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News:

SKF opens Solution Factory in Toronto
SKF has opened the latest addition to its global network of SKF Solution Factory facilities in Toronto — the company's 24th location worldwide, and its second one in Canada. Learn more about the Solution Factory.

Unemployment rate in Canada holds steady, economy adds 13,200 workers
Canada's economy added about 13,200 jobs last month, thanks to an outsized gain in Quebec that helped keep the national unemployment rate at a post-recession low of 6.9 per cent for a second month. Learn more.

Quebec funds efforts by RER Hydro, Boeing to build river turbine farm
The Quebec government is helping to bankroll a $130-million project by RER Hydro, Hydro-Quebec and Boeing to generate clean energy on the St. Lawrence River in what officials say would be the world's largest river-generated turbine farm. Get the details.

Creating a connected and secure industry tops talks at automation event
The connected enterprise and industrial control system security were two of the major themes at Rockwell Automation's annual Automation Perspectives media event on Tuesday, which precedes the company's Automation Fair conference and tradeshow. More than 100 media from 25 countries gathered in Houston for the event, and Manufacturing AUTOMATION was there. Get the highlights here.

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Feature: ERP Software

Leverage ERP to drive lean manufacturing initiatives
Contrary to some popularly held views, implementing enterprise resource planning software does not create an inherent conflict with a lean manufacturing philosophy. Sure, material requirements planning functions might operate in a manner inconsistent with pure demand-pull systems, but companies don't have to take an all-or-nothing approach to lean. Learn more.

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Calendar of Events:

November 14: Manufacturing Symposium 2013 - Mississauga, Ont.

November 18:
MainTrain Calgary 2013 - Calgary, Alta.

November 20:
Lockout/Tagout Safety Essentials - Ottawa, Ont.

November 27:
Automated Thermal Imaging Seminar - Fredericton, N.B.

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 email to editor Mary Del Ciancio: mdelciancio@annexweb.com.

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