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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.
Cruel to be kind why manufacturers need to tighten up their appraisal procedures
Aug 11, 2011
At the UK Manufacturing Summit 2011 the shared view was that it was people issues, which would be the cornerstone of the rebuilding of UK manufacturing.
Project auto-gration: Infor helps SMEs to get started with digital supply chains
Aug 11, 2011
Infor, provider of business application software serving more than 70,000 customers, has announced that the company will support auto-gration, an initiative designed to integrate small and medium enterprises (SMEs) into the digital supply chain.
Epicor honoured at international business awards
Aug 04, 2011
Epicor Software Corporation has announced that Epicor and its next-generation enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution have earned distinguished honouuree medals for Computer Software Company of the Year and Best New Computer Software Product or Service of the Year in The 2011 International Business Awards.
Registration is now open for JDA & Logis 12th European Metals Day 2011
Aug 04, 2011
This annual Supply Chain Conference hosts supply chain experts from the Metals Industry all under one roof. The event is planned in connection with JDA FocusConnect which is Europe's largest supply chain conference that takes place from Oct 25-27 in the same venue.
Working capital management
Jul 28, 2011
In 25 years of consulting with manufacturing-intensive businesses of all size, I have witnessed the staggering financial gains that can be achieved by successfully managing Working Capital.
More than two thirds of UK SAP users now using ERP 6.0
Jul 28, 2011
New research released by the UK & Ireland SAP User Group has revealed that more than two thirds of organisations (69%) are now using the latest version of SAP's core ERP business suite, ERP 6.0, with a further 22% still using the older R3 4.7 platform.
Manufacturing and construction sectors must continue to build for the future, says PwC, as latest insolvency stats are revealed
Jul 21, 2011
Recent insolvency data from PwC has confirmed that manufacturing and construction have been the hardest hit sectors since 2009 although did fare slightly better in Q2 2011 than Q1.
Tata Steel Long Products Europe selects Broner to provide Integrated scheduling solution for Scunthorpe steel plant and plate mill
Jul 21, 2011
Broner Metals Solutions has announced the start of a major business improvement project, at the Tata Steel Long Products Scunthorpe plant in UK.
Sage Geode v6.1 brings enhanced warehouse optimisation to distribution and logistics operations worldwide
Jul 20, 2011
The Sage Group plc, the business management software provider, has announced a major new release of Sage ERP X3's warehouse management system (WMS) - Sage Geode.
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.
