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11-08 CONTENTS Managing Automation OPINIONS DEPARTMENTS NEWS in PERSPECTIVE Integration Industries Vol. 23 No. 11 Technology Strategies For Progressive Manufacturers 8 l Take 1 By David R. Brousell The Wall Street meltdown shows us how interconnected the global economy is and why we need agile business thinking and systems in order to fight back. 18 l Notes By Joshua Greenbaum U.S. manufacturers need a trade group in Washington that will represent their interests rather than blindly following Republican Party planks. THE NEW SUPPLY CHAIN REALITY B Y L A U R E N G I B B O N S PA U L 20 l COVER STORY 62 l Next By Rober t Malone Rocked by record-high oil prices and beset by uncertainty, manufacturers are using technology to reshape their supply networks and make smarter transportation/logistics choices. China aims to move up the manufacturing chain to higher-return products and fewer low-cost items. What does this mean for the U.S.? KEEP OUT 26 l SPECIAL REPORT BY STEPHANIE NEIL Product Scan l 46 l Advertiser Index l 60 l In tomorrow’s plant, where machines, sensors, instruments, and other devices will be networked, simply locking down the perimeter with technologies such as firewalls won’t be good enough. The future will require a highly layered approach to plant security. 10 l At One-Year Mark, Wonderware President Focuses on Empowering Plant Operators Oracle Demos Fusion Apps, Reveals Delays Baan Founder Says BPM Will Replace ERP Emerson Talks Wireless at Annual User Group Event Merger Complete, Intercim Focuses on Collaboration 11 l 12 l 15 l 17 l Transformation 34 l INTEGRATION The On-Demand Interchange By Jef f Moad TechWatch 40 l INDUSTRIES Ending the Endless Waves of Paper B y M a r t y We i l As manufacturers embrace SaaS applications for externally focused processes, such as supply chain, warehouse, and logistics management, on-demand B2B integration needs rise. The FDA’s move to mandate electronic filing of new product information submissions is setting the stage for a new wave of changes for pharmaceutical manufacturers. Cover Photo: Jupiterimages MANAGING AUTOMATION magazine (ISSN 0895-3805) is published monthly 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 $10.00. 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. ©2008 by Thomas Publishing Company. All rights reserved. MA and Managing Automation are registered trademarks of Thomas Publishing Company. 4 November 2008

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Managing Automation - November 2008 Contents Take 1 At One-Year Mark, Wonderware President Focuses on Empowering Plant Operators Oracle Demos Fusio Apps, Reveals Delays Baan Founder Says BPM Will Replace ERP Emerson Talks Wireless at Annual User Group Event Merger Complete, Intercim Focuses on Collaboration Notes Cover Story: The New Supply Chain Reality Special Report: Keep Out Integration: The On-Demand Interchange Industries: Ending the Endless Waves of Paper Product Scan Advertiser Index Next

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