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

Manufacturer benefits from data-driven price optimisation, increasing gross margins by 3.5% A Case Study from Zilliant Sometimes going with your “gut” is a good thing Manufacturer replaces tribal knowledge with data-driven price optimisation – increasing gross margins by 3.5% IBS Enterprise ERP software to support Speedy Products UK’s Chinese operations IBS UK and IBS Asia Pacific have announced that Speedy Products UK has signed an agreement to implement IBS Enterprise ERP software at Speedy’s China acquisition in Suzhou and Shanghai PSI awarded additional important contract PSI has been charged by the Canadian Dofasco Inc. with the delivery of a complete Manufacturing Execution System Dassault Systèmes and Zymmetry Group deliver integrated global development and sourcing solution for the apparel industry Dassault Systèmes and Wing Tai's Zymmetry Group have announced the availability of the ENOVIA Apparel Accelerator for Sourcing and Production ADEY Professional Heating Solutions champions a new approach to electronic trading through a OneTime connection to Wesupply.com ADEY Professional Heating Solutions has selected Wesupply.com’s On Demand Electronic Trading solution to electronically connect its growing customer base and help deal with increasingly complex supply chain processes Floform chooses Force 9 to implement new Epicor manufacturing solution Floform has selected Force 9 Business Solutions to replace its existing Enterprise Resource Planning system with Epicor Software’s fully integrated Manufacturing ERP solution Wonderware announces expanded partner ecosystem Wonderware, a business unit of Invensys, has announced the expansion of its current partner programmes and partner ecosystem with the introduction of the new comprehensive Wonderware Innovation Partner Programme 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 SURVEY - 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

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   Infor demand planning seminar 2nd & 7th October 2008, Manchester or Oxfordshire, UK i2 GLOBAL Metals Day October 7-8, 2008, Prague European Manufacturing Strategies 2008 6th – 9th October 2008, Germany The eyefortransport Sustainable Supply Chain Summit 15 - 17 October 2008, San Francisco, USA Supply Chain Risk Management Summit 2008 3rd & 4th November 2008, Beurs-WTC Congress Center Rotterdam, The Netherlands Free Seminar For Supply Chain Professionals 12th Nov 2008, The National Motorcycle Museum, Solihull, UK 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.