The Preactor Group, provider of Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) solutions for over 18 years, has announced details of a strategic partnership with Swedish technology consultancy PlantVision.
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.
Eagle Scheduling Board well received at Service Management Expo
Sep 29, 2011
Exel Computer Systems, UK author of integrated business solutions, has announced it was very encouraged by the positive response to its Eagle Scheduling Board at the Service Management Expo.
Isotrak provides Burdens with telematics system
Sep 29, 2011
Burdens Ltd. has entered into a contract with telematics and integration specialists Isotrak to install their Active Transport Management System (ATMS).
Superglass adopts Wesupply EDI platform
Sep 22, 2011
Wesupply has announced that Superglass has signed an agreement for Wesupply's fully managed EDI solution, OneTime.
Games expert Hasbro selects Zetes data capture system
Sep 22, 2011
Hasbro Ireland has implemented a warehouse optimisation system from Zetes Ireland, based in Limerick and Dublin.
PSI expands market share in nonferrous metals segment
Sep 22, 2011
The Sundwiger Messingwerk GmbH & Co. KG has contracted PSI with the delivery of PSImetals as the manufacturing execution system (MES) for its rolling mill at the Hemer plant.
European manufacturers are turning to Mexico for NAFTA manufacturing, according to a newly published Entrada Group whitepaper
Sep 15, 2011
The Entrada Group has just released a whitepaper explaining why the credibility of Mexico's manufacturing sector has moved up in global ranks and why increasingly more European manufacturers are using Mexico as a manufacturing platform to service north America.
Epicor Named to 2011 InformationWeek 500 List
Sep 15, 2011
Epicor Software Corporation a global provider of business software solutions for manufacturing, distribution, retail and services organisations has made this year's InformationWeek 500 for its innovations in business technology.
Small manufacturing businesses hit hardest by rising costs
Sep 15, 2011
The UK's small businesses have suffered a 6.6 per cent annual hike in costs, three times higher than the government's inflationary target, according to the latest quarterly Business Inflation Guide (BIG) from MORE TH>N BUSINESS.
Ortec gears up to implement SAP's Transportation Management software
Sep 09, 2011
Ortec, provider of advanced planning and optimisation solutions, has launched a business unit dedicated to implementing the latest SAP Supply Chain Execution (SCE) applications.
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.
