IT for Manufacturing Executives
GHS Print On Demand Labeling Solution
May 30, 2013 9:53 am | by Computype Labels | Videos | CommentsFor companies required to meet the GHS labeling standards for hazardous chemicals, Computype may have a printer and label stock solution with the CAB XC6 printer. Learn more about its capabilities and how it can help a manufacturer with labeling needs.
From Many Colors Comes One
May 30, 2013 9:46 am | by KYDEX | Videos | CommentsMatching a color sounds simple. But what do you do when a customer shows you a tableau of colors to translate into one? KYDEX Global Creative David Scott and Color Development Specialist John English show both the creative and technical process in action.
Inside Chinese Firm's Deal To Buy Smithfield Foods
May 30, 2013 9:38 am | by CBS News | Videos | CommentsSmithfield Foods, the world's largest pork producer, is being bought by Shuanghui. The price: almost $5 billion. If approved, it will be the largest takeover of an American company by a Chinese buyer. This is the latest in a string of American companies being purchased by China. So why this company -- and why now?
Integrating Inventory Management And Accounting Systems
May 29, 2013 10:52 am | by Jason Sentell, Product Marketing Manager, Wasp Barcode Technologies | Articles | CommentsAre you wasting money on excessive labor costs because your warehouse isn’t optimized? What is your cash flow outlook? What many warehouse administrators, logistic departments, small business controllers and even accounting teams may not consider is the business value realized from an integrated accounting and inventory management system.
5 Headaches An ERP Solution Causes For e-Commerce (And How To Solve Them)
May 29, 2013 10:36 am | by Tjip Sugijoto & Margaret Rea, Senior Strategic Marketing Manager — Americas, Intershop | Articles | CommentsThe explosive growth of online buying and selling in recent years has fueled increasing demands on enterprise e-commerce systems. To thrive in today’s online marketplace, B2B organizations must be nimble and create shopping experiences that mimic B2C where options, efficiency and ease are expected. This “consumerization of B2B” requires flexible e-commerce architecture.
Inside The Moonshot Factory — Google’s ‘Nerd Heaven’
May 29, 2013 10:23 am | by NBC News | Videos | CommentsBuilding the world's most-visited Website is only the beginning and now Google is tackling everything from eyeglasses that display email to floating turbines that collect wind power. Josh Tyrangiel of Bloomberg Businessweek joins Morning Joe with an inside look at Google's secret lab.
Sprint Says Panel Clears Proposed Sale To Softbank
May 29, 2013 10:08 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsThe clearance from the Treasury Department's Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States comes amid concerns by some officials that Softbank's use of Chinese networking equipment could open up U.S. networks to snooping and hacking if the deal were to go through.
Mississippi Company Sues Sherwin-Williams
May 29, 2013 10:05 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsA Hattiesburg company has sued Sherwin-Williams for allegedly highjacking the name of its product. According to court records, the Hattiesburg company argues that Sherwin-Williams knew the business was already using the name "Tuff-Wall" to market its ceramic wall coating when Sherwin-Williams began marketing a "TuffWall" line of paint.
Next-Generation S&OP Technology Platform Launched
May 29, 2013 10:00 am | by Steelwedge & Jon Minnick, Associate Editor, Manufacturing Business Technology | News | CommentsSteelwedge, the leading provider of cloud-based Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) solutions, has announced the availability of its latest release at the Gartner Supply Chain Executive Summit, the largest industry conference for supply chain executives. The new Steelwedge solution is targeted to help global manufacturers more quickly and accurately make supply/demand tradeoff decisions in the face of continual market change.
Lenovo Ramping Up Jobs At PC Manufacturing In NC
May 29, 2013 9:52 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsLenovo Group is ramping up its first American manufacturing operation for personal computers. The No. 2 computer maker said Tuesday its new production line near Greensboro is on track to meet its hiring target of about 115 jobs by the end of June. Lenovo is based in China but has executive headquarters in Morrisville, where about 2,000 work.
Five Steps to a High-Performance Supply Chain
May 29, 2013 9:44 am | by GT Nexus | White PapersTraditional ERP systems are no longer enough to make the cut in this complex global manufacturing arena. To extend the functionality of their legacy software, companies are plugging into a cloud-based supply chain network — one that connects partners, shows a complete supply chain picture through better visibility and data quality, and allows for a new level of collaboration and efficiency.
OECD: Europe Remains Threat To World Economy
May 29, 2013 9:31 am | by Greg Keller, Associated Press | News | CommentsThe OECD again slashed its forecast for the 17 European Union countries that use the euro, saying it will shrink by 0.6 percent this year, after 0.5 percent drop in 2012. The OECD had predicted a 0.1 percent decline for the eurozone in its report six months ago — and this time last year, it forecast growth of nearly 1 percent for 2013.
Toyota Starts Traffic Data Service For Businesses
May 29, 2013 9:27 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsToyota is using live-time traffic information from 700,000 Toyota vehicles on Japanese roads to offer what it calls a "big data" service to local governments and businesses that helps drivers during disasters. Toyota Motor Corp. said Wednesday the 200,000 yen ($2,000) a month service will start June 3 in Japan.
Godlan Named ‘2013 Top 100 VAR’
May 28, 2013 12:25 pm | by PRWEB | News | CommentsGodlan, an ERP manufacturing software specialist and Infor Gold Channel Partner, announced today that the company has been named a Top 100 VAR for 2013. Godlan joins other top VARs from around the globe on Bob Scott’s Top 100 VAR list for accomplishments in the field of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and accounting software.
Small Brushless Dual-Shaft Motor
May 28, 2013 11:47 am | by Allied Motion | Product Releases | CommentsAllied Motion has introduced the KinetiMax 32EB-DS brushless DC motor for double-sided applications. According to the company, the outer rotor motor and two identical bearings helps enable it to handle high side loads on both ends of the motor.
