Manufacturers Link Up to a Virtual
World
Virtual reality developers are adding a new wrinkle to collaborative
computing. The new technology is allowing everybody in a
manufacturing enterprise to have access to live models and
simulations during a product's entire lifecycle. Division's Universal
Virtual Product (UVP) and Deneb's Virtual Collaborative Engineering
(VCE) environments are examined.
News in Brief
A compilation of newsworthy items of interest to manufacturers.
NIST Provides Technological Boost to
Manufacturers
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has
established a nationwide network of resources for manufacturers.
Square D Synchronizes Its Supply
Chain
Square D has implemented supply chain synchronization software to
manage its complete production process from design engineering
through shipment of final product.
1996 Article Index
A listing of every feature article and department item that appeared
in the pages of Intelligent Manufacturing in 1996, including the
Electronic Commerce Update supplement.
The 15 Keys to a Successful
Team
This article discusses 15 key points to help a manufacturing
organization determine the effectiveness of its teaming processes.
Products
A round-up of recently released manufacturing products.
Calendar
A listing of upcoming manufacturing industry events.
First Brands Wraps Up Demand
Planning
Consumer goods manufacturer First Brands is using statistical demand
planning tools to improve the effectiveness of its monthly forecasts.
Supply chain management software is being used to improve various
facets of customer service.
David
Blanchard, Editor
David
Greenfield,Managing Editor
John Llewellyn,
Publisher
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