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PET project: Kepware integrates plant equipment with single OPC server for leading container manufacturer Amcor

As one of the world's largest container suppliers, Amcor PET had a huge need to streamline communications between 10 plants throughout Michigan, Brazil, and Columbia. Melding Kepware's OPC server with a user-configurable protocol server allowed Amcor PET to seamlessly integrate with the Wonderware suite of products that drives manufacturing—a key factor in choosing the system. The result? Automated product tracking and ticket printing have enhanced operational functionality and delivered a higher level of customer satisfaction while transitioning the labor force onto more meaningful tasks.
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Certifiably MES: Composite application "fills the gaps" for SAP Batch Manufacturing

Performix, a developer of composite applications for streamlining recipe management, manufacturing execution, and electronic batch recording (EBR), says its Performix xMES (manufacturing execution system) passes SAP xApp Certification. Through pre-built integration with SAP MII, manufacturing users can quickly standardize on the methodology for recipe creation and editing as well as execute batch manufacturing by eliminating redundancy and accelerating time-to-market.
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Operational throughput: CDC delivers new version of Ross Enterprise, leveraging smart client technology

CDC Software says the introduction of Ross Enterprise v6.3 ERP can help overcome some of the challenges resulting from today’s soft economy—including the rising cost of commodities and transportation.
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Eco-excellence: New international consortium targets environmental impact of materials

Emerson, Eurocopter, NASA, the National Physical Laboratory, and Rolls-Royce have joined forces in a new project focused on eco design and environmental regulations.
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Webcast: Navigate the Sea Change in Multiplant Production Planning

Global manufacturing enterprises, by nature, have multiple production facilities, and advanced plant operations software is necessary to keep those plants working in harmony. But ensuring that all plants are meeting corporate performance goals requires a link to higher-level systems like ERP. Access this MBT Webcast to learn where—and how—the synergies between plant operations and ERP systems can boost overall business performance.
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