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ARC Insight present timely and relevant perspectives on industrial automation and enterprise solutions market trends, technology, and strategies for success. Prepared by analysts at ARC Advisory Group, the premier market analyst for manufacturing and utilities, ARC Insight articles provide useful information and guidance for end users and owner/operators. They also help suppliers stay abreast of the issues and solutions of interest to their customers.
Each ARC Insight is 2 to 4 pages in length, and is copyrighted by ARC Advisory Group. Your copy may be shared with corporate colleagues, but may not be made public in whole or in part without permission from ARC Advisory Group (www.ARCweb.com).
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IMM: Managing When MRO Meets People
Ralph Rio
09/01/2008
Process Automation's Bright Future in Latin America
Larry O’Brien
09/01/2008
ARC India Forum Discusses Manufacturing IT Requirements of Chemical, Refinery, Oil & Gas Industries
S. R. Venkatapathy and Sharada Prahladrao    
09/01/2008
Despite Market Turmoil, Demand for Automation Remains Strong
Larry O’Brien
09/01/2008
Discrete Manufacturers Collaborate on Key PLM and Digital Manufacturing Issues at ARC Workshop
Jim Caie
09/01/2008
Integrity Management for Midstream
Russ Novak
09/01/2008
Medical Community Opens the Door to Expand the Market for Automation
Sal Spada
09/01/2008
Using Lean to be Green: Reducing Waste in Energy and Resources
Ralph Rio
08/01/2008
ARC India Forum Presents Strategies to Win in the Global Marketplace
Andy Chatha and Rajabahadur V. Arcot 
08/01/2008
ARC Advisory Group India Forum: Pharmaceutical, Food & Beverage Industry Delegates Discuss Key Challenges
Jayant Bhattacharjee, Rajabahadur V Arcot, and Sharada Prahladrao
08/01/2008
Automation Suppliers Defy Softer Economy with Strong Gains in Q2 2008
Allen Avery
08/01/2008
Indian Metals and Cement Industry Delegates Discuss Economic Value of Automation
S. R. Venkatapathy and Rajabahadur V. Arcot  
08/01/2008
Is Fire and Gas Monitoring System a Part of Your Safety Instrumentation?
Asish Ghosh
08/01/2008
TMS for Logistics Service Providers: A Key Enabler for Penetrating the SMB Market
Adrian Gonzalez 
08/01/2008
Using Existing Systems to Cope with Surging Energy Prices
Jim Caie
08/01/2008
Benefit from an Operational Perspective
Dave Woll
08/01/2008
Best Practices in Supply Chain Risk Management
Steve Banker
07/01/2008
Alvin Toffler on the Future of Manufacturing
Greg Gorbach
07/01/2008
Dassault Systèmes Unveils a New Vision for PLM: PLM 2.0
Dick Slansky
07/01/2008
Fieldbus Foundation Makes Progress on Several Key Initiatives
Larry O'Brien
07/01/2008
Siemens PLM Unveils their Next Generation of PLM: Design/Build/Automate
Dick Slansky
07/01/2008
Asset and Reliability Management Applications: Current Use and Future Adoption
Clint Reiser and Houghton LeRoy
07/01/2008
LNG Measurement with Ultrasonic Flowmeters
Allen Avery
07/01/2008
Warehouse "Wearables":  How to Turn Pickers into Knowledge Workers
Steve Banker
07/01/2008
2008 ARC Japan Forum “Collaborative Manufacturing Is Key to Meeting Today’s Challenges”
Jim Caie
07/01/2008
Targeted Market Intelligence Provides Manufacturers a Means of Differentiating Themselves
David Clayton
07/01/2008
Dow's RFID Journey
Steve Banker
06/01/2008
The Value Proposition for Digital Manufacturing
Dick Slansky
06/01/2008
Business Dynamics Need Agility Which Drives Packaging Operations In-house
Sal Spada
06/01/2008
Intelligent Positioners Offer a Window into Valve and Process Health
Allen Avery
06/01/2008
Choose the Best Technology Strategy
Greg Gorbach
06/01/2008
The Evolving Role of Informatics in the Enterprise
Paula Hollywood
06/01/2008
Enterprise Asset Management Supports "Green" Initiatives
Houghton LeRoy and Clint Reiser
06/01/2008
Upbeat Mood and a Booming Market Mark European Industrial Events
David W. Humphrey
06/01/2008
Manufacturers Making CPM Top Priority
Tom Fiske
06/01/2008
An Emerging Architecture for Standards-Based Secure Mobility
Harry Forbes
06/01/2008
Lessons Learned From Experienced MES Users
Ralph Rio
05/01/2008
Demand for Automation Remains Strong Amid Tightening Environment
Larry O'Brien
05/01/2008
Europe’s Industrial Machinery Market Is Still Healthy – For Now
David W. Humphrey
05/01/2008
Making Smarter Decisions Faster
Adrian Gonzalez
05/01/2008
What Manufacturing Applications Will the Process Industry Purchase?
