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prise. An improved lifecycle analyzer feature makes it easier to identify the possible impacts of proposed design changes. Infor PLM 8 also enhances integration with select computer-aided design applications. The product, for example, supports the exchange of product drawing and model information with SolidWorks 2007 and 2007; Autodesk AutoCAD 2006 and 2007 and Mechanical Desktop 2006 and 2007; Pro/Engineer Wildfire 2.0, and Unigraphics NX Series. www/managingautomation.com/Infor4 TERRA TECHNOLOGY accelerate the identification of root causes of problems. For example, SAS Warranty Analysis 4.1 can comb through hundreds of thousands of potential issues to automatically notify an automotive engineer of an issue with anti-lock brakes. Then, based on technician comments and other data, the software might determine that the problem is warped rotors — but only from a specific supplier and only when used in hot regions. Armed with this knowledge, the manufacturer can take corrective action more quickly and shave time off the entire process, SAS said. www.managingautomation.com/SAS mize the location of warehouse materials and tasks based on a company’s goals and constraints. Manufacturers can use the MULTI-ENTERPRISE DEMAND SENSING APP STERLING COMMERCE T erra Technology’s newest Multi-Enterprise Demand Sensing software incorporates demand signals from the entire supply chain, including point-of-sale data, SLOTTING ENGINE FOR WAREHOUSE SYSTEM terling Commerce has added to its Warehouse Management System a new inventory slotting engine that allows manufacturers to optimize the location of material in warehouses and the sequence of picking tasks. The feature can help organizations improve order fulfillment volumes without adding staff or space and to respond to changes in product volumes. The new slotting engine in Sterling Warehouse Management — part of the company’s Selling and Fulfillment Suite — comes through a partnership between Sterling and Optricity Corp. The slotting engine allows manufacturing and distribution companies to opti- engine to perform what-if analysis on the performance and financial impacts of different slotting scenarios. Manufacturers can also use the engine to plan warehouse labor requirements and to determine return-oninvestment and payback for alternative slotting scenarios. www.managingautomation.com/Sterling5 S SERVIGISTICS STRATEGIC SERVICE MANAGEMENT ervice management provider Servigistics has unveiled a knowledge management module to its portfolio. The Service Knowledge Management solution provides fast access to known product repair problem/ solution sets and enables manufacturers’ service organizations to improve first-time repair rates and enable customer self-service. The knowledge system includes a case database that can be continuously updated S channel inventory, and retailer forecasts. The product is said to decrease forecast error by 20% or more. The software analyzes retailer order patterns and the impact of channel inventory. Minimal user interaction is needed, the company said, enabling automated forecast management. By applying better mathematics to multiple streams of daily channel data, the software allows manufacturers to improve customer service and productivity, and increase revenue, according to the company. www.managingautomation.com/Terra Streamline the Product Selection Process U se the TechMATCH 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 list of categories to get started. SAS INSTITUTE INC. WARRANTY ANALYSIS B usiness intelligence software and services provider SAS Institute Inc. has introduced version 4.1 of its SAS Warranty Analysis product, which integrates text and data analysis with a new, warranty-focused user interface. The software can help manufacturers process warranty and quality data collected from call centers and customer surveys, the company said, and 53 June 2008 http://www.managingautomation.com/Infor4 http://www.managingautomation.com/SAS http://www.managingautomation.com/Sterling5 http://ManagingAutomation.com http://www.ManagingAutomation.com/comparisontool http://www.managingautomation.com/Terra

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Managing Automation - June 2008 Contents Take 1 SAP Cites Functionality, Cost Structure in Modified On-Demand Product Rollout Dassault Exec Predicts More PLM Consolidation The Blackberry Goes Native with SAP CRM QAD Brings MDM In-House with FullTilt Buy Power Experts Look to End Voltage Sags The Progressive Manufacturers Notes Cover Story: Playing the Globalization Game to Win Special Report Integration Transformation Industries Product Scan Advertiser Index Next

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