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Activplant Corporation Receives Patent on its Throughput Analyzer

Activplant Corporation — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:52:00 GMT

LONDON, ON � July 22, 2008 - Activplant Corporation, announced today that it has been granted a patent on its latest manufacturing software innovation the Throughput Analyzer. This patented Throughput Capability Metric is a breakthrough technology that supersedes all previous measurement metrics including OEE and downtime in its ability to identify the key chronic disruptors to overall product flow. �The manufacturing industry is facing daunting challenges, we are very pleased to receive...

Modu Tech Framed for Success with DEACOM Manufacturing Software

Deacom, Inc. — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:03:00 GMT

Modu Tech, a building component manufacturing and framing company, recently selected the DEACOM Integrated Accounting and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software System to manage its sales order entry, scheduling, inventory control, production, labor data collection, document management, purchasing, and accounting in one software system.

Deacom to Participate in Panel Discussion on IT, Business Strategies at Chemical Week CFO Conference

Deacom, Inc. — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:39:00 GMT

Jay Deakins, President of ERP Producer Deacom, Inc., will participate in a panel discussion on the alignment of Information Technology (IT) strategy and business strategy in a global corporation at Chemical Week's 13th Annual CFO Conference, to be held Aug. 5 in New York, NY.

DEACOM Fits Mold for International Coatings Manufacturer

Deacom, Inc. — Tue, 8 Jul 2008 13:28:00 GMT

Zyvax, Inc., a global manufacturer of release coatings and mold release products, has licensed the DEACOM Integrated Accounting and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software System to improve its operations through a combination of business process re-engineering and integration in a single software system.

SURVEY CITES DISSATISFACTION WITH INCUMBENT ERP VENDORS

SYSPRO — Tue, 1 Jul 2008 14:59:00 GMT

Mid-Sized Co�s Favor Pragmatic, Yet Visionary ERP Solutions as Replacements; Buyers Demanding Better Business Processes + Cost Controls as Cultures Change

SYSPRO ERP DELIVERS HUGE GAINS TO FIBER-OPTIC CABLE CLIENT

SYSPRO — Tue, 1 Jul 2008 14:56:00 GMT

Optical Cable Increases Gross Profit by 31.2%, Named 2008 Exporter of the Year

Chemical Manufacturer Finds Right Formula with DEACOM ERP Software

Deacom, Inc. — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:38:00 GMT

Producer of the DEACOM Integrated Accounting and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software System, Deacom, Inc. announces that Synalloy Corporation (Nasdaq:SYNL) has chosen DEACOM to integrate its specialty chemical manufacturing business in one software system.

SYSPRO Software Drives 99.6% Inventory Accuracy at Ettore Products

SYSPRO — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 17:00:00 GMT

Accuracy Extends to Three Major, Twenty-Five �Cottage� Warehouses

SYSPRO Releases Quality Management Software for Small, Mid-Sized Businesses

SYSPRO — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:59:00 GMT

SYSPRO Combines with uniPoint for Integrated, PragmaVision-Style Quality Solution; Continues Company Focus on Lean and Green Manufacturing/Distribution Solutions

SYSPRO BESTS SAP AND SAGE TO TAKE TOP ERP SOFTWARE HONORS

SYSPRO — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:57:00 GMT

ERP Suite #1 in 2008 eWeek Channel Insider Product of the Year Awards

SYSPRO EARNS �HOT COMPANY� AWARD BY START-IT MAGAZINE

SYSPRO — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:55:00 GMT

Lean & Green Manufacturing Capabilities Fuel 10th Straight Naming to List

SYSPRO FOOD SECTOR CLIENT CITES INVENTORY CONTROL GAINS

SYSPRO — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:54:00 GMT

Chocolate Potpourri Leverages SYSPRO�s Lean Manufacturing Capabilities; Provides ERP Testimonial at 2008 Demand Planning & Forecasting Conference

Homebuilder Selects DEACOM Manufacturing Software as Foundation for Improved Business Processes

Deacom, Inc. — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 18:55:00 GMT

Homestead Building Systems, Inc., based in Bristow, VA, has licensed the DEACOM Integrated Accounting and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software System to streamline its business processes in a single software system.

Activplant Releases White Paper: Solving the Downtime Dilemma - 5 Reasons to Look Beyond Your Top 10 Downtime List

Activplant Corporation — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:48:00 GMT

London, ON � June 12, 2008 Activplant Corporation, the standard in performance management solutions for the world�s leading manufacturers, announces the release of its latest white paper: Solving the Downtime Dilemma: 5 Reasons to Look Beyond Your Top 10 Downtime List. This latest white paper by Activplant Corporation (http://www.activplant.com) is based on several customer case studies focusing on downtime reporting. The white paper, the second in a series of performance management...

