http://www.vendordemo.com/ VendorDemo is an online community that connects business technology buyers with technology solution providers. en-us © 2008 VendorDemo Sun, 22 Dec 2024 18:11:04 -0800 5 http://www.vendordemo.com/ http://www.vendordemo.com/images/vd_beta_logo.gif 229 68 VendorDemo is an online community that connects business technology buyers with technology solution providers. http://www.vendordemo.com/video/erp/testimonial/plex-case-study-grand-rapids-spring-and-stamp/ http://www.vendordemo.com/video/erp/testimonial/plex-case-study-grand-rapids-spring-and-stamp/ Continuous Improvement Through the Enterprise: Stamper's Continuous Improvement Program Achieves Annual Cost Savings of $1.2 Million At a Glance: A supplier's employees generated a total of 8,450 implemented continuous improvement ideas The innovative program cost the company $70,000 to manage and resulted in annual savings and cost avoidance of $1.2 million The stamper puts into action its mission of "Profits through continuous improvement, while having fun during the process" The improvements in manufacturing processes reduce waste and improve the bottom line The continuous improvement program's goal is to make small, incremental improvements in five main categories: Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety and Moral Sun, 22 Dec 2024 18:11:04 -0800 http://www.vendordemo.com/video/erp/testimonial/plex-case-study-grand-rapids-spring-and-stamp/ http://www.vendordemo.com/video/erp/testimonial/plex-case-study-phoenix-logistics/ http://www.vendordemo.com/video/erp/testimonial/plex-case-study-phoenix-logistics/ Arizona-based aerospace manufacturer Phoenix Logistics, Inc., designs and produces integrated data transmission solutions for global military and aerospace markets. The company provides the design, manufacture, and testing of high- frequency connectors, cable assemblies, and components. Major aerospace customers include Lockheed, Northrop Grumman, Boeing. Recent applications include supplying data bus components for the NASA Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter’s mission to the moon; high frequency subassemblies for the International Space Station; and data transmission solutions for multiple helicopter, fighter, and transport platforms. Using Plex Online, Phoenix Logistics replaced stand-alone manual and paper- based work processes with automated electronic workflows. Implementation began with the accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing, customer orders and shipping modules going live in six months. Inventory, engineering change requests, quality, document control, manufacturing jobs, MRP/PRP, and costing were functioning within another six months. Additional modules implemented include: time and attendance, program management, human relations, and strategic planning. Sun, 22 Dec 2024 18:11:04 -0800 http://www.vendordemo.com/video/erp/testimonial/plex-case-study-phoenix-logistics/ http://www.vendordemo.com/video/erp/demo/discover-sage-erp-x3/ http://www.vendordemo.com/video/erp/demo/discover-sage-erp-x3/ Join Frank and Bill as they explain how Sage ERP X3 can help you streamline operations, increase business insight, enhance collaboration, reduce cost and ultimately grow your business Sun, 22 Dec 2024 18:11:04 -0800 http://www.vendordemo.com/video/erp/demo/discover-sage-erp-x3/ http://www.vendordemo.com/video/erp/testimonial/joshen-paper-packaging-s2k-for-distribution/ http://www.vendordemo.com/video/erp/testimonial/joshen-paper-packaging-s2k-for-distribution/ As a leading paper, packaging and chemical supplier, Joshen serves more than 8,000 customers including supermarkets, convenience stores, drug stores, institutions, wholesalers and the food service industry throughout North America. Joshen maintains an inventory of more than 10,000 packaging items, 1,000 janitorial items and 2,000 label variations and serves the diverse needs of its customers. S2K Enterprise Portal software for e-Business allows Joshen to branch out to new markets. Sun, 22 Dec 2024 18:11:04 -0800 http://www.vendordemo.com/video/erp/testimonial/joshen-paper-packaging-s2k-for-distribution/ http://www.vendordemo.com/video/erp/testimonial/seacore-seafood-inc-s2k-for-food/ http://www.vendordemo.com/video/erp/testimonial/seacore-seafood-inc-s2k-for-food/ Seacore Seafood is a full line importer, distributor and custom processor of fresh and frozen fish, seafood, and live