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Managing Automation - October 2009

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:24:20 -0400

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- Managing Automation - October 2009
- Contents
- Take 1
- Mailbox
- Reacting to the Downturn, Some Software Firms Opt for Virtual User Group Meetings
- A Unified Wireless Standard Is Proving Elusive
- Green Software Start-ups Attract Venture Funding
- Hirschmann Strikes a Pact in Cyber-security
- For One SCE Vendor, It’s SAAS All the Way
- Notes
- Deep Dive
- Reader Poll
- Technology Directions
- Business Transformation
- Expert Q&A
- User Resources
- 2010 10 Companies to Watch
- Product Scan
- Advertiser Index
- Next

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Managing Automation - September 2009

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 10:54:30 -0400

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- Managing Automation - September/October 2009
- Contents
- Take 1
- Two Years After Introducing Its SaaS Product, SAP Works to Improve Functionality, Add-Ons
- Non-profit Targets Cyber-security in Plants
- Hold the Tea: More Software Rights Offered
- With SPSS Buyout, IBM Adds a Missing Analytical Piece
- Are Perceptions of Manufacturing Getting Worse?
- Notes
- Deep Dive Enterprise Mobility: Market Overview
- Reader Poll
- Technology Directions: Diving into the Airways
- Expert Q&A: Standards Needed for Wireless Growth
- User Resources
- Special Report: Masters of Their Universe
- Scenes from the PM Summit: Networking with Winners
- Product Scan
- Advertiser Index
- Next

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Managing Automation - July/August 2009

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 15:34:20 -0400

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- Managing Automation - July/August 2009
- Contents
- Take1
- Mailbox
- SAP Unveils an On-Demand Software Strategy for Large Enterprise Customers
- Schneider Talks Green, Reveals Energy Platform
- New CEO Sets Tall Growth Targets for Field Service Firm
- Plex Chief Tells User Group, ‘We Are Doing OK’
- Are Web 2.0 Tools Ready to Tackle Product Design?
- Notes
- Now Here This!
- What's the Right Blend in Automation Platforms?
- Reader Poll
- Lower Costs Drive Standardization Pursuits
- User Resources
- Product Scan
- Advertiser Index
- Next

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Managing Automation - May 2009

Fri, 08 May 2009 16:11:11 -0400

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- Managing Automation - May 2009
- Contents
- Take 1
- Mailbox
- Analysts See Continued Consolidation in the MES Market as Category Broadens
- Axeda Strikes M2M Partnerships with MCA and Deloitte
- Spinnaker Claims 70 JDE Users for Support Services
- ERP Makes Debut in Amazon’s Computing Cloud
- Wireless Alliance to Promote Use of RFID Standard
- Notes
- Deep Dive Enterprise Integration: Market Overview Course Correction
- The Signals Change
- Technology Directions: The Right Tools for the Job
- Expert Q&A: Need for Real-Time Data Drives Integration Efforts
- User Resources
- Special Report: Unlocking Asset Management's Value
- Transformation: When Warranties Pile Up
- Product Scan
- Advertiser Index
- Next

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Managing Automation - April 2009

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 14:26:21 -0400

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- Managing Automation - April 2009
- Contents
- Take 1
- Some Best-of-Breed Technology Vendors Buck the Impact of the Recession
- Epicor Chief, Battle Averted, Looks to Year Ahead
- In These Times, Virtual Training May Be the Answer
- New Honeywell Process Chief Eyes Global Course
- Accenture, Cisco Expand Alliance on Business Tools
- Notes
- Deep Dive Digital Factory: Market Overview
- Reader Poll
- Technology Directions: Piece By Piece
- Expert Q&A: Digital Factory Shortens Product Launch Cycle
- User Resources
- Special Report: Social Networking Clocks In
- Transformation: Hitting Your Numbers
- Product Scan
- Advertiser Index
- Next

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Managing Automation - March 2009

