QAD Inc., provider of enterprise software and services for global manufacturing companies, has acquired Strasbourg, France-based DynaSys SA provider of supply chain planning software solutions, for 6.0 million Euros (or approximately US$7.5 million).
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.
Syspro prescribes barcode technology to ease Directa's stocktakes
Jun 25, 2012
Directa is a UK industrial and office supplies company. In 2008, Directa contracted K3 Syspro (K3) to provide a comprehensive IT support package, including a fully tailored Syspro ERP system, Dell hardware and remote Network support.
SAS Analytics takes guesswork out of forecasting
Jun 20, 2012
For manufacturers launching new products, the ability to more accurately answer "What will happen if ...?" is a significant competitive advantage. SAS, the leader in business analytics, delivers that advantage with enhanced SAS Demand-Driven Forecasting software that helps manufacturers create more accurate sales and operations plans bolstered by efficient distribution networks.
Air Link Systems moves forward with ByBox
Jun 20, 2012
Pneumatic tube system specialists Air Link Systems is working with ByBox, the field service solutions provider, to further reinforce its reputation as being the "Total Front End Delivery Solution" amongst its retail customers.
RedPrairie opens registration for its two-day EMEA customer conference
Jun 14, 2012
RedPrairie Corporation, a global supply chain and retail technology provider, has opened online registration for its two-day EMEA customer conference RedShift:2012 at redshift.redprairie.com/EMEA/. The event will be held at Beaumont Estate, Windsor, U.K., on 10-11 October.
Infor10 ERP Express (VISUAL) Helps Provide Better Customer Service and Frees up Cash for Galway Manufacturer
Jun 14, 2012
Infor, provider of business application software serving more than 70,000 customers, has announced that Infor10 ERP Express (VISUAL) has been successfully deployed in IDT's Galway-based manufacturing facility.
Savvy UK Manufacturing Plc outsmarts the recession, PwC report shows
Jun 06, 2012
Britain's UK manufacturing industry is outsmarting the recession and the stock market, according to a new report by PwC.
Apollo Fire Detectors gain maximum efficiencies with introduction of upgraded and streamlined supply chain process
Jun 06, 2012
One of the world's largest manufacturers of fire detection solutions for commercial and industrial applications, Apollo Fire Detectors Ltd is a UK based manufacturing business offering leading-edge product design and development.
Epicor announces agreement to acquire assets of Cogita Holdings
Jun 06, 2012
Epicor Software Corporation, a global provider of business software solutions for manufacturing, distribution, retail and services organisations, has entered into an agreement to acquire substantially all of the operating assets and intellectual property of New Zealand-based partner Cogita Holdings Ltd.
Infor to increase UK Channel partners by more than a third
Jun 06, 2012
Infor, provider of business application software serving more than 70,000 customers, has announced plans to boost UK membership of channel partners in the Infor Partner Network (IPN) by more than a third.
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.