Simon Bragg
05/01/2008
Automation Suppliers Maintain Strong Revenue Growth in Q1 2008
Allen Avery
05/01/2008
AC Drive Selection Impacts Sustainability of Converting Machinery
Himanshu Shah and Sal Spada   
05/01/2008
Multiphase Flow in Oil Production
Allen Avery
05/01/2008
Is Data Quality Management Right for You?
Robert Mick
05/01/2008
Successful Foundation Fieldbus Safety System Demo Shows End User Demand
Larry O'Brien
05/01/2008
CPM Goes Vertical and the Implications for Supplier Selection
Ralph Rio
04/01/2008
Interphex 2008: One Stop Shopping
John Blanchard
04/01/2008
Does Your Automation Strategy Make Enough of a Difference?
Dick Hill
04/01/2008
Asset Information Management: Barrier or Enabler of Faster Operational Readiness  
Russ Novak
04/01/2008
Where's the Nanotech in Automation?
Paula Hollywood
04/01/2008
WBF Conference Offers a Deep Reservoir of Knowledge for Increasing Productivity
Asish Ghosh and John Blanchard
04/01/2008
Manufacturing's Internal MDM Needs
Robert Mick
04/01/2008
Closing the Skills Gap in Process Automation – UK Style
Dick Hill and Valentijn de Leeuw
04/01/2008
WBF 2008: Aligning Activities with User Needs Is Its Value Proposition
John Blanchard and Asish Ghosh
04/01/2008
Do Automation Supplier Megamergers Still Make Sense?
Larry O'Brien, Sal Spada, and Tom Fiske 
04/01/2008
Single Source or Multiple Suppliers for Process Automation Systems?
Larry O'Brien and Dave Woll
03/01/2008
Discrete Manufacturers Form Research Communities to Guide Technology Investments
Jim Caie
03/01/2008
The Buoyant Cement Industry in India: Challenges on the Energy Front
S.R.Venkatapathy and Rajabahadur V Arcot  
03/01/2008
A Model for Connecting IT and Operations
Greg Gorbach
03/01/2008
Automation Suppliers Maintain Double-Digit Momentum in Q4 2007
Allen Avery
03/01/2008
Valued Sam's Club Supplier: The New RFID Mandate
Steve Banker
03/01/2008
Single Source or Multiple Suppliers for Process Automation Systems?
Larry O'Brien and Dave Woll
03/01/2008
The Chemical Warehouse
Steve Banker
03/01/2008
Automation Appliances Play a Key Role in Collaborative Production Systems
Craig Resnick   
03/01/2008
Server Virtualization Gets the Most from Operations IT Assets
Robert Mick
07/01/1905
Prosperity Policies Promote Technology Improvements in China’s Machinery Industry
Jared Malarsky and Jason Dong
07/01/1905
Remote Plant Asset Monitoring - An Appropriate Strategy for Today's Economy
Wil Chin
07/01/1905
Creating a Sustainability Culture
Dick Hill
07/01/1905
LIMS On Demand Lowers TCO
Paula Hollywood
07/01/1905
Visualizing Different Models for Replenishment
Steve Banker
07/01/1905
Key Factors Affecting Growth in the Automation Market
Larry O'Brien
07/01/1905
Process Engineering Tools Drive Efficiency Improvements
Tom Fiske
07/01/1905
Reduce Maintenance Costs with Lean Six Sigma
Ralph Rio
07/01/1905
Process Management Academy 2009: User Case Studies (Part 1)
Valentijn de Leeuw
07/01/1905
ECM vs. EIM
Robert Mick
07/01/1905
Global Consumer Confidence: A Three-Continent Perspective
Joseph Gillespie, Florian Güldner, and Jared Malarsky
07/01/1905
Process Safety and Security at the PMA
Florian Güldner and David W. Humphrey
07/01/1905
Guidance for Operations Patch Practices
Robert Mick
07/01/1905
The Hanover Fair Struggles with Crises and Concepts
David W. Humphrey
07/01/1905
Warehouse Management Functionality: What Do Users Want? Why Do They Want It?
