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					<![CDATA[Continuous Innovation for Product and Service Leadership: An Approach Driven by Business Value]]>				
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						<![CDATA[ The need to keep product and service offerings fresh is not a new concept in business today, but the new approach is involving a network of business partners and even customers in their quest to innovate. This process is called &quot;continuous product and service innovation.&quot;]]>				
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						<![CDATA[SAP America Inc]]>				
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						Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT				
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					<![CDATA[Business Network Transformation: Product and Service Leadership]]>				
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						<![CDATA[ For manufacturers today, achieving strategic goals requires not only intimately understanding technology and markets but also overcoming higher hurdles that have been exacerbated by trends toward globalization and outsourcing. Read on to learn more about how your company can achieve product and service leadership.]]>				
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						<![CDATA[SAP America Inc]]>				
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						Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT				
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					<![CDATA[How SYSPRO Leverages a Lean Manufacturing Model to Enhance Profitability]]>				
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						<![CDATA[ This paper discusses the fundamentals for successful Lean manufacturing, including the establishment of optimal customer relationships, improved channel visibility, flexible product configuration, shortened cycle times, improved capacity utilization and integrated operational infrastructures.]]>				
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						<![CDATA[SYSPRO]]>				
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						Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT				
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					<![CDATA[Using Inventory Optimization to Reduce Inventory Levels in a Lean Environment]]>				
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						<![CDATA[ This paper examines many of the challenges companies have managing their inventory, and shows how an integrated Inventory Optimization solution can substantially improve their overall supply chain operation.]]>				
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						<![CDATA[SYSPRO]]>				
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						Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT				
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					<![CDATA[Leveraging A Demand-Driven Manufacturing Model To Enhance Profitability]]>				
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						<![CDATA[ This paper discusses the fundamentals for successful demand-driven fulfillment manufacturing, including optimal channel and customer relationships, informed online buying and selling, flexible product configuration and order fulfillment and integrated operational infrastructures.]]>				
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						<![CDATA[SYSPRO]]>				
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						Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT				
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					<![CDATA[Asset Management to Support Product Lifecycle Management]]>				
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					<link>http://www.knowledgestorm.com/search/index/sol_summary/5139794?pos=33&amp;trkpg=PARTNER_SEARCH_RESULTS_CORE&amp;stype=null&amp;n=5139794&amp;c=CORE</link>
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						<![CDATA[ Leading-edge manufacturers are discovering that they can improve production efficiencies and manage MRO expenditures by integrating their Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) with Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) systems.]]>				
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						<![CDATA[IBM]]>				
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						Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT				
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					<![CDATA[Product Environmental Footprint And Ecolabeling: An Approach For Both Environmental  ...]]>				
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						<![CDATA[ Business interest in environmental footprinting stemmed originally from an understanding of supply chain vulnerabilities and complexities, and this remains an important driver. However, with growing public concern over environmental issues, environmental footprinting has grown in importance to many businesses.]]>				
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						<![CDATA[SAP America Inc]]>				
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						Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT				
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					<![CDATA[Eliminating Waste in Supply Chain Network Collaboration]]>				
