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Manufacturing software training tutorials and guides
These manufacturing software training learning guides and tutorials help IT managers select, implement, integrate and optimize their manufacturing ERP, SCM, MES, PLM and other software. Tutorial
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Getting started with supply chain management (SCM) business intelligence (BI) integration
More manufacturers are looking to integration between SCM and BI to better analyze supply chain data. SCM vendors are responding to the push for SCM BI integration by adding built-in or add-on BI modules. Tutorial
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Supply chain management (SCM) and business intelligence (BI): Questions about integration
Integrating SCM and BI can boost the effectiveness supply chain analytics. SCM BI integration can be tricky, so before you get started, find answers to some common SCM and BI questions. FAQ
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Managing ERP business intelligence and reporting FAQ
To drive ERP business intelligence (BI) and reporting software, you must first understand enterprise data usage. This is the first step to managing ERP business intelligence and reporting. FAQ
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Business intelligence and manufacturing case studies
Selecting and implementing BI software can be a challenge, but many manufacturers have taken the plunge with profitable results. These manufacturing case studies show some of the many ways BI can be leveraged for data management in manufacturing envi... Guide
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Guide to systems integration with ERP
ERP systems works best when integrated with other manufacturing software. In this guide to systems integration with ERP, learn how ERP can be integrated with other types of software, including CRM, PLM, SCM, MES, BI, BPM and GIS. Tutorial
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Guide to business intelligence for manufacturing
Business intelligence (BI) software is being adopted by a growing number of manufacturers. In the first installment of this BI guide, find an introduction to BI software for manufacturing. Read how manufacturers are using BI and find software selecti... Guide
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Manufacturing capacity planning and production scheduling process
Find out how Oracle E-Business Suite supply chain management (SCM) software provides supply chain capacity planning. Learn how to use Oracle SCM software in the production scheduling process. Book Chapter
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Manufacturing tips for Kanban production control and BOM management
Discover how Oracle E-Business Suite supply chain management (SCM) software helps manufacturers with Kanban setup and production control. Find out how Oracle SCM software can improve bill of materials (BOM) management. Book Chapter
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Oracle E-Business Suite Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management
Find out what the Oracle E-Business software suite can do for manufacturing supply chain management (SCM). Learn supply chain planning and forecasting strategies for Oracle SCM software. Book Chapter
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BI training too important to skip, experts say
Training is the step everyone loves to skip, but doing that could imperil the whole BI implementation, proponents say. News | 02 Apr 2012
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Building a business intelligence software implementation checklist
Follow these best practices to ensure success for your BI implementation. News | 30 Mar 2012
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Business intelligence for manufacturing made to deliver insights, ROI
Business intelligence software can help companies access more accurate and timely information, leading to better decisions and the ability to be proactive, industry observers say. News | 27 Mar 2012
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BI software purchases pack benefits for manufacturers, watchers say
Other types of systems offer analytics capabilities, but industry observers say it’s still worth it to buy BI. News | 22 Mar 2012
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Microsoft expands its cloud ERP roadmap
Dynamics AX will be available in the cloud this year. Next up are Dynamics NAV and Dynamics GP, executives promised at the annual Convergence show. Conference Coverage | 19 Mar 2012
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XBRL proponents see big potential for financial analytics
Submissions to a contest by the XBRL US consortium show how SEC financial statements can be tapped for financial metrics. News | 05 Mar 2012
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Business process management dashboards streamline sign maker’s workflow
Learn how one manufacturer used business process management dashboards to tighten up workflows, reduce data entry and avoid billing mistakes. News | 07 Sep 2011
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Study finds manufacturing analytics falling short
Most manufacturers find their analytics stale and unreliable and are missing opportunities to improve operational decision making, Ventana Research says. News | 29 Jul 2011
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Unify supplier, customer data for manufacturing business intelligence
Before manufacturers can analyze the latest supply and demand trends with supply chain analytics, they need a strategy for integrating large volumes of data from multiple sources. News | 20 May 2011
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How to build an efficient BI data warehouse
The best data warehouses for manufacturers are built on a foundation of clear business goals. News | 05 May 2011
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product information management (PIM)
Product information management (PIM) is a classification of software products that support the global identification, linking and synchronization of product information across heterogeneous data sources. Definition
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ABC classification
ABC classification is a ranking system for identifying and grouping items in terms of how useful they are for achieving business goals. Definition
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Computer-aided process planning (CAPP)
Computer-aided process planning is a link between design and manufacturing in a computer-integrated manufacturing (CIM) environment. Definition
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manufacturing intelligence software
Enterprise manufacturing intelligence software is a suite of software applications that integrates a company's manufacturing data from multiple sources to aid in reporting, analysis, visual summaries and passing data between enterprise-level and plan... Definition
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SearchManufacturingERP.com Manufacturing Podcast Library
Looking for SearchManufacturingERP.com podcasts? The SearchManufacturingERP.com Manufacturing Podcast Library is the place to find manufacturing podcasts on manufacturing ERP software selection, ERP implementation and upgrades, supply chain managemen... Podcasts
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Making a business case for BI in manufacturing
Manufacturers making a case for business intelligence (BI) face unique challenges. Learn how to calculate the ROI of BI deployment and find expert advice on selecting and implementing BI software. Podcast
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Operational performance management for manufacturers
In this podcast, analyst Julie Fraser advises manufacturing firms on how to deploy manufacturing intelligence solutions to increase operations performance management and get more visibility into plant floor metrics. Podcast
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product information management (PIM)
Product information management (PIM) is a classification of software products that support the global identification, linking and synchronization of product information across heterogeneous data sources. Definition
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BI training too important to skip, experts say
Training is the step everyone loves to skip, but doing that could imperil the whole BI implementation, proponents say. News
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Building a business intelligence software implementation checklist
Follow these best practices to ensure success for your BI implementation. News
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Business intelligence for manufacturing made to deliver insights, ROI
Business intelligence software can help companies access more accurate and timely information, leading to better decisions and the ability to be proactive, industry observers say. News
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BI software purchases pack benefits for manufacturers, watchers say
Other types of systems offer analytics capabilities, but industry observers say it’s still worth it to buy BI. News
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Microsoft expands its cloud ERP roadmap
Dynamics AX will be available in the cloud this year. Next up are Dynamics NAV and Dynamics GP, executives promised at the annual Convergence show. Conference Coverage
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XBRL proponents see big potential for financial analytics
Submissions to a contest by the XBRL US consortium show how SEC financial statements can be tapped for financial metrics. News
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Business process management dashboards streamline sign maker’s workflow
Learn how one manufacturer used business process management dashboards to tighten up workflows, reduce data entry and avoid billing mistakes. News
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ABC classification
ABC classification is a ranking system for identifying and grouping items in terms of how useful they are for achieving business goals. Definition
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Study finds manufacturing analytics falling short
Most manufacturers find their analytics stale and unreliable and are missing opportunities to improve operational decision making, Ventana Research says. News
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About Manufacturing ERP and business intelligence
Discover how ERP manufacturing software and business intelligence (BI) software and work together. Browse our manufacturing BI case studies, BI implementation tips for manufacturers and get insight on building a manufacturing BI strategy.