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Manufacturing journalist Thomas R. Cutler profiled the significant ERP variables for Food Manufacturers at Automation.com (www.automation.com).   According to Cutler’s article, the plant floor automation issues unique to the food manufacturing sector are significant. Finding an ERP (enterprise resource planning) system which addresses the idiosyncratic nature of food manufacturing is not easily accomplished. Despite claims, promises, and elements for success, few ERP vendors are comprehensive in providing the full spectrum of needed functionality.