Steve Banker
02/01/2009
Sustainability Takes on Additional Meaning at 13th Annual ARC Orlando Forum
Paul Miller
02/01/2009
NAMUR General Assembly 2008: Process Management - More Than Process Control
Valentijn de Leeuw
02/01/2009
Distributed Condition Monitoring
Ralph Rio
02/01/2009
ARC Analysts Discuss Current Economic Climate for Manufacturing at Orlando Forum
Larry O'Brien
02/01/2009
India’s Pharmaceutical Industry Must Set Benchmarks in Generic Drug Manufacturing
Rajabahadur V Arcot, John Blanchard, and Jayanta Bhattacharjee
02/01/2009
The Obama Stimulus Package and Its Ripple Effect on Manufacturing and Automation
Joseph Gillespie
02/01/2009
Engineering Technical Practices Management at BP
Clint Reiser
02/01/2009
Transportation Functionality: What Do Users Want? Why Do They Want It?
Adrian Gonzalez and Steve Banker
02/01/2009
Automation Suppliers Begin to Feel the Effects of Slowdown in Q4 2008
Allen Avery
02/01/2009
AIM for O&M Guidelines: A Workshop Report and a Call for Action
Sid Snitkin
02/01/2009
Renewable Energy Challenges Terminal Fuel Blending Solutions
Wil Chin
02/01/2008
Assembly Line Control and Sequencing Make or Buy?
Ralph Rio
02/01/2008
Wireless Sensing, Equipment Condition Monitoring & Energy Harvesting Converge
Harry Forbes
02/01/2008
Schneider Electric Strengthens North American Motion Control Business
Sal Spada and Himanshu Shah
02/01/2008
Inconvenient Truths about 'Green' Supply Chains
Adrian Gonzalez
02/01/2008
Manufacturers from All Disciplines Discuss Key Challenges at ARC Forum
Larry O'Brien
02/01/2008
Better Use of Maintenance Technologies Improves Mining Operations
Houghton LeRoy
02/01/2008
A Practical Guide for Field Device Communications
Wil Chin
02/01/2008
ARC Advisory Group's Fourth Process Management Academy
Valentijn de Leeuw
02/01/2008
Will the Economy and Low Energy Prices Trump Sustainability?
Greg Gorbach
12/09/2009
Despite Economic Concerns, Upbeat Mood Permeates Germany’s SPS/IPC/Drives Show
Florian Güldner and David Humphrey
12/09/2009
IO-Link Gains Support from Sensor and Automation Suppliers at SPS/IPC Drives Show
Florian Güldner
12/09/2009
Cold Chain Management and Security: Consider in Parallel - Part 1
Janice Abel
12/09/2009
Sustainable Product Lifecycle: Concept to End-of-Life
Dick Slansky
12/09/2009
Cold Chain Management and Security: Consider in Parallel - Part 2
Janice Abel
12/09/2009
Establishing Guidelines for Creation and Handover of Asset Information for O&M
Sid Snitkin
12/09/2009
Optical Technology Enables Remote Wireless Access to Legacy Gauges
Wil Chin
12/09/2009
Achieving Operational Readiness Rapidly and Cost Effectively
Larry O'Brien and Sid Snitkin
11/01/2008
Ergonometrics, Better Operator Ergonomics Increase Plant KPIs
Craig Resnick
11/01/2008
Incorporating AIM in Operations and IT Strategies
Ralph Rio
11/01/2008
India's Manufacturing Looks Good Despite Global Economic Turmoil
Rajabahadur V. Arcot
11/01/2008
Realizing Value from Maintenance Strategy Initiatives
Clint Reiser
11/01/2008
Automation Stands Strong Against a Faltering Economy
Allen Avery, David Humphrey, and Larry O’Brien
11/01/2008
PackExpo 2008: Innovations by Packaging Machine Builders Enable Manufacturers to Enhance Sustainability
Sal Spada
11/01/2008
Managing Innovation: Establishing and Implementing a Culture of Creativity
Dick Slansky
11/01/2008
Renewable Energy Moves Into Its Third Generation
Russ Novak
11/01/2008
Is PackML Ready for Prime Time?
