ERP in SME: Fueling Growth & Profits
As optimism increases for a worldwide economic recovery, Small to Mid-size Enterprises (SMEs) once again look forward to revenue growth.   As a result, SMEs must seek competitive advantages that enable them to contain costs to ensure that growth of revenues is not at the expense of profits.  Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) can indeed be a strategic weapon.  Not only does it provide necessary infrastructure, but it serves as a source of cost savings and operation improvements, streamlining and accelerating business processes, allowing SMEs to compete on the same stage as larger companies.

Lean Operations: Strategies for Manufacturing's New Normal
When the economy was booming, many manufacturers has a "build it and we can sell it" attitude, with a narrow focus on pure output maximization. Since the recession, manufacturers have responded with aggressive cuts in inventory and head count to get through the worst of it. This Aberdeen research report examines the next necessary attitude adjustment and how manufacturers can intelligently ramp up production and inventory, with an eye towards recapturing core Lean principles.

Manufacturing 2010 Executive Summary
The 2010 Manufacturing Executive Summary, published by the MPI Group, provides an in-depth look at key performance metrics and how various technologies and processes-from lean to six sigma to value-stream mapping-are being used today.

Bridging the Lean Performance Gap
This eBook highlights how some companies are removing waste and unnecessary costs from their organizations by relying on strategic Lean concepts to improve productivity, profitability and market advantage.

Top Reasons Why eKanban Should be a Key Element of Your Lean Manufacturing Plan
Read about the benefits of implementing eKanban, see how it affects Quality and Shipping/Receiving and discover how to it can make an impact on your manufacturing plans.

The Importance of Execution: 5 Reasons Why You Need Lean MES Now
Many companies have yet to recognize the critical role that Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) can play in manufacturing operations, control, and performance. Learn the five areas where MES can play a critical role in your company's pursuit of excellence.

Begin at the End: A Lean Strategy White Paper
Explore the Lean manufacturing tools businesses, 5S, Kanbans and Kaizens, that can help to streamline your business and develop a Lean culture within your organization

Supporting the Lean Value Stream with Technology Solutions White Paper
Technology is a key element in Lean manufacturing and it is imperative to select the right ERP solution that supports Lean principles and the Lean enterprise. Lean and ERP work hand in hand to optimize every aspect of the value stream and eliminate waste throughout the organization.

Sustained Growth and Profitability Through Lean Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)In today's process manufacturing environment, innovation is critical to sustainable growth and profitability. Integrating lean principles into PLM best practices can provide a great platform for innovation, leading to increased top- and bottom-line benefits.

Achieving Lean Success: A Holistic Approach
In order for Lean to work, the right combination of Lean tools, technology and business processes must be implemented.  A truly Lean organization adapts a holistic Lean culture to ensure consistency across the company.

The 7 Keys to World Class Manufacturing
Find out the secrets of highly successful manufacturers and how they distill broad concepts into specific actions that can be accomplished in your company. There are seven keys that should be considered in order to become a world class manufacturer, all an integral part of Lean thinking.

Accounting for Lean Success: Overcoming the Barrier of Traditional Accounting in Lean Environments
Lean practices have driven productivity improvements in manufacturing operations around the world, yet improvements have plateaued at many companies due to outdated accounting systems. Discover how two companies benefited from adopting lean accounting principles.

Lean Maintenance: Best Practices Turn Asset Management Into a Profit Center
This white paper provides concrete suggestions and identifies specific areas within the maintenance process where companies and enterprises can reduce waste, increase reliability, and view the maintenance effort as an integral part of a lean business posture.