THE ASSESSMENT OF COMPANY-LEVEL CONTROLS is a critical part of complying with section 404 of Sarbanes-Oxley. The PCAOB says public companies must assess the design and operating effectiveness of these ...

Manufacturing process controls include all systems and software that exert control over production processes. Control systems include process sensors, data processing equipment, actuators, networks to ...

The crux of the SEC’s interpretive guidance for management is a top-down, risk-based approach that puts risk first and foremost. Four key areas of opportunity can be used to reduce an organization’s ...

Geared to young and seasoned professionals alike, “Beyond back-to-basics: Process principles and concepts” is a series of articles designed to present a straightforward approach to mastering the ...

Data make up a crucial element in Bioprocessing 4.0. Biomanufacturers must efficiently collect, manage, and analyze this information. Compatibility between devices, data sources, and software packages ...

Just over a decade ago, an article titled, "Advanced Control Strategies Move into the Field" (Control, October 2008), highlighted three evolving trends in the process control world that would "make ...

The process control and instrumentation minor emphasizes developing skills and knowledge in theory, software and in the field. Students graduate ready to solve complex control problems in the chemical ...

In this article, as in industry, advanced process control (APC) refers primarily to multi-variable control. Multivariable control means adjusting multiple single-loop controllers in unison, to meet ...