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- Data Security Considerations in Modern Automation Networks
- The automation manufacturing business has reached its turning point and manufacturers are forced to create new business areas. Their expertise about field devices will be the source for future growth of automation industry. This includes monitoring, maintenance, data analysis and process tuning which all require good remoting capabilities in order...
- White papers 2008-01-01
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- Don't forget the basics of business process automation
- Don't know what's wrong with your business process automation? Here's some advice from the experts.By Edward G. Enquist, Kenton C. Toomey, and Richard ArtesThe underlying factorsThree productivity drivers—speed, cost, and quality—are the engines of your business process. Value, which is something we hear all the time, is quality divided by...
- Technical articles 2000-06-16
- Collaborative technology moves manufacturing from paper to Web
- Not long ago, one car parts supplier was handling its vendor/manufacturing processes with yellow legal pads. A new collaborative commerce application not only streamlined those processes, but it is also saving money from the factory floor to the office.In the not too distant past, yellow legal pads provided the platform...
- Technical articles 2002-11-06
- Siemens Energy & Automation Deploys FirePass to Secure and Simplify Network Connections for End Users, IT Staff, Vendors, and Partners
- With more than 12,000 employees worldwide, 31 manufacturing and distribution facilities, 8 R&D facilities, and more than 100 area sales offices throughout the U.S., Siemens Energy & Automation Inc. is one of Siemens' operating companies in the U.S. In order to provide authorized, secure network access to a range of...
- Case studies 2008-02-11
- Metalurgica Mococa S.A. Gains Competitive Edge Through Improved Decision-Making and Process Automation
- Founded in 1954, Metalurgica Mococa S.A. is a family business devoted to manufacturing metal food packaging and providing lithography services. The challenge was to integrate systems to promote the flow of information between company employees and managers and improve decision-making and implement fiscal, inventory, and purchasing processes to enable customer...
- Case studies 2009-08-01
- Toshiba TEC Halves the Lead Times on Its Orders Through Flow Automation
- Known in Europe for its laptop microcomputers and as a manufacturer of sophisticated electronic components, the Japanese group Toshiba also enjoys an enviable position in office systems through its subsidiary, the Toshiba TEC group, which specializes in multifunction printing systems (scanners, photocopiers, printers, etc.) and point-of-sale equipment (tills, balances, etc.)....
- Case studies 2007-12-01
- Recliner company sits back and lets real-time management do the work
- If your company is having problems keeping track of tens of thousands of product orders at once, you might try adding real-time management to your ERP system. It worked for Berkline. Here's their story.Is your company having problems keeping track of 60,000 product orders at once? Try integrating real-time transaction...
- Technical articles 2000-05-19
- Robotics industry growth could signal the next great IT career path
- The robotics industry is entering a period of rapid growth. In this Tech Watch, Bob Weinstein gives an overview of the recent advancements in the industry and comments on the professional opportunities that lie therein.Robotics is moving into its next growth phase. Last year, the industrial robotics market was $1.4...
- Technical articles 2001-05-23
- ERP: A roadblock en route to collaboration
- Collaborative commerce is an exciting proposition, but it's a road strewn with potholes. The first obstacle is pulling ERP into the mix, which is no easy feat because most ERP apps aren't c-commerce ready. Find out how one company cleared the hurdle.Enterprise resource planning ERP is the colloquial "albatross around...
- Technical articles 2002-02-14
- How a clever communications program helped an IT project succeed
- When you work for an automaker, you know that the engineers rule the shop. Find out how an IT pro made sure that her project would succeed in an often hostile environment.By Trish SutterWhile I was working for a Japanese automaker, I was assigned to the TIGER project. The project...
- Technical articles 2000-09-26
- Epicor Software Case Study: Barry-Wehmiller Design Group
- Barry-Wehmiller Design Group The Design Group is world leader in manufacturing automation and consulting services, providing industrial automation and engineering services to a wide variety of industries. As the company grew, business and technology needs matured and the company realized the manufacturing solution that was utilized across the Barry-Wehmiller companies...
- Case studies 2008-11-24
- Jargon Watch: The customer and the enterprise
- The terminology surrounding e-commerce, especially as it deals with customers, is growing. Come learn a few of the concepts behind the sales organizations that deal with customers.From ERM to TES, the terms that cover the customer-centric aspect of IT are growing—and now is your chance to catch up on the...
- Technical articles 2000-03-17
- Career Help
- I've been looking for a job for the last couple months and haven't had good luck in Atlanta area. Either the # of open jobs is decreasing or there are over qualified candidates without jobs. Can you suggest any IT paths specifically that I would qualify for?This is my skillsetSKILLS:*...
- Discussion threads 2008-05-14
- IT pros sound off on the worst trade shows
- TechRepublic recently polled our members on the best and worst trade shows and conferences. Read on for advice on the ones to avoid and a list of sites where you'll find virtually any type of IT event.Are you tired of endless conferences where the so-called “expert” speakers have less industry...
- Technical articles 2000-03-08
- Chain reaction
- Supply chain software is making e-commerce happen. Find out if changes in the industry mean it's time for you to reevaluate whether your software makes sense.By John DesmondAs businesses large and small rush to set up shop on the Web, supply chain software has emerged as a key e-commerce enabling...
- Technical articles 2000-02-28
- Video: Five reasons to centralize your IT department
- Is your IT department becoming more centralized or decentralized?Original post:http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/hiner/?p=776Most IT department tend to be drifting in one direction or the other. Which direction is your IT department moving right now?Helpful in my IT workThis is very helpful for me. The short and sweet information is really great.Its updates my...
- Discussion threads 2008-07-09
- Increasing static data prompts storage changes
- Whats driving storage automation toolsIn most companies, data storage has long been viewed as a necessary evil—a tech piece plugged in to back up data just in case of a disaster. But that thinking is evolving, as the type of data stored and used today is rapidly changing.Specifically, three major...
- Technical articles 2002-05-21
- Does External Knowledge Enhance Competitive Advantage?: A Research Agenda on IT Outsourcing Practices
- Since last two decades offshore outsourcing gaining fast momentum and now this new evolution of business process has achieved its maturity. Standardization of manufacturing sector is almost matured and now this sector is on the automation mode. Western firms in the service sector are very much eager to standardize their...
- White papers 2009-10-24
- Increasing profitability through Web services
- The term Web services has become commonplace in today's market, but is it just a fad? No, Web services is a strong technology that can positively affect business profitability.By Jonathan Lurie and Samuel LuriePlenty has been written regarding the technology behind Web services, but many people still have difficulty...
- Technical articles 2002-04-01
- The best of the mid-market CRM vendors
- How do the mid-market CRM vendors match up? Hurwitz Group analyst Sharon Ward outlines the pros and cons of the leading CRM vendors that cater to smaller organizations.If you need a tool to help you manage new leads for your remote sales force and to ensure your employees have the...
- Technical articles 2001-02-12
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