Smoothing the Bumps with Workflow
By Tom Inglesby
The term workflow is being used in every area of business, from shop floor to executive suite. Here's why you should care.

Manufacturing in the 21st Century
By David Blanchard
There are no silver bullets. Instead, common sense, careful planning and willingness to change will determine future winners and losers.

Quantum Leap Forward
By John Stenbeck
Implementing an ERP system is a major undertaking, but, when done properly, it can establish your company as the industry leader.

Consulting Considerations
By Jerry Banks, Randall R. Gibson and Van B. Norman
How to find the right simulation consultant: A practical guide for consumers of simulation services.

Heads Up Flying
By Tom Inglesby
Reverse engineering brings sophisticated technology from F-15 cockpit to Beachcraft pilots.

Information: Digital, Direct & Correct
By Mary Devine and Eoin Banahan
CIREP project seeks to develop a management system to provide access to worldwide, standardized component information.

The Future of Factory Automation
Several technology-driven big waves are building on the horizon that will transform today's organizations.

Mapping an IT Strategy
It all begins with the enterprise application backbone. An analysis of the fast-growing Enterprise Resource Planning market.

ERP: The Great Equalizer
The ability to effectively manage and integrate information turns mid-sized manufacturers into international powerhouses.

The Key to a Custom Fit
When choosing a new information system, companies should investigate the industry niche specialists.

Bottom-Line Profits
How to measure inventory performance and put a dollar focus on inventory management priorities.

Time to Market
Digital prototyping and product visualization are revolutionizing the way that products are designed and introduced into the marketplace.

Romulus Predator
Case study: An American "supercar" is realized through virtual product development, accelerating the design process and lowering costs.

Integrating Hardware and Software
Focus on Integrated Solutions when strategically planning hardware and software for manufacturing systems.

Data Warehousing
In response to a global business information crisis, organizations turn to specialized database software.