John Blanchard
11/01/2008
Digging for the "Mine of the Future" at MineXPO 2008 - ARCIN 2008
Dick Hill
10/08/2009
What Is the Future of Chinese Design Institutes? - ARCIN 2008
Jared Malarsky
10/08/2009
Canary in the Mine Shaft for U.S. Packaging Machinery Builders - ARCIN 2008
Sal Spada
10/08/2009
ISO Standards for a Sustainable Energy Future - ARCIN 2008
Paula Hollywood
10/08/2009
PLM and Digital Rights Management: Protecting Intellectual Property - ARCIN 2008
Dick Slansky
10/08/2009
ARC Asset Lifecycle Management Forum Focuses on the “Virtual Asset” - ARCIN 2008
Larry O'Brien
10/08/2009
Achieve Sustainable Manufacturing with Integrated Collaborative Manufacturing - ARCIN 2008
Greg Gorbach
10/08/2009
AIM for Reliability, Availability and Safety - ARCIN 2008
Ralph Rio
10/08/2009
ISA Expo Builds on Last Year's Momentum - ARCIN 2008
Joe Gillespie
10/08/2009
Manufacturers in India Must Get Ready to Emerge Best-in-Class - ARCIN 2009
Rajabahadur V. Arcot
01/01/2009
Confronting the Economic Slowdown with Intrepidity - ARCIN 2009
Sal Spada
01/01/2009
Rough Year Ahead for Pharma and Biopharma - ARCIN 2009
Janice Abel
01/01/2009
Demand Management: What Do Users Require? What Are Vendors Supplying? - ARCIN 2009
Steve Banker
01/01/2009
Sensor Technologies: Brand Labeling and Modular Design - ARCIN 2009
Florian Güldner
01/01/2009
ISA S18.02 Standard Forms the Basis of a Good Alarm Management Strategy - ARCIN 2009
Larry O’Brien
01/01/2009
India Offers Growth Opportunities for Collaborative Production Management Solution Suppliers - ARCIN 2009
Rajabahadur V Arcot and Jayanta Bhattacharjee
01/01/2009
Manufacturing in China: 2008 Economic Summary - ARCIN 2009
Jason Dong and Jared Malarsky
01/01/2009
FDA’s Process Validation Guideline: Still Time to Comment - ARCIN 2009
Janice Abel and John Blanchard
01/01/2009
Manufacturing Planning: What do User's Need? What are Suppliers Providing? - ARCIN 2009
Steve Banker
01/01/2009
Asian Growth Prospects from Automation and Enterprise Suppliers' Perspectives - ARCIN 2009
Rajabahadur V. Arcot
01/01/2009
Reducing Cost through an Integrated Approach to Power & Automation - ARCIN 2009
Larry O’Brien
01/01/2009
AIM Needs MDM - ARCIN 2009
Robert Mick
01/01/2009
North American Industrial Infrastructure Needs More Than Just a Facelift
Larry O'Brien and Wil Chin
01/01/2008
Applying Lean Thinking to Warehouse Operations
Simon Bragg
01/01/2008
New Year Marks A New Era for AspenTech
Tom Fiske and Dick Hill
01/01/2008
The Flow Through Warehouse: The Carrefour Model
Steve Banker
01/01/2008
Peer Communities Are Your Chance To Be Heard
Paula Hollywood
01/01/2008
PLM Enables Aerospace & Defense MRO
Dick Slansky 
01/01/2008
PAS Focus is on Alarm Management & Improving Operator Effectiveness
Tom Fiske and Dick Hill
01/01/2008
Choosing Effective People-Centric Technology
Bob Mick
01/01/2008
Don’t Panic! Outlook Still Good for Automation Marketplace
Larry O’Brien
01/01/2008
Adept's Acquisition of Cerebellum Underscores Ongoing DNA Change
Sal Spada
01/01/2008