lobster. Located in the Toronto suburb of Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada, Seacore’s Retail division, Seafood Depot, is one of the largest seafood outlets in the world. Seacore uses S2K for Food, along with S2K Retail Point of Sale (POS), to automate its business processes, allowing expansion. Sun, 22 Dec 2024 18:11:04 -0800 http://www.vendordemo.com/video/erp/testimonial/seacore-seafood-inc-s2k-for-food/ http://www.vendordemo.com/video/erp/testimonial/vai-s2k-v5-0/ http://www.vendordemo.com/video/erp/testimonial/vai-s2k-v5-0/ Release 5.0 of our S2K Enterprise Management Software is our most dramatic release to date. We have streamlined the navigation of the software and redesigned the screens to provide greater flexibility, access to more information, and ease of use. Sun, 22 Dec 2024 18:11:04 -0800 http://www.vendordemo.com/video/erp/testimonial/vai-s2k-v5-0/ http://www.vendordemo.com/video/erp/testimonial/vai-we-make-it-our-business-to-understand-your-business/ http://www.vendordemo.com/video/erp/testimonial/vai-we-make-it-our-business-to-understand-your-business/ At VAI, our focus is on your success. To that end, we work in concert with our customers to design the right technology solution to meet their long-term goals. Using the latest IBM technology, we take pride in our ability to develop innovative solutions that solve complex business problems. Sun, 22 Dec 2024 18:11:04 -0800 http://www.vendordemo.com/video/erp/testimonial/vai-we-make-it-our-business-to-understand-your-business/ http://www.vendordemo.com/video/erp/webinar/accounting-and-erp-comparison-four-leading-accounting-solutions-in-just-one-hour/ http://www.vendordemo.com/video/erp/webinar/accounting-and-erp-comparison-four-leading-accounting-solutions-in-just-one-hour/ Don't Miss This No-Nonsense Evaluation of the Leading Microsoft-based Accounting and ERP Solutions. Finding the right accounting and ERP solution to grow with your company is critical to operational efficiency, but narrowing the field to one that fits your needs and budget can be overwhelming and time consuming. Streamline the Process: Join our team of expert business consultants as they dissect and compare four of the most popular accounting and ERP solutions on the market: Microsoft AX (Axapta) Microsoft GP (Great Plains) Microsoft NAV (Navision) Microsoft SL (Solomon) Weigh the strengths/weaknesses of each: • Industry Fit and Functionality • Ability to Customize and Support • Reporting and Enterprise Visibility • Cost Comparisons Who should attend? Business leaders evaluating new accounting, financial, human resources and supply chain solutions. From CFOs and CIOs to Directors and Managers, the content will interest anyone looking for a non-biased review delivered by 3rd party consultants. Sun, 22 Dec 2024 18:11:04 -0800 http://www.vendordemo.com/video/erp/webinar/accounting-and-erp-comparison-four-leading-accounting-solutions-in-just-one-hour/ http://www.vendordemo.com/video/erp/webinar/greasing-the-skids-tools-that-streamline-business-operations/ http://www.vendordemo.com/video/erp/webinar/greasing-the-skids-tools-that-streamline-business-operations/ From specialty chemicals to agri-chemicals to plastics, the last decade has brought about a growing number of challenges for Chemical Manufacturers, including: • Vacillating Customer Demands • Increasing Global & Local Competition • Rising Costs and Reduced Margins • Environmental Regulations • Recall Protection and Risk Management Increasingly, Chemical manufacturers are looking to Enterprise Software solutions to better enable them to address these types of challenges, but reaping the benefits these systems have to offer requires selecting a solution that can effectively deal with the unique needs of the Chemicals industry. Sun, 22 Dec 2024 18:11:04 -0800 http://www.vendordemo.com/video/erp/webinar/greasing-the-skids-tools-that-streamline-business-operations/ http://www.vendordemo.com/video/erp/webinar/realizing-the-promise-of-greater-profit-in-uncertain-times/ http://www.vendordemo.com/video/erp/webinar/realizing-the-promise-of-greater-profit-in-uncertain-times/ In this highly volatile and competitive market, food manufactures are struggling more than ever to keep their margins in the black. At the same time that raw material and energy costs are skyrocketing, customers expect fresh, high-quality products at the lowest cost. Now, more than ever, food manufacturers must