This Webcast provides insight on the importance of linking the supply chain execution network and the manufacturing execution network, the benefits gained from this approach, and the best practices that can be leveraged to get companies headed in the right direction towards a truly integrated value chain. SAP customer case studies provide insights, best practices and lessons learned as they customers tuned their operations for an environment of responsiveness and efficiency.

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Topics

• MES; Manufacturing Operational Excellence; Performance/Quality Management; the use of advanced manufacturing technologies to support Lean and Six-sigma initiatives; distributed manufacturing
• Linking the supply chain execution network and the manufacturing execution network is essential for optimized efficiency and responsiveness
• "Responsiveness" and "Efficiency" are key survival terms in today's economic backdrop - leading companies across the world are finding an increasing need to put supply chain systems and processes in place that provide the flexibility needed to respond to rapidly changing business conditions.
• Optimize utilization of manufacturing assets and drive increased performance and execution in concert with their strategic enterprise objectives.

Speakers

• Paul Boris, Vice President, Advanced Manufacturing Solutions Perfect Plant, SAP
• Martin Barkman, Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations, SmartOps
• Jim MacPherson, Director of Operations North America, Coutts Information Services