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CPFD Software set to distribute Barracuda in China
CPFD Software LLC, the creators of the Barracuda simulation package for particle-fluid systems, announced the signing of a distribution agreement with Hi-Key Technology to distribute and support Barracuda in China.
Materials market update: Opportunities in a challenging economy
As companies emerge from the downturn, new capital project models will be vital
HP Integration Strategies: The three dimensions of energy management
While we’ve seen many examples of good practices in energy savings and efficiency initiatives, and hear much discussion about the merits of energy-management systems (EMSs), energy management lac..
The six sigma green belt training program: An in-depth look
Implementing this program improves competition
Effective standardization: Harnessing the power of your organization
Applying these guidelines can effectively leverage economies-of-scale
A continual improvement process that really works
Taking care of these basics can enable businesses to move out of bureaucratic quagmire onto a path of measurable results
Sustainable cost cuts in capital spending
A reduction program based on your company's unique nature can ensure that budget slashes implemented today will not jeopardize the ability to deliver projects tomorrow
Transforming refining best practices with 3D virtual models
The technology, from laser scanning to management of change, is mature, functional, cost-effective and proven
From dynamic 'mysterious' control to dynamic 'manageable' control
Instructional design strategies and delivery methods for bridging the DMC chasm
Operator training simulator: myths and misgivings
Ten special 'features' are analyzed to assess whether these add-ons provide real value or if informed users (and vendors) would be better off focusing on core values

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