understand and control their costs in order to protect their margins. Fortunately, there are solutions that enable food manufacturers to respond quickly to changes in demand and fluctuating input costs—solutions that reduce costs and achieve market-driven needs. Join Illes Seasonings & Flavors vice president of operations, Vicki Peterlin on Tuesday May 27th at 2pm Eastern, for "Realizing the Promise of Greater Profit in Uncertain Times", a free, one-hour webcast, to learn how this leading manufacturer of liquid and dry food ingredients: • Reduced labor and production costs by eliminating the need for special production runs • Reduced raw material costs by having the right amount of raw materials on hand at the right time • Reduced expedited shipping costs as a result of improved lead times Overall, Illes Seasonings & Flavors has increased bottom line profits by 10%, in spite of rising raw material and energy costs. Sun, 22 Dec 2024 18:11:04 -0800 http://www.vendordemo.com/video/erp/webinar/realizing-the-promise-of-greater-profit-in-uncertain-times/ http://www.vendordemo.com/video/erp/webinar/from-crm-to-smiling-customers-how-to-gain-retain-and-grow-existing-customer-relationships/ http://www.vendordemo.com/video/erp/webinar/from-crm-to-smiling-customers-how-to-gain-retain-and-grow-existing-customer-relationships/ From specialty chemicals to agri-chemicals to plastics, the last decade has brought about a growing number of challenges for Chemical Manufacturers, including: • Vacillating Customer Demands • Increasing Global & Local Competition • Rising Costs and Reduced Margins Increasingly, Chemical manufacturers are looking to Enterprise Software solutions to better enable them to address these types of challenges and to gain, retain, and grow existing customer relationships. In this webcast, renowned industry expert, Olin Thompson, principal of Process ERP Partners, will discuss effective strategies to compete in today’s Chemical Industry. All registrants will receive our free white paper, “Competitive Strategies and the Role of ERP in the Chemical Industry.” Sun, 22 Dec 2024 18:11:04 -0800 http://www.vendordemo.com/video/erp/webinar/from-crm-to-smiling-customers-how-to-gain-retain-and-grow-existing-customer-relationships/ http://www.vendordemo.com/video/erp/webinar/managing-outsourced-manufacturing-fda-requirements-and-collaboration-tools-that-streamline-compliance/ http://www.vendordemo.com/video/erp/webinar/managing-outsourced-manufacturing-fda-requirements-and-collaboration-tools-that-streamline-compliance/ Featuring Martin Browning, one of the leading authorities on FDA requirements and their effects on life sciences companies outsourcing any part of their operations. Mr. Browning has 22 years with the FDA as a local, national and international expert investigator, and has served as special assistant to the associate commissioner for regulatory affairs and vice chair of the agency's Electronic Records and Signatures Working Group, which drafted the 21 CFR Part 11 regulations. For pharmaceutical companies engaged in outsourced manufacturing, this webcast provides a clear understanding of FDA requirements, which is critical since outsourcing any regulated part of their operation still leaves them wholly responsible for the quality and conduct of the supplier. From a leading pharmaceutical company, audience members will also be presented with real-life examples of challenges, best practices, and tools that have enabled success in addressing issues related to managing outsource manufacturing and the data collaboration required among outsource entities. Sun, 22 Dec 2024 18:11:04 -0800 http://www.vendordemo.com/video/erp/webinar/managing-outsourced-manufacturing-fda-requirements-and-collaboration-tools-that-streamline-compliance/ http://www.vendordemo.com/video/erp/webinar/the-quest-for-continuous-improvement/ http://www.vendordemo.com/video/erp/webinar/the-quest-for-continuous-improvement/ "With a 33% uplift in performance in 90 days, can you afford not to spare an hour?" - James Holmes, VP Calypso Soft Drinks At MVI, our technology allows the shop floor to manage their own performance, releasing resource for the executives to concentrate on delivering improved profitability & business objectives. Empowering your people to do more is a corner stone to success. Cost reductions remain the focus of all enterprises, yet most still struggle with data collection & cultural issues