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.

If you are researching a particular topic or product you can access fresh content being published on our website on a daily basis. We provide exclusive online articles, the entire current issue of the print publication and our archive with over 6 years of content.

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Publisher: Thomas Publishing Company

Read the Digital Edition: Managing Automation, July/August 2009

18 l COVER STORY
NOW HEAR THIS!
MA/ME readers weigh in on which vendors in a wide range of technology categories really get manufacturing, and which providers they would recommend to peers.

22 l DEEP DIVE AUTOMATION PLATFORMS: MARKET OVERVIEW WHAT’S THE RIGHT BLEND IN AUTOMATION PLATFORMS?
Manufacturers don’t have the time or money to overhaul antiquated automation systems in pursuit of 21st century control platforms. So they are turning to data sharing, common applications, and, yes, standards to boost their efficiency.

29 EXPERT Q&A: LOWER COSTS DRIVE
STANDARDIZATION PURSUITS
To get an expert’s view of the state of industry standardization, MA e-mailed with Craig Resnick, research director at ARC Advisory Group.

28 READER POLL
Automation standardization is not imperative, mainly due to budgets.

30 USER RESOURCES
The short list of resources you need to understand the evolution of automation platforms.

32 TRANSFORMATION
PULLING BACK
Not every inventory management problem demands the use of sophisticated optimization tools. How a return to simple, pullbased principles can help manufacturers tackle today’s complex challenges.

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