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Planning for a warehouse management software (WMS) project

Any warehouse management system (WMS) project brings big changes to your IT and business processes. Here are tips for avoiding pitfalls and creating a WMS plan that meets your unique needs.

Dec. 10, 2009

Introduction to MES integration

Manufacturing execution system (MES) software helps manufacturers to smoothly manage daily processes. MES integration with other systems -- including ERP and SCM -- makes this even easier.

Dec. 9, 2009

Which call center billing model should I use?

What’s the best call center billing model measurement – charging for calls per month or per call? Expert Donna Fluss explains the methods behind both and how to best apply them in the contact center.

By Donna Fluss • Dec. 7, 2009

Agile global supply chains a key focus for Procter & Gamble, others

Managing global supply chains is a study in overcoming manufacturing and logistics challenges. Procter & Gamble's strategy was explained at Supply Chain & Logistics North America.

By Brenda Cole • Dec. 3, 2009

Using SAP change documents to make change logs visible

A SearchSAP.com reader who is writing a program to update SAP tables wants to know how to make updates visible in a change log by using an SAP change document.

By Matthew Billingham • Dec. 3, 2009

Which form of app virtualization is best: streaming or localized?

Follow these steps to determine which method of application virtualization is best for your IT shop: streaming mode or localized mode. Know your IT environment to find the way.

By Brad Maltz • Dec. 1, 2009

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) modules guide

ERP systems, which are made up of a variety of software modules, can seem complex. In this guide, you'll find introductions to ERP modules, including PLM, SCM, CRM, HCM, WMS, assets, orders, financials, inventory and projects.

Nov. 18, 2009

ERP and GIS integration brings spatial dimension to key business apps

Manufacturers are integrating ERP and geographical information systems (GIS) to view data in a spatial dimension. ERP and GIS integration can map plant locations, analyze the supply chain and track the flow of materials and finished products.

By Elisabeth Horwitt • Nov. 5, 2009

ERP asset management guide

ERP asset management modules handle tracking functions across production, including maintenance schedules, uptime and downtime, compliance and warranty management. Learn the features of asset management software in the ERP asset management guide.

By Catherine LaCroix, Contributor • Nov. 5, 2009

Can open source OSes ever compete against Windows desktops?

Though Linux desktops get better and better, convincing a Windows shop to switch remains wishful thinking.

By Bridget Botelho • Oct. 29, 2009

Best practices for MES software selection and implementation

Before moving forward with your MES implementation, be sure you've identified your business goals and expectations for your MES software. Check out some best practices for building a business case, selecting software and implementing MES.

By Lauren Gibbons Paul, Contributor • Oct. 8, 2009

Five best SharePoint troubleshooting tips

Got some gripes with SharePoint? Learn what some of the biggest issues are and how to fix them

By Shawn Shell • Oct. 1, 2009

Top 5 registry keys for Windows XP

Systems administrators may not know about useful registry keys for Windows XP. Learn how they can help you secure your network, create drive shares, manage passwords and more.

By Eric Schultze • Sept. 23, 2009

SAP ERP/ECC 6.0 upgrade planning and strategy

Designing an SAP upgrade stategy is critical to the success of your SAP ERP/ECC 6.0 upgrade project. Find out how to decide whether you want a technical upgrade, a functional upgrade or strategic upgrade, as well as how to measure the success of your upgrade project.

Sept. 21, 2009

How can I measure call center agents’ unavailable and “not ready” time?

Find out how to measure call center agents' unavailable and not ready time in this expert tip and get a formula for calculating unavailable time in your call center.

By Lori Bocklund • Sept. 17, 2009

Deploying Terminal Services Web Access

Need to facilitate a remote Terminal Services session? The easiest method to use -- and set up -- is Terminal Services Web Access, a feature of Windows Server 2008.

By Brien Posey • Sept. 15, 2009

Emulation, paravirtualization, and pass-through: what you need to know for client hypervisors

Since desktop virtualization is fairly new, no one's really started out their careers from scratch focusing on this space. Instead, people start in another area of IT and kind of "fall into" (or are forced into) desktop virtualization after they've been working awhile.

By Brian Madden • Aug. 10, 2009

Oracle vs. SAP for retail: Who has the edge?

SAP and Oracle continue to duke it out for the top spot in retail software, but both are fighting off best-of-breed competitors by touting the message that integration is critical.

By Courtney Bjorlin, News Editor • Aug. 5, 2009

Ten steps to a Windows Server 2003 virtual cluster configuration

Configure and test a Windows Server 2003 cluster on your desktop using virtualization technology with these ten easy steps.

Aug. 4, 2009

Three management tips for overseeing call center agents on night shift

There are psychological and medical challenges for call center agents working the night shift. Hear management tips from Donna Fluss for managing night shift call center agents.

July 14, 2009

Using audit report to track changes to employee data in SAP HR

Find out how to track changes to employee data using an audit report in SAP HR, and learn how to configure the audit report to pick up changes to the data retroactively.

By Sheryl Springer Middleton • July 6, 2009

Configuring SAP EDI for sales orders

Learn how to configure SAP EDI for sales orders.

By Axel Angeli • June 25, 2009

Configuring Active Directory GPOs in a VDI environment

For an easy transition to virtual desktops, focus on configuring Group Policy Objects for VDI OS images.

By Brad Maltz • June 23, 2009

Understanding application virtualization as a software hosting strategy

Application virtualization is a software hosting strategy that can increase system protection and eliminate incompatibilities with configuration data by using APIs to emulate middleware and OS interfaces.

By Tom Nolle • June 18, 2009

Locating user email addresses in SAP SU01 transaction code

A SearchSAP.com reader who stores user email addresses within the SAP SU01 transaction code and wants to know where to locate the data.

By Corwin Slack • June 11, 2009