Production Shop Floor Control White Papers

WHITE PAPER: ERP on the Shop Floor is as critical to the viability of the enterprise as any component in the execution of manufacturing. High performing manufacturers have found that full integration of real-time operational data collected from the shop floor to the top floor is key to reducing costs, streamlining operations and improving customer satisfaction.

Posted: 31 Mar 2009 | Published: 31 Mar 2009

WHITE PAPER: Shop Floor Execution (SFX) automates and streamlines factory operations by combining three popular applications: Labor Management, Machine Utilization and Paperless Dispatching. This provides the essential tools for real-time production process management

Posted: 05 Dec 2008 | Published: 01 Jan 2005

WHITE PAPER: Access this fascinating case study today to see how Symmons - a mid-sized, US-based manufacturer in the plumbing industry - implemented expert solutions that enabled production-line staff to adapt manufacturing schedules and meet demands in real time, and much more!

Posted: 05 Nov 2013 | Published: 05 Nov 2013

WHITE PAPER: This paper presents an executive perspective on the underlying challenges in the food industry.

Posted: 14 Apr 2008 | Published: 01 Apr 2008

WHITE PAPER: IP VPN technology is a viable solution for manufacturing companies seeking to weave their operations into the rapidly changing industry. It has unleashed a new era of IT infrastructure and this white paper provides the details.

Posted: 30 May 2008 | Published: 01 Nov 2007

WHITE PAPER: This white paper looks at some of the management risks and challenges associated with outsourced manufacturing strategies and summarizes the proven ways used by companies that have successfully resolved or mitigated these risks.

Posted: 05 Dec 2008 | Published: 05 Dec 2008

WHITE PAPER: In this paper learn how Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) as a part of the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) conceptual framework are a natural collector and organizer with virtual product information.

Posted: 09 Jun 2008 | Published: 01 May 2008

WHITE PAPER: This white paper explores the growing popularity of SaaS and why forward-thinking organizations are moving core enterprise resource planning (ERP) to the cloud.

Posted: 02 Apr 2014 | Published: 31 Dec 2013

WHITE PAPER: This resource counts down five challenges that today's midsized manufacturers face, and lays out possible actions you can take to resolve these difficulties and find success.

Posted: 07 Apr 2014 | Published: 31 Dec 2012

PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: This presentation transcript covers how to leverage MES and related technologies in conjunction with best practices to drive continuous improvement toward quality and compliance.

Posted: 01 Sep 2011 | Published: 01 Sep 2011

CASE STUDY: In this case study learn how Sauder Woodworking was able to increase visibility on execution processes, improve manufacturing flow and efficiency by following a strategic direction for lean manufacturing, and simplify work order reporting by using SAP ERP

Posted: 18 Sep 2008 | Published: 18 Sep 2008

WHITE PAPER: Lean manufacturing is a philosophy committed to the total elimination of waste. There are seven types of waste that plague manufacturing. Shop Floor Execution (SFX) can help minimize or eliminate all of them.

Posted: 05 Dec 2008 | Published: 09 Jul 2008

EBOOK: This eBook explains the technical and organizational issues involved in creating fully integrated quality control and data management systems for globalized manufacturers and distributors.

Posted: 24 Jun 2011 | Published: 24 Jun 2011

EBOOK: This E-Book offers best practices for SMBs and midmarket organizations evaluating ERP platforms and provides suggestions on how to avoid procurement pitfalls.

Posted: 04 Mar 2010 | Published: 04 Mar 2010

EBOOK: Read this e-book to learn about MES trends today, find advice and analysis from leading manufacturing experts, learn what top performers are doing with their MES systems, and get insight into creating or updating a successful strategy for MES at your organization.

Posted: 15 Mar 2010 | Published: 15 Mar 2010

EGUIDE: In this eBook, read expert advice on finding the right mix of next generation wireless sensor technologies for every warehouse and shop floor.

Posted: 01 Nov 2011 | Published: 01 Nov 2011

CASE STUDY: British-American Tobacco Poland (BAT Poland) was selected recently as a strategic production hub for all of Europe. Because of this, the company needed software that could handle the increased complexity of production and internal logistics of material handling. Read this case study to learn why it adopted FlexNet as their total warehouse system.

