Managing Automation - January 2008 - (Page 35) [ ONLINE ] WEBCASTS LIVE Rea l-Ti Q & me A www.managingautomation.com/webcasts ON DEMAND FLEXING THE WORKFORCE: MAINTAINING LABOR EFFECTIVENESS DURING VOLATILE DEMAND Learn how manufacturers are improving resource utilization and balancing business demands with the desires of the workforce. You’ll hear about a variety of ways manufacturers can flex their workforce and create an agile, lean supply chain, while still maintaining positive labor relations. WHAT PHARMA & LIFE SCIENCES MANUFACTURERS NEED TO KNOW BEFORE SELECTING AN ERP SYSTEM 24/ 7 Ava ilab le ERP FOR THE MID-SIZED MANUFACTURER; SAP ALL-IN-ONE Many mid-size businesses don't realize that a full-scale enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution can be implemented in as little as 16 weeks. Learn how Audio-Technica, an industry leader in audio equipment, is implementing the IBM Express Fab and Assembly Solution, a qualified SAP Business All-in-One Solution, to seamlessly integrate manufacturing business processes to suport growth and reduce cost. With FDA regulations increasing and new product lifecycles continuing to shrink, many pharmaceutical/life sciences companies find themselves with an aging ERP system that no longer meets their needs. To stay competitive, these companies must upgrade or find a new solution quickly — but where should the search begin? WORKFORCE OPTIMIZATION ACROSS THE ENTERPRISE Workforce Management has transitioned from simple time and attendance and absence management to include forecasting and scheduling to provide real optimization capabilities. Learn how to measure and improve workforce productivity while reducing administrative burden. TOP TEN SUCCESS FACTORS FOR SALES & OPERATIONS PLANNING Find out how the most successful companies use a combination of leadership, process, and tools to align their plans every month, resulting in collaboratively produced S&OP plans that have a more positive impact on top and bottom-line results. LOCATION BASED SOLUTIONS: LEVERAGING WI-FI AND ACTIVE RFID TO DRIVE OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE Wirelessly tracking the location of critical assets and people in real-time provides manufacturers with the right tools to handle today's increasingly complex production environment. Learn about the benefits and best practices associated with location based solutions, and hear an aerospace industry case study on how Boeing used location to streamline manufacturing. http://www.managingautomation.com/ http://www.managingautomation.com/
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