Tower Automotive rolls out Throughput Analyzer globally across its global enterprise

Activplant Corporation — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:47:00 GMT

London, ON - April 14, 2008 - Activplant Corporation, the standard in manufacturing performance management software solutions for the world�s leading manufacturers, announced early today that Tower Automotive, LLC has selected the Activplant Performance Management System, Throughput Analyzer� as its choice for throughput improvements globally. This announcement affirms Activplant as the chosen leader in universal standard performance management throughout Tower Automotive. Tower has made...

TECHVENTIVE CITES SYSPRO FIT FOR FOOD, MEDICAL DEVICE CO�S

SYSPRO — Thu, 29 May 2008 16:09:00 GMT

New ERP Manufacturing Report for �Industries in Chaos� Now Available... Techventive recently recently released a report by analyst and CEO Brian Sommer detailing the challenges in the food and medical device industries and how SYSPRO helps companies accomodate those challenges, and thrive.

SYSPRO Releases New Document Management Software for Mid-Market Manufacturers

SYSPRO — Thu, 29 May 2008 15:59:00 GMT

Furthers �Green ERP� Leadership with PragmaVision-Style Solution for Compliance Rules

SYSPRO U.S. FINALIST FOR 3 MORE TECHNOLOGY & BUSINESS AWARDS

SYSPRO — Thu, 29 May 2008 15:10:00 GMT

ERP for PragmaVision Leader Cited for �Green� Efforts, U.S. Manufacturing Help

Manufacturers Gather for Functionality Updates, Development Plans at ERP User Conference

Deacom, Inc. — Wed, 21 May 2008 14:23:00 GMT

Deacom, Inc., provider of the DEACOM Integrated Accounting and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software System, recently gathered DEACOM users from the building component, batch process, and mixed-mode manufacturing industries for its annual user conference on May 13-14 at the Top of the Tower in Philadelphia, PA.

Deacom Enhances Document Management System for Manufacturers

Deacom, Inc. — Thu, 1 May 2008 19:17:00 GMT

Deacom, Inc. announces today the addition of the DEACOM document linker to the DEACOM Integrated Accounting and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software System.

Building Component Manufacturer Links Engineering Design Data to Business Processes with DEACOM Software

Deacom, Inc. — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 14:18:00 GMT

Deacom, Inc. announces that Nascor Ltd., one of western Canada's largest and fastest-growing manufacturers of building components, is implementing the DEACOM Integrated Accounting and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software System at its Alberta headquarters and two manufacturing facilities to link its engineering design data with its accounting, inventory control, purchasing, production, and sales order entry in one business system.

START-IT Names the Top 125 Manufacturing Technology Providers - Activplant named Top Manufacturing Technology Provider two years in a row

Activplant Corporation — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 14:45:00 GMT

Carol Stream, Ill. - March 14, 2008 - Today, START-IT magazine announced the companies named on the START-IT 125 for 2008. The START-IT 125 is a directory of the most influential technology providers in the manufacturing space. Companies are selected by the editors of START-IT and its editorial advisory board. As technology has evolved and become more prominent in the manufacturing space, the companies providing the best technologies have also changed....

Supply & Demand Chain Executive Magazine Recognizes Deacom Leadership

Deacom, Inc. — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 19:11:00 GMT

Jay Deakins has been recognized by Supply & Demand Chain Executive Magazine as a 2008 Pro to Know. As the founder of Deacom, Inc., the producer of the DEACOM Integrated Accounting and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software System, Deakins received this honor for his commitment to helping building component, modular building, batch process, and mixed-mode manufacturers build 21st century supply chains with a single, integrated software system.

SYSPRO Recognized for �Excellence in Innovation� for Second Successive Year

SYSPRO — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 15:48:00 GMT

SYSPRO received the honorable "Software Company of the Year" award from the Technology Council of Southern California. SYSPRO was one of three companies named for the award, which was based on "excellence in innovation." The company, a leading ERP software provider, has been nominated for a string of recent awards, on account of its ongoing development of new, innovative technologies.

SYSPRO Recognized as an Early Adopter of SOA

SYSPRO — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 21:50:00 GMT

Leading research firm AMR Research published a report late last year referencing SYSPRO as an Early Adopter of Service-Oriented Architechture. This title reflects perfectly SYSPRO's latest approach to new technology, called PragmaVision, which is driven by buyers who want proven, yet cutting-edge technology.

SYSPRO Interface Recieved Top Technology Award in '07

SYSPRO — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 21:40:00 GMT

START-IT Magazine named the SYSPRO Fluid Interface Design a 2007 winner of the "Top 50 Technology Award" for its contributions to Manufacturing Solutions.