Over 70% of food & beverage manufacturers are still managing their businesses in the dark. The manufacturing area represents the biggest opportunity to drive cost from the business, yet this part of the supply chain still struggles with: •Inaccurate information that lacks detail, leading to debate & delay •Out of date, historical information, that leads to most mortem review •Little or no feedback on shop floor •Little or no understanding or accountability of performance •All efforts focused on collection data & analysis, little or no effort left to review & action upon in a constructive manner •No repeatable or coordinated improvement approach If you face similar challenges, learn how to overcome them by attending the upcoming webcast on the Manufacturing Visual Intelligence (MVI) System . Listen to industry thoughts leaders & real life experiences of other manufacturers who have been successful in their quest to deliver tangible improvements & Sun, 22 Dec 2024 18:11:04 -0800 http://www.vendordemo.com/video/erp/webinar/the-quest-for-continuous-improvement/ http://www.vendordemo.com/video/erp/webinar/the-new-erp-revolution-getting-more-out-of-less/ http://www.vendordemo.com/video/erp/webinar/the-new-erp-revolution-getting-more-out-of-less/ Using ERP software to run an organization has become common practice; however, many executives view it as just another cost of doing business. This presentation makes the case that executives can get more out of their ERP systems while demonstrating that this can be done on a limited budget. By instituting the practices outlined in this presentation, executives can reduce complexity, increase agility, eliminate redundancy, and ultimately achieve a real measurable return on their ERP investment. This webcast features Allen Look, CIO for SI Group (formerly Schenectady International), a global chemical manufacturer represented with more than 20 operations and over 2300 employees worldwide. In his presentation, Allen reveals how SI Group has leveraged their ERP investment to achieve a measurable competitive advantage all while operating on a budget well below the industry average. Sun, 22 Dec 2024 18:11:04 -0800 http://www.vendordemo.com/video/erp/webinar/the-new-erp-revolution-getting-more-out-of-less/ http://www.vendordemo.com/video/erp/webinar/the-importance-of-selecting-the-right-erp-system-for-your-company/ http://www.vendordemo.com/video/erp/webinar/the-importance-of-selecting-the-right-erp-system-for-your-company/ Because of the intricate nature and all encompassing reach of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) applications, there are very few “Bet-Your-Business” decisions for a company that rival the selection and implementation of an ERP application. While many factors must be considered in selecting the right ERP applications, manufacturers in process related industries such as chemicals, food and beverage, and pharmaceuticals, require special features in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and the complementary applications, which extend core ERP functionality. Whether you are in the process of re-evaluating your existing ERP application, looking at applications complimentary to your existing ERP application, or planning to install your first packaged system, your success will be highly dependent on identifying ERP applications that have a strong process manufacturing foundation and a technology platform providing the flexibility and scalability necessary for growth. Sun, 22 Dec 2024 18:11:04 -0800 http://www.vendordemo.com/video/erp/webinar/the-importance-of-selecting-the-right-erp-system-for-your-company/ http://www.vendordemo.com/video/erp/webinar/the-roadmap-to-success-with-erp-consolidation-visibility-and-speed/ http://www.vendordemo.com/video/erp/webinar/the-roadmap-to-success-with-erp-consolidation-visibility-and-speed/ Global competition, enterprise conglomeration and a powerful desire to deliver the highest-quality products are potent challenges facing almost every manufacturer today. In addition, customer satisfaction remains at the forefront of the industry and is crucial to success and continued growth. To meet these challenges, Summit Industrial Products, one of the Klüber Group companies and an industry leader in the development and manufacture of quality synthetic lubricants and other industrial products, has capitalized on its rapid worldwide growth and kept up with high product