A SaaS Primer – Understanding Software as a Service

This paper defines the SaaS model, and describes the short-term and long-term benefits the model delivers when implemented within the manufacturing enterprise.

2011 ERP (Enterprise Resources Planning) Comparison Guide

August 2011

5 Ways ERP Can Help You Implement Lean

Why is Lean so popular? Because it delivers what manufacturing companies truly need in today's highly competitive world: shorter lead times, improved quality, reduced cost, increased profit, improved productivity and enhanced customer service.

10 Critical Questions Small Manufacturers Should Ask Before Buying a Cloud-based ERP Solution

Looking at implementing new software or upgrading your current software? Over the last few years, Software as a Service (SaaS) has become a compelling and credible delivery model for business applications. SaaS, also referred to as “On-Demand” or “Cloud Computing”, eliminates many of the barriers that keep companies from implementing or upgrading their software. More importantly, it enables you to focus on your core business operations instead of managing IT. So Cloud-based ERP may be right for your business, but where do you start? This white paper contains 10 questions to ask when considering a Cloud-based ERP solution.

10 Ways to Reduce Cost in Outsourced Prototyping

 How can product development teams regain control of the process and actually cut costs? Here are 10 areas on which to focus.

2011 3 Key ERP Features and How to Use Them Effectively

Enterprise resource planning, or ERP, can be far-ranging software that spans all of your business processes. Depending on the size and type of your business, your ERP solution could touch every department from accounting to human resources to product distribution to warehouse management.

2011 10 Tips to Optimize Your ERP Initiatives

Enterprise relationship planning, or ERP, is notoriously complex to implement. Horror stories abound about failed installations, unresponsive vendors, and wasted investments. As daunting as ERP can be, many organizations can’t operate without it — ERP brings together different aspects of the back office for greater efficiency and insight into business processes.

Assortment of Hoses, Couplings, Industry Standards Requires Hydraulic Systems Approach

Choose the right OE hydraulic hose and coupling system for your application. Size, pressure capabilities, material, temperature and more factor into hose selection. Plus, opting for components from one manufacturer is an important step in preventing downtime and injury

Alarm Response Management

At best, too many alarms can be a nuisance and deter productivity. But uncommon alarms requiring the correct emergency response can be dangerous, and even detrimental to your organization and customers. Alarm Response Management software, which layers easily on top of existing HMI/SCADA systems, enables companies to take action on alarms by guiding operators through the proper steps to ensure the right response.

Aspex Foreign Particle Brochure

 ASPEX is the leading provider of integrated microanalysis systems for the automatic detection, characterization and documentation of raw materials and foreign particulate matter present in research and pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, enabling the user to understand and control the purity of the process. ASPEX systems are installed at pharmaceutical and medical device companies worldwide for process control initiatives related to raw materials and finished products, including inhalable drugs and implantable medical devices.

2011 How to Sell Management on a New ERP System

Enterprise resource planning systems, or ERP systems, have become much more accessible to midsize and even smaller companies in that past three years. Standard features have matured, eliminating much of the guesswork of software selection, while the systems have become easier to deploy and use.

12 Criteria for Selecting the Best ERP System Replacement

An ERP system is your information backbone and reaches into all areas of your business and value chain. Replacing it can open unlimited business opportunities. The cornerstone of this effort is finding the right partner and specialist.