IT for Manufacturing Executives
CDC Software And Consona Corporation Merge To Form Aptean
August 9, 2012 11:51 am | News | CommentsBoth enterprise application software (EAS) providers of on-premise and cloud technologies announced they have merged to form Aptean.
HP To Absorb Record Quarterly Loss Of Nearly $9B
August 9, 2012 9:34 am | by Peter Svensson, AP Technology Writer | News | CommentsHewlett-Packard Co. on Wednesday said that it will take a massive charge against its earnings for the latest quarter, leading to a record loss of nearly $9 billion.
Trans-Northern Pipelines Selects IFS Applications For Enterprise Asset Management
August 8, 2012 2:36 pm | News | CommentsBy implementing IFS Applications, TNPI will integrate preventative maintenance records, asset data, equipment histories, and other pipeline data critical to the successful and safe management of TNPI and sister company Alberta Products Pipe Line LTD (APPL).
Where The July Job Growth Came From
August 8, 2012 1:38 pm | by CNN Money | Videos | CommentsManufacturing was one of the critical drivers of job growth in July. Roughly 163,000 jobs were created during that month.
Dare To Disagree (It's Good For Business)
August 8, 2012 1:26 pm | by TED | Videos | CommentsMargaret Heffernan explores the all-too-human thought patterns -- like conflict avoidance and selective blindness -- that lead managers and organizations astray.
Microsoft's 'Gesture Control' Technology
August 8, 2012 1:15 pm | by CNN Money | Videos | CommentsMicrosoft's testing a new gesture control for computers that uses sound waves from laptop speakers.
The Lesson Of Nissan
August 8, 2012 1:09 pm | by New York Times | Videos | CommentsThe migration of Nissan jobs to the United States is discussed in great detail. Subjects include outsourcing and unions, among others.
Self-Contained Automatic Lubricator
August 8, 2012 11:15 am | by PLI, LLC | Product Releases | CommentsThe MEMOLUB ONE LPS is a low pressure240cc single-point self-contained automatic lubricator with simple operation and low environmental impact.
PTC To Acquire Servigistics
August 8, 2012 10:49 am | News | CommentsPTC today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Servigistics, Inc., developer of an innovative suite of service lifecycle management (SLM) software solutions, for approximately $220 million in cash.
Accuride Corporation Deploys Plex Online Cloud ERP Solution To Improve Operational Efficiency
August 8, 2012 10:41 am | News | CommentsAs it implements the Plex Online ERP system, Accuride will consolidate from seven separate systems running more than 200 applications to one ERP system.
U.S. Worker Productivity Up 1.6% In 2Q
August 8, 2012 9:49 am | by Christopher S. Rugaber, AP Economics Writer | News | CommentsU.S. companies got slightly more out of their workers this spring after scaling back on hiring.
Apple To Ditch iPhone YouTube App
August 8, 2012 9:45 am | by Peter Svensson, AP Technology Writer | News | CommentsApple Inc.'s license to include the YouTube app has expired, and it is unknown it hasn't been extended.
Chevron Response To Refinery Fire Under Criticism
August 8, 2012 9:38 am | by Jason Dearen and Terry Collins, Associated Press | News | CommentsInvestigators were looking at how a small, seemingly insignificant leak at one of the country's biggest oil refineries quickly unraveled into an intense fire.
China Tightens Controls On Rare Earths Production
August 8, 2012 9:33 am | by Joe McDonald, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsChina's government has further tightened curbs on production of rare earths used in mobile phones and other high-tech products.
AT&T Workers In 3 States Launch Short Strike
August 8, 2012 9:30 am | by Peter Svensson, AP Technology Writer | News | CommentsMore than 20,000 AT&T workers in California, Nevada and Connecticut started two-day strikes Tuesday.