Posted: 04 Apr 2011 | Published: 04 Apr 2011

EZINE: Check out this invaluable resource from the industry insiders at SearchOracle.com to learn how to take the first steps toward successfully implementing Oracle BI. Inside, gain access to tips on how to get executive approval, deriving actionable insight from both SQL and NoSQL data, and 5 areas to focus on when implementing Oracle BI applications.

Posted: 06 Feb 2013 | Published: 06 Feb 2013

PRODUCT LITERATURE: Learn how this comprehensive solution could enhance not only your manufacturing productivity, but quality and cost control as well.

Posted: 03 Mar 2008 | Published: 01 Aug 2007

PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: In this webcast transcript, Joe Barkai, practice director at IDC Manufacturing Insights, presents IDC's vision of a "global plant floor" that standardizes production and supply chains by using integrated ERP, product lifecycle management (PLM), manufacturing execution systems (MES), and other tools to reduce complexity and increase standardization.

Posted: 22 Mar 2011 | Published: 22 Mar 2011

WHITE PAPER: The HP and Citrix solution offers you the functionality of a stand-alone desktop, while enabling unified management of both physical and virtual infrastructures from the same centralized console.

Posted: 07 Jan 2009 | Published: 07 Jan 2009

EBOOK: In this e-book, learn how to develop a solid data warehousing and SAP BI strategy in SAP shops, including tips on better leveraging BW and factors to consider when moving off Bex.

Posted: 29 Sep 2011 | Published: 29 Sep 2011

EZINE: Innovation was the byword for storage vendors in 2008. See which products came out on top in this issue of Storage. Other topics covered include deduplication, multitiered disaster recovery, and storage in a down economy.

Posted: 16 Feb 2009 | Published: 16 Feb 2009

EBOOK: To keep private cloud costs down, IT managers should watch out for hypervisor licensing traps, deals on private cloud software and opportunities to enforce cloud usage policies.

Posted: 10 Oct 2014 | Published: 10 Oct 2014

EGUIDE: This e-guide discusses the UC cloud services market and the factors you should consider to find the most appropriate UC provider for your enterprise.

Posted: 15 Feb 2016 | Published: 09 Feb 2016

WHITE PAPER: This resource introduces a data management and analytics approach that gives you the power to harness customer information to improve experiences and meet constantly changing consumer expectations.

Posted: 06 Feb 2014 | Published: 06 Feb 2014

SOFTWARE DEMO: Infor ERP SyteLine spans the business of manufacturing to align supply with demand and support the business and operational challenges of manufacturers. Download this demo to get a better understanding of how this software can benefit your company.

Posted: 04 Sep 2008 | Premiered: 04 Sep 2008

EBOOK: 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.

Posted: 14 Aug 2009 | Published: 22 Jan 2009

EGUIDE: In this expert e-guide, we explore the concept of two-factor authentication (2FA) and how it applies to virtual desktop access. Find out how this approach improves password management without adding complexity to the user experience.

Posted: 13 Dec 2016 | Published: 12 Dec 2016

WHITE PAPER: This solution brief details the benefits of HP 3PAR F-Class Storage Systems.  Some of these are 50% fewer arrays that reduce capacity, power, cooling, and floor space by up to 75%. HP 3PAR F-Class Storage Systems can also reduce storage administration time by 90%. Read this document for more.

Posted: 28 Feb 2011 | Published: 28 Feb 2011

EGUIDE: There is no single handed approach to follow when it comes to executing the best mobile strategy. However, there are several guidelines that can help optimize mobility. Discover 4 tips that will help your enterprise overcome fundamental issues, from security to cost control – when crafting a mobile strategy.

Posted: 24 Mar 2017 | Published: 17 Mar 2017

INFOGRAPHIC: When 84% of today’s consumers agree that it’s “somewhat” or “very important” that companies they buy from are innovative, it has become critical for organizations to transform their operations to meet new standards. So, how can you best do so? Dig into this infographic to learn more.

Posted: 08 May 2024 | Published: 08 May 2024