SYSPRO Factory Scheduling Software Options Advance Lean Manufacturing Practices

SYSPRO — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 21:19:00 GMT

SYSPRO added new scheduling options in 2007 to the SYSPRO Factory Scheduling Software solution to help factory managers advance Lean manufacturing practices. These options range from fairly basic planning board type scheduling to the optimal in advanced scheduling solutions.

Vista Paint Retail Stores Go Live on the DEACOM POS System

Deacom, Inc. — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:18:00 GMT

Deacom, Inc. announces that Vista Paint, one of the largest independently owned manufacturers of fine architectural coatings for residential, industrial, and commercial use in the United States, has implemented the DEACOM Point-of-Sale (POS) Software System throughout its 46 retail store locations in California and Nevada.

DEACOM Integrated ERP Software to be Exhibited at American Coatings Show

Deacom, Inc. — Mon, 3 Mar 2008 18:45:00 GMT

Deacom, Inc., the leading producer of integrated accounting and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software for paint and coatings manufacturers, will showcase its DEACOM Software System at Booth #1036 on June 2-5 at the 2008 American Coatings Show in Charlotte, NC.

DEACOM ERP Software Greases Operational Wheels of Lubricant Manufacturer

Deacom, Inc. — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 19:10:00 GMT

The leading provider of lubricants and specialty fluids to the automotive and industrial markets, Cincinnati Vulcan, has selected the DEACOM Integrated Accounting and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software System, according to Deacom, Inc. The DEACOM System will replace Cincinnati Vulcan's non-integrated accounting and laboratory management software systems in order to better manage a multi-company structure.

Activplant Releases White Paper: The OEE Deficit - Why It Can't Deliver the Results You Require

Activplant Corporation — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 17:24:00 GMT

London, ON � February 25 2008 Activplant Corporation, the standard in performance management solutions for the world�s leading manufacturers, announces the release of its latest white paper: The OEE Deficit: Why it can't deliver the results you require. The paper is based on manufacturers� experiences and research. In this body of work, Cocco introduces an evolution in thinking: the most efficient way to increase productivity is to focus on...

DEACOM Software Integrates Cosmetics, Personal Care Product Manufacturing Operations in One System

Deacom, Inc. — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 18:08:00 GMT

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software producer Deacom, Inc. has joined the Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) to aid cosmetics and personal care product manufacturers in efficiently and effectively developing and selling safe, high quality, and innovative goods.

The new DEPRAG� high-torque Minimat-E available in several different models.

DEPRAG, Inc. — Mon, 4 Feb 2008 16:36:00 GMT

The electric Minimat-E Screwdriver series has been expanded to now include models having a maximum torque capability of 18 Nm (160 inch pounds)!

Utmost application flexibility by using the expanded Minimat-E Screwdriver series!

DEPRAG, Inc. — Mon, 4 Feb 2008 16:34:00 GMT

The DEPRAG handheld Screwfeeding Machine line has been expanded to include now also the new Electric Screwdrivers of the Micromat/Minimat-E series...

Webinar Unpacks Software Integrity Issues Faced by Food Manufacturers

Deacom, Inc. — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 13:25:00 GMT

Food Engineering Magazine will host a free webinar with business software provider Deacom, Inc. on Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at 1 p.m. Eastern time.

Deacom Shows Savory Side of Business Integration to Snack Manufacturers

Deacom, Inc. — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 16:42:00 GMT

Deacom, Inc., producer of the DEACOM Integrated Accounting and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software System, has joined the Snack Food Association (SFA) to support the business software needs of the North American snack food manufacturing community.

Sterling Commerce Delivers on Cross-Channel Execution Strategy with New Supplier Management Solutions

Sterling Commerce — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 15:11:00 GMT

Company Leverages its Integration and Application Expertise to Provide Innovative Way to Get Retailers and Suppliers on the Same Page

True Value Company Selects On Demand Sterling Commerce Solution to Improve Customer Service and Supply Chain Efficiency

Sterling Commerce — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 15:09:00 GMT

Sterling Supply Chain Visibility On Demand Transforms Hardware Retailer�s Supply Chain Data into Actionable Information, Accessible in Real-time

Sound Structures Chooses DEACOM to Manage Engineered Wood Product and Truss Business

Deacom, Inc. — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 13:56:00 GMT

Deacom, Inc. announces that Sound Structures of Virginia has selected the DEACOM Integrated Accounting and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software System to provide complete data visibility throughout its corporate location and five subsidiaries.

Southeastern Materials Selects DEACOM to Boost Productivity, Customer Service

Deacom, Inc. — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 18:47:00 GMT

Southeastern Materials, Inc., a manufacturer of roof and floor truss systems and wall panels, has chosen the DEACOM Integrated Accounting and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software System to integrate its business processes for increased productivity and enhanced service to its residential and commercial builder client base.