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						<![CDATA[ The focus of this white paper is to highlight how IT can support the kind of agile, rapid response that is needed to drive out costs and delays in their company&apos;s business collaboration networks.]]>				
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						<![CDATA[Sterling Commerce]]>				
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						Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT				
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					<![CDATA[A Premium on Efficiency: Midsize Manufacturers Confront the Obstacles to Growth]]>				
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						<![CDATA[ How do best-in-class midsize manufacturers continue to grow in a tough economy? This research report, conducted by EIU, outlines measures manufacturers implement to continue expanding even while coping with the strains of softening demand in key markets, rising input costs, and downward pressure on prices.]]>				
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					<author>
						<![CDATA[SAP America Inc]]>				
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					<pubDate>
						Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT				
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					<![CDATA[Climate Change: Challenges and Opportunities for Business]]>				
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						<![CDATA[ Find out what your company needs to do to maximize opportunities and limit risks in response to current and future energy emissions policies. Learn about policies in force in regions and countries around the world, and discover strategies to manage emissions to help benefit your organization.]]>				
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						<![CDATA[SAP America Inc]]>				
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						Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT				
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					<![CDATA[Producing to Order: Discrete Manufacturers and Customer Demand]]>				
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					<link>http://www.knowledgestorm.com/search/index/sol_summary/5137968?pos=16&amp;trkpg=PARTNER_SEARCH_RESULTS_CORE&amp;stype=null&amp;n=5137968&amp;c=CORE</link>
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						<![CDATA[ Find out how discrete manufacturers are becoming truly customer-centric by pursuing or planning a variety of initiatives, including the improvement of customer service and the closer integration of customers into product design. The greatest impact is expected from plans to implement demand-driven manufacturing.]]>				
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						<![CDATA[SAP America Inc]]>				
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						Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT				
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					<![CDATA[Lean IT: The Time for Transformation is Now]]>				
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					<link>http://www.knowledgestorm.com/search/index/sol_summary/5138437?pos=34&amp;trkpg=PARTNER_SEARCH_RESULTS_CORE&amp;stype=null&amp;n=5138437&amp;c=CORE</link>
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						<![CDATA[ Many institutions are investigating opportunities to create more value for customers by eliminating or reducing non-value-adding activities. Lean processing, long a staple in manufacturing, provides this opportunity for increasing efficiency within financial services.]]>				
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						<![CDATA[CA]]>				
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						Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT				
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					<![CDATA[10 Ways To Use ERP To Lean The Manufacturing Supply Chain]]>				
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					<link>http://www.knowledgestorm.com/search/index/sol_summary/5136766?pos=32&amp;trkpg=PARTNER_SEARCH_RESULTS_CORE&amp;stype=null&amp;n=5136766&amp;c=CORE</link>
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						<![CDATA[ This white paper gives four tips to help you bring lean supply chain improvements to your manufacturing operation.  Additionally, it discusses six technology tools that help automate these lean supply chain practices.]]>				
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						<![CDATA[IFS]]>				
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						Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT				
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					<![CDATA[Fast Track ERP Implementation: Advice from the Field]]>				
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					<link>http://www.knowledgestorm.com/search/index/sol_summary/5136767?pos=31&amp;trkpg=PARTNER_SEARCH_RESULTS_CORE&amp;stype=null&amp;n=5136767&amp;c=CORE</link>
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						<![CDATA[ ERP implementations don&apos;t have to take months or years. This white paper discusses how Colfax Corp. implemented IFS Applications in as little as nine weeks.  It presents a case study of Colfax&apos;s complex but rapid rollout, and offers fast tracking tips from Colfax Business Analyst Jay Michael.]]>				
