Manufacturing and Process Management White Papers

How can a modern IT environment expect to operate effectively without having a functioning capacity reservation system? The simple answer is, it can't. Learn how to manage the demand pipeline for new workload placements in order to improve the accuracy of capacity forecasting and increase agility. VIEW SUMMARY

IT organisations need to radically change how they plan and manage infrastructure to cope with the complexity of today’s large-scale shared environments. This e-guide discusses why capacity control solutions are needed to meet the requirements of today’s virtual and cloud infrastructure. VIEW SUMMARY

Changing market conditions challenge companies to develop more effective business practices. So how do business leaders transform the planning cycle into an evolutionary process, yielding consistent returns for their organisations? Read this paper to learn the twelve best practices. VIEW SUMMARY

Tedious manual programming of point-topoint interfaces between SAP and non-SAP solutions can cause the advantages of the best-of-breed approach to completely evaporate. Here are ten tips to make the right technology selection for integration between SAP and non-SAP solutions. VIEW SUMMARY

60-80% of costs related to realising a customer order are administrative-based. Hence, creating a leaner office will drive these costs down, improving profitability and customer satisfaction. Read this paper for excellent advice on what to focus on when becoming lean and how to go about doing it. VIEW SUMMARY

This white paper takes a look at four operational performance indicators that can help organisations better understand their future actions. It discusses the operational insights they offer, and what can be done to make improvements. VIEW SUMMARY

Good project planning is essential for professional service providers to protect against overruns of time and money, in order to improve customer satisfaction and profitability. This white paper considers some best practices for how to effectively plan projects for successful execution. VIEW SUMMARY

IT departments are sometimes viewed as an irritating expense, despite the fact that they greatly contribute to the bottom line. They need to begin to run like a business, matching needs to increasingly complex requirements, whilst adding value to the organisation. Read this paper to find out more. VIEW SUMMARY

Distributed computing is connecting sites across the world, improving communication, collaboration and responsiveness. However, it also has its limitations. This paper explores the drawbacks of having a distributed environment, before suggesting a more agile alternative. VIEW SUMMARY

With advances in printing technology, more SMBs are investing in laser and LED printers. However, if print usage isn’t monitored, costs can rocket. This white paper explains how monitoring usage and smart printing can help to reduce costs and benefit the business, customers and broader environment. VIEW SUMMARY