Activplant Wins 2007 Innovation Technology Award for its Throughput Analyzer Application

Activplant Corporation — Mon, 3 Dec 2007 13:49:00 GMT

LONDON, ON - October 24, 2007 - Activplant Corporation, the standard in performance management solutions for the world�s leading manufacturers, announced today that the Ontario Chamber of Commerce selected Activplant Corporation as the recipient of the 2007 Innovation Technology Award for its Throughput Analyzer Application. This application is revolutionizing manufacturing environments with its ability to identify true chronic constraints within the manufacturing process.

Glovia Services Adds Supplier and Customer Portals to GSInnovate SaaS ERP Solution to Spur End-to-End Supply Chain Collaboration

Glovia Services — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 17:56:00 GMT

Glovia Services Inc., a subsidiary of Glovia International Inc. and Fujitsu, the world's third largest IT services provider, announces the addition of two collaborative portals to its Web-hosted GSInnovate, an innovative web-based ERP system built on a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) delivery model. The Supplier Portal and Customer Portal bring a broad range of real-time, interactive capabilities to GSInnovate's comprehensive suite of manufacturing and business process software...

Glovia Services to Close Out First Year as a Top Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) ERP Provider to Small and Midsize Manufacturers

Glovia Services — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 17:55:00 GMT

Nearing the one year mark, Glovia Services Inc., a subsidiary of Glovia International Inc. and Fujitsu, the world's third largest IT services provider, is leading the charge on market adoption of hosted or Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) web-based ERP.

GSInnovate SaaS ERP Now Available on Salesforce.com's AppExchange

Glovia Services — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 17:52:00 GMT

Glovia Services Inc., a subsidiary of Glovia International Inc. and Fujitsu, the world's third largest IT services provider, today announced the availability of its GSInnovate solution for salesforce.com's AppExchange. GSInnovate for AppExchange is immediately available for test drive and deployment at http://www.salesforce.com/appexchange

Deacom Supports Manufacturing Industry Standards with MESA

Deacom, Inc. — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 14:54:00 GMT

Deacom, Inc. announces today its membership with the Manufacturing Enterprise Solutions Association (MESA), a global community of manufacturing companies, solutions providers, and industry professionals that promotes technological innovation and best management practices.

Join us at the world's foremost gathering of RFID practioners in Munich, Germany in January 2008!

World Trade Group — Thu, 1 Nov 2007 09:05:00 GMT

Taking place 29th and 30th January 2008, Global RFID ROI 2008 is the event bringing together the leading RFID practitioners from the supply chain, logistics, manufacturing and IT industries that will give you the opportunity of discovering the real ROI behind RFID implementation.View the latest programme!

International Academy of the Visual Arts Honors Deacom Website

Deacom, Inc. — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 17:14:00 GMT

Manufacturing ERP Producer Awarded for Creative Excellence on the Web

International Academy of the Visual Arts Honors Deacom Website

Deacom, Inc. — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 17:14:00 GMT

Manufacturing ERP Producer Awarded for Creative Excellence on the Web

Sterling Commerce Recognized as a Leading Supply Chain Partner

Sterling Commerce — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 12:40:00 GMT

Company Named One of Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies� 100 Great Supply Chain Partners

Sterling Commerce Ranked Among Top 100 Largest Software Companies by Software Magazine

Sterling Commerce — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 12:39:00 GMT

Company Named to Software Magazine�s 25th Annual �Software 500� List, Based on 2006 Revenues

Sterling Commerce and Its Customers Define Multi-Enterprise SOA

Sterling Commerce — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 12:37:00 GMT

Presentations at Gartner ITxpo Detail the Benefits of Multi-Enterprise SOA in Enabling Companies to Achieve Unmatched Growth While Combating IT Complexity

Deacom Brings Business Software Expertise to Western Coatings Symposium

Deacom, Inc. — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 16:36:00 GMT

Deacom President Jay Deakins, founder of the DEACOM Integrated Accounting and Enterprise Software System, will help coatings manufacturers learn how to streamline their complex business processes for maximum efficiency at the 28th Biennial Western Coatings Societies Symposium and Show at the Flamingo Hotel in Las Vegas, NV. Deakins' session will be held on Monday, October 22, 2007 from 3:00-3:30 p.m.

DEACOM Software Helps Modular Building Manufacturers Focus on Growth

Deacom, Inc. — Thu, 4 Oct 2007 20:51:00 GMT

Deacom, Inc. announces that Chaparral Industries, a manufacturer of modular residential, commercial, and recreational buildings, is implementing the DEACOM Integrated Accounting and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software System to improve its business processes in order to facilitate growth.

