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Articles in January, 2004 issue of MSI

• TRW, others evolve with vendors.(Enterprise Systems Strategy)
  by Mann, Paul
• Cincom's Nies says future apps will meld to "killer processes".(MSI 20th Anniversary Coverage)
• Up and running.
• Sorting out offshoring versus outsourcing.(Up front)
  by Michel, Roberto
• Rockwell's leader sees rebound, with software key to growth.(Plant Information Management)
• EPC-compliant hardware for RFID/ERP integration.(Solutions spotlight: this month: RFID)
• Cleansing data helps Longview Fibre wash out excess MR0 costs.(Case-in-Point)
• Big gains found in warehouse overhaul.(Case-In-Point)
  by Anderson, Alex
• Present at the creation: on the occasion of MSI's 20th anniversary, industry analyst Erik Keller looks at two decades of IT in manufacturing and supply chain.(MSI's 20th anniversary special)
  by Keller, Erik
• Geographical, .NET synergies, in Epicor's deal for Scala.(ERP Market Trends)
  by Mann, Paul
• Print labels, program chips simultaneously.(Solutions spotlight: this month: RFID)
• BI could be worth more if you spread it around.(Business Intelligence)
• When it comes to spreadsheets, if you can't beat 'em, join 'em.(Demand Management)
• "Buy local, sell local," says AMR, when it comes to ERP in China.(The corporate project in manufacturing & supply chain)
• Comdex not what it used to be.(Information Technology)
• Some suggested possible proofs that change happens.(Back talk)
  by Parker, Kevin
• Print smart labels on demand.(Solutions spotlight: this month: RFID)
• Demand-driven supply networks: SCM done right.(In perspective)
  by Caruso, Dave
• The engine for plant intelligence: plant historians grow into a new role as foundation for manufacturing intelligence.(Operations: opportunities & constraints)
  by Sussman, Dan
• Management moves.(Hot bytes)
• Coming Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2004.(MSI Online)
• Use a wizard for SCE configuration.(Solutions spotlight: this month: RFID)
• Epicor's Borg touts suites as key to responsiveness.(MSI 20th Anniversary Coverage)
• WWRE, Kimberly-Clark launching CPFR interoperability deployment.
• ABB merges "six into three" for sharpened automation tech focus.(Corporate Reorganization)
• Agile, IBM, others take PLM in green direction.(Product Life-Cycle Management)
  by Brown, Jim
• Payback payback payback: what are the three key criteria in selecting your enterprise management strategies?
• RFID "bolts on" warehouse management system.(Solutions spotlight: this month: RFID)
• A service-oriented approach: Cooper Tire joins a growing list of manufacturers using Web services to create architectures that better support their business models.(Information technology: innovation & insights)
  by Hill, Sidney, Jr.
• Common strategy for visualization.(Operations: opportunities & constraints)
  by Michel, Roberto
• Outsourcing's sticking points: for Net.com, Stratex, and others, outsourced production carries concrete collaboration burden.(Cover Story)
  by Michel, Roberto
• The new www.MSImag.com: same great content; a fresh look and feel.(MSI Online)
• Reader supports multiple EPC protocols.(Solutions spotlight: this month: RFID)
• Vendor publishes benchmarking results; the competition objects.(Enterprise Integration)
• Oracle's Klaiss says SCM initiatives are the path to value.(MSI 20th Anniversary Coverage)
• CDC Software seeks edge in China enterprise system markets.(ERP In China)
• Siemens to acquire IndX Software.(Operations)
• Kits include professional services.(Solutions spotlight: this month: RFID)
• Are Web services the next big thing?(In perspective)
  by Tanner, Michael
• Apriso adds implementation partner TSC.
• Market logic behind Siemens' buy of IndX.(Plant Intelligence)
  by Sussman, Dan
• JDS Uniphase and ClearOrbit extend Oracle "single data model" to outsourcing partners.(Enterprise Extensibility)
• Time for a technology prediction.(Corporate)
• Migrate existing environment to RFID.(Solutions spotlight: this month: RFID)
• Change management software can create orderly upgrade cycles.(Application Management)
• Upside production flexibility (UPF).(Metrics That Matter)
• Package for MRP prioritization wins APICS' Innovation award.(Software Industry Honors)
• Build your own enterprise app.(In perspective)
  by Keller, Erik
• Vendors and users back group seeking common method for sharing product data models.(PLM Standards)
• Live from National Manufacturing Week.(MSI Online)
• Remotely generate tags, apply them to goods.(Solutions spotlight: this month: RFID)
• Single sign-on applications save money, boost security.(Password Management)
• Kronos acquires time & labor systems vendor FASTECH.
• Take it through channels! Is Microsoft Business Solutions a force in midmarket ERP?(The corporate project in manufacturing & supply chain)
  by Parker, Kevin
• Web services could make life easier for vendors and users.(Advances In IT)
• Print pages of tags; remove defects now.(Solutions spotlight: this month: RFID)
• Pencil maker says software package verifies the value of IT investments.(Value Assessment)
• Invensys's Wonderware gets into hardware.(Plant Information Management)