managing director of Ross Systems takes a look at the progress of traceability in the food supply chain nine months on from the introduction of the EU General Food Law Regulation. Quick Diary Dates   The eyefortransport Sustainable Supply Chain Summit 15 - 17 October 2008, San Francisco, USA Exel EFACS E/8 Roadshows 3rd Sept to 27th Nov 2008 - Various UK locations Digital Edition Manufacturing & Logistics IT Magazine Read the latest digital edition of Manufacturing & Logistics IT Magazine. Available to read on-line anytime. View it now  - it's absolutely FREE! Sponsored Links Logistics Handling The international resource for material handling & logistics YourTechTV.com Watch thousand of supply chain technology videos in one place.