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						<![CDATA[IFS]]>				
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						Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT				
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					<![CDATA[Compliant Manufacturing Operations In Life Sciences Companies]]>				
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					<link>http://www.knowledgestorm.com/search/index/sol_summary/5136241?pos=21&amp;trkpg=PARTNER_SEARCH_RESULTS_CORE&amp;stype=null&amp;n=5136241&amp;c=CORE</link>
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						<![CDATA[ With compliant manufacturing operations, you can deliver quality products to customers consistently and meet good manufacturing practices regulations at the lowest cost possible &amp;#45; all key to leading the competition. How can you achieve such objectives? With software and services from SAP and our partners.]]>				
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					<author>
						<![CDATA[SAP America Inc]]>				
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						Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT				
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					<![CDATA[Early Lean Adopters Embrace Technology]]>				
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					<link>http://www.knowledgestorm.com/search/index/sol_summary/5136244?pos=20&amp;trkpg=PARTNER_SEARCH_RESULTS_CORE&amp;stype=null&amp;n=5136244&amp;c=CORE</link>
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						<![CDATA[ Results from Aberdeen Group report, The Lean Supply Chain, indicates that Aerospace and Defense (A&amp;D) manufacturers are 40% more likely to be Best in Class performers &amp;#45; companies that are characterized by having an integrated Lean approach and solution with technology enablers &amp;#45; than their peers from other industries.]]>				
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					<author>
						<![CDATA[SAP America Inc]]>				
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						Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT				
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					<![CDATA[Enabling The Lean Enterprise: A Three-Tiered Approach to Improving Your Operations]]>				
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					<link>http://www.knowledgestorm.com/search/index/sol_summary/5136249?pos=19&amp;trkpg=PARTNER_SEARCH_RESULTS_CORE&amp;stype=null&amp;n=5136249&amp;c=CORE</link>
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						<![CDATA[ Recently, many businesses have used lean principles to move from a decentralized
corporate management mode to a hybrid model &amp;#45; recognizing that different functions require different levels of centralized management to be efficient
and effective. Read this whitepaper to learn a three-tiered approach to improving your operations.]]>				
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						<![CDATA[SAP America Inc]]>				
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						Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT				
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					<![CDATA[How Manufacturers Can Use Project ERP to Weather Tough Times]]>				
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						<![CDATA[ This paper discusses how an organization can Survive poor economic conditions with strategic thinking and use of Project ERP by managing a downturn like a variance in a project.]]>				
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						<![CDATA[IFS]]>				
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						Fri, 22 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT				
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					<![CDATA[6 Steps to Improving Manufacturing Performance:]]>				
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					<link>http://www.knowledgestorm.com/search/index/sol_summary/5136874?pos=4&amp;trkpg=PARTNER_SEARCH_RESULTS_CORE&amp;stype=null&amp;n=5136874&amp;c=CORE</link>
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						<![CDATA[ This executive brief presents the six &quot;Rules of the Road&quot; that can help you cut costs, increase cash flow and become more responsive to changing market
conditions in the manufacturing industry.]]>				
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						<![CDATA[Apriso Corporation]]>				
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					<pubDate>
						Thu, 09 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT				
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					<![CDATA[Achieving lean success - A Holistic Approach]]>				
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					<link>http://www.knowledgestorm.com/search/index/sol_summary/5134765?pos=9&amp;trkpg=PARTNER_SEARCH_RESULTS_CORE&amp;stype=null&amp;n=5134765&amp;c=CORE</link>
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						<![CDATA[ Recently lean manufacturing has gone from an obscure and isolated practice to a mainstream, extensively publicized methodology that is well known throughout the manufacturing and supply chain industry.  However, this does not mean it is entirely understood as a business practice, nor does it mean that it has been implemented to any large extent.]]>				
