Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference is one of the world's most important annual gatherings of senior supply chain executives, providing the critical strategies, tactics and tools you need now so you can move forward quickly and efficiently. This year's conference offers a brand new agenda designed to help you rethink the very way supply chains work, and to deliver the highest impact on and greatest business value for your enterprise in 2013 and beyond.
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.
Waterco goes global with Epicor next-generation ERP
Sep 12, 2013
Epicor Software Corporation has announced that Waterco, an Australian-based manufacturer and distributor, has selected the Epicor enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution to improve processes across global operations and to support growth in multiple regions.
Govert Hamers to be the new CEO at Vanderlande Industries
Sep 12, 2013
Effective 1 January 2014, Govert Hamers has been appointed as President and CEO at Vanderlande Industries. He will succeed Peter Gerretse.
Marquis selects Quintiq SCP&O platform to improve crude oil delivery logistics
Sep 12, 2013
Quintiq, the supply chain planning and optimisation (SCP&O) solutions provider, has announced that Marquis, Inc. is rolling out Quintiq 5.0 across its crude oil business.
Swedish steel producer selects Quintiq's platform to optimise its supply chain planning
Sep 05, 2013
Quintiq, the supply chain planning and optimisation (SCP&O) solutions provider, has announced that SSAB has chosen its platform to optimise supply chain processes across its production plants.
Zebra Technologies launches lean manufacturing starter set to reduce inventory, labour costs and production cycles
Sep 05, 2013
Zebra Technologies Corporation is launching its Material Flow "Wireless Replenishment Starter Kit" to organisations across Europe.
The future for UK manufacturing - challenges ahead for policy following the Foresight Project
Sep 04, 2013
Thursday 28 November 2013
Central London
This event is CPD certified
New Microscan Link for easy connectivity in industrial vision applications
Sep 04, 2013
Microscan, the barcode, machine vision and lighting solutions provider, has announced new Microscan Link connectivity, providing vision engineers, programmers, and other users with additional options for communicating with Microscan smart cameras.
Global Payroll SIG now open to all Oracle PeopleSoft users
Sep 04, 2013
Crocus Consulting, an Oracle Gold Partner, has announced that its Global Payroll Special Interest Group (SIG) will now be open to all Oracle PeopleSoft Global Payroll users.
Rubber and plastics Converter LJA Miers takes on SAP Business One, version for SAP HANA
Sep 04, 2013
SAP (UK) Limited, a subsidiary of SAP AG, has announced that rubber and plastics Converter LJA Miers will be the first UK customer to implement SAP Business One, version for SAP HANA. The mid-sized business will now be able to have a complete overview of its activity and make informed business decisions based on real-time information.
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.
