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October 2010
Cover Story
DeepDive: Market Overview — The Next Piece of the BI Puzzle
by Stephanie Neil
Business intelligence technology can now deliver departmental data directly to end users, allowing them to bypass it for faster decision-making. This new era of BI is allowing individuals to excel in their roles and keep their companies competitive.
Features
Companies to Watch 2011
by Jeff Moad
This year’s crop of emerging tech vendors is leveraging cloud computing and mobile devices to deliver cutting-edge technology.Video Gaining Presence
by Marty Weil
New collaboration tools, such as videoconferencing technologies, can cut travel costs and enhance customer management, collaborative innovation, and sustainability. But are the tools cost-effective.
Can Manufacturers Drive the CEO’s Growth Agenda?
by Sath Rao
A new study by growth consultant and researcher Frost & Sullivan shows how manufacturing execs can better convey the value of their operations.
Commentary
Take 1
Doing It All
by David R. Brousell
Oracle, long rooted in the software business, now wants to take on IBM and HP for dominance of the IT market. But history and buyer behavior will be forces to reckon with.
Next
Overhauling Manufacturing’s Image
by Robert Malone
There is no such thing as simple manufacturing. Manufacturers’ buildings are now loci for many levels of connecting networks and processes..
Methods
MES/MOM Guides Plant Activity
by Julie Fraser
After measuring plant performance, the next step in operations management is to take action. MES/MOM can help control and automate production operations.
Notes
Closing the Training Gap (Part 2)
by Joshua Greenbaum
Taking a page from online computer games, University of Wisconsin Professor David Shaffer designs a training method that proves to be not only fun, but also effective.
Product Scan
Manufacturing Technology Product Scan, October 2010
News on the latest tools available to help you run your manufacturing business, from the shop floor to the enterprise and beyond.
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