- Manufacturing ERP data integration
- Master data management for manufacturing ERP
- Shop floor integration with manufacturing ERP
- SOA for manufacturing ERP
- Data warehousing basics for manufacturing ERP
- Manufacturing ERP implementation tips
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IT Challenge: When is ERP consolidation the right move?
In this IT Challenge, learn how to know when ERP consolidation is the best move for streamlining a company's ERP.IT Challenge
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Manufacturing customer data should be handled with care, experts say
Manufacturers can learn a lot from personal customer data, but handling this sensitive information correctly is essential.Feature
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IT Challenge: Is big data worth the hype for manufacturers?
In this IT Challenge, find out what big data is and whether or not manufacturers should be looking at it.IT Challenge
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IT Challenge: Addressing procurement software quality control concerns
In this IT Challenge, learn how to maintain quality control standards when switching to automated procurement.IT Challenge
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Five signs your multiple ERP systems are out of control
Many manufacturers run multiple ERP systems -- or multiple instances of one system. But there are significant downsides to operating this way.News | 16 May 2012
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IT Challenge: Using collaboration technology across manufacturing
In this IT Challenge, find tips for deploying collaboration technology across a manufacturing enterprise.IT Challenge
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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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Teamwork, analytics help integrate financial management applications
Financial management applications are essential in any enterprise IT strategy -- but integration with other business software is critical, experts say.News | 08 Feb 2012
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Strategies for SAP ERP integration with other business applications
In this SAP Press book chapter excerpt, find an introduction to SAP ERP integration with other enterprise software systems.Feature
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Expert explains where to integrate manufacturing procurement with ERP
What procurement processes should be integrated with core ERP and where does it make less sense? Gartner analyst Deborah Wilson explains what companies need to know about procurement integration.News | 05 Jan 2012
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IT Challenge: Is big data worth the hype for manufacturers?
In this IT Challenge, find out what big data is and whether or not manufacturers should be looking at it.IT Challenge
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IT Challenge: Using collaboration technology across manufacturing
In this IT Challenge, find tips for deploying collaboration technology across a manufacturing enterprise.IT Challenge
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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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Manufacturing operation management (MOM)
Manufacturing operation management (MOM) is an approach of overseeing all aspects of the manufacturing process with a particular focus to increase efficiency.Definition
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Analysts cite data management, integration as two-tier ERP challenges
While two-tier ERP deployments can help manufacturers address cost and operational issues, experts warn of hazards to keep in mind when integrating ERP systems, including data management.News | 09 Sep 2011
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Focus on data stewardship, governance for successful ERP MDM projects
Data stewardship and data governance are key to successful master data management (MDM) projects in operational ERP environments, according to Gartner.Article | 22 Apr 2010
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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 plant-floor systems.Definition
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Saint-Gobain improves data network management with MicroStrategy BI
When Saint-Gobain Abrasives needed to improve its data management, it turned to MicroStrategy's business intelligence (BI) software. Find out how BI has optimized data retrieval and reporting at Saint-Gobain.Article | 17 Sep 2009
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MDM and PIM technology evaluation for manufacturing
To make master data management (MDM) work, you need to find the right MDM and product information management (PIM) software for your business needs. Learn tips for MDM and PIM technology evaluation for manufacturing. Find out how to identify business processes that would benefit from MDM and learn how to select MDM and PIM tools.Article | 29 Jun 2009
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Building an MDM project plan for manufacturing
Proper master data management (MDM) project planning is essential when implementing MDM for manufacturing. Find out how to build a project plan for MDM implementation or MDM-ERP consolidation and learn how to cut costs along the way.Article | 29 Jun 2009
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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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Packaging manufacturer increases manufacturing visibility through ERP implementation
A packaging manufacturer's ERP system integrates its shop floors to save labor and materials while maintaining quality.Article | 02 Jun 2010
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ERP and GIS integration brings spatial dimension to key business apps
Manufacturers are integrating ERP and geographical information systems (GIS) to view data in a spatial dimension. ERP and GIS integration can map plant locations, analyze the supply chain and track the flow of materials and finished products.Article | 05 Nov 2009
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Manufacturers' shop floors see boost from MES-supply chain integration
Manufacturers are using manufacturing execution system to close the information gap between shop floors and their ERP systems. When integrated with the supply chain, MES can boost shop floor visibility and control.Article | 18 Sep 2009
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Manufacturing execution systems improving shop floor data management
Manufacturers are renewing their interest in manufacturing execution system (MES) software because of the need for better product tracking and changing market regulations. Find out how MES provides shop floor data management where ERP can't.Article | 31 Aug 2009
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MES software evolving as shop floor processes generate more data
Manufacturing execution systems (MES) vendors are building more functionality into their software than ever. Find out how this MES software trend has manufacturers using MES systems to improve supply chain and shop floor processes.Article | 17 Aug 2009
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discrete manufacturing
Discrete manufacturing is an industry term for the manufacturing of finished products that are distinct items capable of being easily counted, touched or seen. In theory, a discrete product can be broken down so its basic components can be recycled.Definition
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Manufacturing execution systems and ERP integration: A happy manufacturing marriage?
