Manufacturing output growth slowed in the quarter to February, while order books improved slightly, according to the latest monthly CBI Industrial Trends Survey.
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.
Comment from Epicor: Annual Manufacturing Report finds UK manufacturers optimistically preparing to ride out the Brexit rollercoaster and expand overseas exports
Feb 20, 2019 Comments (0)
This year’s Annual Manufacturing Report, launched today at the House of Lords, finds UK manufacturers optimistically preparing to ride out the Brexit rollercoaster and expand their overseas exports.
R&D rises to priority level for manufacturers
Feb 13, 2019 Comments (0)
By Terri Hiskey, Vice President of Product Marketing for Manufacturing at Epicor Software.
Look back through time, there are plenty of examples of businesses that missed out on huge opportunities.
Innovation key to creating successful global supply chains
Feb 13, 2019 Comments (0)
Budding managers can learn how to successfully lead supply chains of the future by creating cultures of innovation and adopting latest technologies, in all sectors of their organisation. This is one of many areas covered in the University of London’s latest degree programme, the MSc in Supply Chain Management and Global Logistics.
Epicor announces Annual Partner Program Award winners
Feb 06, 2019 Comments (0)
Epicor Software Corporation, a global provider of industry-specific enterprise software to promote business growth, announced today the winners of its annual Partner Program awards.
UK SME manufacturing sector buoyant and confident about future growth
Feb 06, 2019 Comments (0)
The latest MHA Manufacturing and Engineering Report confirms UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) manufacturers remain optimistic and confident about future growth, despite the uncertainty surrounding Brexit, rising production costs and skill shortages.
Beauty retailer is looking good thanks to new Snapfulfil cloud warehouse management system
Feb 06, 2019 Comments (0)
A leading supplier of beauty and hairdressing products has smartened up its customer fulfilment after choosing the Snapfulfil cloud warehouse management system (WMS).
SolutionsPT announces three appointments to drive technical innovation
Feb 06, 2019 Comments (0)
SolutionsPT has made three key appointments to drive strategic decision-making and innovation in the delivery of its industrial IT solutions.
Five steps to preparing for the future in the manufacturing sector
Jan 30, 2019 Comments (0)
By Andy Coussins, senior vice president and head of sales, international, Epicor Software.
The manufacturing sector currently contributes £6.7 trillion to the global economy. Despite being subject to regular negative reports, the UK continues to play a significant role in the evolution and growth of global manufacturing.
ILS showcasing pallet labelling system for beating the cold
Jan 30, 2019 Comments (0)
Pallet labelling technology that can operate in sub-zero temperatures will be on show at the Empack Exhibition (27-28 February NEC Birmingham), where Industrial Labelling Systems (ILS) will be promoting the latest in high performance, labour saving solutions suitable for the harshest conditions.
