Features

Features

• SCM and PLM: Questions about integration

  Integrating your supply chain management (SCM) software with your product lifecycle management (PLM) software optimizes the capabilities of both systems. Before getting started, read answers to some SCM PLM integration questions.  Continue Reading

• Inventory management software frequently asked questions (FAQ)

  Inventory management software goes beyond simple record-keeping to provide the information and analysis you need to make better decisions. Here are some frequently asked questions.  Continue Reading

• Building a business case for lean implementation

  Introducing lean thinking to your staff means explaining what lean does and how it will help your business. Identifying your goals, explaining the concepts of kaizen and kanban and setting up lean training programs are all parts of building a ...  Continue Reading

• Making the lean manufacturing management commitment

  In order for a lean initiative to be successful, lean manufacturing management must be willing to commit to implementation and training plans. Strong lean manufacturing leadership is able to evaluate what lean needs to do and solve problems down the...  Continue Reading

• Creating a lean implementation plan

  There are many factors to consider before starting a lean implementation project. Make sure to address any questions about systems capabilities, cultural change and leadership before creating a lean implementation plan.  Continue Reading

• Tips for manufacturing production planning and scheduling with MES

  MES software can aid in production planning by calculating automated sequences. It can also help on the work scheduling end through order processing.  Continue Reading

• 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.  Continue Reading

• 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.  Continue Reading

• Strategic benefits of a global trade management software system

  A company that deploys a global trade management software system can reduce the costs, risks and delays associated with manual compliance and tracking efforts.  Continue Reading

• ERP cost benefit analysis for stand-alone projects

  Preparing for an ERP implementation project can be challenging. Find out how to implement an ERP system without enterprise software and analyze the costs and benefits. Learn what steps should be on your ERP implementation checklist.  Continue Reading

• Introduction to ERP and designing a business case for ERP

  Preparing for an ERP implementation project can be challenging. Learn how to estimate the costs and benefits of ERP for your business, create an ERP vision statement and find out what you need to know about ERP before starting an implementation.  Continue Reading

• Preparing an ERP implementation plan: ERP audit and assessment

  Preparing for an ERP implementation project can be challenging. Find out how ERP implementation audits and assessments can help identify important pre-project questions and create a clear path to ERP implementation success.  Continue Reading

• Rapid Implementation Roadmap: What is the Implementation Process?

  Understanding what needs to occur during a software implementation project can help speed up the process. Find out what to expect at each stage of the implementation process and how to manage a rapid implementation.  Continue Reading

• Manufacturing operations management and planning based on strategic models

  Learn why you should base supply chain management decisions on strategic models and how to solve supply chain challenges.  Continue Reading

• A plant manager's guide to supply chain best practices

  Learn the importance of supply chain strategy, coordination and planning in plant management and why each step of the supply chain is key to optimizing plant productivity.  Continue Reading

• Sales and operations planning for manufacturing

  Learn how manufacturing sales and operations planning is critical to supply chain management and how to go from supply chain strategy to execution.  Continue Reading

• The Future of Business Intelligence

  Learn about the emergence and growth of business intelligence (BI) software technology. Discover new BI technical innovations and how BI can benefit your company.  Continue Reading

• Case Study: How Lean Failed

  Discover the best implementation practices for lean manufacturing. Find out common challenges in implementing lean manufacturing and learn how to avoid common mistakes.  Continue Reading

• Challenges and solutions in supply chain management

  Modern manufacturing has driven down the time and cost of the production process, leaving supply chains as the final frontier for cost reduction and competitive advantage. Supply Chains: A Manager's Guide will quickly give managers the foundation ...  Continue Reading

• Process Integration Architecture

  Discover how Process Integration Architecture helps manage end-to-end business processes. Learn how Process Integration Architecture can reduce cost, increase competetive advantage and optimize business processes.  Continue Reading

• Logistics Execution Process

  Find out how to execute logistics in manufacturing ERP. Learn how to configure deliveries, transportation, routes, determination and packaging.  Continue Reading

• Information Integration Architecture

  Learn how information integration architecture makes data accessible across software systems and takes the headache out of integrating your company's information.  Continue Reading