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09-07 COVER STORY: COMPANIES TO WATCH 2008 B Y D AV I D R . B R O U S E L L 10 innovators to keep your eye on. This year Here are span a wide spectrum of manufacturing tech our picks ranging from enterprise software, to wireless nologies, CONTENTS Managing Automation Vol. 22 No. 8 Technology Strategies For Progressive Manufacturers 20 OPINIONS DEPARTMENTS NEWS in PERSPECTIVE 6 l Take 1 By David R. Brousell Broad visions of what lean manufacturing can do for manufacturers are fine, but don’t underestimate the value of small wins. and RFID products, to software for decision support and demand management. Our hope with this report is to help you keep up with the latest trends in manufacturing. 18 l Notes By Joshua Greenbaum 30 l SPECIAL REPORT: THE 2007 PROGRESSIVE MANUFACTURING HIGH ACHIEVERS BY JEFF MOAD We must find a way to ensure that U.S. products are safe, whether they are manufactured in China, America, or anywhere else. Nine companies received highest honors in Managing Automation’s Progressive Manufacturing Awards for their mastery in a variety of manufacturing disciplines. Their stories, which follow, should inspire manufacturers everywhere. 74 l Next By Rober t Malone 32 l 36 l 38 l 40 l 42 l 44 l 46 l 48 l 50 l PROGRESSIVE MANUFACTURER OF THE YEAR: LIVINGSTON & HAVEN BUSINESS MODEL MASTERY: IBM BY CHRIS CHIAPPINELLI BY B E T H S TA C K P O L E BY JEFF MOAD Forget outsourcing to China: Rapid prototyping is coming of age as CAD technology is being combined with online services processing. INNOVATION MASTERY: GLATFELTER CUSTOMER MASTERY: AVAYA INC. Executive Q&A l 16 l As Dow Chemical evolves into a more market-facing business, different types of supply chains will be needed to support a changing mix of business. BY B E T H S TA C K P O L E B Y L A U R E N G I B B O N S PA U L SUPPLY NETWORK MASTERY: THE SMEAD MANUFACTURING COMPANY DATA & INTEGRATION MASTERY: MARTINREA INTERNATIONAL INC. EDUCATION & TRAINING MASTERY: SME EDUCATION FOUNDATION OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE MASTERY: TOMASCO MULCIBER INC. LEADERSHIP MASTERY: VIRTEX ASSEMBLY SERVICES, INC. BY DIANE HIMES BY STEPHANIE NEIL Product Scan l 66 l Advertiser Index l 72 l BY HALLIE FORCINIO B Y E M I L Y- S U E S L O A N E 8 l Europe’s Automation Chiefs Upbeat on ’08 Business Prospects Transformation TechWatch Integration Industries 9 l Vendor Coalition Pushes Human Element of SOA 54 l TRANSFORMATION Orchestrating the MultiTier Supply Network By Alan Joch 58 l INTEGRATION By Steven Titch The Timeless Quest for Accurate Data As manufacturers struggle with managing and cleansing data from multiple source systems, they’re increasingly turning to master data management technologies. 63 l INDUSTRIES By Lauren Gibbons Paul Maintenance No Longer on Schedule The latest trend in industrial equipment maintenance is the shift from preventive to condition-based monitoring with an unexpected benefit (hint: think green). 10 l Wireless: Users Still Approaching with Caution Outsourcing production can deliver lower costs. But it also brings higher inventory management risk and a need for close communication with multi-tier supply chain partners. 13 l One Year Later, IBM Shows Plan for MRO’s Maximo 14 l Study: More Work Needed to Lure Next-Gen Talent MANAGING AUTOMATION magazine (ISSN 0895-3805) is published monthly except combined issues of Jan/Feb by Thomas Publishing Company, LLC. 5 Penn Plaza, New York, NY 10001. J.E. Andrade, Chmn. of the Board; C.T. Holst-Knudsen, Pres.; R.J. Anderson, V.P., Planning.; E.V. Dillon, V.P., Mkg.; M. Peipert, V.P., Finance; I.J. Molofsky, V.P., Human Resources. Executive Office: 5 Penn Plaza, New York, NY 10001. Tel: 212-695-0500. Managing Automation: 5 Penn Plaza, New York, NY 10001. Canadian Post Publications Mail Agreement No. 40010541. Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to: Station A, P.O. Box 12, Windsor, ON N9A 6J5 No charge for subscriptions when requested by qualified readers in the U.S.A. and its possessions. Subscriptions to others in the U.S. are $60/year. In Canada, $75/year. All other countries, $125/year. Single copies within the U.S. are $8.00. Periodicals postage paid at New York, NY, and additional mailing offices. MANAGING AUTOMATION (USPS 001-181). Postmaster: Please send address changes to MANAGING AUTOMATION, P.O. Box 1156, Skokie, IL 60076-9794. ©2007 by Thomas Publishing Co. September 2007 3

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Contents Take 1 Europe’s Automation Chiefs Upbeat on ’08 Business Prospects Vendor Coalition Pushes Human Element of SOA Wireless: Users Still Approaching with Caution One Year Later, IBM Shows Plan for MRO’s Maximo Study: More Work Needed to Lure Next-Gen Talent Executive Q&A Notes Cover Story: 2008 Companies to Watch Special Report: The 2007 Progressive Manufacturing High Achievers Progressive Manufacturer of the Year Business Model Mastery Innovation Mastery Customer Mastery Supply Network Mastery Data & Integration Mastery Education & Training Mastery Operational Excellence Mastery Leadership Mastery Transformation: Orchestrating the Multi-Tier Supply Network Integration: The Timeless Quest for Accurate Data Industries: Maintenance No Longer on Schedule Product Scan Advertiser Index Next

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