All Research Sponsored By:Plex Systems
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Fluid Routing Solutions Trims IT Costs 30 Percent,Improves Quality and Supply Chain Management
Read this case study to learn how automotive and industrial manufacturer Fluid Routing Systems was able to reduce its enterprise resource planning (ERP)-related operating costs by 30 percent while improving quality and supply chain management.
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Lean manufacturing strategies
This E-Guide features two articles from our editorial team on advice for implementing lean manufacturing templates, and how to prepare your current enterprise resource planning (ERP) system for a more efficient and less wasteful environment.
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What Does Big Data Mean for the Smaller Business?
Instead of letting your small business drown in today's flood of "big data", read this white paper to learn strategies you can use to not only keep your head above water, but successfully capture data, store it, search and analyze it, and parse useful information from it.
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Getting started with cloud ERP
Is a Software as a Service (SaaS) enterprise resource planning (ERP) system viable for your organization? Is migrating to a tier 1 vendor really the best option for your unique manufacturing needs? Find answers to these important questions and others in this expert e-guide, and learn 5 things to consider before choosing new ERP software.
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Evaluating business size and budget for SaaS vs. on-premise ERP
Read this expert e-guide to learn what factors you should consider when choosing between on-premise, hosted, and Software as a Service (SaaS) ERP systems. Discover the plusses and minuses of each delivery method and learn how they might apply to your manufacturing organization's unique needs.
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Top considerations for implementing SaaS ERP
Read this expert e-guide to find best practices for integrating cloud-based customer relationship management (CRM) applications with on-premise ERP systems.
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Evaluating SaaS vs. on-premise ERP software: Key differentiators and expert advice
While a Software as a Service (SaaS) enterprise resource planning (ERP) system deployment might hold the key to success for one manufacturer, it could have a negative impact on another. Read this expert e-guide to learn the pros and cons of SaaS ERP and discover 6 ways it differs from on-premise software.
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Expert tips for supply chain management software selection
Selecting software for sustainability and supply chain optimization is top of mind for many manufacturers. In this e-guide, explore the offerings available in each market.
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Plex Case Study - Ralco Industries
View this brief video to learn how original equipment manufacturer (OEM) supplier Ralco Industries was able to reduce on-hand inventory by 15% and freight costs by over 20%, improve product quality and customer service, and create process consistency with an implementation of easy-to-use, online enterprise resource planning (ERP) software.
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How can my Manufacturing enterprise benefit from a SaaS Solution?
You may have heard of software as a service (SaaS) solutions for manufacturers, but are unclear as to how they can benefit your enterprise. View this brief video to learn how manufacturers can leverage SaaS to manage their entire operations without the heavy load of on-premise resources.
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Is It Time to Purchase a New ERP?
Read this white paper to find out why 38% of businesses surveyed in 2011 had replaced their ERP solutions and find criteria for determining if and when you should upgrade or migrate to new software. Also, find tips on making a business case for an investment as well as selection criteria for choosing ERP that will meet your business needs.
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Why the Cloud Is More Than Hot Air for the Manufacturing Enterprise
Manufacturers still have legitimate reservations about cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) when it comes to scaling and customization, business continuity, and proprietary data security. Read this white paper to find out if cloud-based ERP can address these concerns.
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Taking Control: Improved Inventory Visibility Leads to Lean Success
Read this paper for a comprehensive look into inventory inside the manufacturing plant - everything from inventory, to receipt of material, to finished products. Learn how to take control of your inventory and supply chain to achieve lean manufacturing and increased efficiency and profitability.
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Overall Equipment Effectiveness: Monitor and Improve the Effectiveness of Your Manufacturing Processes
This white paper presents a thorough understanding of what overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) is, how it works, and the countless benefits that result from its use. Also discover tools that enable you to accurately measure OEE so you have a clear picture of how it's improving your process efficiencies.
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ERP Implementation Best Practices:Manufacturers and the SaaS Delivery Model
Read this paper to uncover five perks of selecting a software as a service (SaaS) enterprise resource planning (ERP) system.
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ERP Selection Checklist for Manufacturers
In this ERP Selection Checklist, provided to you through our ERP Decision Center, two experts with broad experience in ERP implementations give their advice on matching business requirements with product features in five key categories: functional fit, integration, business intelligence and reporting formats, deployment model and customizability.
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Barcoding 101 for Manufacturers: What You Need to Know to Get Started
Barcoding, also known as Automatic Identification (Auto ID), is a method of encoding information into a machine-readable pattern of predefined bar and space patterns that can be quickly and accurately read by a scanner and a computer. Read this white paper to learn how to incorporate barcoding into your everyday.
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Simplify ERP Software Upgrades with Community-Driven Development
This paper explains how with a community-driven development approach, enhancements are driven by a community of users, which means the system constantly improves in the exact way a user requires. Continue reading to learn the power of community-driven product enhancement.
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Tips for a Pain Free ERP Implementation
Your next software implementation doesn’t have to be a nightmare. It can be done faster and with less training and without the need for upgrades or continued training. Read this paper to learn about the Plex Online implementation and training process, a process perfected over hundreds of successes.
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10 Warning Signs that Your ERP System is Killing Your Business
This paper describes the warning signs that an ERP system is killing a business, and suggests how companies can thrive with a new approach to business systems.
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10 Critical Questions to Ask a Manufacturing ERP Vendor
Choosing the right ERP solution for your manufacturing operations is a very important decision, one that you will be forced to live with for years to come. Learn the key elements that need to be evaluated.