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Along with the latest industry news, Manufacturing AUTOMATION presents
exclusive ERP and PLM SOFTWARE features and products in this issue:

Featured Video:

Checking in on Canada's economic recovery
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News:

Another blow to the auto industry
Ford Motor Company has announced that it will lay off workers at its engine plant in Windsor, Ont. Find out how many workers will be affected, and when the cuts will take place.


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News:

More bad news for Toyota — another recall
Toyota Canada is voluntarily recalling more than 4,000 vehicles due to a steering concern. Find out which model and what the concern is.

Is Canada headed for another recession?
After a strong start to the year, growth is expected to slow for the Canadian economy. But are we at risk of another recession? Find out what the CIBC World Markets' Recession Probability Index tells us.

Fluke unites six product groups under new brand
Fluke Corporation is consolidating its six calibration product lines under a single logo — Fluke Calibration. Find out which groups and how this will affect customers.

European material handling leader acquires Ontario robotics firm
Finland-based Cimcorp Oy, a supplier of automated material handling and picking solutions, has acquired RMT Robotics, a Grimsby, Ont.-based manufacturer and integrator of robotic material handling systems. How will this newly formed group impact the industry?

Feature: ERP

Lessons on ERP testing and scheduling
Imagine waking up one day to find out that your company's supply chain has grinded to a halt, making it impossible to fulfill $100 million worth of orders. This is what happened to Hershey's confectionary manufacturing and distribution operations in 1999. More than 10 years later, companies are making the same mistakes. In this article, Pemeco's Jonathan Gross provides two key lessons to help companies implement ERP correctly – the first time.

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August 18: Power Supplies; Electronic Components

August 25: Machine Safety

September 1: ERP

September 8: Data Acquisition, Enclosures and Workstations

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  • Cover story: 2010 Software Guide
    Manufacturing AUTOMATION’s annual software guide features in-depth case studies involving some of today’s biggest PLM, ERP and CAD/CAM vendors.

  • Cyber scare
    There is a growing trend towards web-based SCADA and control system software that is exposing organizations to cyber attacks. In this article, Pemeco's Jonathan Gross will delve deeper into these risks, explain how PLCs and wireless technologies are also in danger, and offer tips on mitigating security risks.

  • The secrets to inventory optimization
    Managing inventory in a multi-channel network presents major challenges. Joe Kislowicz explores how to overcome them by implementing a sound inventory optimization strategy.

Plus: Programmable control, enclosures and workstations, power supplies, RFID, wire and cable, and wireless technology and security

Calendar of Events:

Sept. 13-18: The International Manufacturing Technology Show - Chicago, Ill.

Sept. 28-29: PLM Road Map 2010 - Plymouth, Mich.

Oct. 4-7: ISA Automation Week 2010 - Houston, Texas

Oct. 5-7: Canadian Manufacturing Week 2010 - Toronto, Ont.

Check out the Calendar of Events on the Manufacturing AUTOMATION website for more upcoming industry seminars, conferences, shows and training sessions.

Got an event you want us to include on the website? Please send an e-mail to editor Mary Del Ciancio: mdelciancio@clbmedia.ca.



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