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 12:09:29 -0500

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- Managing Automation - March 2009
- Contents
- Take 1
- Sober Outlook, Cost-Cutting Techniques Dominate at Automation Conference
- Sale Canceled, i2 Searches for Its Focus
- Accenture Unveils a Service for the Factory Floor
- Solar Is Bright Spot for MES Player Eyelit
- Other Industries Outspent Auto on Robots in 2008
- Integrators to Play a Bigger Role at ILS Technology
- Notes
- Deep Dive Supply Chains
- Reader Poll
- Technology Directions
- Expert Q&A
- User Resources
- Special Report
- Transformation
- Product Scan
- Advertiser Index
- Next

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Managing Automation - February 2009

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 15:55:51 -0500

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- Managing Automation - February 2009
- Contents
- Take 1
- Mailbox
- Axeda, Questra Merger Reflects Slow Adoption of Machine-to-Machine Tech
- Tech Isn’t Aiding Corporate Goals, McKinsey Finds
- For Plexus, a Rose by Any Other Name...
- SAP Price Hike Not Going Over Well, Analysts Say
- SAP Price Hike Not Going Over Well, Analysts Say
- Notes
- Deep Dive Collaboration: Teamwork 2.0
- Web Technology Ups the Collaborative Ante
- Expert Q&A: The Future Holds Increased Information Sharing
- User Resources
- Special Report: Waiting for Fusion
- Transformation: Out of Cash
- Product Scan
- Advertiser Index
- Next

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Managing Automation - January 2009

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 10:37:43 -0500

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- Managing Automation - January 2009
- Contents
- Take 1
- Software, Hardware Suppliers Offer Cut-Rate Financing to Stimulate Buying
- New Rockwell Software Chief Eyes ‘Killer Apps’
- Schneider Group to Resell Delmia Software
- Study Reveals Gap Between PLM Providers, Buyers
- Why Optimizing the User Experience Is Key to ROI
- Notes
- Deep Dive Agility
- Enabling Technologies
- Expert Q&A
- User Resources
- Special Report: Outlook 2009
- Executive Q&A
- Transformation
- Product Scan
- Advertiser Index
- Next

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Managing Automation - December 2008

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 16:36:14 -0500

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- Managing Automation - December 2008
- Contents
- Take 1
- Business Objects Chief Says Union with SAP Meets Objectives After One Year
- Yes, Emerson, Too, Is in the MES Market
- Infor Chief Puts Off IPO, Restarts Buying Plans
- Kronos Now Tracks Shop Floor Machines
- IQMS Rolls Out User Interace, Other Upgrades
- Notes
- Five Ideas for Demand Planning
- Building on the SOA Blueprint
- Innovation Now A Team Effort
- Lean %2B Technology = LEAN^2
- Finding Flaws Before They Spread
- Product Scan
- Advertiser Index
- Next

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Managing Automation - November 2008

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 11:52:13 -0500

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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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Managing Automation - August 2008

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:41:34 -0400

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- Managing Automation - August 2008
- Contents
- Take 1
- After 18 Months, the Oracle/SAP Suit Has Little Effect on Maintenance Sales
- At 100, Foxboro Reinvents Around Its Customers
- New Private Equity Firm Eyes Software
- A Software Suite Just for Manufacturers
- i2 Chief Focuses on Services Plan
- Notes
- It's Time for Action
- Examining U.S. Competitveness
- Leveling the Field
- An Unhealthy Situation
- Exploring Alternatives
- Math and Science: Key to the Future
- Product Scan
- Advertiser Index
- Next

Managing Automation- July 2008

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:33:59 -0400

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- Managing Automation- July 2008
- Contents
- Take 1
- HP's Acquisition of EDS May Face Integration, Global Delivery Challenges
- Rimini Plans to Woo SAP Support Users
- Rockwell Steps Up Its Activities in Software
- Microsoft Targets the Process of Innovation
- Supply Chain Standouts Honored by AMR
- Notes
- Who Are Today's Influential Thinkers?
- The Robot Revolution
- Is the Price Right?
- Without a Trace
- Harvesting the Suggestion Box
- Product Scan
- Advertiser Index
- Next

Managing Automation - June 2008

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 14:44:21 -0400

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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

Managing Automation - May 2008

Wed, 07 May 2008 09:39:01 -0400

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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

