Franciaflex is a French manufacturer of bay window fixtures with more than 700 employees and revenues of 100 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.
Franciaflex chooses Ortems to plan production line workload, ensure reliable and shorter lead-time
Dec 21, 2010
Nylacast engineers better customer service with Infor
Dec 09, 2010
Infor has announced that Nylacast has fully deployed Infor ERP SyteLine throughout its UK operations.
JDA Software delivers on post i2 acquisition convergence roadmap with Logistics Procurement Solution
Dec 09, 2010
JDA Software Group, Inc., The Supply Chain Company, has released JDA Logistics Procurement, an expanded transportation management offering that will be made generally available this month.
LTH Castings implements Infor ERP LN and Infor AutoConnect to optimise business process efficiency
Dec 02, 2010
Infor, provider of business applications to mid-sized companies, has announced that LTH Castings will upgrade to Infor ERP LN.
PSI receives new order from Vallourec
Dec 02, 2010
PSI has been commissioned by Vallourec, a premium tubular solutions provider, to deliver PSImetals as the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) for the new small diameter rolling mill at the Youngstown plant in Ohio, USA.
KNAPP opens new Corporate Headquarters and Development Centre
Dec 02, 2010
KNAPP AG, the global supplier of warehouse automation and logistics software, has announced the opening of its brand-new Corporate Headquarters and Development Centre at its site in Graz, Austria.
UNIT4 promotes route to 'Independence' through enterprise software agility/interoperability
Dec 02, 2010
UNIT4 Business Software Ltd is releasing a new series of software products, partner plug-ins and cloud deployment options for both its Agresso Business World ERP solution and its Coda financials software line over the next two years.
Eagle Field Service helps Haigh Engineering's service team soar
Nov 25, 2010
Exel Computer Systems, the UK-based author and developer of the Eagle Field Service Management (FSM) system, has announced the successful roll out of Eagle at Haigh Engineering.
IBS Bookmaster takes on digital publishing
Nov 25, 2010
IBS Bookmaster has taken major steps towards the delivery of the industry's most functionally complete solution for the Digital Publishing Supply Chain, complimenting its core solution for traditional publishing and distribution processes.
Research Paper reveals increased acceptance of Cloud ERP Solutions
Nov 25, 2010
Plex Systems, Inc. has announced the availability of a new paper from researchers at Aberdeen Group that sheds light on the acceptance of software as a service (SaaS) ERP systems.
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.
