ERP for Steel Manufacturers: An Overview

August 12, 2009
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   Wednesday August 12, 2009 | Spotlight on ERP | Vol. 2 Issue 27
ERP for Steel Manufacturers: An Overview

For a look at the basics of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and how they relate to steel industry requirements, check out today's feature blog post. You'll learn about the major components of an ERP system, and how steel manufacturers use ERP functionality to monitor and control their manufacturing and business processes.

Drawing a loose parallel with manufacturing, today's feature article takes a close-up look at the mining industry. Learn about the workings of a mining company's major departments, the benefits an ERP system can bring to the organization, and the functionality an ERP system must have in order to support mining's special needs and requirements.

What are the major trends driving discrete manufacturing and what steps can you take to ensure your manufacturing business survives well into the future? Find out in today's feature white paper.

Read the feature blog post: The Steel Manufacturing Industry: What Use Is an ERP System, Anyway?

Read the feature article: How the Mining Industry Benefits from ERP Systems

Read the feature white paper: Seeing the Future in Discrete Manufacturing: Paving the Way for Success

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