Managing Automation - February 2008 - (Page 45) which increases forecast accuracy, particularly involving future demand and inventory service-level scenarios. www.managingautomation.com/SmartSoftware ANTENNA SOFTWARE MOBILE CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT ntenna Software has released a version of its AMPower SALES mobile CRM software that integrates with Oracle Corp.’s PeopleSoft Enterprise CRM platform. AMPower SALES for PeopleSoft Enterprise CRM runs on BlackBerry, Palm, or Windows Mobile devices. The software downloads data from PeopleSoft Enterprise CRM in support of account management, opportunity management, contact management, lead management, calendar management, task management, and call reporting functions. AMPower SALES stores data on the mobile device so that it is available even if a user moves out of the wireless coverage area. Besides the core functions, AMPower SALES supports one-click calling and e-mail, an integrated search feature, and transparent over-the-air deployment and updates. Antenna Software, an Oracle Certified Partner, also makes versions of AMPower SALES available for the Siebel and NetSuite CRM platforms. AMPower SALES for PeopleSoft Enterprise CRM, available now, can be licensed as an on-demand service on as an on-premise product. www.managingautomation.com/Antenna A mid-size manufacturers. With its expanded integration with Microsoft applications, Teamcenter Express v. 3 allows users to more easily work within the desktop environments to which they are accustomed. Siemens PLM has increased the integration with Word and Excel to support actions such as using templates to create new documents and adding documents to the Teamcenter Express database. In addition, better connections to MS Outlook let users browse their Teamcenter Express inboxes from within Outlook, sign off on workflow tasks, and save Outlook e-mails to the Teamcenter database. www.managingautomation.com/Siemens KMT ROBOTIC SOLUTIONS PORTABLE ROBOTIC KNIFE he RoboKnife RT-200 includes process repeatability that enables it to continuously produce quality parts, which reduces scrap. The system’s compact size — 3' wide x 9.5' deep — allows for more room on the production floor, while its single-base construction allows it to be moved easily between molding machines. T Because it removes sharp blades from the hands of employees, the RT-200’s automated trimming process reduces common workplace injuries, such as carpal tunnel syndrome and shoulder, elbow, and back pain. The compact system features a risermounted robot and a servo-controlled rotating fixture table that enable it to trim parts up to 24" long, 24" wide, and 30" tall. Streamline the Product Selection Process U se the Product Comparison Tool at ManagingAutomation.com to evaluate and compare software packages and automation tools. Start by pointing your browser to www.ManagingAutomation.com/comparisontool. To view listings by category, mouse over your category of choice within the white box. Follow the subcategories to the right to narrow the field of listings. From the product listings returned, select the ones you’d like to compare side by side. To request more information from a product’s manufacturer, click the icon below the vendor’s name, add comments if needed, and submit. The company will then contact you with additional details. If you prefer to search by specifying the features/functions you need, simply click “Start your custom specification” below the yellow box to get started. SIEMENS PLM SOFTWARE COLLABORATIVE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT T outing new integration with Microsoft Office applications and better online view and markup capabilities, Siemens PLM Software, the successor to UGS, recently rolled out version 3 of its Teamcenter Express collaborative product design software. The Express version of the Teamcenter software is aimed at small and 45 February 2008 http://www.managingautomation.com/SmartSoftware http://www.managingautomation.com/Siemens http://www.managingautomation.com http://www.managingautomation.com/comparisontool http://www.managingautomation.com/Antenna
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