Charter Member of The Automation Federation WBF Overview and Future Maurice Wilkins Chairman of the Board of Directors THE FORUM FOR AUTOMATION AND MANUFACTURING PROFESSIONALS

Charter Member of The Automation Federation Our History & Purpose Formerly World Batch Forum Now WBF – The Forum for Automation and Manufacturing Professionals In existence since Meeting of the Minds, Phoenix Formed to support the APPLICATION of the then emerging ISA batch standards Set up to provide an open forum for the exchange of information related to the management, operation, and automation of manufacturing processes.

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Charter Member of The Automation Federation Business Planning & CMM Business Process transactions Business Work Processe s S88 Structures Production Management transactions Production Management Manufacturing Work Processes Collaborative Process Automation System Real-Time Control & Events BatchContinuousLogic S95.01 Definition Production Definition Production Capability Production Plan Production Performance Sensors, Actuators and Logical Devices T T P F F F L F L L F L L L OMAC Standards GAMP/GERM Model URS Standards Where Does WBF Fit?

Charter Member of The Automation Federation …..Life has changed Reduced staffing levels - travel restrictions - tighter training budgets Reduced staffing levels - travel restrictions - tighter training budgets Technology and methods are progressing steadily Technology and methods are progressing steadily If they are applied too early the cost is enormous and the downside risk is high If they are applied too early the cost is enormous and the downside risk is high Applying them too late hampers the ability to compete Applying them too late hampers the ability to compete Hitting the right time to apply them relies on Hitting the right time to apply them relies on information information learning from early adopters learning from early adopters understanding ways to avoid problems understanding ways to avoid problems It requires your people learning from others OUTSIDE YOUR COMPANY It requires your people learning from others OUTSIDE YOUR COMPANY

Charter Member of The Automation Federation Working Groups BatchML BatchML B2MML B2MML Make2Pack Make2Pack GAMP4 (coming) GAMP4 (coming) Networking User-Supplier Interchange User-Supplier Interchange List Server List Server Requirements Requirements Future System Design Future System Design User Groups Chemical Chemical Pharma Pharma Information Conferences Conferences Annual NA Annual NA Bi-annual EU Bi-annual EU Training Classes Training Classes Website & Webcasts Website & Webcasts Publications Publications e-Bulletin e-Bulletin Standards How to apply Industry Standards How to apply Industry Standards Leadership of Standards Committees Leadership of Standards Committees What We Provide International xBF’s xBF’s Japan, France (active) Japan, France (active) South Africa, Brazil (possible) South Africa, Brazil (possible) Multiple other opportunities Multiple other opportunities

Charter Member of The Automation Federation WBF is..more than Batch Improving the operations of process manufacturing plants Improving the operations of process manufacturing plants Making money and saving money by rational application of new and existing technologies and methods Making money and saving money by rational application of new and existing technologies and methods It is not about promoting automation; it is about applying the most cost effective kind of automation and the right amount It is not about promoting automation; it is about applying the most cost effective kind of automation and the right amount WBF is known for its work on standardization but... WBF is known for its work on standardization but...

Charter Member of The Automation Federation …what if you misinterpret the standard???

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Charter Member of The Automation Federation What’s in it for me... ….and the company I work for?

Charter Member of The Automation Federation Professional competence Professional competence Training and technical content Training and technical content Job enrichment Job enrichment How to apply the standards How to apply the standards Career advancement Career advancement Increased benefits Increased benefits Industry recognition Industry recognition Giving papers Giving papers Meeting and interacting with peers Meeting and interacting with peers The “WIIFM” - What’s in it for Me?

Charter Member of The Automation Federation Applying the right technology at the right time in the right place by the right people - at the right price and value Applying the right technology at the right time in the right place by the right people - at the right price and value Early adopters syndrome Early adopters syndrome Engineers usually understand and admire new technology They see the eventual benefits But promote the technology based on potential not current fact First producers add to the hype - but usually are not ready Hence new technologies are usually a disappointment to early adopters Better to wait until it is developed and can be a real benefit Better to wait until it is developed and can be a real benefit How do you choose the RIGHT time? How do you choose the RIGHT time? What’s in it for my Company?

Charter Member of The Automation Federation Timing and Understanding are Key! Timing and Understanding are Key! Decision and Timing has to be determined by technical and manufacturing management people within your organization Do they know enough? Have to understand not only the technology but the issues of practical implementation Who has tried it? What did it do for them? What were their problems? Did it help businesses similar to your own? Is it worth the effort? Who can you turn to for support? Which way has the best chance of providing significant benefits? What’s in it for my Company?

Charter Member of The Automation Federation Learning…. Learning…. cannot be done in a vacuum from literature helps - but is usually out of date and often not exactly what you wanted from suppliers may have a “slight” bias.. Learning….with value.. Learning….with value.. comes from interaction with peers other engineers and managers who have tried things People who have done something right People who have stumbled People who have benefits that exceed expectations People who are very disappointed People who are also trying to tune expectations to reality What’s in it for my Company?

Charter Member of The Automation Federation Active Collaborations Work Groups Make2Pack - WBF, OMAC, ISA B2MML - WBF, MESA, ISA BatchML - WBF, MESA, ISA Manufacturing Interoperability - WBF, OAGI, ISA, MIMOSA, OPC Other Collaborative Events MESA - conferences and webcasts CSIA - conferences ARC - conferences CONTROL - articles, web and conference support CONTROL - Automation Hall of Fame

Charter Member of The Automation Federation Working Groups Major contributions to the integration of manufacturing systems with business systems Promotes and teaches ISA-95 Enterprise Control System Integration Rapidly becoming the accepted approach to application of ISA-95 Now accepted by most major suppliers Provides a forum for the harmonization of models and concepts between OMAC PackML work and current work being done by the ISA's SP88 committee generally called Modular Concepts for Automated Control Systems Make2Pack BatchML & B2MML

Charter Member of The Automation Federation The Automation Federation Relationship Build on existing collaborations and synergies - with even greater collaboration and outreach through The Automation Federation More innovated conferences in Europe and North America, and exploration of new events in Asia, Latin America and other regions More training and information sharing opportunities New technology workgroups and educational opportunities Continued development and support of multiple B2MML schemas Ability to offer across the board technical programs in a “supplier neutral” environment

Charter Member of The Automation Federation Upcoming Events EU06 Conference Enhance Your Manufacturing Process November 13-15, 2006 Elewijt Center, Mechelen, Belgium NA07 Conference Mining for Gold - Discovering the Value of Standardized Process Automation April 30 - May 3, 2007 Tremont Suites, Baltimore More Information at :

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