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						<![CDATA[Infor]]>				
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						Fri, 03 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT				
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					<![CDATA[The Top 3 Cost-Cutting Mistakes CIOs Make And How to Avoid Them]]>				
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					<link>http://www.knowledgestorm.com/search/index/sol_summary/5134778?pos=2&amp;trkpg=PARTNER_SEARCH_RESULTS_CORE&amp;stype=null&amp;n=5134778&amp;c=CORE</link>
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						<![CDATA[ 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 flawlessly. In these tough times, it is imperative for CIOs to deliver more value from as IT budgets fall..]]>				
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					<author>
						<![CDATA[Rally Software Development Corp.]]>				
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						Fri, 03 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT				
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					<![CDATA[Investing in Innovation - Gartner Webcast]]>				
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					<link>http://www.knowledgestorm.com/search/index/sol_summary/5134178?pos=22&amp;trkpg=PARTNER_SEARCH_RESULTS_CORE&amp;stype=null&amp;n=5134178&amp;c=CORE</link>
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						<![CDATA[ In today&apos;s marketplace creating sustainable growth requires you to constantly innovate. In this webcast we&apos;ll look at what&apos;s happening globally that makes investing in innovative technology important.]]>				
					</description>
					<author>
						<![CDATA[SAP America Inc]]>				
					</author>
					<pubDate>
						Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EDT				
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					<![CDATA[Giving Manufacturing Companies a Fast Start: SAP All-in-One Fast Start Program]]>				
					</title>
					<link>http://www.knowledgestorm.com/search/index/sol_summary/5134003?pos=23&amp;trkpg=PARTNER_SEARCH_RESULTS_CORE&amp;stype=null&amp;n=5134003&amp;c=CORE</link>
					<description>
						<![CDATA[ Find out if the SAP Business All-in-One fast-start program is the right fit for your midsize manufacturing company, with preconfigured software based on best practices in your industry that can help you achieve fast time to value, control cost, and improve operational efficiencies.]]>				
					</description>
					<author>
						<![CDATA[SAP America Inc]]>				
					</author>
					<pubDate>
						Tue, 10 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EDT				
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					<![CDATA[A Platform Approach To Manufacturing Operations Management]]>				
					</title>
					<link>http://www.knowledgestorm.com/search/index/sol_summary/5136877?pos=3&amp;trkpg=PARTNER_SEARCH_RESULTS_CORE&amp;stype=null&amp;n=5136877&amp;c=CORE</link>
					<description>
						<![CDATA[ From a manufacturing executive&apos;s perspective, focusing on an open and flexible Manufacturing Operations Management platform creates a competitive weapon. This research provides a roadmap for creating such a platform in a cost effective way that still delivers benefits, such as higher levels of profitability.]]>				
					</description>
					<author>
						<![CDATA[Apriso Corporation]]>				
					</author>
					<pubDate>
						Fri, 06 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST				
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					<title>
					<![CDATA[eBook: Lean manufacturing and ERP: How to leverage ERP to get lean]]>				
					</title>
					<link>http://www.knowledgestorm.com/search/index/sol_summary/5133823?pos=38&amp;trkpg=PARTNER_SEARCH_RESULTS_CORE&amp;stype=null&amp;n=5133823&amp;c=CORE</link>
					<description>
						<![CDATA[ A manufacturing firm adopting the principles of lean manufacturing can effectively leverage the company&apos;s ERP system during its transition to lean. This E-Book explains what part of the plant you should start with; the importance of simplifying the ERP system; how to balance the ERP system with lean principles; and what pitfalls to avoid.]]>				
					</description>
					<author>
						<![CDATA[IQMS]]>				
					</author>
					<pubDate>
						Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST				
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					<title>
					<![CDATA[Gaining ERP Value: Structured Implementation at Industrial Good Maker Hunter Manufacturing]]>				
					</title>
					<link>http://www.knowledgestorm.com/search/index/sol_summary/5132047?pos=28&amp;trkpg=PARTNER_SEARCH_RESULTS_CORE&amp;stype=null&amp;n=5132047&amp;c=CORE</link>
					<description>
						<![CDATA[ Hunter Manufacturing is a good example of what a midsize company can accomplish with a disciplined approach to gaining ERP value&amp;#44; in concert with a vendor that has the functionality&amp;#44; technology and services to support the effort.]]>				
					</description>
					<author>
						<![CDATA[SAP America Inc]]>				
					</author>
					<pubDate>
						Fri, 23 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST				
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					<![CDATA[Achieving Compliant Manufacturing Excellence through Real &amp; #45;time Performance Management ...]]>				
