Technology Strategies for Progressive Manufacturers.

Managing Automation is written for business and technology decision-makers to help them accelerate the global transformation of manufacturing by providing up-to-date information on technology solutions and strategies. (Tradepub.com)

Managing Automation, published by Thomas Publishing Company, LLC, provides a complete set of decision-support informational tools for progressive manufacturers -- companies who are using information and automation technologies to transform their businesses and create a sustainable competitive advantage.

Its monthly magazine, website, intelligent solutions database and executive conference reach the entire integrated technology buying team -- executives, line-of-business managers and IT management – at every stage of the technology buying process.

Managing Automation content is built around the key issues of manufacturing technology. Our editorial experts provide insight and analysis on current market conditions, technology products and the competitive landscape. Topics covered include e-business, ERP, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Execution, Controls, Robotics, Plant Floor Software, product development, the latest developments in production processes, Logistics and Warehousing, and more.

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Cover story
Five Ideas for Demand Planning
by Jeff Moad
As their businesses become more global and complex, manufacturers are struggling more than ever to come up with accurate, actionable demand forecasts. Here are five ideas that can help.

Let's say you're a large consumer goods manufacturer doing business in 160 different countries, selling your products to retail customers ranging from WalMart to small stores, each with its own stocking needs. The rising amount of point-of-sale and other demand data being passed to you, particularly by your largest customers, is beginning to overwhelm your people and systems. ...

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Building on the SOA Blueprint
by Stephanie Neil
As early adopters found, a services-oriented architecture alone won't solve pressing business problems. SOA's second wave requires BPM, governance, and common data structures.

Innovation Now a Team Effort
by Diane Himes
Manufacturers will see product innovation dry up unless they learn to work well with others. Software tools can help support secure collaboration processes, but cultural change is also needed.

Lean + Technology = Lean Squared
by Chris Chiappinelli
The old view of lean was that technology didn't play much of a role. The new view sees increasingly sophisticated software and hardware as lean's great allies.

Finding Flaws Before They Spread
by Stephanie Neil
Medical device manufacturers, contending with FDA-mandated traceability, as well as the need to manage suppliers and reduce recalls, are turning to quality lifecycle management as the killer app.

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