demand by implementing the proper enterprise technology infrastructure, an enterprise resource planning (ERP). Sun, 22 Dec 2024 18:11:04 -0800 http://www.vendordemo.com/video/erp/webinar/the-roadmap-to-success-with-erp-consolidation-visibility-and-speed/ http://www.vendordemo.com/video/erp/webinar/meeting-the-expectations-of-large-retailers/ http://www.vendordemo.com/video/erp/webinar/meeting-the-expectations-of-large-retailers/ For many food companies, landing that coveted contract with a large retailer signifies success and the means of rising to next level of growth. However, large retailers like come with bigger demands than the rest of the client base. Will your company be able to address new requirements, respond effectively to mock recalls, and comply with unique retailer procedures? Can you deliver on all your promises and fend off competitors waiting in the wings to pounce on your first mistake? Join Juice Harvest Chief Financial Officer, Ricki Reeves on Thursday September 18 th at 2pm Eastern to learn how this private manufacturer off fresh juices, cut fruit and vegetables was able to meet the demands of a large retailer and grow their business without sacrificing their high quality standards. Sun, 22 Dec 2024 18:11:04 -0800 http://www.vendordemo.com/video/erp/webinar/meeting-the-expectations-of-large-retailers/ http://www.vendordemo.com/video/erp/webinar/microsoft-dynamics-webcast-how-to-choose-between-hosted-and-on-premise-customer-relationship-management/ http://www.vendordemo.com/video/erp/webinar/microsoft-dynamics-webcast-how-to-choose-between-hosted-and-on-premise-customer-relationship-management/ Customer relationship management (CRM) is a company-wide business strategy focused on improving interactions with customers. Whether you deploy a CRM solution as an on-premise application housed within your own servers or take advantage of a hosted solution that delivers the software as a service is an important choice that you must make. Some organizations are interested in a solution that can be up and running immediately with minimal involvement of their information technology staff. Other organizations need deep integration with multiple business applications and may have a significant technology infrastructure investment already in place. Microsoft gives you the power of choice with both on-premise and on-demand CRM solutions through Microsoft Dynamics CRM and Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online. In this webcast, we concentrate on the benefits of each and the best way to evaluate which solution is right for your organization. Sun, 22 Dec 2024 18:11:04 -0800 http://www.vendordemo.com/video/erp/webinar/microsoft-dynamics-webcast-how-to-choose-between-hosted-and-on-premise-customer-relationship-management/ http://www.vendordemo.com/video/erp/webinar/microsoft-dynamics-webcast-microsoft-erp-solutions-a-compelling-choice-for-today-s-enterprise/ http://www.vendordemo.com/video/erp/webinar/microsoft-dynamics-webcast-microsoft-erp-solutions-a-compelling-choice-for-today-s-enterprise/ As business and information technology leaders in your company, you are expected to help improve business productivity continually. Efforts to make employees more efficient, drive growth, build new products, exceed your customer's expectations, and lower the cost of transactions are all critical to any company's continued success. However, the risk involved with implementing new business applications to address these needs may seem high. Join Jeff Beane, business solutions consulting director for the Microsoft Enterprise ERP Group, to learn how enterprises are employing Microsoft Dynamics solutions. Discover how Microsoft Dynamics strong integration with other Microsoft solutions like business intelligence (BI), Microsoft Office SharePoint Server, and Windows SharePoint Services makes it possible for organizations to take advantage of and build upon their existing Microsoft investments. This webcast also features a customer case study presented by guest speaker Kevin Scott, senior program manager within the Microsoft IT ERP Center of Excellence. Join us as Kevin provides a fascinating look at the Microsoft enterprise resource planning (ERP) strategy, including specific examples of where and why Microsoft Dynamics complements or replaces the company's SAP infrastructure for several workloads and divisions. 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