Managing Automation - April 2008

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 15:51:18 -0400

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- Managing Automation - April 2008
- Contents
- Take 1
- Camstar to Introduce Software that Combines Quality, MES, and Intelligence
- SAP Revamps Maintenance, Raises Fees 29%
- New TAGSYS Chief Sees Opportunity in Broader Approach
- Siemens Turns to Security Weaver for Compliance
- Supply Chain Company Takes Next Step in U.S.
- Notes
- Cover Story: The Long Climb
- Special Report - Undertanding Enterprise Performance Management
- Caught Between Supply and Demand
- Taking Off the Blindfold
- No Room for Error
- Product Scan
- Advertiser Index
- Next

Managing Automation - February 2008

Mon, 04 Feb 2008 13:14:24 -0500

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- Managing Automation - February 2008
- Contents
- Take 1
- Despite SAP's Woes, Third-Party Market for Apps Maintenance Appears Strong
- Schneider Wages War Against Counterfeiting
- TAG Acquisition Expands Emerson's Service Arm
- webMethods Was Just One Step for Software AG
- MCA Tries to Ride the Post-Sales Service Wave
- Notes
- Cover Story: Extending Lean Into the Enterprise
- The Great Safety Debate
- Strategic Sourcing Takes Vigilance
- PLM's Vertical Challenge
- Drilling into Wireless
- Product Scan
- Advertiser Index
- Next

Managing Automation - December 2007

Fri, 30 Nov 2007 10:33:35 -0500

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- Managing Automation - December 2007
- Contents
- Take 1
- Mailbox
- The SaaS Delivery Model Gains Steam as New Entrants Broaden the Field
- Consona Chief Will Press On with Acquisitions
- Schneider Takes Another Step Toward Solutions
- The Financial Closing Process Gets Some Help
- Kronos Chief Is Bullish On Acquisitions
- Executive Q&A
- Notes
- Cover Story: BI: A New Operational Model Emerges
- Is More Automation the Answer
- Ensuring Quality Across Oceans
- Striving For Upstream Compliance
- Reformulating CRM's Value
- Building Office Bridges
- Next
- Product Scan
- Advertiser Index

Managing Automation - November 2006

Fri, 20 Oct 2006 13:16:23 -0400

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- Contents
- Take1
- Hype Aside, Software SOAs Gain Foothold as Business Rationales Begin to Take Shape
- Schneider Electric Brings 'Initiative' Show to the U.S.
- Emerson Takes a Big Step in Wireless Devices
- RFID Patent Pool Program Gets An Administrator
- Agile, IBM Form PLM Partnership
- Notes
- Cleaning up Software Pricing
- Bridging the Great Divide
- A Delicate Balance
- A Fresh Look at Canned Solutions
- Betwixt & Between
- Edges
- Product Scan
- Advertiser Index
- Next

Managing Automation - September 2006

Thu, 31 Aug 2006 15:11:08 -0400

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- Contents
- Take 1
- Mailbox
- Notes
- News in Perspective
- Cover Story: Helping to Make Technology Evaluation a Little Easier
- Conference Recap
- Special Report - A Roadmap to Lean Success
- Managing SMB
- Industries: Robot Renaissance
- Transformation: Caught in a Vacuum
- Techwatch
- Edges
- Product Scan
- Advertiser Index
- Next

Managing Automation - August 2006

Fri, 28 Jul 2006 15:00:20 -0400

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- Contents
- Take1
- Mailbox
- Notes
- Hewlett-Packard Bucks IndustryTrend by Decentralizing Supply Chain Operation
- Autodesk Tries to Parry Moves by Adobe, UGS
- Microsoft Takes Step to Unify Communications
- IEEE Studies Low-Frequency RuBee System
- Apriso Upgrades Global Supply Chain Software
- Introduction: A Tool For The Times
- Spending Strategies: A Better Way to Plan
- Desktop Strategies: Getting Ready For Vista
- Software Strategies: The Different Shades of SaaS
- Networking Strategies: Untangling Wireless
- Product List: The Path to Comparability
- Business Intelligence
- ERP
- Human Resource Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Product Lifecycle Management
- MES
- Industrial Networking
- Industrial Computing
- Machine-to-Machine
- RFID
- Product Scan
- Edges
- Advertiser Index
- Next

