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Microsoft unveils Peak Performance Initiative
For years, large enterprise software makers focused on adding new functionality to their solutions.

While functionality is still important, the game today is increasingly turning toward architecture. Software makers are using open industry standards and integration tools like Web Services to create infrastructure platforms. These platforms allow manufacturers and distributors to integrate the applications they already have to solve new business problems and create global visibility.     ...More>>>

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• Pelion Systems and ICM America join forces
  Pelion Systems and ICM America, two providers of technology solutions for manufacturers, announced they will combine their technology and services to help manufacturing firms successfully implement and sustain adaptive manufacturing initiatives, such as Lean, Six Sigma, and Flow Manufacturing to transform operations from push to pull based execution.

• RedPrairie to be acquired by Francisco Partners
  RedPrairie Corporation, provider of supply chain technology solutions, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Francisco Partners, a technology-focused private equity fund.

• Industry leaders to share best practices at ARC's annual forum
  Top industry visionaries will share their experiences and best practices for optimizing manufacturing and business operations at ARC Advisory Group's Thirteenth Annual Forum, "Performance Driven Manufacturing: Driving Operational Performance through Innovation and Collaboration". The event will run from 22-24, 2005 at the Marriott Long Wharf Hotel in Boston.

• Need for operational efficiency drives investment in IT/Telecom for transportation and warehousing service markets
  New analysis from Frost & Sullivan, IT and Telecom Spending Trends within the U.S. Transportation and Warehousing Services Markets reveals that IT/Telecom spending in this market totaled $30.3 billion in 2004 and projects to reach $38 billion in 2010.

• TNT Logistics to enhance supply chain operations with Manhattan Associates
  Manhattan Associates, Inc., provider of supply chain execution and optimization solutions, licensed its Labor Management and Slotting Optimization solutions to TNT Logistics North America, Inc., provider of supply chain logistics services.