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11-07 PRODUCT SCAN Contact Info Editorial product consideration: Diane Himes Senior Web Editor 212-560-1849 dhimes@thomaspublishing.com M anaging Automation’s Product Scan is a roundup of some of the latest tools available to help you run your manufacturing business, from the shop floor to the top floor and beyond. This format facilitates a connection to the product directories at ManagingAutomation .com, where you will find a wealth of information on the vendors relevant to your business as well as product and contact information that can jumpstart your technology selection process. You’ll notice a link to ManagingAutomation.com associated with each of the product descriptions in this section — follow that connection for actionable information on the company and its products. For a look at how you can compare various products through MA’s online Product Comparison Tool (at www.managingautomation.com/comparisontool), see the sidebar on the facing page. This month’s Web Exclusive product feature provides coverage of recent trends and developments in the human resource software space (managing automation.com/HRMupdate). For a glimpse at the supply chain execution product listings most often viewed through the Product Comparison Tool, see the sidebar on page 46. to comply with route sequencing and stop rules, as well as rules for loading into freezer, cooler, and dry-goods trailer zones and segregating incompatible shipments. The CLEARORBIT SUPPLY CHAIN EXECUTION returns based on configurable rules. www.managingautomation.com/ClearOrbit3 C learOrbit has released ERM 4.1, a new version of its Enterprise Returns Management application that includes new routing, product scanning, and real-time visibility features. Available now, the application automates product returns processes for medical device, high-tech, and industrial manufacturers. The 4.1 release includes a Returns Dashboard feature that GLACIER COMPUTER INDUSTRIAL PC SOFTWARE R ugged industrial PC device provider Glacier Computer has announced the Glacier Commander for use with its Everest series of harsh-environment computers. Glacier Commander is customized and integrated software that includes onboard diagnostics and a configuration utility. The software allows IT administrators to access forklift-mounted computer information from their office PCs using remote management programs. Users can monitor system activity, program function buttons, set optional screen-blanking parameters, and view detailed reports on current and past temperature and voltage readings. software, which uses geometric analysis, can increase trailer volume utilization by 3% to 6%, RedPrairie said. www.managingautomation.com/RedPrairie www.managingautomation.com/Glacier INSYNC SOFTWARE, INC. gives users visibility into the returns process through ad hoc reporting and key performance indicator tracking. Also included are a route module and a smart receiving feature. The route module ensures that returned items are routed directly to the proper repair depot, OEM, warehouse, or other location. The smart receiving feature supports scanning of returned items using dynamic bar code or RFID technology. Release 4.1 also has a DynaFields feature that captures information about November REDPRAIRIE CORP. PALLET AND LOAD OPTIMIZATION edPrairie has announced the addition of new pallet and load optimization functionality to its integrated E2e suite for CPG companies. A two-stage optimization process first directs the pallet build process and then optimizes placement during trailer loading. Pallet and load optimization is integrated into the transportation management system, allowing the load plan RETURNABLE ASSET TRACKING SYSTEM device-to-dashboard product from InSync Software Inc. uses InSync’s Edgeware software development platform to reduce deployment times for RFID-driven returnable asset applications for tracking reusable containers. Edgeware is used to configure and manage hardware devices, such as RFID portal antennas, vision systems, GPS, bar codes, and other sensor technologies. It also provides a dashboard view of processes, asset movement, and R A 44 2007 http://www.managingautomation.com/comparisontool http://www.managingautomation.com/comparisontool http://www.managingautomation.com/HRMupdate http://www.managingautomation.com/HRMupdate http://www.ManagingAutomation.com http://www.managingautomation.com/ClearOrbit3 http://www.managingautomation.com/RedPrairie http://www.managingautomation.com/Glacier

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Managing Automation - November 2007 Contents Take 1 Mailbox SAP's Business ByDesign to Validate On-Demand Model for Enterprise SW Portfolio Management Specialist Losing Ground to Rivals At Incor, It's Time for Some Deep Breathing Can HART, ISA Get Together on a Wireless Spec? Mesa Tries to Help Improve Plant Metrics Notes Cover Story: The Digital Factory Special Report: Breaking Down Walls Integration: Dreaming of One ERP Industries: Locking onto Cyber-Security Transformation: Not Your Father's Time & Attendance Program Product Scan Advertiser Index Next

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