Ricoh Selects Throughput Analyzer to Drive Continuous Improvement - Activplant�s Throughput Analyzer Application to optimize plant performance

Activplant Corporation — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 13:14:00 GMT

LONDON, ON � September 24, 2007 � Activplant Corporation, the standard in performance management software solutions for the world�s leading manufacturers, announced today that Ricoh UK has signed a license agreement to use Activplant�s Throughput Analyzer software application. Ricoh�s decision to install the Throughput Analyzer application at this location follows previously successful deployments of the Activplant Performance Management System in Ricoh facilities. Ricoh selected Activplant...

Activplant Ranked the 49th Fastest Growing Technology Company in Canada in the Deloitte Technology Fast 50

Activplant Corporation — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 13:12:00 GMT

Canada�s most prestigious technology award celebrates a decade of Canadian technology London, September 20, 2007 � Activplant Corporation has been ranked among the Deloitte Technology Fast 50, a ranking of the 50 fastest-growing technology companies in Canada, based on the percentage of revenue growth over five years. Activplant�s increase in revenues of 347% percent from 2002 to 2006 resulted in a 49th ranking. Over the last decade, the Deloitte ...

Many Companies Struggling to Sustain their Six Sigma Efforts

Worldwide Conventions and Business Forums — Sat, 22 Sep 2007 20:02:00 GMT

Maintaining the momentum of a Six Sigma deployment is a fundamental challenge at the forefront of all practitioners minds, wherever they are on their Six Sigma journey.

Activplant, Patni Team Up To Deliver Industry-Leading Performance Management Solutions to World Manufacturers

Activplant Corporation — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 22:30:00 GMT

Multi-year, Strategic Partnership Agreement Promotes Activplant�s Performance Management System and Patni�s Innovative Implementation Services London, ON � September 18, 2007 � Activplant Corporation, the standard in performance management solutions for the worlds leading manufacturers and Patni Computer Systems Ltd., a leading global IT services provider today announced a strategic partnership aimed at providing manufacturers a powerful performance management system to drive maximum...

Chemical Manufacturers Invited to Simplify Their Complex Processes at the 2007 CHEM Show

Deacom, Inc. — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 15:07:00 GMT

The 52nd CHEM Show Educational Conference, taking place hand-in-hand with North America's largest process equipment and technology exposition, will concentrate on broad-scope to industry-specific topics important to the chemical process industries (CPI) professional, including Smooth, Safe, and Secure Processes

Use Web to track production machine OEE in real time.

Production Process — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 13:15:00 GMT

Production Manager provides manufacturing intelligence from all types of production equipment, including those without external data communications capability. Web enabled software collects data from Machine Data Transducers--one installed on each machine--to provide real-time displays of machine status, production rate, cycle time and OEE. E-mail alerts are sent when user-set performance targets aren�t being met. Complete system costs $500 per machine for a 15 machine system.

Process Manufacturing Podcast Outlines Steps to an Effective ERP Implementation

Deacom, Inc. — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 13:01:00 GMT

Better Process Podcast, the voice of the small and mid-sized manufacturing firm, released its latest interview with the president of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) producer Deacom, Inc., Jay Deakins

Sterling Commerce Extends Leadership Position for Technology Standards in Market-leading B2B Solution

Sterling Commerce — Fri, 7 Sep 2007 15:18:00 GMT

Furthers Ability to Support Changing Business Needs in Gentran Integration Suite

Sterling Commerce Delivers Industry�s Most Complete Solution for Solving Today�s Complex Selling and Fulfillment Challenges

Sterling Commerce — Fri, 7 Sep 2007 15:01:00 GMT

Sterling Selling and Fulfillment Suite Addresses the Entire Inquiry-to-Cash Cycle to Drive Higher Revenues, Margins and Responsiveness

Sterling Commerce Delivers New Multi-Channel Selling Capabilities That Drive Greater Customer Loyalty and Sales

Sterling Commerce — Fri, 7 Sep 2007 15:00:00 GMT

New Merchandising and Marketing Capabilities Optimize Both Business and Consumer Experiences Across Multiple Channels

New Sterling Commerce Product Helps Companies Optimize Their Supply Chains to Improve Profitability

Sterling Commerce — Fri, 7 Sep 2007 14:59:00 GMT

Sterling Inventory Replenishment Combines Automation and Collaboration to Enable Lean Manufacturing and Vendor-Managed Inventory

Lifetouch Selects Sterling Selling and Fulfillment Suite as Cornerstone of Strategy to Get Closer to Its Customers

Sterling Commerce — Fri, 7 Sep 2007 14:58:00 GMT

End-to-End Solution Provides Lifetouch With New Ways to Reach Is Customers and Fulfill Their Orders

Top CEOs Announced for the Exclusive CEO Benchmarking Forum at WCBF's Global Six Sigma Summit & Industry Awards

Worldwide Conventions and Business Forums — Sun, 2 Sep 2007 19:58:00 GMT

Top CEOs will be participating in the CEO Benchmarking Forum on October 24th 2007 as part of WCBF�s Global Six Sigma Summit & Awards at The Rio All Suite Hotel, Las Vegas.

