Departments Market Analysis June 23, 1999 Small Manufacturers Report Moderate but Slower Growth in 1999 Small manufacturers expect moderate growth in '99, with a slight slowdown in sales, wages, capital investment, exports and profitability, according to the National Association of Manufacturer's annual survey. Dec. 2, 1998 U.S. Manufacturing Leaders Invest In Employees A new manufacturing census reveals that the three keys to success are: invest in people, tear down company walls, and employ technology selectively. Nov. 4, 1998 Industrial Enterprise Applications Market Could Exceed $70 Billion By 2002 Thanks to increased penetration, and geographic and vertical expansion, the enterprise applications market could see 36% growth, according to AMR Research. Sept. 23, 1998 ERP Market Could Reach $52 Billion by 2002 Concern over Y2K compliance will not slow the explosive growth of the ERP marketplace, according to AMR Research. June 16, 1998 SAP Rolls, While Baan and Oracle Stumble According to information technology analyst group Ovum, SAP is still the market leader in the business applications market. Jan. 12, 1998 Clock Is Ticking On Year 2000 Compliance A consumer goods technology study indicates that a high percentage of companies still find themselves struggling to prepare for the Year 2000 date change. Management Strategies Dec. 11, 1998 If it doesn't make chips, it still can make sense The manufacturing industry needs to invest in its future by convincing every shop owner that software is a necessity, not just a frivolous option . Feb. 4, 1998 A Failure to Communicate A recent survey shows that companies worldwide are losing millions of dollars every year because of their failure to communicate efficiently with customers and suppliers. Jan. 12, 1998 Manage Innovation Throughout Your Value Chain Innovation management needs to be an on-going competitive effort woven throughout the entire corporate value chain. Technology Update Jan. 25, 1999 Lockheed Martin Applies Agents To Supply Chain Management Lockheed's MABES initiative is applying intelligent agent software to optimize supply chain management processes for the Joint Strike Fighter. Jan. 12, 1998 Intranet Solution Simplifies PDM and ERP Integration Silicon Graphics' new Information Connection Architecture (ICA) is an intranet-based solution to simplify the integration of PDM and ERP applications. Case Study Aug. 26, 1998 AlliedSignal Streamlines Its Automotive Aftermarket With Decision Support Software AlliedSignal APG has adopted intelligent decision support technology developed by MicroStrategy to improve the flow of information enterprise-wide. Jan. 12, 1998 Cam Tran Improves Work Flow with Integrated Shop Floor Solution Transformer manufacturer Cam Tran has brought systematic record-keeping to the shop floor thanks to an integrated software solution. As a result, the company has improved its management of production processes while improving work flow. Industry Report August 3, 1999 Poll Shows Manufacturers Optimistic About Overcoming Y2K Bug A new survey of American manufacturers reveals that the nation's largest industrial firms are confident about their ability to weather any Y2K storm. May 28, 1999 High-Tech Manufacturers Reduce Inventory by 48 Percent in the Last 20 Years Between 1977 and 1997, the typical U.S. high-tech manufacturer nearly doubled its inventory performance - from 2.4 to 4.8 turns per year. May 28, 1999 Manufacturing Shows Strength in the '90s Manufacturing performance over the past decade consistently has outpaced the nonfarm business sector and has been a vibrant source of productivity and high living standards. Jan. 12, 1998 Where Have All the Workers Gone? Finding an adequate supply of qualified employees is the number one issue for American manufacturers, says recent NAM survey. Show Reviews Dec 26, 1997 AUTOFACT97 This review filed from the AUTOFACT 97 show in Detroit looks at the emerging trends of virtual manufacturing and concurrent engineering. Among the companies actively using these intelligent technologies are Ford Motor, ABB Flexible Automation, Rover Group and General Motors. The Manufacturing Report © Copyright 1997, 1998 by Lionheart Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved. E-mail Editorial Dept: tmr-editorial@lionhrtpub.com Lionheart Publishing, Inc. 2555 Cumberland Parkway, Suite 299, Atlanta, GA 30339 USA Phone: 770-431-0867 | Fax: 770-432-6969 E-mail: lpi@lionhrtpub.com