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Intermec PM4i, Zebra R4M Plus and R110Xi, Printronix SL5000r MP2 RFID printers, and Toshiba B-SX 4T/5T printers. www.managingautomation.com/StreamServe LEAD TIME TECHNOLOGY ADVANCED PLANNING TOOLS L Unlike lower-rated switches, the SensaGuard will shut down a machine if a failure occurs before there is a demand on the safety device, improving machine operator safety. SensaGuard does not require a dedicated controller, allowing system designers to use one relay to support the entire safety system, including light curtains, e-stops, and non-contact switches, which reduces machine wiring costs. SensaGuard also contains built-in diagnostics, including green and red LED lights to alert operators if the machine is running safely or if there is a problem. Featuring the latest generation of RFID technology for coding and inductive technology for sensing, SensaGuard offers a large sensing range and tolerance to misalignment. It is suitable for a variety of applications that utilize high-pressure wash-downs, such as automotive, food and beverage, packaging, and material handling. www.managingautomation.com/Rockwell3 ead Time Technology has rolled out an advanced planning and optimization tool suite for small- and medium-sized manufacturers. The FastForward software is a fully configured, easily implemented solution that includes forecasting, inventory, production, distribution, and resource optimization for one or more locations. The software can be integrated with Microsoft Dynamics, providing additional functionality to manage and optimize operating processes based on Lean Six Sigma principles, as well as collaborative technology to complement existing ERP/MRP and advanced process control systems. FastForward considers all business processes, constraints, and costs to determine the most profitable flow of materials and utilization of resources. It is designed to be a low-risk tool to support business planning needs, including anticipating customer orders; lowering inventory; improving visibility across the supply chain; improving resource utilization; and providing easy-to-understand reports and graphics for every level of the organization. FastForward includes patented algorithms that simplify, automate, and optimize complex decision-making processes. Companies can typically see the results of an optimized supply chain within three to four weeks, the company said. www.managingautomation.com/LeadTime SUPPLY CHAIN CONSULTANTS S&OP MEETING TOOL ales and operations planning software specialist Supply Chain Consultants has extended its Zemeter product suite with a new release called S&OP Azimuth. The Azimuth workbench tool aims to help participants in pre-S&OP and executive S&OP meetings by delivering what-if scenarios on the fly — a capability that delivers a more efficient and informed S&OP process, the company said. Features of S&OP Azimuth include the ability to read demand and supply plans from other enterprise systems; perform preliminary capacity planning through Azimuth’s Rough-Cut Capacity Planning tool; summarize the outlook for supply, demand, and financials prior to S&OP meetings; and view used and available capacity. S&OP Azimuth is available now. www.managingautomation.com/SCC S STREAMSERVE RFID DOCUMENT SUPPORT treamServe, a software provider focused on delivering document management capabilities, recently announced the addition of RFID document support to its main Enterprise Document Presentment (EDP) offering. EDP essentially acts as a middleware layer that pulls information from enterprise systems, such as Oracle or SAP, and translates that data into various documents — interfacing along the way with printers to create pack lists, production status reports, etc. The software’s new RFID capability facilitates the information flow from production and enterprise systems to RFID tags and invoices. StreamServe supports RFID label printers from Intermec, Zebra, Printronix, and Toshiba-TEC — specifically, S http://www.managingautomation.com/StreamServe http://www.managingautomation.com/LeadTime http://www.managingautomation.com/Rockwell3 http://www.managingautomation.com/SCC http://www.abas-usa.com

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Managing Automation - May 2008 Contents Take 1 Award-Winning Shoe-Maker Otabo Alters Course, Shifts Production to China IBM Partners with Universities for Cloud Computing Getting Noise in Production Under Control Incuity Embarks on a Vertical Market Strategy Foundation Intensifies OPC Standard Testing Mailbox Notes PM Roundtable Cover Story: The Business of Going Green Special Report: Night and Day Delivering on Promises Finding the Right Fit for Wireless Driving RFID Product Scan Advertiser Index Next

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