					</title>
					<link>http://www.knowledgestorm.com/search/index/sol_summary/5132050?pos=27&amp;trkpg=PARTNER_SEARCH_RESULTS_CORE&amp;stype=null&amp;n=5132050&amp;c=CORE</link>
					<description>
						<![CDATA[ Manufacturers are feeling new pressure on their operations from many directions. Dynamic market needs, increased compliance requirements, more distributed manufacturing operations, rapid product innovation, lean manufacturing, and the transition to new IT technology all manifest themselves on the plant floor and throughout the enterprise.]]>				
					</description>
					<author>
						<![CDATA[SAP America Inc]]>				
					</author>
					<pubDate>
						Fri, 23 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST				
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					<title>
					<![CDATA[Best Practices in Complex Equipment Manufacturing &amp; #44; Sales &amp; #44; and Service]]>				
					</title>
					<link>http://www.knowledgestorm.com/search/index/sol_summary/5132054?pos=26&amp;trkpg=PARTNER_SEARCH_RESULTS_CORE&amp;stype=null&amp;n=5132054&amp;c=CORE</link>
					<description>
						<![CDATA[ This paper gives a brief overview of the SAP&amp;#174; solutions used by manufacturers of complex products and equipment to differentiate themselves from the competition through superior&amp;#45;value products and services against low&amp;#45;cost global providers.]]>				
					</description>
					<author>
						<![CDATA[SAP America Inc]]>				
					</author>
					<pubDate>
						Fri, 23 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST				
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					<![CDATA[Responding Quickly to Changing Markets: Anticipate &amp; #44; Adapt &amp; #44; Excel]]>				
					</title>
					<link>http://www.knowledgestorm.com/search/index/sol_summary/5132069?pos=25&amp;trkpg=PARTNER_SEARCH_RESULTS_CORE&amp;stype=null&amp;n=5132069&amp;c=CORE</link>
					<description>
						<![CDATA[ This paper examines how to tap into the potential of your nimbler organization by instituting efficient operations. Learn how to predict and respond quickly to changing market trends and customer demands.]]>				
					</description>
					<author>
						<![CDATA[SAP America Inc]]>				
					</author>
					<pubDate>
						Fri, 23 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST				
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					<![CDATA[Warehouse Management Today: Balancing Financial Pressures and Growing Demands]]>				
					</title>
					<link>http://www.knowledgestorm.com/search/index/sol_summary/5132076?pos=24&amp;trkpg=PARTNER_SEARCH_RESULTS_CORE&amp;stype=null&amp;n=5132076&amp;c=CORE</link>
					<description>
						<![CDATA[ This paper explains why a warehouse management system (WMS) is one of the key technologies required to create a successful adaptive supply chain network. This system enables the extended warehouse to sense and respond to a variety of business requirements and meet complex and changing customer needs.]]>				
					</description>
					<author>
						<![CDATA[SAP America Inc]]>				
					</author>
					<pubDate>
						Fri, 23 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST				
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					<title>
					<![CDATA[ERP Software for Manufacturers - SearchManufacturingERP.com Product Directory 2009 Edition]]>				
					</title>
					<link>http://www.knowledgestorm.com/search/index/sol_summary/5138133?pos=37&amp;trkpg=PARTNER_SEARCH_RESULTS_CORE&amp;stype=null&amp;n=5138133&amp;c=CORE</link>
					<description>
						<![CDATA[ Compiled by SearchManufacturingERP.com editors, this directory includes ERP software products for process and discrete manufacturers of all sizes, as well as all verticals. It includes software that is meant to be deployed on-premise as well as Software as a Service (SaaS) or on-demand software.]]>				
					</description>
					<author>
						<![CDATA[SearchManufacturingERP]]>				
					</author>
					<pubDate>
						Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST				
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					<title>
					<![CDATA[Real &amp; #45;time Shop Floor Integration &amp; #44; Simplified: The Right ERP System Can Make It  ...]]>				
					</title>
					<link>http://www.knowledgestorm.com/search/index/sol_summary/102555?pos=40&amp;trkpg=PARTNER_SEARCH_RESULTS_CORE&amp;stype=null&amp;n=102555&amp;c=CORE</link>
					<description>
						<![CDATA[ The key to achieving cost&amp;#45;effective savings in the supply chain is to exchange information accurately and quickly in real-time.]]>				
					</description>
					<author>
						<![CDATA[IQMS]]>				
					</author>
					<pubDate>
						Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST				
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					<title>
					<![CDATA[How the Small Get Mighty: Manufacturing ERP Is Essential but Not Just Any ERP Will Do]]>				
					</title>
					<link>http://www.knowledgestorm.com/search/index/sol_summary/102556?pos=39&amp;trkpg=PARTNER_SEARCH_RESULTS_CORE&amp;stype=null&amp;n=102556&amp;c=CORE</link>
					<description>
						<![CDATA[ As many SMMs are realizing&amp;#44; ERP is essential&amp;#44; although not just any ERP system will do&amp;#44; with the right ERP system in place&amp;#44; SMMs can get mighty and thrive in the face of bigger competition.]]>				
