Winmate, developer advanced rugged mobile technologies, has released its newest tablet solution for the hazardous location (HazLoc) market with its Class 1 Division 2 (C1D2) M101B, a 10.1-inch, rugged, enterprise-ready Windows 8.1 tablet.
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.
Vanderlande's UK centralised IT infrastructure and monitoring service grows rapidly in its first year
May 01, 2014
The number of customers served from Vanderlande IT infrastructure and monitoring service at Heathrow has grown from 7 to 120, less than a year after the decision was taken to centralise this service in the UK.
Stockholm SCP&O Executive Summit
May 01, 2014
Smart planning. Smart business.
Quintiq would like to officially invite you to join this exclusive executive summit for an opportunity to meet and network with fellow supply chain planning professionals.
Dematic expands Regional Engineering Centre network
May 01, 2014
Dematic, a supplier of logistics systems for the factory, warehouse and distribution centre, has opened a new engineering centre in Seattle, Washington US, and has added more engineering staff to the Western Region of North America.
Fleet manager's guide to the CV Show
May 01, 2014
MiX Telematics' new '9 hours to save your fleet: The fleet manager's guide to the CV Show' provides preparatory material for decision-makers who need to act fast and make use of the great opportunity the CV Show offers.
Access continues UK exhibition line up with Multimodal appearance
May 01, 2014
Access is set to continue their UK exhibition line up this spring with Multimodal 2014 at the NEC Birmingham, 29th April to the 1st May.
Laidlaw builds for the future with Exel EFACS E/8
Apr 24, 2014
The Laidlaw Interiors Group today generates sales of £130 million and employs around 1500 people in 35 locations across the UK and overseas.
How do you get reliable supply to reduce risk and ensure customer satisfaction?
Apr 24, 2014
By Diane Palmquist, Vice President of Manufacturing Industry Solutions at GT Nexus.
Walk around a manufacturing C-Suite these days and you're likely to hear talk of an "Assurance of Supply" initiative.
Whitepaper: Planning for sporadic & slow-moving parts
Apr 23, 2014
This whitepaper looks at the challenge of managing forecasts for sporadic and/or slow moving parts within the normal business forecasting processes.
It discusses techniques that have been developed to accurately forecast demand and efficiently manage the inventory for such items. Download the report here.
TomTom Telematics showcases new developer capabilities on WebFleet platform
Apr 23, 2014
Visitors to this year's CV Show will get a first look at TomTom Telematics' new ruggedised seven-inch driver terminal, the latest edition to the WebFleet fleet management platform.
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.
