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The latest industry news brought to you by Manufacturing Computer Solutions magazine. What you need to know about users and suppliers of manufacturing IT, engineering IT, ERP/MRP systems, supply chain systems, production systems, MES, CRM, CAD/CAM/CAE systems, PDM/PLM systems, plant and factory systems, systems for lean and agile manufacturing, and IT and network infrastructure. The 25 most recent items are displayed below. Archived news stories can be found via the news library or the search facility. You can also subscribe to the Manufacturing Computer Solutions RSS News Feed.
 
 
200 manufacturers jump on Infor’s Flex upgrade programme 05/03/2010
Some 200 mid-market manufacturers have now signed up for Infor's Flex programme, launched last year to encourage users to upgrade or exchange existing Infor systems to software that can take advantage of Infor Open SOA.
Micro-Apps expand business value of SAP solutions at Archean Group 03/03/2010
Better customer service and newly optimised business processes are being reported by Indian conglomerate Archean Group, following the development of a micro-app by SEAL Consulting.
3M’s global SAP Business Suite rollout begins 01/03/2010
3m says it is rolling out SAP Business Suite 7 ERP software, phasing out some of its legacy systems worldwide and helping to unify its global business processes.
IFS aims for service organisations with Microsoft Bing Maps integration 24/02/2010
Following an agreement with Microsoft, IFS has introduced IFS Virtual Map, a planning system for service organisations within manufacturers.
Windows crash vulnerability could catch millions of PCs and servers 24/02/2010
Stand by for a new wave of denial of service attacks, thanks to a 10-year old operating system flaw, thought to be one of the biggest security vulnerabilities in the Windows OS for many years.
Oil & gas contractor Semco Maritime selects IFS Applications 23/02/2010
Danish oil and gas contractor Semco Maritime says it has selected IFS Applications to improve its project operations globally.
Lotus Racing chooses eBECS to manage 2010 F1 season 23/02/2010
Lotus Racing says it has gone for eBECS to deliver a flexible software solution to help keep it ahead of the game.
Lawson claims most comprehensive M3 boosts industry offerings 22/02/2010
Lawson's new M3 ERP system, now at v3.10.1, is its "most significant launch" for the product to date, with more than 100 enhancements, including more than 600 detailed functional changes, says the company.
Next-gen hybrid web security analysis launched by Fortify and HP 22/02/2010
Fortify Software today debuted its next generation hybrid security analysis technology for testing web applications.
Ross ERP to transform La Rousse Foods operations 19/02/2010
La Rousse Foods has revealed that it has signed software services firm Aspera Solutions to deliver £200,000 worth of Ross (CDC) ERP software, which the company believes will pay for itself within three years.
Preactor to open up with APS in Spain and Portugal 16/02/2010
Preactor International believes 2010 will be a year of recovery and opportunity for the Iberian region, so is expanding in southern Europe and opening offices in Spain and Portugal.
Pasta Concepts to reduce overheads by 20% with Access ERP solution 16/02/2010
Frozen pasta products manufacturer Pasta Concepts says it is on track to reduce overheads by 20%, following th implementation of an Access Supply Chain ERP solution.
Petrochemical dyes manufacturer migrates to Epicor 15/02/2010
Global fuels and lubricants marking firm John Hogg says it has selected Epicor 9 next-generation ERP software to upgrade from its long-serving DOS-based custom system.
APS takes root in Europe as Preactor sees order soar 12/02/2010
As Preactor Europe, the continental arm of advanced planning and scheduling systems specialist Preactor in the UK, celebrates two years since its foundation, the company has announced a surge in sales.
Pringles packaging tastes the difference of PLM software 12/02/2010
Consumer goods giant Procter & Gamble says it has extended the scope of its Dassault V6 PLM (product lifecycle management) software implementation to incorporate global packaging and artwork initiatives – including for its massively successful Pringles.
Open source web address security sets pace for business 11/02/2010
The new web address security system, developed by the OpenDNSSEC project, has been welcomed by the organisers of 360°IT (the IT infrastructure event)
SAP’s Hasso Plattner steps back up as Léo Apotheker departs 10/02/2010
In the wake of the departure of the charismatic SAP CEO Léo Apotheker, and SAP's decision to "return to [its] co-ceo structure with Bill McDermott and Jim Hagemann Snabe", the ERP giant has announced new templates for manufacturing execution systems (MES).
And the top five cloud computing applications for 2010 are… 10/02/2010
Collaboration applications, web applications and serving, cloud backup, business applications and personal productivity applications are the top five destined for cloud coverage this year.
Gartner identifies seven major guidelines to BPM project success 09/02/2010
There are seven non-technology factors that manufacturers and others need to watch if they want to succeed with business process management (BPM) systems.
CG Electrodes sparks better lean manufacturing with ERP and APS 09/02/2010
Graphite electrodes manufacturer CG Electrodes reckons it will reduce inventory, increase productivity and improve customer service when it goes live with its Infor ERP SyteLine system.
US Army selects IFS for manufacturing and maintenance systems 08/02/2010
The US Army has selected IFS Applications as the manufacturing and maintenance software for its Logistics Modernization Program (LMP) at all of the army's arsenals, depots and ammunition plants.
Fogarty warms up manufacturing supply chain with Microsoft and Ebecs 08/02/2010
Fogarty says it expects to dramatically improve the efficiency of its internal processes and support its long term growth plans, when it goes live with a Microsoft Dynamics AX solution from Ebecs.
Norgren extends Express catalogue and web store to US market 05/02/2010
Fluid and pneumatic motion technologies manufacturer Norgren says it has extended its use of the Hybris product information management (PIM) solution into the US market.
Delcam launches integrated CAM for SolidWorks CAD 05/02/2010
Finally it's here: Delcam maching software integrated with SolidWorks, including the former's technology for drilling and two- to five-axis milling.
Elekta to turbo boost customer service on Inform software 04/02/2010
Elekta, which manufactures equipment for cancer treatments, says it is implementing inventory planning and forecasting technology to help speed up replacement parts for customers.
 
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