This document discusses the intelligent management of electrical systems in industries. It notes that while industrial plants have increasingly automated processes, electricity distribution networks have not seen as much focus on automation. Disturbances in power supply can be very costly. The document then outlines some intelligent applications that are needed, including handling large amounts of information, illustrating complex dependencies, and giving operators instructions in fault situations. It describes distribution management functions like real-time monitoring, state estimation, topology management, and loss minimization. Finally, it concludes that while industrial distribution faces different challenges than public distribution, intelligent software methods can be promising.