There are over six million lone workers in the UK which represents about 20% of the UK workforce. They represent the "hidden" workforce that is under represented in an office they rarely frequent.
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.
Recovery in manufacturing order books promising - CBI
Jun 20, 2018 Comments (0)
Manufacturing order books recovered and the volume of output increased strongly in the three months to June, according to the latest monthly CBI Industrial Trends Survey.
EarthSense activates zero emission HGV running to reduce city air pollution
Jun 20, 2018 Comments (0)
Air quality monitoring technology from EarthSense has provided real time data for trials into the use of low emission vehicles to improve air quality in polluted city centres.
Hoppecke invests in IT to boost customer service
Jun 13, 2018 Comments (0)
Energy management specialist Hoppecke Industrial Batteries has embarked on a series of IT-enabled business process upgrades to improve standards of service and maximise efficiencies, following customer and employee feedback.
'Shock to the system' as managers in manufacturing see real terms pay drop and directors' bonuses slashed
Jun 13, 2018 Comments (0)
New data from the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and XpertHR show basic salaries and bonuses for directors and senior managers in manufacturing have fallen in real terms, with inflation overtaking pay increases.
Rimini Street EMEA State of Innovation Readiness survey reveals an inconsistent approach among industries
Jun 13, 2018 Comments (0)
The Rimini Street State of Innovation Readiness Study, conducted by Vanson Bourne, has revealed troublingly inconsistent approaches to innovation among industries across the region.
Maxoptra helps to maximise service and delivery performance for Axminster Tools & Machinery
Jun 13, 2018 Comments (0)
Axminster Tools & Machinery is using Maxoptra's customer service, delivery management and route planning technology to automate the optimisation and execution of deliveries for its successful mail order business.
GateHouse Logistics gives 'unprecedented' data control to supply chain carriers
Jun 06, 2018 Comments (0)
Europe's most secure GDPR-compliant data distribution service provider updates its flagship ghTrack service for critical supply chain data sharing; faster, easier, and more language versions
DDMRP – The reality behind the acronym. What does this mean? A DynaSys White Paper
May 30, 2018 Comments (0)
DDMRP (Demand Driven Material Requirement Planning) is a planning method used both for supply planning and execution control. Where by defining stock positions and stocking levels in a dynamic way; it generates supply events according to the sales order of the day plus qualified sales spikes.
JLT Mobile Computers presents new rugged tablet and IT solutions for productivity gains in port and terminal operations at TOC Europe
May 29, 2018 Comments (0)
JLT Mobile Computers, developer and manufacturer of computers for demanding environments, will be co-exhibiting with their long-time partner, IT systems integrator Autepra, at TOC Europe from 12-14 June 2018 in Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
