Based in Preston, Lancashire, Baxi is one of the leading domestic and commercial heating solution providers in Europe. An ideas company right from the very beginning, 150 years ago, Baxi has always been keen to come up with new and innovative ways to improve upon its award-winning product offering, from making boilers which are more energy efficient to designing boilers that are easy to service.
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.
Baxi achieves 10% improvement in inventory accuracy thanks to new data capture system from BEC
Jun 26, 2014
The-Mad-Group deploys AGR to support rapidly expanding and diverse customer base
Jun 26, 2014
The-Mad-Group, a supplier of quality fitness, yoga and pilates accessories and equipment to the sports retailer and fitness industry, has deployed inventory optimisation software from supply chain planning specialist AGR to automate its stock control processes.
On Logistics chooses Advanced WMS to support three year growth strategy
Jun 26, 2014
On Logistics, a third party logistics (3PL) provider, has implemented a warehouse management system (WMS) from Advanced Business Solutions (Advanced) as it seeks to more than double its turnover in just three years.
Hino Trucks partners with Telogis to provide telematics intelligence
Jun 19, 2014
Hino Trucks has partnered with Telogis exclusively to release its next-generation platform for Hino INSIGHT, the company's comprehensive, web-based location and telematics solution tailored specifically for the medium-duty commercial truck market.
PTV Group signs Global Road Safety Commitment
Jun 19, 2014
Vincent Kobesen, CEO of the PTV Group, recently signed the Global Road Safety Commitment, an agreement on road safety worldwide.
European and North American companies struggle to use information for competitive advantage
Jun 19, 2014
Organisations understand that information has value but are more concerned with defending their information against data breaches or legal action than they are with using it to drive competitive advantage and growth, according to a new report by storage and information management company Iron Mountain and PwC.
Accenture APLS help manufacturers to unlock productivity
Jun 19, 2014
Accenture has announced the launch of Accenture Product Lifecycle Services (APLS), a new business service aimed at helping manufacturing clients better organise, develop and manage products and services, from idea to retirement.
Optimum partners with energy services firm Proserv for Microsoft Dynamics AX training
Jun 12, 2014
The IT skills consultancy Optimum has created the user training programme for Proserv's Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 implementation, training which was rated as either excellent or good by over 90% of attendees.
HighJump Software provides the power for Muscle & Strength
Jun 12, 2014
HighJump Software has announced that Muscle & Strength, one of the most popular fitness websites and online nutrition retailers in the US, has chosen HighJump Warehouse Advantage warehouse management system (WMS) in the cloud.
6 ways for complex manufacturers to outpace competition with Microsoft Dynamics ERP
Jun 12, 2014
"The business world is a competitive place. It keeps you on your toes – you wouldn't want it any other way would you?" said Keith Pittaway, ERP Consultant for Syscom PLC when I interviewed him recently.
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.
