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.

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Key factors in choosing stock control software

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Key factors in choosing stock control software

Good advice from MACS Software

According to MACS Software, provider of stock management software in the UK, when looking for an effective inventory management system there are many things to consider and investigate but in the beginning there are two simple but vital questions should be answered: What do you need? And what do your customers need? From these principles everything else flows.

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Juniper Systems' new rugged handheld features 4.3-inch touchscreen and advanced battery technology

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Juniper Systems' new rugged handheld features 4.3-inch touchscreen and advanced battery technology

Juniper Systems has announced the availability of its new rugged Archer 2 handheld. With radical improvements over the first generation Archer, the Archer 2 promises better overall performance with an astonishingly bright display, an extra-long battery life, enhanced GPS capabilities, and rugged IP68 construction.

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Manufacturing leaders to come together to uncover priorities and challenges

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Manufacturing leaders to come together to uncover priorities and challenges

Business leaders from the manufacturing community will come together to uncover the strategic priorities of industry and understand how such challenges are going to be met.

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Kewill completes acquisition of Four Soft

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Kewill completes acquisition of Four Soft

Kewill, provider of multimodal transportation and logistics management software for seamless supply chain execution, has announced completion of the acquisition of the assets and subsidiaries of Hyderabad, India headquartered Four Soft Ltd.

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DAP Technologies partners with Omni-ID to produce rugged tablet with both active and passive RFID reader capability

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DAP Technologies partners with Omni-ID to produce rugged tablet with both active and passive RFID reader capability

Auto-identification technology provider, DAP Technologies, a unit of Roper Industries, and Omni-ID, has announced the launch of a new series of mobile tablets that incorporate both active and passive radio frequency identification (RFID) reader capabilities, claimed to be an industry first.

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The role of warehouse software – a successful WMS

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The role of warehouse software – a successful WMS

A Clydebuilt insight.....
To understand the importance of a warehouse management system, we must first look at the role a warehouse plays in our life.

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New ultra rugged Android from Two Technologies

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New ultra rugged Android from Two Technologies

Two Technologies has announced the introduction of the N4; the first in a series of ultra-rugged Android(TM) devices designed for mobility applications in harsh weather and demanding environments.

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Clients use outsourcing to fuel growth

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Clients use outsourcing to fuel growth

A majority of businesses that implement a business process outsourcing (BPO) programme in order to achieve further expansion, will see sales and profits rise, while a significant number will also create more jobs within their organisations.

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UK SMEs still struggling with basic IT issues

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UK SMEs still struggling with basic IT issues

While SMEs may look to invest in enterprise class IT solutions, many are still struggling with basic IT issues according to new research carried out by IT solutions specialist Imerja.

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Motion partners with Handsfree to offer complete in-vehicle solution to the EMS market

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Motion partners with Handsfree to offer complete in-vehicle solution to the EMS market

Motion Computing, the provider of mobile technology, will partner with Handsfree, the in-vehicle technology installation expert, to deliver in-Vehicle computing solutions to the EMS markets in North America and the UK.

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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.

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