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CDC Software completes acquisition of Activplant Corp.Renee Robbins, November 10, 2009
Activplant solutions expand CDC's presence in food & beverage, CPG and automotive markets.
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Secure online POS SKU analysis for manufacturersRob Humphrey, Jeff Burdick, November 10, 2009
While point of sale analytics capabilities can be developed using business intelligence packages, a new breed of Web-based solutions can transmit confidential product SKU information securely using electronic data interchange (EDI), and combine data points from multiple retailers into customized Web-portal dashboards.
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Epicor says "shared benefits" program will reduce both the risk and cost of implementing ERPSidney Hill, November 9, 2009
Under the Epicor Shared Benefits program, Epicor will bill the customer half of its normal hourly consulting rate for all work that exceeds the original estimated budget. Customers also must agree to split any cost savings with Epicor if a project comes in under budget.
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SAP customer panel offers forum for competitors to work together for mutual benefitSidney Hill, November 5, 2009
Emeil van Schaik, an SAP's senior VP, calls the company's Consumer Packaged Goods Customer Advisory Council "a driving force behind SAP's product direction", saying "eighty percent of the work this group does has a direct impact on the SAP product portfolio."
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Supply chain merger: JDA Software to acquire i2 TechnologiesSidney Hill, November 5, 2009
Nearly a year after the global credit crunch caused the two companies to walk away from a merger, JDA Software has once again announced plans to acquire supply chain software specialist i2 Technologies.
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IT workers: 37% to seek security certifications within 5 years, CompTIA survey says, November 5, 2009
Information technology (IT) professionals are placing their bets on security-themed certifications as they plot their next career moves, a new study from CompTIA, a trade association for the IT industry, reveals.
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NetSuite 3Q results: More cash flow, record sales; lighting manufacturer win, November 5, 2009
NetSuite Inc. (NYSE: N) reported some positive news with third-quarter 2009 financial results, including more cash flow and record sales. Separately a lighting manufacturing company switched to NetSuite, among other recent wins, NetSuite said.
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Preactor International: Strong 2009 growth; WorkPlan deal, November 4, 2009
Preactor showed 11% net revenue increase in 2009 compared to 2008, avoiding the downward trend for Manufacturing IT as manufacturers continue to invest in production planning and scheduling solutions. Separately the company announced integration of Preactor advanced planning and scheduling (APS) software with the Sescoi WorkPlan Enterprise ERP system.
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Wireless technology enables chemical plant's ‘Project Zero' Renee Robbins, November 3, 2009
Chemical manufacturer Huntsman wanted a system to give personnel real-time access to information needed to operate the plant as safely and efficiently as possible - no matter where they were. The result is one of the largest and most ambitious industrial wireless application networks to date.
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Lessons in sustainabilityRenee Robbins, November 3, 2009
As one of the few remaining large textile manufacturers in the U.S., Mount Vernon Mills has long been recognized for its industry leading environmental initiatives that meet or exceed regulatory requirements. Its programs also extend to helping its customers comply with regulations.
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IBM consulting service tracks environmental standards, safety, cost, performance, November 3, 2009
New IBM Sustainable Supplier Information Management services seek to eliminate waste.
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Harting says Fast Track Ethernet Switching augments automation IT performance, November 3, 2009
Standard Ethernet IEEE 802.3 networks and Harting Fast Track Switching help automation IT by giving automation priority over other Ethernet messaging, company says.
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PTT Chemicals implements i2 supply chain planning solutions, November 2, 2009
i2 Technologies says PTT Chemicals, one of the largest producers of petrochemicals in Asia, used i2 software to reduce inventory 30% and improved visibility, in a 15 month effort involving multiple PTT entities (including logistics, manufacturing, marketing) and spanned demand planning, master planning, production scheduling and order promising.
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Manage inventories carefully during economic restart, says Zebra Technologies, November 2, 2009
As manufacturers ramp up production during economic recovery, they need to ensure they do not create too much inventory, says Zebra Technologies Corp., which designs and manufactures products and solutions to identify, track, and manage assets, transactions, and people.
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AVG Technologies and Tom Ridge: How to fight cyber security threats, October 28, 2009
Manufacturing IT can benefit from cyber security tips, suggests AVG Technologies, which offers various software security packages for businesses.
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Faster KPI views needed, says MESA metrics study, October 28, 2009
Business value of production metrics confirmed at MESA Europe Conference.
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i2 Factory Planner improves user experience, increases planner productivity, October 27, 2009
i2 Factory Planner version 6.3.4 maximizes schedule adherence, reduces lead times, lowers inventory, and reduces overtime and premium shipments.
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Autodesk announces support for Windows 7Renee Robbins, October 27, 2009
Effective immediately, Autodesk is supporting customers using nine products, including AutoCAD 2010, AutoCAD LT 2010 and the Autodesk Inventor 2010 family of software, on the Microsoft Windows 7 operating system.
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PARTsolutions 3D CAD technology is on a roll at Hamilton Caster, October 27, 2009
Hamilton Caster uses PARTsolutions' technology, embedding 3D CAD designs into an online parts catalog, expanding a 3-year partnership, according to PARTsolutions.
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Apriso: Enterprise approach to quality management cuts manufacturers' cost of quality, October 27, 2009
With Apriso, manufacturers can embed the execution of quality processes across manufacturing operations for an easier, more cost-effective, closed-loop, enterprise approach to quality management.
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