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How Does Technology Shape the Future? [ROUNDUP]
This roundup contains discussions on asset performance management, quality performance management, and Alcoa's most recent acquisition.
It's been an exciting week in the industrial world. A large solution provider acquisition was publicly released, many upcoming software user conferences are being highly inticipated, and large manufacturers are acheiving huge energy savings and waste reduction.
Dassault Systèmes Welcomes Apriso!
Dassault Systèmes announced the acquisition of Apriso, a leading manufacturing software solution provider. Apriso’s expertise in Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) proved to be a driving force behind Dassault’s decision making process. This brief Q&A with Tom Hennessey, Apriso’s VP of Marketing, provides the Dassault Systèmes community with a better understanding of Apriso’s FlexNet Global Manufacturing Platform, how these technologies compliment DELMIA, and how this acquisition is going to pave the way into new industries. More on this announcement.
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Mark Davidson, Principal Analyst at LNS Research, is currently focused on examining each aspect of Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) and The Future of Manufacturing Software Platforms. Davidson will be launching our much anticipated MOM Research Library this month. Keep an eye out for more information on the unveiling of this content.
State-of-the-Art Alcoa Facility to Cut in Half Energy Used to Recycle Aluminum for Forged Wheels
Last week, Alcoa announced that its $21 million casthouse expansion plan is forecasted to cut the amount of energy used to recycle aluminum from forged wheels in half. Not only will this reduction in energy usage decrease the omission of greenhouse gases, but simultaneously increase the overall efficiency and sustainability of Alcoa’s manufacturing process. This initiative is a part of The Department of Energy’s Better Buildings Challenge, where sustainable companies share best practices for achieving energy efficiency through innovation. State-of-the-Art Alcoa facility.
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As industrial companies are feeling the pressure to improve business performance in the terms of cost and efficiency, energy management is becoming a focal point for developing strategies and solutions. The Industrial Energy Management Best Practices Guide aims to assist executives in understanding IEM technologies, improving operating margins, reducing environmental impacts, and achieving improved business performance.
Put PowerPlex in the Palm of Your Hand
This coming week, June 3rd through 5th, Plex Systems will be hosting the PowerPlex conference. Plex Online partners, customers, and technology experts will mingle and share best practices for achieving operational excellence. PowerPlex exists as the celebration of streamlined production, improved quality, reduced costs and more industrial initiatives. For those individuals planning on attending the conference, Plex has created a mobile application to enhance attendee experience. Not only does the PowerPlex app integrate with your proposed schedule, but includes socially networking allowing for real-time event updates and connecting with other executives. PowerPlex in your palm.
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Matthew Littlefield, President and Principal Analyst at LNS Research, will be speaking at PowerPlex. Littlefield will be discussing improved processing and operational excellence in the food industry.
Large Versus Small Business Quality Management Strategies [DATA]
The 2012-2013 LNS Research Quality Management Survey asked executives a range of questions involving people, processes, technology, and metrics. In this article, Mike Roberts provided insight into the results by comparing the responses from large corporations to those of smaller companies. Roberts discusses the differences discovered on top quality management objectives, top quality management challenges, and quality technology adoption rates. Review our survey findings.
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The Global Quality Advisory Council provides a platform for executives to discuss quality management objectives and challenges related to system adoption, implementing a metrics program, risk management, building a quality culture, compliance, and process standardization. Research and benchmarking tools are also provided to members in order to assist in such initiatives. The next meeting on June 18th is primarily focused on Enterprise Quality Management Software; to receive more information on joining this global council, please fill out this form.
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