As manufacturers look to recover post-recession, accepting that IT complexity is here to stay and managing it accordingly will be essential to success.
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.
Saud publishing giant selects Infor to standardise systems
Jun 22, 2011
Infor, provider of business application software serving over 70,000 customers, has announced that the Saudi Printing and Packaging Company (SPPC) has invested in its ERP LN enterprise resource planning solution.
SAP Product Lifecycle Management Conference - 20-22 Sept 2011
Jun 16, 2011
Join us in Hamburg, Germany, on 20-22 September for the SAP Product Lifecycle Management Conference 2011.
EEF and UKTI to offer valuable advice to boost exports
Jun 16, 2011
EEF, the manufacturers' organisation and UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) are giving manufacturers an opportunity to tap into expert advice which will help them take greater advantage of exports to emerging markets and the USA.
Resistance is futile - Change Management
Jun 09, 2011
My new automatic Thought-Translator (the TT2000) is brilliant. My wife recently asked me "would you like a cup of tea, darling?" I just typed the sentence into the translator and hit enter. In a split second, the screen displayed what she was really thinking: "I fancy a cup of tea. Make me one."
Belgravium makes its 'mark' in South Shields
Jun 02, 2011
Leading Integrated Logistics Provider, Port of Tyne, has selected Belgravium 'Permaline' linemarking solution for its South Shield Warehouse Operation.
RedPrairie and Voxware deliver jointly-developed Voice solutions
Jun 02, 2011
Voxware and RedPrairie Corporation have announced that Voxware's next generation Voice software is fully integrated with RedPrairie's warehouse management software, and has been deployed to numerous customers.
Sage enhances mid-market portfolio with launch of Sage 200 v2011
May 26, 2011
Business software and services provider Sage (UK) has furthered its position in the mid market with the launch of Sage 200 v2011.
Pervez Qureshi named as Chief Executive Officer of Epicor
May 26, 2011
Epicor Software Corporation has announced Pervez Qureshi as its new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Gerdau selects Broner for enterprise-wide, multi-plant supply chain planning & scheduling project
May 19, 2011
Broner Metals Solutions has been selected by Gerdau Group, to provide an enterprise-wide, multi-plant, supply chain planning & scheduling capability for the four steel plants of Gerdau Aos Especiais Brasil (Gerdau AEB).
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.