					</description>
					<author>
						<![CDATA[IQMS]]>				
					</author>
					<pubDate>
						Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST				
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					<title>
					<![CDATA[Align Finance with Lean Manufacturing: 9 Actionable Items]]>				
					</title>
					<link>http://www.knowledgestorm.com/search/index/sol_summary/99778?pos=8&amp;trkpg=PARTNER_SEARCH_RESULTS_CORE&amp;stype=null&amp;n=99778&amp;c=CORE</link>
					<description>
						<![CDATA[ This on-demand event identifies the incongruities and provides nine action items to align finance with Lean manufacturing, and reduce waste in accounting and costing.  You&apos;ll learn 9 pragmatic recommendations for improving your lean performance results.]]>				
					</description>
					<author>
						<![CDATA[Infor]]>				
					</author>
					<pubDate>
						Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT				
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					<![CDATA[Riding the Growth Wave: Leveraging Economies of Scale]]>				
					</title>
					<link>http://www.knowledgestorm.com/search/index/sol_summary/5140530?pos=35&amp;trkpg=PARTNER_SEARCH_RESULTS_CORE&amp;stype=null&amp;n=5140530&amp;c=CORE</link>
					<description>
						<![CDATA[ This paper examines how an integrated information technology solution can help
you take advantage of economies of scale to boost manufacturing utilization,
enhance service levels, and improve the efficiency of your sales and administrative activities.]]>				
					</description>
					<author>
						<![CDATA[SAP AG]]>				
					</author>
					<pubDate>
						Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT				
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					<![CDATA[Enterprise Performance Management &amp; #45; Financial Excellence and Beyond]]>				
					</title>
					<link>http://www.knowledgestorm.com/search/index/sol_summary/94121?pos=11&amp;trkpg=PARTNER_SEARCH_RESULTS_CORE&amp;stype=null&amp;n=94121&amp;c=CORE</link>
					<description>
						<![CDATA[ Read why top CFOs are shifting from their traditional financial role dealing with standardized business processes and systems to that of change agent and strategic advisor to the CEO.]]>				
					</description>
					<author>
						<![CDATA[SAP America Inc]]>				
					</author>
					<pubDate>
						Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST				
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					<![CDATA[Reduce the Pain of ERP Upgrades with Better Planning]]>				
					</title>
					<link>http://www.knowledgestorm.com/search/index/sol_summary/97366?pos=10&amp;trkpg=PARTNER_SEARCH_RESULTS_CORE&amp;stype=null&amp;n=97366&amp;c=CORE</link>
					<description>
						<![CDATA[ This Report offers guidance on developing an overall corporate strategy for maintaining an ERP system by providing practical advice for planning and managing an ERP upgrade project.]]>				
					</description>
					<author>
						<![CDATA[SAP America Inc]]>				
					</author>
					<pubDate>
						Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT				
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					<![CDATA[Lean Scheduling and Execution]]>				
					</title>
					<link>http://www.knowledgestorm.com/search/index/sol_summary/5140395?pos=36&amp;trkpg=PARTNER_SEARCH_RESULTS_CORE&amp;stype=null&amp;n=5140395&amp;c=CORE</link>
					<description>
						<![CDATA[ This benchmark study showcases the operational performance benefits manufacturers are currently enjoying due to the adoption of Lean scheduling and execution principles.]]>				
					</description>
					<author>
						<![CDATA[SAP AG]]>				
					</author>
					<pubDate>
						Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT				
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					<![CDATA[The Impact of Lean on Consumer Product Manufacturers]]>				
					</title>
					<link>http://www.knowledgestorm.com/search/index/sol_summary/93311?pos=12&amp;trkpg=PARTNER_SEARCH_RESULTS_CORE&amp;stype=null&amp;n=93311&amp;c=CORE</link>
					<description>
						<![CDATA[ Discover the impact of Lean on consumer product manufacturers and gain key tips in implementing successful Lean initiatives across the enterprise.]]>				
					</description>
					<author>
						<![CDATA[SAP America Inc]]>				
					</author>
					<pubDate>
						Thu, 01 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST				
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					<![CDATA[6 Steps to Enterprise Resource Planning Implementation Success]]>				
					</title>
					<link>http://www.knowledgestorm.com/search/index/sol_summary/93155?pos=29&amp;trkpg=PARTNER_SEARCH_RESULTS_CORE&amp;stype=null&amp;n=93155&amp;c=CORE</link>
					<description>
						<![CDATA[ Implementing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Contact Relationship Management (CRM), and Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) is complicated. Here are six simple steps to take to manage that complexity.]]>				
					</description>
					<author>
						<![CDATA[IFS]]>				
					</author>
					<pubDate>
						Mon, 01 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST				
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