Manufacturing White Papers

WHITE PAPER: This paper presents an overview and introduction to reverse logistics and how to manage reverse logistics in the CPG industry in an efficient manner.

Posted: 27 Jul 2009 | Published: 06 Apr 2009

WHITE PAPER: This is the first in a series of six reports addressing the opportunities and challenges faced by midsize manufacturers.

Posted: 08 Jun 2009 | Published: 02 Jun 2009

WHITE PAPER: This white paper will focus on debunking the myth that Tier 1 systems make running the business more difficult, while demonstrating that Tier 1 systems can actually make it easier for growing mid-sized companies to do the things they need to do.

Posted: 04 May 2009 | Published: 04 May 2009

WHITE PAPER: The current economic downturn has resulted in contraction of IT Department budgets and a mandate to allocate resources to only the most critical projects, then execute it flawlessly. In these tough times, it is imperative for CIOs to deliver more value as IT budgets fall.

Posted: 03 Apr 2009 | Published: 03 Apr 2009

WHITE PAPER: Flexing the workforce is an efficient way to maintain labor effectiveness when there is changing demand. But when it's used ineffectively, it can act as a buffer that masks inefficiency.

Posted: 25 Mar 2009 | Published: 25 Mar 2009

WHITE PAPER: This white paper shows how qualified service providers can add value to RFID projects, highlights some of the planning issues and considerations that call for experienced advice, and provides guidance to the types of services available and how to differentiate service providers.

Posted: 04 Mar 2009 | Published: 04 Mar 2009

WHITE PAPER: This white paper describes international procurement center (IPC) processes and capabilities, and explains the ways in which an IPC deployment can enhance your profitability.

Posted: 14 Jan 2009 | Published: 14 Jan 2009

WHITE PAPER: With an integrated enterprise system like Sage ERP X3, food producers can use the same system to address industry-specific requirements and product recalls.

Posted: 13 Jan 2009 | Published: 13 Jan 2009

WHITE PAPER: Procurement Outsourcing is defined as a process wherein organizations take a calculated approach of moving some of their processes around source to pay to a specialist.

Posted: 13 Jan 2009 | Published: 13 Jan 2009

WHITE PAPER: This paper examines the major considerations manufacturers looking to add, upgrade of replace Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software should be aware of. By being cognizant of these aspects you'll ensure that you'll be able to select a solution that best fits your needs, both now and in the future.

Posted: 24 Dec 2008 | Published: 24 Dec 2008

WHITE PAPER: In this whitepaper you will learn about the evolution of Ethernet, the reasons VLANs were introduced, and the ways that VLANs can be used.

Posted: 10 Dec 2008 | Published: 10 Dec 2008

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: 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

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: Learn how design reuse can save up to 75% of modeling time, improve product quality and time-to-market and reduce the risk of fundamental errors in this feature article.

Posted: 30 Oct 2008 | Published: 30 Oct 2008

WHITE PAPER: In this whitepaper learn how by combining technologies with NI Lab VIEW parallel programming software and NI TestStand test management software, test engineers can create high-performance test systems.

Posted: 16 Sep 2008 | Published: 16 Sep 2008

WHITE PAPER: Manufacturers will continue to leverage technology to stay competitive. Read this paper to learn how with the Vantage fully integrated enterprise solution, you will be prepared to meet the challenges of today's market place-becoming lean to do so

Posted: 03 Sep 2008 | Published: 03 Sep 2008

WHITE PAPER: This white paper offers a check list that manufacturers can use for evaluating and comparing alternative Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Quality Management Systems (QMS).

Posted: 29 Aug 2008 | Published: 28 Aug 2008

WHITE PAPER: This white paper details the critical roles IT plays in providing Operations with timely information in areas such as quality management, supply chain, and cost control.

Posted: 11 Aug 2008 | Published: 01 Jun 2008

WHITE PAPER: Industrial facility designers and those who operate and maintain those facilities need to work together closely to improve plant efficiency and business profitability over time.

Posted: 07 Jul 2008 | Published: 01 Jun 2006

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: Learn compliance challenges posed by new legislation and how to break down its complexity into actionable requirements at the business process level. Access and share compliance best practices, tools and methodologies using a collaborative platform.

Posted: 02 Jun 2008 | Published: 01 Jun 2008

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: The recent evolution of global radio frequency identification (RFID) standards is leading many manufacturers to accelerate their investigations of its potential. Read this report to explore how (RFID) technology can be used for high volume manufacturing.

Posted: 20 Aug 2007 | Published: 01 Sep 2005

WHITE PAPER: There are many business benefits of implementing RFID within your organization. Read this white paper for an in-depth look at the business case for implementing RFID technology within your supply line and what ROI results can be expected from this ...

Posted: 05 Jun 2007 | Published: 01 Aug 2006