PCI Welcomes its First Powder Coating Manufacturing Software Member

Deacom, Inc. — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 14:24:00 GMT

Deacom, Inc., producer of the DEACOM Integrated Accounting and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software System, is a new member of the Powder Coating Institute (PCI)

At ICE, Deacom Makes Paint and Coatings Business Integration a Reality

Deacom, Inc. — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 15:59:00 GMT

Deacom, Inc. will showcase its DEACOM Integrated Accounting and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software solution at the 2007 International Coatings Expo (ICE) from October 3-5 in Toronto, Canada

European Manufacturing Strategies 2007: Less than two months to go!!

World Trade Group — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 09:25:00 GMT

Over 120 delegates have confirmed their attendance � don�t miss your opportunity to join us at the Swiss�tel D�sseldorf, Germany to experience a world-class event that will help you understand how to reduce operating costs whilst improving efficiency

Lighthouse opens office in Singapore

Lighthouse Systems — Wed, 8 Aug 2007 14:14:00 GMT

The Asia marketplace continues to grow and expand manufacturing operations. As such, manufacturers demand access to products and support in areas where they have plants. With direct offices in USA, UK and now Singapore, Lighthouse is uniquely positioned to support large scale, multi-plant implementations across the globe.

Shopfloor-Online gets leaner, faster and smarter as new version launches

Lighthouse Systems — Wed, 8 Aug 2007 14:05:00 GMT

New version offers users better performance, improved charting, enhanced reporting and additional OEE capabilities

Integrated ERP One of the 'Powerful Tools' Discussed at HBA Technical Conference

Deacom, Inc. — Mon, 6 Aug 2007 16:03:00 GMT

Deacom, Inc., producer of an integrated accounting and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software system for the cosmetic and specialty chemical manufacturing industries, today announced that Deacom President Jay Deakins, will speak on a panel titled, "Powerful Tools to Enhance Product Development," at the annual HBA Technical Conference on Thursday, September 20, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. at the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York, New York

Activplant expands business with leading Tier 1 Automotive Supplier

Activplant Corporation — Mon, 6 Aug 2007 07:00:00 GMT

Throughput Analyzer to be deployed within TRW Automotive Commercial Steering Plants across North America Traverse City, MI � August 6th, 2007 Activplant Corporation, the standard in performance management solutions for the world�s leading manufacturers, announced today that TRW Automotive will deploy Activplant�s Throughput Analyzer across their Commercial Steering Systems business in North America. This deployment of Throughput Analyzer will enable their continuous improvement teams to drive

CDC Software Ranks #12 as One of the Top Enterprise Software Companies on Manufacturing Business Technology�s 2007 Global 100 List

CDC Software — Mon, 6 Aug 2007 07:00:00 GMT

CDC Software, a wholly owned subsidiary of CDC Corporation (NASDAQ: CHINA) and a provider of industry-specific enterprise software applications and business services, today announced that it ranked in the number 12 position on Manufacturing Business Technology�s 2007 Global 100 List of Enterprise and Supply Chain Management Application vendors, a ranking determined by total company revenues for 2006. This represents a move up six positions from the company�s 2006 ranking of 18th on the list.

Over 100 delegates now confirmed at EMS 2007

World Trade Group — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 09:00:00 GMT

Places are running out for the must attend event about manufacturing and production strategies that will really help you to understand how to reduce your operating costs, improve efficiences and cut your speed to market. View the latest programme:

InfinityQS Software Gains Rapid Adoption in Thailand

InfinityQS International — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 07:00:00 GMT

InfinityQS International, the leading provider of statistical process control (SPC) software, today announced that its new Authorized Channel, Riverplus, has distributed ProFicient� software to a broad array of Thai manufacturers within just months of the partnership.

SYSPRO Reseller Program

SYSPRO — Mon, 9 Jul 2007 07:00:00 GMT

The fundamental difference between our Reseller program and the rest of the pack is the �SYSPRO Relationship Accelerator�. An ERP System is an enterprise resource planning software that integrates and organizes data from multiple sources and unifies it under one accessible database. The goal is complete communication of all data; everything from accounting to marketing to distribution and manufacturing. Find out why many resellers choose SYSPRO.

SYSPRO Enables SOA

SYSPRO — Mon, 9 Jul 2007 07:00:00 GMT

SOA is made up of several technology components that work together based on industry accepted standards. SOA standards include protocols between services, data descriptions and registry definitions. A service is a function that is well-defined and self-contained, and doesn�t depend on the state of other services.

