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Rapid advances have brought computer-integrated process operations technologies to the forefront of corporate management as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, according to editors Pekny (Purdue U.) and Blau (Dow AgroSciences). A keynote address (one of two) on innovating chemical plant operations by applying advanced technology and management sets the tone for the July 1993 conference. The 57 papers address: plant-wide optimization, product integrity/quality, planning and scheduling, environmental issues, next generation enabling technology, control/dynamics, identification/diagnosis, design, and information systems. Sponsored by the Computing and Systems Technology (CAST) Division of the American Institute of Engineers, the CACHE corporation, and APICS: The Educational Society for Resource Management. A collateral web site provides further conference details. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)