In pursuit of the perfect plant: SAP’s manufacturing guide

In Pursuit of the Perfect Plant is the title of a new book, published by Evolved Technologists Press and launched by SAP and co-authors OSIsoft and KurMeta at this week’s Sapphire user event.

The book focuses on the steps manufacturing plants need to take to best meet the challenges of today’s competitive world. It focuses particularly on planning, asset management, energy management, visibility and quality management – offering a road map to what it sees as best operating plants. Importantly, the book includes insights and case stucies from more than 100 manufacturing experts, including Acsis, Cisco and Tata Consultancy Service. “In Pursuit of the Perfect Plant provides a framework and methodology to help manufacturers increase responsiveness, improve operational efficiency and maximise asset utilization in the new era of manufacturing operations,” says Peter Maier, senior vice president, industry and solutions marketing at SAP. “In Pursuit of the Perfect Plant” is available for purchase at http://www.amazon.com/ and http://www.amazon.co.uk/. Evolved Technologists Press is offering discounts for bulk orders of 10 books or more.