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Manufacturing execution systems serve as the intermediary between a business system such as ERP and a manufacturer's plant floor control equipment, helping to manage production scheduling and sequencing, creating an audit trail for track and trace, and delivering work instructions to shop floor workers.
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Medical device manufacturers, contending with FDA-mandated traceability, as well as the need to manage suppliers and reduce recalls, are turning to quality lifecycle management as the killer app.More magazine articles

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Integrated Architecture by Rockwell Automation
The Rockwell Automation Integrated Architecture system improves your productivity and reduces total cost of ownership by providing unparalleled ...View Detail
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FactoryTalk Metrics Line Edition by Rockwell Automation
FactoryTalk Metrics Line Edition (LE) provides real-time information that enables manufacturers to measure and improve the performance of their ...View Detail
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FactoryTalk Integrator by Rockwell Automation
FactoryTalk Integrator is an integral component of the FactoryTalk Integrated Production and Performance software suite that extends the reach of the ...View Detail
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FactoryTalk Historian Site Edition by Rockwell Automation
Do you need to maximize your ability to collect time-series data? Do you need to have access to historical information at any time across different ...View Detail
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VersaView 6181H Hazardous Location Computer by Rockwell Automation
Rockwell Automation has added a solid-state option to its line of VersaView industrial computers to address control and information needs in rugged ...View Detail
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Manufacturing Operations Management: Next Generation of Manufacturing Systems
Manufacturers are broadening their focus to include manufacturing operations management across the supply network. [Sponsored by Rockwell Automation]
Event Driven Manufacturing Intelligence: Creating Closed-Loop Performance Management
The number one driving force for performance management is the ultimate reduction of operating costs. [Sponsored by Rockwell Automation]
Mitsubishi Electric’s Strategic Initiatives For Global Growth
Initiatives in Networking, Platforms, and Production Management are the Primary Drivers [Sponsored by Mitsubishi Electric Automation]

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