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Managing Automation - July 2006

Thu, 29 Jun 2006 14:26:46 -0400

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- Contents
- Take1
- Mailbox
- Users, Analysts Await Product Roadmap Details from Infor, SSA Global Merger
- SAP, Cognos to Offer New S&OP Software
- OSIsoft Copes with $300 Million China Deal
- lQAD Rolls Out New Functions for GXE Line
- Microsoft in Tech Pact on PLM Product
- Notes
- Cover Story: Taking the Shock Out of Energy Costs
- Special Report: Lean's Next Step
- Industries: Pharma?s Track and Trace Challenge
- Techwatch: Making Sense of MES
- Transformation: Learning to Share
- Edges
- Product Scan
- Advertiser Index
- Next

MA Progressive Manufacturing Summit 2006

Thu, 04 May 2006 06:36:32 -0400

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Managing Automation - April 2006

Thu, 06 Apr 2006 15:28:19 -0400

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- Table of Contents
- Take1
- Notes
- Manufacturers Take a Go-Slow Approach to RFID as They Struggle with ROI Issues
- Watch Out: Here Comes CDC Software
- Services, Spare Parts Potential Largely Untapped
- Best-of-Breed Software Firms Findings Niches
- The Digital Factory Gets a Bit Closer
- Profile
- Cover Story: Roadblock!
- Complexity: Coping With Integration Complexity
- Mergers & Acquisitions: Winning The M&A Game
- Partners: Linking Partners and Suppliers
- Standards: The Waiting Game
- Product Scan
- Edges
- Advertiser Index
- Next

Managing Automation - March 2006

Thu, 02 Mar 2006 09:34:15 -0500

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- RETHINKING CONTROL
- BREAKING GROUND
- MANAGING SMB
- TRANSFORMATION
- TECHWATCH
- INDUSTRIES
- Take1
- Notes
- Edges
- Next
- Mailbox
- Profile
- Product Scan
- Advertiser Index

Managing Automation - February 2006

Fri, 03 Feb 2006 08:29:48 -0500

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- Take1 - WHY TECH HEADS NEED TO WEIGH IN ON SOAS
- Mailbox
- IFS North America Says Improvement Plan Is Working
- Whoâs Next on Oracleâs Shopping List?
- Nissan Contract Powers UGS in Automotive
- Lifting the Fog of Visibility in Manufacturing
- Savi and Intermec Provide RFID Reader
- Notes
- DATA INTEGRATION MASTERY: ATOAST TO TEAMWORK
- BUSINESS MODEL MASTERY: CHANGE OR ELSE
- CUSTOMER MASTERY: VALUING THE CUSTOMER
- TRAINING AND EDUCATION MASTERY: A NEW SKILLS TRAINING PLAN ARRIVES
- SUPPLY CHAIN MASTERY: MASTERING THE DEMAND TIDES
- INNOVATION MASTERY: AN ACTION PLAN FOR INNOVATION
- TRANSFORMATION: Visibility on Display
- TECHWATCH: Jack of All Trades
- TRANSFORMATION: Islands of Automation
- INDUSTRIES: Tapping Knowledge Reserves
- Edges
- Product Scan
- Advertiser Index
- Next - A FOUNDING FATHER SPEAKS TO OUR TIMES

Managing Automation - January 2006

Wed, 04 Jan 2006 11:02:56 -0500

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- Table of Contents
- Take 1
- Mailbox
- Rockwell Says It Is Now a DCS Company
- Adobe, Partners, to Enable 3D for the Masses
- For Automation Suppliers, 2005 Was a Good Year
- Study Mulls Scenarios on Chinaâs Future
- T3CI Receives $8.7 Million in Venture Funding
- Notes
- Profile
- HANGING TOUGH
- OUTLOOK 2006: AGILITY
- A MORE AGILE IT ARCHITECTURE
- A STRONG LINK IN THE CHAIN
- LEARNING TO BEND THE LINE
- AGILE PEOPLE = AGILE PRODUCTS
- SPECIAL REPORT: RFID COMES TO CHINA
- Edges
- Product Scan
- Advertiser Index
- Next