Activity in the manufacturing sector picked up pace in February, and output is expected to grow faster still in the next three months, according to the latest CBI Industrial Trends Survey.
The survey of 522 manufacturers found that total order books strengthened on already robust levels, climbing to a six month high.
Process manufacturing software, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Lot Traceability, Batch Production
Process manufacturing is concerned with the use of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), such as those used in the chemical, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, biotechnology and Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) environments. The key point to define process manufacturing is that once the raw ingredients or formulas have been used and mixed they cannot be returned back to their original individual state. In other words, once the product has been constructed the individual ingredients cannot be distilled and extracted back out again.
Growth picks up speed in manufacturing sector - CBI
Feb 26, 2015
TmaxSoft makes rapid expansion into global markets
Feb 18, 2015
TmaxSoft, a specialist in middleware and enterprise IT infrastructure, has announced a stream of new business initiatives designed to harness its rapid growth in the middleware and DBMS market as it continues its aim to directly challenge Oracle.
Creating intelligent supply chains
Feb 18, 2015
Mark Morley, Industry Marketing Director for Manufacturing at OpenText, looks at how the Internet of Things (IoT) has the potential to become one of the most disruptive technologies to impact future supply chains.
Logility issued patent for Advanced Supply Chain Planning functionality
Feb 18, 2015
Logility, Inc., provider of collaborative supply chain optimisation and advanced retail planning solutions, has announced it was issued Patent No. US 8,768,790 B2 entitled "Product-Family Inventory Replenishment System Using A Composite Product Mix Framework" by the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
Ted Baker selects Centric Software Product Lifecycle Management
Feb 18, 2015
Ted Baker, the UK fashion company, has selected Centric Software to provide its product lifecycle management (PLM) software.
Nutriculture Ltd eradicates slow manual processes with ERP solution from Azzure IT
Feb 18, 2015
Lancashire-based Nutriculture Ltd, the wholesale plastic manufacturer for the hydroponics industry, has replaced manual processes and improved efficiency with the help of a fully integrated Microsoft Dynamics NAV ERP solution, from Azzure IT.
EEF launches new Lean Academy for mid-sized and SME manufacturers
Feb 12, 2015
EEF is launching a new Lean Academy for mid-sized companies and SMEs. The move will give smaller manufacturers the same access to transformational techniques as their larger peers.
European Supply Chain Day to be key logistics event
Feb 12, 2015
Plans are beginning to take shape for the second European Supply Chain Day. The event, which took place for the first time last year, is an ideal opportunity to promote and raise awareness of the ever-increasing opportunities in the logistics profession.
Dematic expands operations in Mexico
Feb 12, 2015
Dematic, the supplier of intra-logistics systems for the factory, warehouse and distribution centre, has announced the addition of engineering support staff at the Dematic Mexico City Regional Office.
Mobile device integration starting to power fleet software sales, reports Chevin
Feb 12, 2015
Mobile device integration is increasingly powering fleet software sales, reports Chevin Fleet Solutions.
Process Manufacturing Software
Process manufacturing software is a type of software that is used to manage the production of products that are made through a series of chemical or physical processes. This type of software typically includes features for managing recipes, inventory, quality control, and traceability.
Some of the benefits of using process manufacturing software include:
- Increased efficiency and productivity
- Improved quality control
- Reduced costs
- Enhanced traceability
- Compliance with regulations
Manufacturing Execution Systems
A manufacturing execution system (MES) is a software system that helps in the monitoring, tracking, and controlling of the manufacturing process. It provides real-time data and insights into the production process, which can be used to improve efficiency, quality, and compliance.
MES systems typically collect data from a variety of sources, including:
- Production equipment
- Quality control systems
- Inventory management systems
- Human-machine interfaces (HMIs)
This data is then used to generate reports, alerts, and notifications that can help manufacturers make informed decisions about the production process. For example, an MES system can track the production of a specific product and identify any potential problems early on. This can help to prevent costly delays and ensure that the product meets quality standards.
MES systems can also be used to track the traceability of products. This means that manufacturers can track the history of a product from the raw materials to the finished product. This can be important for compliance with regulations, such as those governing the food and pharmaceutical industries.