ERP and manufacturing execution system (MES) integration is less of a headache now than in years past -- and may be more valuable to manufacturing organizations than ever.Article | 07 Oct 2008
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Oracle E-Business Suite 12 gets new manufacturing applications
E-Business Suite 12 eliminates the need for third-party Manufacturing Execution System (MES) software, according to Oracle.Article | 01 Sep 2008
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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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Experts offer step-by-step advice for successful ERP integration
Start with high-level requirements and work your way down through project management, architecture design and data cleansing, say these ERP integration experts.News | 22 Sep 2010
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Manufacturers find packaged middleware crucial to deep integration
Two manufacturers relied heavily on out-of-the-box middleware to improve ERP integration and standardize data across business processes.News | 02 Sep 2010
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Interest in Manufacturing 2.0 MES software persists despite recession
In 2007, AMR introduced Manufacturing 2.0. MES software vendors -- and users -- have responded to this next-gen MES concept in a variety of ways.Article | 27 May 2010
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SOA architectures reopen the best-of-breed supply chain management debate
Technologies like Web portals and service-oriented architecture (SOA) are addressing many of the integration issues that closed the door on best-of-breed supply chain management (SCM) applications.Article | 22 Jun 2009
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How manufacturers can become SOA-ready
Implementing SOA seems like a natural progression from managing ERP deployments. Yet it's more challenging for manufacturers to deploy than you might think.Column | 27 May 2009
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SOA consulting services growing -- AMR
Driven by a shortage of people with the skills needs to implement SOA, consultants are in a "high growth" industry, according to a recent report from AMR Research Inc.Article | 01 Sep 2008
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Forrester urges architects to adopt SOA-based BPM tools
Enterprise architects are missing significant advantages if they ignore mature integration-centric BPM suites as part of their SOA development, according to a new Forrester Research report.Article | 01 Sep 2008
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SAP executive: Companies seek shield from SOA adoption
Some SAP customers are looking to be "shielded" from adopting SAP's Enterprise Services Architecture approach, and are downright scared of the investments needed to build an open platform, according to Nils Herzberg, senior vice president of industry solutions at SAP. SearchSAP.com met with Herzberg at the Arc Research Group's Real-time Performance Management forum in Boston last week. In this Q&A, Herzberg discusses SAP's acquisition of Lighthammer, the company's NetWeaver adoption and the latest trends facing the manufacturing industry.Interview | 01 Sep 2008
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SOA starts with BPM at probe card manufacturer FormFactor
FormFactor, a manufacturer of probe cards for integrated circuit testing, finds its own answer to systems integration in SOA and Web services.Article | 01 Sep 2008
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Download CW Europe, Nov. 2012
How well protected is your business? Inside this issue of the CW Europe E-Zine for November, 2012, find insightful pieces covering disaster recovery, the important of the European datacenter, using a unified supplier portal to tighten the supply chain, and more.Magazine
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IT Challenge: Creating a manufacturing data warehouse
In this IT Challenge, we'll find out how to build an efficient data warehouse for a manufacturing environment.IT Challenge
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IT, executive collaboration central to BI best practices
Many BI best practices hinge on collaboration between IT and executive management. A cross-departmental BI team can ensure that software deployments go smoothly and end-user training is successful.Article | 21 Oct 2009
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lean production
Lean production is an assembly-line methodology developed originally for Toyota and the manufacturing of automobiles. It is also known as the Toyota Production System or just-in-time production.Definition
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Building material firm builds a data warehouse
Agility, adaptability and alignment were the central criteria when Owens Corning embarked on its data warehousing project.Article | 01 Sep 2008
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How to avoid underestimating ERP costs
Industry expert Steve Phillips offers his advice for accurately predicating ERP costs and savings before an implementation.Tip
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User site visits aid with ERP implementation prep
Learn how user site visits and proper executive education are critical to ERP implementation success in this tip.Tip
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Tips for managing ERP software consultants
The right consultant can make an ERP project run smoothly -- and the wrong one can throw everything off track. Learn tips for choosing the right one.Feature
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Proper ERP testing essential for successful implementation
In this book chapter excerpt, learn how to ensure successful system implementations through ERP testing best practices.Book chapter excerpt
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Best practices to estimate accurate ERP schedules, budgets in an ERP project
In this book chapter excerpt, find out how to estimate ERP project schedules and budgets and avoid common pitfalls.Feature
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Selecting software consultants
A former ERP consultant explains how to choose the right consultant for an ERP deployment project.News | 05 Jul 2012
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IT Challenge: Addressing procurement software quality control concerns
In this IT Challenge, learn how to maintain quality control standards when switching to automated procurement.IT Challenge
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Five signs your multiple ERP systems are out of control
Many manufacturers run multiple ERP systems -- or multiple instances of one system. But there are significant downsides to operating this way.News | 16 May 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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How to evaluate and buy small or midsize ERP platforms
This e-book provides expert best practices for small and midsized businesses (SMBs) to follow when evaluating enterprise resource planning (ERP) platforms. Read more to learn how to avoid speed bumps along the way and make the process as smooth as possible.E-Book
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