SIMATIC IT is the Siemens MES (manufacturing execution system) portfolio. SIMATIC IT offers product definition management, production order management, material management, plant performance analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPI) calculation, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), reporting, scheduling, Laboratory Information Management (LIMS), quality assurance, and product specification management to handle production management and offers interoperability between plant and ERP, R&D, LIMS, PLM and other business systems.This mutual data exchange ensures a seamless integration of quality control in all production operations.

Sparta Systems makes TrackWise® Quality Management Systems (QMS) software, the life science industry standard for tracking, reporting, and trending regulatory, commercial and operational requirements. TrackWise is a web-based, 100% configurable multi-user application that enables companies to efficiently manage and track Nonconformance, Deviations, Investigations, Complaints, CAPA, Change Control, Supplier Quality, Training Management and others. Companies can manage an unlimited number of processes on a standard architecture without the need to purchase, install and validate individual application modules. TrackWise streamlines SOP management through automated workflow and alerts, business rules enforcement, and integrated reporting. TrackWise interfaces with data management systems, and its Document Management software enables organizations to securely manage controlled documents.

Applied Biosystems Group (NYSE:ABI) serves the life science industry and research community by developing and marketing instrument-based systems, consumables, software, and services. Customers use these tools to analyze nucleic acids (DNA and RNA), small molecules, and proteins to make scientific discoveries, develop new pharmaceuticals, and conduct standardized testing.  Its broad portfolio of technologies—which includes systems for DNA sequencing and genetic analysis, gene expression measurement, genotyping, protein identification, quantitation and characterization, small molecule analysis, and information management—enables genomic, proteomic, and other molecular-based analyses. Applied Biosystems is headquarted in Foster City, California. Visit http://www.europe.appliedbiosystems.com for more information.

DSM Nutritional Products is the world's leading supplier of vitamins, carotenoids and other fine chemicals to the feed, food, pharmaceutical and personal care industries. The business has sales of over EUR 2 billion and a long tradition as a pioneer in the discovery of new products, new formulations and attractive applications for all industry segments. For further company information please visit www.dsmnutritionalproducts.com

The relationship between food and health plays a key role in our highly industrialised food supply. Food safety is another crucial aspect. TNO assists the food sector and the authorities through research and consultancy to achieve their targets with respect to healthy and safe food. In addition, TNO researches and develops innovative food concepts.

Responding to the current market trends for food protection and health & nutrition, Danisco Cultures Division is a leading supplier of natural food protective solutions.
Food Protection falls into two categories: food safety which concerns the reduction of pathogenic risks during storage and food preservation, which pertains to maintaining sensory qualities during storage. Through our label Care4U, we are a leading supplier for both categories and for all stages of the value chain - from production to distribution and storage. Discover our new website dedicated to natural food protective solutions www.daniscocare4u.com.