WEBCAST - This webcast discusses how to implement a structured approach to requirements management based on IBM Rational software -- a primary driver for quality improvement. A panel of experts share real-world examples and proven best practices for delivering innovative, high quality products to market in shorter timeframes.
Posted: November 23, 2009 | Premieres: December 8, 2009


Topics:  Business Development | Manufacturing | Market Research | PLM | Procurement | Product Development | Product Management | Project Management Software | Quality Control | Software Project Management

ANALYST REPORT - This benchmark study showcases the operational performance benefits manufacturers are currently enjoying due to the adoption of Lean scheduling and execution principles.
Posted: October 26, 2009 | Published: May 1, 2007


Topics:  Best Practices | ERP | Lean Production | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Industry | Operational Support Systems | Product Management | Surveys

WHITE PAPER - This paper explores the idea that to effectively compete today and into the next generation, F&B manufacturers must rethink their customer relationship management (CRM) strategies. Read on to learn the three strategies F&B manufacturers must do if they want to be profitable tomorrow and in the years to come.
Posted: October 22, 2009 | Published: October 22, 2009


Topics:  Business Performance Management | Customer Loyalty | Customer Retention | Customer Satisfaction | Customer Service | Customer Service Best Practices | Manufacturing | Product Management

WHITE PAPER - 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.
Posted: October 21, 2009 | Published: October 21, 2009


Topics:  Business Intelligence | Business Process Management | Business Processes | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Industry | Manufacturing Industry Organizations | PLM | Product Development | Product Life Cycles | Product Management

WHITE PAPER - 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 "continuous product and service innovation."
Posted: October 21, 2009 | Published: October 21, 2009


Topics:  Business Process Management | Business Processes | ERP | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Industry | Manufacturing Industry Organizations | Manufacturing Systems | PLM | Product Life Cycles | Product Management

WHITE PAPER - 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.
Posted: September 25, 2009 | Published: September 25, 2009


Topics:  Energy Efficiency | Environmental Compliance | Environmental Industry | Environmental Law | Environmental Standards | EPA | Green Data Center | Green Storage | Product Life Cycles | Product Management

VIRTUAL SEMINAR - This 2-hour complimentary virtual seminar on performance management (PM) takes place on October 21 and continues on November 4th — Join us to learn how PM can help you improve visibility into your manufacturing business so you can reduce costs, speed delivery and efficiency, satisfy customers and create innovative new products.
Posted: September 24, 2009 | Published: October 21, 2009


Topics:  Business Logistics | Business Metrics | Business Performance Management | Business Process Management | Financial Reporting | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Industry | PLM | Product Development | Product Management | Quality Control | Retail Trade Industry | Supply Chain Management | Systems Operations | Wholesale Trade Industry

PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT - Read this presentation transcript to learn the business value of PLM in an uncertain economy as well as significant trends in the PLM market. Explore SAP's approach to a new generation of product lifecycle management solutions that will help you remain or become a product and services leader.
Posted: August 4, 2009 | Published: August 4, 2009


Topics:  Economic Environment | Globalization | PLM | PLM Software | Product Life Cycles | Product Management | Risk Assessment | Risk Management | SAP (Product)

WHITE PAPER - The product portfolio decisions you make today will determine whether your company is relevant tomorrow. To increase the chances of marketing a successful product, organizations must deliver products and services to the consumers they value the most, and they must provide those deliverables when their consumers want them. Read on to learn more.
Posted: July 24, 2009 | Published: June 23, 2009


Topics:  Business Intelligence | Business Processes | Portfolio Management (IT Management) | Product Development | Product Life Cycles | Product Management | Project Management | Project Portfolio Management

PODCAST - This podcast explores the business value of product lifecycle management (PLM) in an uncertain economy and explores SAP's approach to becoming more innovative, agile and efficient.
Posted: July 24, 2009 | Premiered: July 24, 2009


Topics:  Business Process Reengineering | Manufacturing Industry | Marketing | PLM | PLM Software | Process Control Software | Product Design | Product Development | Product Life Cycles | Product Management | Quality Control | Regulatory Compliance | SAP (Product)

WEBCAST - This webcast explores the business value of product lifecycle management (PLM) in an uncertain economy and explores SAP's approach to becoming more innovative, agile and efficient.
Posted: July 8, 2009 | Premiered: July 22, 2009


Topics:  Business Process Reengineering | Manufacturing Industry | Marketing | PLM | PLM Software | Process Control Software | Product Design | Product Development | Product Life Cycles | Product Management | Quality Control | Regulatory Compliance | SAP (Product)

WHITE PAPER - This white paper will explore the impact agile development methodologies are having on the Project Management community, what new skills are required, and what the Project Manager can do to ease the transition.
Posted: June 8, 2009 | Published: June 8, 2009


Topics:  Best Practices | Collaboration | Product Development | Product Management | Project Management | Software Development Methodologies | Software Project Management | Strategic Planning

WHITE PAPER - This is the first in a series of six reports addressing the opportunities and challenges faced by midsize manufacturers.
Posted: June 8, 2009 | Published: June 2, 2009


Topics:  Business Intelligence | Business Process Management | Cost Benefit Analysis | Global Economy | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Industry | Pricing | Product Management | Productivity | Revenue Projections | SMBs

WHITE PAPER - The extraordinary circumstances of the current economic crisis have changed the operating rules for companies of every size, in every industry. Companies now face a unique opportunity to reexamine traditional business practices and make much-needed changes - changes that will help them survive the downturn and flourish with the inevitable up...
Posted: June 4, 2009 | Published: June 2, 2009


Topics:  Business Performance Management | Business Process Reengineering | CRM | CRM Analytics Software | CRM Best Practices | CRM Software | Customer Data Integration | Customer Satisfaction | Customer Service Best Practices | Pricing | Product Management | Productivity

WHITE PAPER - Leading life sciences companies are recognizing the need for synchronized, enterprise-wide pricing and contract management processes. An integrated solution can provide the transparency needed to satisfy auditors, balance pricing with go-to-market strategies, and support sales and finance teams - including accurately predicting margins.
Posted: June 4, 2009 | Published: June 2, 2009


Topics:  Business Performance Management | Business Process Management | Business Process Management Software | Business Process Reengineering | Contract Management | Contract Management Software | Contract Manufacturing Services | Integrated Development Environments | Life Sciences Industry | Pricing | Product Management | Productivity | TCO