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Latest News RSS Feed MANUFACTURING PERFORMANCE MASTERCLASS ‘09 July 02, 2009 'Manufacturing in difficult times, cutting costs without cutting corners' - you cannot afford to miss this exclusive one-day conference for manufacturing and engineering professionals featuring case studies and presentations by UK industry leaders. Valtra automates material flows with RFID July 02, 2009 Valtra has automated the material supply process and material buffer management with RFID at its’ Suolahti tractor manufacturing plant. Peiner Träger sources production management system July 02, 2009 PSI has implemented its production management system PSImetals Peiner Träger’s electro-steel plant in Peine. European Manufacturing Strategies 2009 12 - 14 October 2009, Swissôtel Düsseldorf, Germany With an impending economic upturn, it is vital that manufacturers position themselves to remain competitive and prepare for renewed growth. Etihad Crystal Cargo selects Descartes Cargo 2000 July 01, 2009 Etihad Crystal Cargo has selected Descartes Cargo 2000 to help the airline comply with business process and automation standards. 2009 Supply & Demand Chain Executive 100 July 01, 2009 Wesupply has been selected for inclusion in the prestigious 2009 Supply & Demand Chain Executive 100 Murata's RFID chip slashes manufacturing cost for RFID tags June 30, 2009 Murata Electronics has announced a tiny RFID chip that will substantially reduce manufacturing complexity and costs for paper tag inlays in asset tracking, retail and supply chain management applications. New IBM ILOG products June 30, 2009 ILOG, an IBM Company, has announced new offerings across its business rule management and supply chain management portfolio of products Martinsons invests in the future with IBS June 29, 2009 One of Sweden's leading sawmill and timber industry concerns, Martinsons, is readying itself for an upswing in the economy. Kroger’s third automated case picking system June 29, 2009 In an effort to improve distribution efficiency and productivity, Kroger has once again turned to automation. ROI in 3 months! June 26, 2009 Avocent Corporation leverages Catalyst' s expertise in SAP WMS and process improvement – and achieves ROI in 3 months. Creating a better retail experience for customers June 25, 2009 Winn-Dixie gets groceries to customers faster by enhancing Workload Automation and systems monitoring. Datalogic Mobile Online RMA: RETURN WITH A CLICK! June 24, 2009 Datalogic Mobile has launched the Online RMA (Return Materials Authorisation), a new service programme tool where users can save time, reduce errors, control process and protect assets. Procter & Gamble awards construction contract to Swisslog June 24, 2009 Consumer goods company Procter & Gamble (P&G) has commissioned Swisslog to design and implement an extension to their automated highbay warehouse at Manchester. Infor ‘redefines value for maintenance with Flex programme’ June 24, 2009 Infor has launched Infor Flex, a programme that gives customers on maintenance a clear, fast and cost effective path to adopt Infor’s latest products.

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