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Manufacturing Buying Guide:
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The role of information technology within manufacturing companies continues to gain prominence as new challenges and increasing competition bring changes to the industry. With globalization introducing a new competitive environment to even small and mid-market manufacturers, these businesses must find new ways to bring their products to market more quickly while streamlining processes and reducing operating costs along the way. In addition, there are stricter regulations to comply with, and a rise in consolidations which call for new and better ways to communicate, integrate, and collaborate. How can manufacturers respond to these challenges and maintain a competitive edge? Such advantages are built on the successful adoption and implementation of new technologies, and the Manufacturing Buying Guide can help you track down the right products and services for your business.
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Dual-Core Chip Spurs Rollouts
Systems vendors continue to fill out their lineups of Opteron-powered systems, drawn by the dual-core capabilities of Advanced Micro Devices Inc.'s processor.

Apps Speed Product Development Cycle
Two product lifecycle management suites are getting beefy makeovers to make life easier on engineers and manufacturers alike.

ERP System Solves Schukra's Growth Bid
The maker of auto seat parts sought faster systems processes, reduced manual tasks.

Companies Aim to Score Big with Tiny Technologies
Focusing on the small things presents big challenges for the emerging field of nanotechnology.

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4C@SITE Lean Production Scheduling and Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
4C@SITE is a patented, 100% web-based Lean Production Management System that picks up where traditional ERP and other business systems end and delivers capabilities to visualize, schedule, execute, improve and control the challenges of a real-time and demand-driven Lean Manufacturing environment.

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OpenMFG: ERP Basics and More
OpenMFG's namesake ERP application provides manufacturers and distributors with a well-designed client/server application, with modules and workflow for managing complex manufacturing and kitting of products.

Kodak Posts Loss, Sets More Job Cuts
Eastman Kodak posts its third quarterly net loss in a row and says it will cut up to 10,000 more jobs as it struggles to cope with the collapsing traditional film market.

CAFTA Clears Its Final Hurdle
The DR-CAFTA deal lessens trade barriers, but some call it a threat to the economy and to U.S. jobs.

Lenovo's Prospects Look Promising
Innovative and reliable, the upcoming Lenovo/IBM offshoot could claim a good share of the corporate market.

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Volvo`s 2020 Vision: The Injury-Proof Car
 Experts say the car will be able to steer, brake and find out about the road ahead from within a vast electronic bumper....
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Robots Seen Doing Work of 3.5 Million People in Japan
 Japan faces a 16 percent slide in the size of its work force by 2030, raising worries about who will do the work. ...
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Sony Takes One-Third Stake in Sharp LCD Plant
 The two Japanese vendors unite to keep up with demand for flat-panel LCDs and keep investments in check....
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Fire Truck Maker Files for Bankruptcy, Blames IBM
 American LaFrance execs blame IBM for a botched software implementation that the manufacturer claims ruined its business....
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 How to Buy Manufacturing Products  

From selecting a job costing software system that can be customized and will grow with you, to finding the right vendor to provide you with reliable training and support, you can use the Manufacturing Buying Guide to find the answers. Our editors have cataloged hundreds of products that focus on supply chain management, inventory management, distribution systems and more. Tap into the wealth of quality research available and find answers to questions including:

  • What supply chain management enterprise suites are available which are compatible with your existing legacy or ERP systems?  How do they compare for cycle time production, e-procurement, forecasting, material requirements planning, logistics management, and dozens of other features?
  • What are the top-rated inventory management software products that provide multiple costing methods, integration with commercial shipping companies, advanced reporting and trend analysis, serialized inventory tracking, auto-creation of purchase orders, web-based interfaces, and more? 
  • What are the latest software offerings that fully integrate customer relationship management, financials, distribution systems and warehouse management applications?
  • Which vendors offer customized software solutions for industrial products, automotive, food and beverages, electronics, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, consumer products and other manufacturing sectors?

Putting a powerful technology solution in place can help companies in today’s complex manufacturing environment respond to changes and effectively compete, and the Manufacturing Buying Guide can put you in front of hundreds of the best products and services. Begin your search today using the white papers, product reviews, editor ratings, buying advice and more.

The Advantages of a Hosted Messaging Security Solution by Microsoft
Achieving Sales Success with Tablet PCs by Toshiba
What's Missing from SEM? by NetIQ
5 Essentials of Customer Experience Management by Tealeaf
The CIO’s Guide to Mobile Security by Research in Motion
On-Demand Versus On-Premise CRM: Are There Performance Differences? by Business Objects
Overcoming Data Protection Challenges of the Modern Distributed Business by Adaptec
Small and Medium Business Security Solutions by Trend Micro
Is Daily Defragmentation Needed in Today’s Environment? by Diskeeper
Performance Management: New “Hybrids” Combine Agent and Agentless Technology by BMC
A Proven WAN Optimization Approach by Riverbed
Mitigating Fire Risks in Mission Critical Facilities by APC
Architectural Considerations for Archive and Compliance Solutions by Network Appliance
Storage Virtualization: An Overview of Key Technologies and their Capabilities by Datalink
The World of IT has taken a Quantum Leap by Everdream
Fighting the Hidden Dangers of Internet Access by St. Bernard
Secure Optimized Data Protection for Remote Offices by Symantec
Workday Redefines Software by Workday
Simplify & Improve Enterprise Desktop Management by VMware
Spam Filtering: Building a More Accurate Filter by St. Bernard
Intel Energy-Efficient Performance by Dell
Business-Class Security and Compliance for On-Demand Instant Messaging by WebEx
Reducing the Risks of 64-bit Application Porting with Parasoft C++ Test and Parasoft Insure ++ by Parasoft
Reduce IT Costs and Complexity with Effective Application Problem Management by Identify
Understanding E-Mail Hygiene by Mirapoint
Automated Deployment by Dell Managed Services by Dell
From Crisis to Cruise Control: Creating a High-Performance IT Organization by Tripwire
Affordable Data Protection Without the Compromise by EMC
Breaking New Ground: The Evolution of Linux Clustering by Penguin
Preventing Insider Threat with Identity Compliance by Sailpoint
Backup Strategies Re-Examined In Wake of Natural Disasters by CDW