LogiMAT 2024 will take place from 19-21 March 2024, with the slogan ‘Shaping Change Together’. Advantech will be presenting its latest products and solutions for intralogistics and seeking dialog with stakeholders to drive forward the developments of the future.
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.
Recent flooding is the latest demonstration of extreme weather’s impact on the UK supply chain
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The recent bout of severe weather, including flooding across various regions of the UK, has been yet another demonstration of the impact that extreme weather has on the supply chain.
UK manufacturers plan to increase reshoring to get better value and more security
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Following the Autumn Statement, many manufacturing businesses may breathe a sigh of relief as the Finance Minister announced that he was making permanent the tax incentives for businesses to invest that he introduced earlier in the year.
Europa secures customs warehouse authorisation across 3PL sites
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Ambitious logistics fulfilment specialist Europa Warehouse has fully achieved Customs Warehouse Authorisation by HMRC, marking the next major step in its warehouse investment programme to better support the pain points of traditional and ecommerce retailers.
Manufacturers enter 2024 on knife edge as output falls in December
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Commenting on the latest CIPS UK Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index which has fallen to 46.2, Mike Thornton, national head of manufacturing at RSM UK, said: “The manufacturing PMI in December continued to show signs of stability at 46.2, down only marginally from 47.2 in December.
Customised production with individual 3D printed structures
Jan 02, 2024
Software pioneer CoreTechnologie has upgraded the latest version of its 3D printing software 4D_Additive with a new lattice structure module.
What does a blockade of the Red Sea mean for supply chains?
Jan 02, 2024
By Patrick Lepperhoff, Principal at INVERTO and supply chain management expert.
We experienced what a blockade of the Red Sea means in spring 2021 when the Ever Given got stuck in the Suez Canal. Within a few days, a traffic jam of several hundred ships formed.
Bridging the Gap: How Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE) enhances Integrated Business Planning (IBP) to manage short-term uncertainties
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By Stephen Dombroski, Director, Consumer Markets, QAD.
In today's dynamic business landscape, companies are continually striving to strike a balance between long-term strategic planning and short-term operational execution.
90% of companies see nearshoring as key way of safeguarding supply chains
Dec 18, 2023
The results of the INVERTO Nearshoring Study reveal a resounding consensus among participants, over 90 percent of who see nearshoring and reshoring as key ways of safeguarding their supply chains.
Can the logistics transportation industry thrive by connecting the physical and digital worlds?
Dec 12, 2023
Earlier this year, Trimble completed its acquisition of Transporeon, combining the two companies' North American and European expertise, and enabling the creation of a unified, global transportation management platform that transforms the way the world works.
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.
