 IQMS Ties ERP to PLCs
July 01, 2008-
In creating a new business division, ERP purveyor IQMS aims to outfit manufacturers with better communication between PLCs and enterprise systems.
New Mobile Toughbook Targets Roving Workers
June 27, 2008-
In an effort to better accommodate mobile workers who need robust computer functionality, Panasonic incorporates its popular Toughbook technology into a smaller footprint.
Siemens Predicts Big Revenue from Green Products
June 24, 2008-
The industrial conglomerate said it will reap €25 billion in revenue from eco-minded products by 2011, but sounded a cautionary note on the global economy.
ILOG Tools Help Manufacturers Manage Transportation Costs
June 12, 2008-
The supply chain planning provider's new LogicTools applications help users analyze logistical and inventory overhead to mitigate expediting costs and waste.
Oracle Targets CPG with New Demand Planning App
June 10, 2008-
The Oracle Demand Signal Repository joins the company's suite of Information-Driven Value Chain products, which aim to connect and optimize customers' supply, demand, and design chains.
HP Service Takes RFID Asset Tracking to the Data Center
June 09, 2008-
By placing RFID tags on servers and storage devices, HP enables customers to track data center hardware assets throughout their lifecycles.
HP Labs Tackles Workforce Optimization, Services
June 06, 2008-
As its acquisition of EDS makes its way through the approval process, the IT giant is thinking about workforce automation and more at its HP Labs research facilities.
Sterling Unveils Electronic Invoicing Software
June 05, 2008-
Aimed mainly at companies conducting business across borders in Europe and North America, the e-Invoice Gateway looks to enable a more efficient billing process.
New Microsoft ERP Suite Adds Global, Multi-Site Support
June 03, 2008-
Looking to support the increasingly global nature of business for small and mid-size manufacturers, Microsoft announces availability of AX 2009.
SAP Cites Functionality, Cost Structure in Modified On-Demand Product Rollout
May 25, 2008-
SAP scales back its original plans for its new on-demand product, Business ByDesign, including a modification of its investment levels in the product, functionality, and the cost equation for customers.
Power Experts Look to End Voltage Sags
May 25, 2008-
SoftSwitching Technologies takes aim at elecrical voltage sags, an often unseen force that can interrupt manufacturing operations.
IBM Launches Green Planning Tool
May 23, 2008-
With the Carbon Tradeoff Modeler, Big Blue hopes to give manufacturers visibility into the pros and cons of everyday business decisions.
Apriso Bundles WMS Software for Manufacturers
May 22, 2008-
With a new bundling of products, the operations management software provider gives lean-minded manufacturers a tool to extend just-in-time into the warehouse.
Siemens PLM Begins to Deliver on Archimedes Vision
May 21, 2008-
A year after acquiring UGS, Siemens announces new technologies for CAD and PLM that are significant steps toward making the dream of the digital factory a reality.
PTC Releases First CoCreate App Since Acquisition
May 20, 2008-
The PLM provider updates the recently acquired technology for product data management and collaboration, and releases CoCreate 2008.
QAD 2008 Targets Global Manufacturers
May 19, 2008-
Usability, updated financials, and a full suite of enterprise applications are highlighted in the most extensive release of QAD software to date.
GE Fanuc Upgrades Discrete Execution Application
May 14, 2008-
Using logic to route materials through the factory, Proficy Tracker 7.5 aims to enhance just-in-time processes for discrete manufacturers.
Updated Costing Tool Targets Manufacturers
May 12, 2008-
With the latest version of its Costimator software, MTI Systems broadens the data set used to estimate the cost of product development.
Tech Announcements Highlight SAP Sapphire Conference
May 06, 2008-
The ERP leader will focus on products to help manage collaborative relationships and on service-oriented architecture technology.
Product Pricing App Gets Update
April 28, 2008-
For manufacturers looking to price their products during the design stage, aPriori offers a preview of an upcoming release that adds support for major 3D CAD systems.
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