SYSPRO Customer Chosen �Manufacture of the Year�

SYSPRO — Thu, 5 Jul 2007 07:00:00 GMT

SYSPRO, a leading producer of enterprise software, revealed that SYSPRO customer Optical Cable was named Manufacturer of the Year in the Mid-market Category at the tenth annual START-IT magazine�s Technology and Business (T&B) awards. At the same awards, SYSPRO and Business Objects were winners of the Power of Partnerships award for exemplifying how two technology providers work together in an OEM-type partnership to benefit users.

SYSPRO Progressive Scrap Functionality Furthers Lean Initiative

SYSPRO — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 07:00:00 GMT

SYSPRO, a leading producer of enterprise software, said that the company�s Progressive Scrap functionality is enabling companies to further leverage Lean practices through the better management of materials in their manufacturing operations.

CDC Software Launches Industry�s First Packaged Manufacturing Operations Management System with Real-Time Scheduling and Performance Management

CDC Software — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 07:00:00 GMT

CDC Software's manufacturing operations management system, CDC Factory, is designed specifically for process manufacturers in food and beverage, consumer products and pharmaceuticals industries.By standardizing the best practices of lean manufacturing, OEE, (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) and continuous improvement, CDC Factory provides a real-time framework that unlocks hidden capacity on the factory floor by managing production scheduling in real time.

Medical Device Manufacturers Leverage SYSPRO Enhanced Electronic Signatures Capability

SYSPRO — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 07:00:00 GMT

SYSPRO, a leading producer of enterprise software, said that the addition of SYSPRO Electronic Signatures to SYSPRO ERP software further facilitates medical device manufacturers in meeting compliance issues.

Glovia Services' Industry Insight Series: A New Learning Resource for Small to Midsize Manufacturers

Glovia Services — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 20:45:00 GMT

Top independent analyst validates new series as a dynamic tool to demonstrate the compelling business case of Software-as-a-Service ERP

CDC Software Ross Enterprise Customer, Litehouse Foods, is Named to the Managing Automation 2007 Progressive Manufacturing 50

CDC Software — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 07:00:00 GMT

CDC Software, a wholly owned subsidiary of CDC Corporation and a provider of industry-specific enterprise software applications and business services, announced today that it's customer, Litehouse Foods, was selected as a winner of the third annual Progressive Manufacturing 50 Awards Program, selected by Managing Automation, for achieving operational excellence using its Ross Enterprise suite of applications.

Exact Software Customer Boon Inc. Named to the Managing Automation 2007 Progressive Manufacturing 50

Exact Software North America — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 07:00:00 GMT

Exact Software�, a leading provider of solutions that connect the people, processes and knowledge essential to an organization, today announced that customer Boon, Inc. was selected as a winner of the third annual Progressive Manufacturing 50 Awards Program, selected by Managing Automation, a Thomas Publishing Company, LLC publication.

WCBF Presents the 2nd Annual Global Six Sigma Summit & Awards 2007

Worldwide Conventions and Business Forums — Tue, 22 May 2007 07:00:00 GMT

WCBF announced the 2nd Annual Global Six Sigma Summit, positioned to be the largest gathering of leading experts and senior executives across industry passionate about Six Sigma.

CDC Software's User Conferences Yield Insights into Industry-Specific Trends and Best-Practices

CDC Software — Thu, 17 May 2007 07:00:00 GMT

CDC Software, a wholly owned subsidiary of CDC Corporation and a provider of industry-specific enterprise software applications and business services, announced today several key trends revealed at its recent Ross Enterprise and Pivotal CRM user conferences. The user conferences were held May 6-11 in Orlando, Florida. The trends include the real-time visibility into plant floor operations sought by manufacturers and the competitive differentiation through enhanced customer service...

CDC Software's Ross Enterprise Improves Supply Chain Visibility and Shipping Accuracy for a Leading Manufacturer of Dermatological Products

CDC Software — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 07:00:00 GMT

CDC Software, a wholly owned subsidiary of CDC Corporation (NASDAQ: CHINA) and a global provider of industry-specific enterprise software applications and consulting services, today announced that since implementing its Ross Enterprise suite of applications, Crown Laboratories/Del-Ray Dermatologicals has dramatically improved supply chain visibility, productivity and shipping accuracy, allowing it to become a leaner, more efficient organization.

SYSPRO to Demonstrate Landmark Release of SYSPRO Software and Revolutionary Fluid Interface Design at Design & Manufacturing South

SYSPRO — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 07:00:00 GMT

Design & Manufacturing South -- SYSPRO, a leading enterprise business solutions provider, said the company will demonstrate the newest release of SYSPRO software, SYSPRO 6.0 Issue 010, and the crowning pinnacle of the release, the Fluid Interface Design, at the Design & Manufacturing South show at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA, from April 24 � 26, 2007.

