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Cover Story
The Innovation Gap
by
David R. Brousell
A new reader poll of U.S. and European manufacturers shows serious gaps between the idea of innovation and the practice of managing it over time.
Features
Catching the Wireless Wave
by
Jeff Moad
This three-part series looks at the the role of wireless technology in manufacturing enterprises.
PART 1: No Clear Infrastructure Winner
PART 2: Wireless Apps Take Wing
PART 3: The Human Side of Wireless
ISA100: Big News for Process Industries
Meet the 2008 Progressive Manufacturing High Achievers
by
Jeff Moad
Ten Progressive Manufacturing High Achievers show that, even during tough times, business transformation pays off.
High Achiever: Business Model Mastery: Emerson Electric
High Achiever: Data & Integration Mastery: Freescale Semiconductor
Progressive Manufacturer of the Year: General Dynamics Corp.
High Achiever: Education & Training Mastery: E.J. Ajax & Sons Inc.
High Achiever: Innovation: Livingston & Haven
Co-High Achiever: Customer Mastery: Juniper Networks
Co-High Achiever: Customer Mastery: IBM
High Achiever: Operational Excellence Mastery: Dole Food Co., Inc.
High Achiever: Supply Network Mastery: Intertape Polymer Group
High Achiever: Leadership Mastery: Card-Monroe Corp.
Commentary
Take 1
Web 2.0 Gets Real
by
David R. Brousell
A McKinsey & Co. survey shows that such technologies as wikis, blogs, podcasts, and Web services are taking root in business, but they need cultivation.
Notes
Guarding Your Brand Online
by
Joshua Greenbaum
Any manufacturer with goods sold on the Web faces big losses from counterfeiting. It's up to the makers to monitor the risk. Enterprise software may help.
Next
The Avalanche Point
by
Robert Malone
We are facing too many problems in the world with too few executable solutions. Who will take up where George Carlin left off in warning us.
Product Scan
September 2008 Product Scan
by
MA Editorial Staff
Managing Automation
's Product Scan is a round-up of some of the latest tools available to help you run your manufacturing business, from the shop floor to the top floor and beyond.
Monthly Web Exclusive
Directory Listings Update - September 2008
by
Diane Himes
A monthly Web Exclusive feature highlighting recent additions and updates to
Managing Automation
's TechMATCH online product directory.
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