Manufacturing ERP software selection and upgrades

Start here to discover the benefits of ERP software. Find out what ERP software can do for manufacturers. Learn best practices for ERP software selection and finding ERP ROI. Le... More about Manufacturing ERP software selection and upgrades

Recent Definitions

• SaaS ERP (software-as-a-service ERP hosting)

  - SaaS ERP is a hosting model for enterprise resource planning (ERP) software which involves a firm's ERP softwar...

• open source ERP

  - Open source ERP refers to an enterprise resource planning (ERP) software model in which the public has access to the source code of the system.

• two-tier ERP

  - Two-tier ERP (enterprise resource planning) is the practice of running two ERP systems at once -- one larger system at the corporate level, and one smaller sys...

Highlights

• ACCO automates hiring process with iCIMS talent acquisition software

• How iPads and a field service app transformed McKinley Equipment

• What to expect from the upcoming Microsoft Dynamics cloud services

More Manufacturing ERP software selection and upgrades Topics

• Manufacturing ERP software case studies

• Manufacturing ERP systems consolidation

• Open source ERP and manufacturing software

• Selecting ERP software for manufacturing

• Manufacturing ERP modules

• Manufacturing ERP risk management planning

• Manufacturing ERP ROI and benefits

• SaaS ERP software

• SaaS manufacturing technology

• Common ERP upgrade mistakes

• ERP upgrade success strategies

Manufacturing ERP integration and software customization challenges

ERP integration and software customization challenges can be daunting. Read articles and tips for managing data integration, shop floor integration and master data management fo... More about Manufacturing ERP integration and software customization challenges

Recent Definitions

• product information management (PIM)

  - Product information management (PIM) is a classification of software products that support the global identification, linki...

• Manufacturing operation management (MOM)

  - Manufacturing operation management (MOM) is an approach of overseeing all aspects of the manufacturing process with a...

• 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 Produ...

Highlights

• Comparing ERP deployment options: Rapid vs. traditional

• Third platform of IT goes mainstream at IDC Directions 2013

• IT Challenge: When is ERP consolidation the right move?

More Manufacturing ERP integration and software customization challenges Topics

• 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

Manufacturing supply chain management and ERP

Discover how supply chain management (SCM) activities are affected by ERP and get advice on buying, implementing and leveraging SCM technology. More about Manufacturing supply chain management and ERP

Recent Definitions

• supply chain (SC)

  - A supply chain (SC) is the network of all the individuals, organizations, resources, activities and technology involved in the creation of a product fr...

• distributor

  - A distributor is an intermediary entity between a the producer of a product and another entity in the distribution channel or supply chain, such as a retailer, ...

• smart label

  - A smart label is a slip of paper, plastic or other material on a product that contains an RFID tag in addition to bar code data.

Highlights

• IT Challenge: Using 3D printing in manufacturing

• Machine-to-machine technology automates the warehouse

• Small businesses compete in e-commerce with same-day shipping

More Manufacturing supply chain management and ERP Topics

• Manufacturing supply chain collaboration

• Supply chain planning and execution

• Supply chain management software selection for manufacturers

• Warehouse management system software

• Transportation management system software

Lean manufacturing software

How does ERP support lean manufacturing efforts? Start here for basic tips about lean manufacturing software selection and lean technology best practices. Learn how companies ar... More about Lean manufacturing software

Recent Definitions

• spaghetti diagram

  - A spaghetti diagram is a graphic representation of the flow of some entity, such as a person, a product or a piece of information, as it goes through s...

• DMAIC (define, measure, analyze, improve, control)

  - DMAIC (define, measure, analyze, improve, control) is Six Sigma tool for improving an existing proce...

• quality function deployment

  - Quality function deployment (QFD) is the translation of user requirements or requests into designs. The goal of QFD is to build a produc...

Highlights

• Business applications, data analytics can make business lean

• Ferrari swerves SAP, adopts Infor LN to meet Chinese demand

• Applying lean techniques to quality control

More Lean manufacturing software Topics

• Lean manufacturing basics explained

• Strategies for lean manufacturing success

Manufacturing ERP and business intelligence

Understanding business intelligence (BI) software tools can help manufacturers monitor and improve manufacturing performance management (MPM). Discover how BI and ERP manufactur... More about Manufacturing ERP and business intelligence

Recent Definitions

• product information management (PIM)

  - Product information management (PIM) is a classification of software products that support the global identification, linki...

• ABC classification

  - ABC classification is a ranking system for identifying and grouping items in terms of how useful they are for achieving business goals.

• Manufacturing 2.0

  - Manufacturing 2.0 is the integration of Web 2.0 communication and collaboration applications into traditional manufacturing practices and processes.

Highlights

• Mobility, risk management on display at ARC World Industry Forum 2013

• Manufacturing execution system captures factory floor data at Cummins

• Download CW Europe, Nov. 2012

More Manufacturing ERP and business intelligence Topics

• Manufacturing ERP and business intelligence

• Manufacturing performance management software

• Compliance and risk management

Product lifecycle management and manufacturing ERP

Discover how product lifecycle management (PLM) software can be integrated with manufacturing ERP software to increase productivity and cut costs. Read strategies for building a... More about Product lifecycle management and manufacturing ERP

Recent Definitions

• quality function deployment

  - Quality function deployment (QFD) is the translation of user requirements or requests into designs. The goal of QFD is to build a produc...

• product information management (PIM)

  - Product information management (PIM) is a classification of software products that support the global identification, linki...

• product lifecycle management (PLM)

  - Product lifecycle management (PLM) is a systematic approach to managing the life cycle of a product, from its design and devel...

Highlights

• IDC: Warranty transaction management tools mature but underused

• Manufacturing PLM tools beginner’s tutorial

• IDC recommends warranty analytics software, ranks vendors

More Product lifecycle management and manufacturing ERP Topics

• PLM implementation for manufacturing

• Product lifecycle management software for ERP

Automatic identification and data capture

Automatic identification and data capture (AIDC) includes manufacturing sensor technology such as radio frequency identification (RFID) and barcode software. Learn how to decide... More about Automatic identification and data capture

Recent Definitions

• Automatic Identification and Data Capture (AIDC)

  - Automatic Identification and Data Capture (AIDC) is a broad set of technologies used to collect informati...

• 3PL (third-party logistics)

  - In business, 3PL has a broad meaning that can be applied to any service contract that involves storing or shipping things.

• RFID (radio frequency identification)

  - RFID (radio frequency identification) is a technology that incorporates the use of electromagnetic or electrostatic coupl...

Highlights

• How iPads and a field service app transformed McKinley Equipment

• RFID technology options evolve beyond tags

• Decoding active and passive RFID tags

More Automatic identification and data capture Topics

• Barcode software for manufacturing

• Mobile ERP and business applications for manufacturing

• RFID and manufacturing supply chain

Manufacturing execution systems software

Manufacturing execution systems (MES) software, which manages manufacturing data, can work with ERP software to give manufacturers a view of their business at all levels, from p... More about Manufacturing execution systems software

Recent Definitions

• Andon

  - An Andon is a visual control that indicates the status of a machine, manufacturing line or process.

• manufacturing execution system (MES)

  - A manufacturing execution system (MES) is a control system for managing and monitoring work-in-process on a factory floor.

Highlights

• Know when to replace legacy MES

• IT Challenge: Is MES a good candidate for cloud computing?

• Manufacturer looks to MES to standardize global plants

More Manufacturing execution systems software Topics

• MES software selection

• MES implementation