Resources
Downtime Costs You More than You May Know
May 17, 2013 12:41 pm | by Stratus Technologies | White PapersRead this manufacturing white paper and learn how much downtime costs you, and how to prevent it altogether.
Manufacturers Do Better In the Cloud
May 10, 2013 12:14 pm | by Plex | White PapersManufacturers do better in the cloud. See how the SaaS or cloud model works for you. Avoid costly hardware, licenses and complex version upgrades.
Keeping Pace with Manufacturing Evolution
May 10, 2013 9:02 am | by Infor | White PapersAdapt to today’s rapidly changing market demands and seize emerging opportunities. Learn how today’s modern ERP functionality catapults forward-thinking manufacturers to the forefront of innovation, customer satisfaction, and profitability.
3D Printing with FDM: How it Works
May 6, 2013 5:03 pm | by Stratasys, Inc. | White PapersA 3D printer is a machine that creates objects from plastic or other materials using an additive manufacturing process. Additive manufacturing produces objects in a succession of layers from the bottom, up. This is the opposite of traditional subtractive manufacturing processes.
Nation Pizza And Foods Slices Response Time And Downtime
May 6, 2013 4:02 pm | by Motorola | White PapersMototrbo™ digital radios improve plant efficiency by 10% plus. Nation Pizza and Foods is a leading manufacturer of baked, prepared and frozen foods. As times changed and their capabilities expanded, this progressive manufacturer sought a communication solution that would improve operational efficiency at its 190,000 square foot main plant with six production lines and over 600 employees.
Optimize Plant Communications For A Competitive Advantage
May 6, 2013 3:56 pm | by Motorola | White PapersMobile integrated voice and data drives incremental gains in lean manufacturing. This white paper looks at the role that mobile communications can play within a manufacturer's operations in support of lean manufacturing goals at a time when innovation is an imperative for survival, even with limited resources.
Top 10 Mobile Solutions For Lean Manufacturing
May 6, 2013 3:46 pm | by Motorola | White PapersHow innovative mobility solutions can maximize the impact of your organization's lean initiatives. Mobility allows you to easily extend lean initiatives throughout your operations — as well as amplify the impact of those initiatives. This paper covers the top 10 mobile lean applications — and the dramatic benefits you can expect.
Big Data Turns Labor Information Into Gold
April 22, 2013 3:17 pm | by Kronos | White PapersToday, manufacturers are surrounded by the buzz about Big Data — as well as by the flood of information it represents. Why should they care? The answer is that a Big Data strategy creates opportunities to transform existing information about their workforce into business value. With the right data collection, analysis, and action, manufacturers can turn everyday data "straw" into information "gold."
Global Workforce Management: Trends & Strategies for U.S. Manufacturers
April 22, 2013 3:14 pm | by Kronos | White PapersGlobal trade and foreign investments are expanding — not only in the largest nations but across a wide range of developed, developing, and Third World countries. As manufacturers expand and invest abroad, foreign governments are increasingly demanding assistance with economic development. This whitepaper presents findings from joint research to provide insight into global trade, investments, workforce trends and best practices.
Building Productivity: Automating Time & Attendance in Manufacturing
April 22, 2013 3:12 pm | by Kronos | White PapersManufacturing organizations always face a critical balancing act. They must achieve the highest levels of efficiency possible, while also ensuring that they are not over or under supplying the marketplace. This need to be flexible and efficient requires exceptional visibility into all factors. Read more of this whitepaper to look at the unique challenges manufacturing organizations face and how automation of key workforce management processes work.
eBook: Lean - Placing a Value on the Workforce
April 22, 2013 3:07 pm | by Kronos | White PapersGet a sneak peek into Lean Labor, with this ebook, that focuses on the role labor can play in improving throughput, quality and performance for global competitive advantage. Download the first chapter of this must-read ebook and learn how to reduce your company's product unit cost and techniques for applying Lean principles to workforce management.
MESA’s 2013 NA Conference
April 11, 2013 11:05 am | by MESA | EventsMESA knows modern Information Technologies change the game for manufacturers of all sizes in all industries. And this year, industry is taking notice in a big way. That's why we're coming to Greenville to share the MESA know-how and help companies build a winning hand. Join us in proving to industry the power of knowing what MESA knows!
Driving strong profitability throughout the equipment lifecycle
April 3, 2013 11:33 am | by Infor | White PapersLet Infor help you reduce operational costs, boost your efficiency and your bottom line. Download and read more.
3D PRINTERS VS. 3D PRODUCTION SYSTEMS: 10 Distinguishing Factors to Help Select a System
March 27, 2013 4:02 pm | by Stratasys | White PapersThis paper addresses the capabilities, roles and positioning of systems geared for professional use. Beginning with the most basic information — the definition of 3D printers — this whitepaper positions the two product classes.
Breakout Strategies For B2B eCommerce For Manufacturers And Distributors
March 27, 2013 2:41 pm | by Insite Software | EventsInsite Software, a leading provider of B2B and B2C eCommerce platforms and shipping solutions with more than 950 customers worldwide, today announced it will host a complimentary half-day strategy session: Breakout Strategies for B2B eCommerce for Manufacturers and Distributors in Chicago on April 18.
