In 2004 SCA launched a logistics services offering in the UK based on a hubbing model, where stocks of raw materials supplied by vendors were held and managed for manufacturing customers.
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.
Ineos Silicas cleans up with Episys
Feb 16, 2009 Comments (0)
Ineos Silicas, one of the leading global producers of silica and zeolite products, has implemented Episys Ultimate labelling system at its UK office.
IFS expands footprint with North African utility
Feb 10, 2009 Comments (0)
IFS' Middle East Office has signed an add-on contract with a government-owned utility in North Africa.
Christian Hansen chooses Wonderware for MES project
Feb 05, 2009 Comments (0)
After two years of preparatory work, the MES project, Culture IT and Automation at Chr. Hansen is turning into reality and Wonderware is the chosen supplier for the project
Odyssey announces SAS 70 certification supporting clients' Sarbanes-Oxley requirements
Feb 05, 2009 Comments (0)
Odyssey Logistics & Technology Corporation, a global logistics and transportation service provider for chemical and process industries, has received certification that it is SAS 70 Type I & Type II compliant
New chairman appointed to Brand-Rex Board
Feb 05, 2009 Comments (0)
Business leader Tony Lochery on board to help steer international cable systems manufacturer towards continued growth
Tecnica cranks up simulation power
Feb 04, 2009 Comments (0)
Tecnica UK is using a new High Performance Compute system (HPC system) to reduce processing time of its complex 3D computer simulations
Preactor User Group the most successful ever
Jan 27, 2009 Comments (0)
Highest attendance figures demonstrate ongoing interest in and benefits from production planning and scheduling software.
Infor gets to work on supply chain planning at Arco
Jan 27, 2009 Comments (0)
Infor has announced that Arco, a leading UK distributor of safety clothing and equipment, has selected Infors advanced supply chain management (SCM) solution
How a WMS Can Help You Increase Profit During Economic Downturn
Jan 27, 2009 Comments (0)
How is your business planning to survive during the economic downturn? The typical response is to stop all process improvement and technology projects and concede that we just cant afford it now. This line of thinking is a trap!
