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Datamonitor: Green IT gains an upside in the economic downturn, July 2, 2009
Global economic recession has squeezed IT budgets, hindered capital expenditure, and generally slowed IT development growth. A report by independent market analyst Datamonitor, "Can Green IT Bloom in an Economic Downturn," suggests the IT market may like the color green.
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Under IBM's wing, ILOG's latest supply chain apps take flight: food and beverageRoberto Michel, Senior Contributing Editor, July 1, 2009
IBM's ILOG unit unveiled a set of new supply chain and business rules management software offerings in mid June, but IBM managers seem just as excited about broader synergies with IBM's software group as they are about the specifics of the new applications.
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2009 Innovation Insight Awards: Here's to virtualizationMalcolm Wheatley, Senior Contributing Editor, July 1, 2009MOST INNOVATIVE PROCESS ¦ SECOND PLACE SABMiller RUS discovered the business value of virtualization technology—and as a result, earned second place for the Most Innovative Process in MBT's 2009 Innovation Insight Awards competition. SABMiller RUS, a subsidiary of SABMiller, Plc, distributes well known brands of beer—including Miller and Coors—in the Russian market. More
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2009 Innovation Insight Awards: Food manufacturer bags big savings with performance management solutionMalcolm Wheatley, Senior Contributing Editor, July 1, 2009MOST INNOVATIVE PROCESS ¦ THIRD PLACE Parsec Automation develops software that makes manufacturing operations more efficient. This past year Parsec used its flagship TrakSYS package to help a canned food manufacturer determine the best strategy for revamping its production lines. That project earned Parsec Automation third place in the Most Innovative Process category in MBT's 2009 Innovat... More
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RedPrairie Duty Management software adds to Houston Bottling and Co-pack services, June 8, 2009
Warehouse management and duty management sofware from RedPrairie helps Houston Bottling & Co-pack generate new business and extend services in bottling and co-packing Scotch whisky, RedPrairie says.
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Intel to acquire Wind River, for embedded devices, handheld computing, June 4, 2009
Wind River, a leading software vendor in embedded devices, will become part of Intel's strategy to grow its processor and software presence outside the traditional PC and server market segments into embedded systems used for machine control and in mobile handheld devices.
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Mobile video system visually connects global plant floor engineersRenee Robbins, May 28, 2009
Manufacturers who want to see with their own eyes what's going on in remote locations can use the Onsight mobile collaboration solution from Librestream Technologies.
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Manage information in real time for energy savings, sustainability, say separate reports, May 28, 2009
Proper metrics and ensuring that production information flows in real time can help significantly with energy savings and sustainability efforts, suggest separate reports from Rockwell Automation (see diagram) and from Aberdeen Group with support from Invensys.
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Software-as-a-Service: RedPrairie now offers a full-line of SaaS solutions, May 28, 2009All solutions from RedPrairie are now available in the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model. The supply chain execution software vendor says the subscription-based model brings scalable new solutions to help manufacturers and distributors better manage inventory, transportation, and workforce management strategies. More
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Emerson: Predictive intelligence to reduce operating costs at biopharmaceutical plant, May 28, 2009Predictive intelligence software, which anticipates what needs to be done to maintain optimal operations, will be used in a new $350 million Lonza biopharmaceutical plant in Singapore, with help from Emerson Process Management. More
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The right mix: Seasoning manufacturer solves packaging problem with CDC Factory ExpressMalcolm Wheatley, senior contributing editor, May 26, 2009After looking at some shop floor control systems offering high-level "dashboard" information, Wixon used CDC Factory Express package from CDC Software. More
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A speeding car industry: China shows surprising growth in automotive production, May 20, 2009China's automotive industry is growing surprisingly fast. In 2008, China surpassed the United States to become the world's second largest auto-making nation behind Japan. China also is poised to pass Japan in 2009, according to research from El Segundo, Calif.-based analyst firm iSuppli Corp. More
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Quick start use cases: Reduce variation in work processes for equipment set up, repair, moreBy Manufacturing Business Technology Staff, May 4, 2009QuickStart use cases for Proficy Workflow from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms can help users understand the benefits of digitizing and standardizing work processes. More
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Spending lag prompts supply chain management makeoversStaff, May 1, 2009The precipitous drop in consumer spending that has been cited as a major cause of the ongoing economic recession now has manufacturers scrambling to adjust supply chain management strategies. In fact, lower consumer spending took the top position on the list of supply chain risks in a recent survey conducted by Boston-based AMR Research. More
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The pros and cons of doing business in emerging marketsStaff, May 1, 2009While doing business in emerging markets offers many rewards, it also poses risks. Manufacturing Business Technology recently spoke with Mike Novels, CEO of Preactor, a supplier of supply chain planning and scheduling solutions, about this trend. More
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Corporate fraud on the rise with market slowdownStaff, May 1, 2009The tough economic climate has negatively impacted just about every business sector, from real estate to retail, and services to manufacturing. Unfortunately, the lackluster market simultaneously also is stimulating growth of another disheartening trend: corporate fraud. Over the past year, fraud has grown in depth and breadth, becoming more widespread, and increasing in volume and value. More
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Serious gaming is becoming a real business toolSidney Hill, Jr., Executive Editor, May 1, 2009Video game aficionados have become a powerful force in the computer industry, with chipmakers constantly striving to create products with the power to make the scenarios simulated in these games ever more realistic. Manufacturers have reaped side benefits from this, as faster, more powerful processors accommodate programs that allow for simulating stress tests on product designs or even seeing ... More
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AT&T chairman sees mobile devices driving economic developmentSidney Hill, Jr., Executive Editor, May 1, 2009The rise of mobile broadband technology will drive a new wave of productivity and economic development similar to that produced by the advent of the Internet. Randall Stephenson, chairman and CEO of AT&T, made that declaration during his keynote address at the annual conference for customers of Sterling Commerce, a supplier of B2B integration solutions, and an AT&T company. More
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A new of wave prosperity: AT&T chairman sees mobile devices driving economic development By Manufacturing Business Technology Staff, April 28, 2009
Will mobile broadband bring a new wave of prosperity? New devices will come with 4G networks, and soon it will be difficult to find any electronic device that is not connected wirelessly, says AT&T. The Apple iPhone, for instance, has an entire ecosystem.
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Where the jobs are: High-tech workers facing fewer layoffs than most other sectorsBy Manufacturing Business Technology Staff, April 9, 2009The high-tech industry has done better than other sectors when it comes to retaining jobs in tough economic times, according to the industry advocacy group TechAmerica. More
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