The landscape for third party logistics (3PL) has altered significantly in the last decade, and is tipped to experience further growth and change as mobile technologies and 'smart' working practices develop.
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.
Putting the ERP in customer experience initiatives
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By Erik Johnson, Vice-President, Technology Strategy, Epicor Software Corporation.
How much thought have you given recently to the role your ERP system plays in enabling your customer experience initiatives? When you implemented the system efficiency, scheduling, and getting more flexibility were probably on the list of goals, but not necessarily customer experience, even though it is impacted by all the other goals.
Top myths about optimisation – Busting the half-truths that keep you from maximising your returns.....
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The difference between good optimisation and great optimisation can run to millions of dollars in savings.
Dramatic improvements across KPIs – even in enterprises that are already industry leaders – are possible with effective optimisation.
Tudor Rose International selects AEB's comprehensive supply chain solution
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AEB (International) Ltd has been selected by export market management company Tudor Rose International to implement its comprehensive supply chain management solution ASSIST4 for logistics execution and control.
Katoen Natie selects Ruckus ZoneFlex as its Wi-Fi Standard across worldwide warehousing operations
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Ruckus Wireless, Inc. has announced that its ZoneFlex Smart Wi-Fi products and technologies have been selected by Katoen Natie, one of the most popular global, value-added logistics providers, to support its warehousing operations worldwide.
Steinway & Sons embraces BI to ensure it continues to hit the high notes
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Piano manufacturer Steinway & Sons is using PrecisionPoint business intelligence software to gain unprecedented insight into sales and inventory from its Microsoft Dynamics Navision (NAV) ERP solution.
7 methods that improve forecast accuracy - a Logility White Paper
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Gartner reports demand forecast accuracy creates high responsiveness and cuts cost throughout the supply chain. Companies that are best at demand forecasting average 15% less inventory, 17% stronger perfect order fulfilment and 35% shorter cash-to-cash cycle times, while having the tenth of the stock-outs of their peers.
Discrete deployment terms unfit for the hybrid world, warns Claranet
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In a hybrid world, in which any combination of cloud services may be consumed by a single customer, rigid definitions of cloud deployment models may serve to hinder rather than promote innovation, Claranet warns.
Ogilvie Fleet online reporting tool wins 'techie' title
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Ogilvie Fleet, which has around 11,000 vehicles on its books, has won the Leasing and Contract Hire category of the 2013 BusinessCar Fleet Technology Awards - known in the industry as 'The Techies' they are the only prizes in fleet that reward technological innovation.
Kewill announces intention to acquire Four Soft
Aug 21, 2013
Kewill has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the assets of Four Soft, a software company headquartered in Hyderabad, India. Kewill comments that the acquisition will expand its existing leadership position in the Supply Chain Execution software market.
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.
