While many supply chain executives are well aware of the risks facing their supply chains and the undesirable consequences, many are still not developing and executing strategies to properly manage identified risks.
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.
Mobexx launches rugged Xplore Bobcat ATEX-certified Windows tablet
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Rugged mobile computing specialist Mobexx has introduced a new slimline 10-inch MIL-STD-810G, IP-65 tested Windows 8.1 Professional tablet PC.
Elemica wins Green Supply Chain Award for 6th consecutive year
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Elemica, provider for the process industries, has announced winning the 2014 Green Supply Chain Award from Supply & Demand Chain Executive magazine for the 6th consecutive year.
Rising use of asset finance amongst manufacturing firms
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Manufacturing firms worldwide are increasingly deploying asset finance to facilitate equipment acquisition and technology upgrade, according to the latest study from Siemens' Financial Services Division (SFS).
Shinka Management leading industry to lean
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Shinka Management is showing some of Australian industry's leading figures around Japanese factory giants like Toyota and Rinnai as part of their Lean manufacturing study tour to Japan this week.
Barloworld SCS joins forces with Swiss transport specialist Xplanis following partnership drive
Nov 13, 2014
Supply chain planning firm Barloworld Supply Chain Software (SCS) has announced a new partnership with the Bern-based transport firm Xplanis as part of a new drive to grow its international partner network.
Thinking ahead - demand & supply chain planning
Nov 06, 2014
Manufacturing & Logistics IT spoke with Ariel Weil, general manager of DynaSys, about the company's 29 years of experience in providing integrated and collaborative planning solutions, and the benefits of being part of the QAD group of companies.
Will population growth require transport providers to hone green credentials?
Nov 06, 2014
By David Upton, managing director, DA Systems Ltd.
Within the next 15 years, London's population is tipped to exceed 10 million people, making it the most heavily populated city in Europe after Moscow. It's already very busy and transportation management technology will inevitably play an essential role in cutting the impact the logistics operations inevitably have on the environment.
BSH Group improves transport transparency and tendering processes with Transporeon
Nov 06, 2014
BSH Group, manufacturer of domestic equipment, has strongly improved its transportation tendering and planning processes. Increased transparency, due to better data accuracy, has led to both cost savings and a reduction of the administration workload.
International SAP Conference on Product Lifecycle Management
Oct 29, 2014
Attend the International SAP Conference on Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) 2014, taking place in Düsseldorf, Germany from 17-18 November, 2014. Learn how you and your team can gain a 360 degree view of all product related processes – from product conception and design, through to manufacturing and service.
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.