Activplant Unveils ActivEssentials� 5 - Performance Management Platform provides enhanced reporting and collaboration capabilities

Activplant Corporation — Mon, 23 Apr 2007 07:00:00 GMT

Indianapolis, IN � April 23, 2007 � Activplant, the standard in performance management solutions for the world�s leading manufacturers, announced today the general release of ActivEssentials 5. The technology suite incorporates powerful, scalable and flexible components that work together to increase functionality and identify waste and operational inefficiencies that directly affect a company�s bottom line...

Joey Benadretti, SYSPRO USA President, Named Finalist for AeA �High Impact Person of the Year� Award

SYSPRO — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 07:00:00 GMT

SYSPRO, a leading enterprise business solutions provider, has announced the naming of Joey Benadretti, president SYSPRO USA, as a finalist for the AeA High Tech Innovation Award in the category of �High Impact Person of the Year.� The selection of Benadretti is in addition to SYSPRO being named a finalist in the categories of �Outstanding Private Company� and �Outstanding Software.�

Exact Software Extends its Presence in the Midwest with Strategic Asset Acquisition

Exact Software North America — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 07:00:00 GMT

Exact Software�, a leading provider of solutions that connect the people, processes and knowledge essential to an organization, today announced that it has acquired specific assets of alphaSIGMA Consulting LLC, an IT and professional services firm based in Palatine, Illinois. As a result of the acquisition, the alphaSIGMA location will serve as a regional operation for Exact Software North America, significantly enhancing the company's ability to service and support customers in the Chicago...

Shanghai Rainbow Color Plastics selects CDC Software's Ross Enterprise to improve production planning and inventory management

CDC Software — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 07:00:00 GMT

CDC Software, a wholly owned subsidiary of CDC Corporation (NASDAQ: CHINA) and a global provider of industry-specific enterprise software applications and consulting services, announced today that China-based Shanghai Rainbow Color Plastics Co., Ltd. has chosen the Ross Enterprise suite of software applications to improve production planning, inventory management and customer service levels.

Quickie Manufacturing Manages Supplier Quality with eSPC

InfinityQS International — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 07:00:00 GMT

InfinityQS� International, the leading provider of statistical process control (SPC) software, today announced that Quickie Manufacturing has selected InfinityQS� eSPC to manage the quality of materials from its global supply network. Quickie, the largest North American provider of retail household cleaning tools and related products, is using the solution to ensure global standardization throughout its supplier base.

SYSPRO Is Finalist for Three AeA High-Tech Innovation Awards

SYSPRO — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 07:00:00 GMT

SYSPRO, a leading enterprise business solutions provider, announced that it is a finalist for three AeA High Tech Innovation Awards. AeA, the largest technology trade association in the United States, will present the 14th Annual High-Tech Innovation Awards on May 10 to honor companies, individuals and products in the technology field that drive innovation in Orange County and the Inland Empire.

NEW PRODUCT RELEASE

AcquiData, Inc. — Thu, 5 Apr 2007 18:04:00 GMT

NEW Drag & Drop Reporting Tool AcquiData, Inc., a global leader in Product Quality Automation Systems has announced the release of Testream�/CS 7.0.

Michael A. Lyle Recognized by Supply & Demand Chain Executive

InfinityQS International — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 07:00:00 GMT

InfinityQS International, the leading provider of statistical process control (SPC) software, today announced that president and chief executive officer, Michael A. Lyle, was named as one of the "2007 Pros to Know" by Supply & Demand Chain Executive magazine.

SEM Products Revs Up Productivity with Single Batch Manufacturing Solution

Deacom, Inc. — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 02:01:00 GMT

Deacom, Inc. announces that SEM Products, Inc., located in Charlotte, NC, is implementing the DEACOM Integrated Accounting and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software System to manage all facets of its auto body paint, adhesive, and aerosol ...

Engage 2007 � Bigger and better than ever in Texas

Exact Software North America — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 07:00:00 GMT

Exact Software North America recently hosted approximately 1,000 of its customers and business partners for the annual Engage 2007 user conference, held March 11-14, 2007. This year's event took place in Dallas , Texas and provided Exact customers with the latest information and also provided an opportunity for customers to meet one another and share their knowledge and experience with Exact's product offerings.

RS Components Implements CDC Software's Pivotal CRM Application in China and Throughout its Asia Pacific Operations

CDC Software — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 07:00:00 GMT

CDC Software, a wholly owned subsidiary of CDC Corporation (NASDAQ: CHINA) and a provider of enterprise software applications, announced today that RS Components Hong Kong, part of Electrocomponents PLC, has selected he Pivotal suite of CRM applications for its 14 offices throughout the Asia Pacific area, including its seven offices in China.