 Manufacturing Rebound Has Legs, Will Build Through 2011
March 19, 2010-
Manufacturers Alliance/MAPI says the recovery in the manufacturing sector outpaces that of the general economy, and predicts 5% growth in 2010 and 2011.
Siemens Reorganizes IT Consulting Division, Cuts Jobs
March 18, 2010-
The company will cut 4,200 jobs from its IT Solutions and Services (SIS) business as it restructures the unit to better align its IT outsourcing and consulting offerings with Siemens’ main product divisions.
Post-Apotheker, SAP Faces Challenge of Restoring Trust
March 08, 2010-
With Leo Apotheker gone and Bill McDermott and Jim Hagemann Snabe now co-CEOs, SAP must regain customer trust, ramp up its cloud and SaaS business, and reignite revenue growth.
Collaboration, Security Are Focus at ARC Forum
March 07, 2010-
At the recent ARC Advisory Group World Industry Forum, the hot topics were collaboration and data security.
SMB Manufacturers Reveal Mixed Feelings About Demand, Costs
March 05, 2010-
A survey of CFOs by Prime Advantage, a manufacturing buyers’ consortium, finds companies more upbeat in 2010, but concerned about where they will find customers.
SAP Executives Pledge Customer Care, Trust, and Independence
March 02, 2010-
SAP is open to acquiring more technology providers, but does not see itself as an acquisition target, new CEOs Bill McDermott and Jim Hagemann Snabe said today at CeBIT.
Rocky Recovery Under Way in Manufacturing
February 26, 2010-
Tax cuts allow consumer spending, but an economic turnaround is dependent upon employment growth, the Manufacturers Alliance/MAPI says.
SAP CEO Resigns Suddenly
February 07, 2010-
William R. McDermott and Jim Hagemann Snabe named co-CEOs.
Manufacturers Discuss Prospects for 2010
January 13, 2010-
Manufacturers in the U.S. and Europe report a dramatic uptick in confidence, but an underlying sense of caution remains, a new MA survey reveals.
Invensys’ Peter Martin Honored
December 30, 2009-
The dynamic automation thinker and 30-year industry veteran wins a lifetime achievement award from ISA.
Acsis Names CEO
December 15, 2009-
Gene Eubanks, a former SAP and Oracle executive, sets his sights on rolling out turnkey solutions for the supply chain.
Research Firm: Operational Excellence Best Recovery Strategy
November 24, 2009-
IDC Manufacturing Insights/Manufacturing Executive study reveals increasing role for IT in operations management. Meanwhile, SME is skeptical that a recovery is assured.
Reacting to the Downturn, Some Software Firms Opt for Virtual User Group Meetings
October 18, 2009-
Technology makes virtual conferences possible for tech vendors and their customers.
Quarterly Manufacturing Survey Invites Optimism
October 16, 2009-
The latest Manufacturing Alliance/MAPI report indicates some positive changes in orders, shipments, and backlogs.
Former IQS Chairman Takes Dispute Public
October 14, 2009-
John Cachat, who is suing his former company, describes his departure last year as involuntary, in an attempt to set the record straight with customers.
Start-Up Electronics Marketplace Aims to Thwart Counterfeits
October 06, 2009-
Verical traces the “pedigree” of products offered for sale to minimize risks from counterfeits in its online high-tech electronics market.
Emptoris Appoints New Chief, Adds to Product Portfolio
October 02, 2009-
During its annual user conference, the procurement vendor introduces a new CEO and announces major upgrades to its supply management software.
Siemens Breaks Up Energy and Automation Unit in U.S.
October 01, 2009-
The former energy and automation subsidiary will join with building and drives technologies units and other groups to form a more solutions-oriented U.S. organization.
More Rights for Software Buyers Touted
September 13, 2009-
If enterprise software buyers feel like chopped liver in dealing with the vendor community, a newly updated bill of rights might be just what they need to gain ground.
Federal Support for U.S. Manufacturing Strategy Urged
September 09, 2009-
Rockwell Automation, the National Association of Manufacturers, and others call for more R&D funding, support for green manufacturing, and tax law changes to encourage investment in factory modernization.
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