White Papers
Turning Your Excess Into Success
August 23, 2010 1:01 pm | by Select Recovery Services, Inc | CommentsAsset Recovery is the practice of recouping the value of assets no longer needed by a company by indentifying and reusing or disposing of surplus assets. By strategic use of recycling, redeployment, reselling and other innovative techniques, asset recovery programs recover millions of dollars of value in often-forgotten assets.
Emphasis On Service
August 23, 2010 12:32 pm | by Select Recovery Services, Inc | CommentsSelect Recovery Services of Kokomo Indiana is more than a buyer/seller of industrial surplus. While that remains the core of their business, SRS continues to expand their service abilities to accommodate their clients ever changing needs.
Complex Event Processing - IDC Report
August 23, 2010 11:48 am | by Progress Software Corp. | CommentsMost applications depend on users to task an application to perform a task. With the widespread collapse of the economy it is clear that this approach is no longer valid for many types of mission-critical applications that involve managing risk and for important areas of customer service.
It's Time to Revisit PPM for Product Development
August 23, 2010 11:28 am | by Planview | CommentsThis new report, It's Time to Revisit PPM for Product Development, from leading independent analyst firm, Forrester Research, examines how product development teams can benefit from Project Portfolio Management (PPM) solutions.
Managing the Extended Supply Chain An Introduction
August 23, 2010 10:47 am | by Oliver Wight | CommentsLeading companies are broadening their vision and strategy and are developing “end-to-end” supply chains. This concept has them focusing on their own internal core competencies while looking to outsource their non-core activities, such as manufacturing, to external supply chain partners.
Forecast Measurement and Evaluation
August 23, 2010 10:15 am | by Oliver Wight | CommentsIn this white paper, George Palmatier stresses the importance of forecasting and why accuracy should be measured. You will find information on how to measure forecasts, what to expect, how to evaluate results, and how to handle inaccuracies.
When the Dust Settles: Combating Combustible Dust in Food Manufacturing
August 23, 2010 10:11 am | by Nilfisk | CommentsCinnamon and sugar aren't so sweet when they cause combustible dust fires and explosions in food manufacturing plants. This white paper addresses the effective, efficient ways to comply with OSHA's combustible dust NEP for food environments.
Fired Up: Combustible Dust Raises Explosive Issues
August 23, 2010 10:10 am | by Nilfisk | CommentsCombustible dust fires happen in manufacturing plants across the U.S. everyday. Although they don't receive as much media hype as explosions, these fires can cause hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage and injury.
Preventing IT Heat Disasters: Backup Air Conditioners for Server Rooms & Network Closets
August 23, 2010 8:26 am | by MovinCool | CommentsThe introduction of a relatively new class of commercial portable air conditioners, also called portable spot coolers, provides IT, Facility and Plant managers with a convenient way of solving their backup air-conditioning problems. In addition to being quick and easy to install, portable spot coolers are self-contained units that have little or no infrastructure impact.
Maximize Asset Value With Mobility
August 23, 2010 8:18 am | by Motorola | CommentsWhether it's a delivery truck, a network server or a key piece of production equipment, your business assets are firmly tied to your bottom line. The better you manage these assets, the healthier your profit margins can be.
Mobility in Manufacturing: Achieve a New Level of Lean - and a New Level of Profitability
August 23, 2010 8:08 am | by Motorola | CommentsOur mobility guide features more than 150 pages that show you how to unleash the full power of mobility across multiple manufacturing segments - from high-tech and consumer packaged goods to automotive, pharmaceuticals and more.
Warehouse Management: Quick Reference Guide to Improving Inventory Accuracy for Perfect Orders
August 23, 2010 7:57 am | by Motorola | CommentsKeeping your costs low and your customer satisfaction high is crucial to maintaining a healthy bottom line. And the key to reaching these goals is fulfilling orders accurately.
The Top 10 Mobile Solutions for Lean Manufacturing
August 23, 2010 7:40 am | by Motorola | CommentsTop 10 Mobile Solutions for Lean Manufacturing: Lean principles aren't just for the plant floor anymore. Today, many manufacturers are applying lean techniques to their warehouse, field, transportation and other operations. And they're reaping significant rewards!
Recalibrating lean: Enterprise mobility and continuous improvement in manufacturing
August 23, 2010 7:36 am | by Motorola | CommentsIs your lean environment as lean as it can be? Has this operational philosophy permeated all aspects of your operations? Whether you're charged with quality or continuous improvement, these two questions comprise the bulk of your day-to-day challenges.
Enterprise Mobility Barometer State of Mobility in Manufacturing
August 20, 2010 11:53 am | by Motorola | CommentsManufacturing enterprises are focused and forward-looking in their preparations for a renewal of consumer demand. Challenges faced by the industry since the third quarter of 2008 have prompted the most comprehensive process reviews in decades.
Eliminate Seven Wastes From Your Quality Processes with Mobility for Leaner Operations
August 20, 2010 11:50 am | by Motorola | CommentsThis white paper examines the impact of leveraging proven lean principles in the quality function. In the following pages, we'll identify the seven wastes of quality, how mobility can eradicate these wastes from typical quality processes,and the benefits manufacturers can expect to achieve from the 'leaning' of quality processes both inside and beyond the quality function.
Accounting for Risk in Your Asset Management Strategy
August 20, 2010 11:36 am | by Life Cycle Engineering | CommentsThis paper offers an overview of the three key elements of an asset management strategy and presents the six steps to building a robust, risk-based asset management program. Learn more today!
10 ways to use ERP to Lean the Manufacturing Supply Chain
August 20, 2010 10:56 am | by IFS | CommentsThere are entire books, thorough training and certification processes all devoted to lean supply chain practices. But within any manufacturing environment, there are a few relatively simple steps that will help any enterprise lean their supply chain.
Design Principles of In-Plant Trailers
August 20, 2010 10:51 am | by Hamilton Caster & Mfg. Co. | CommentsA properly designed in-plant trailer can offer greater speed, flexibility, and lower maintenance costs but knowing where to begin is not so obvious. This white paper provides a good overview of the major aspects of designing trailers for the factory floor.
Hand Tools vs Portable CMMs
August 20, 2010 10:49 am | by FARO Technologies | CommentsFor more than a hundred years, hand tools provided quick and reliable measurement results for machinists and manufacturers alike. However, as parts and products became more sophisticated, the inherent errors associated with these hand tools became increasingly unacceptable.
