The Online Print Symposium will take place on 23 and 24 March 2023. On these days, the Science Congress Center Munich will become the place-to-be for online print. For 10 years now, the Online Print Symposium has been an integral part of the industry and a must for all those who want to keep their finger on the pulse.
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.
Seven ways to optimise the end-to-end supply chain
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Maximising efficiency and profitability across the supply chain is a moving target for supply chain managers.Faced with ever-changing customer demands and economic influences, even the most sophisticated end-to-end supply chains will require continual improvements.
Air NZ Cargo chooses CargoAi as first strategic partner to commence its digital offering
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CargoAi has onboarded its first Australasia carrier with Air NZ Cargo’s capacity now live on CargoAi’s digital marketplace (CargoMART). Air NZ Cargo will be offering its capacity from USA and Canada into New Zealand and Australia.
Bridgestone introduces new portfolio of AI-powered advanced data solutions to provide digital insights into the condition and quality of roads
Mar 08, 2023
Bridgestone Mobility Solutions has introduced Bridgestone Road Conditions to help cities and municipalities, road authorities, map providers and commercial fleet owners better understand the state and quality of roads.
Data: Ukraine, Russia and European port data 1 year after the war began
Mar 08, 2023
It’s now been a full year since Russia’s invasion of the Ukraine and supply chains impacting both countries are still negatively impacted – especially in-and-around the warzone where safe transport is the number-one concern for every member of the supply chain ecosystem.
Epicor acquires cloud-based financial planning and analysis provider DSPanel
Mar 08, 2023
Epicor has acquired DSPanel, a global provider of cloud-based Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) solutions and existing Epicor ISV partner.
JLL outlines resilient roadmap for European supply chain logistics in 2023
Mar 06, 2023
The fallout from the Russo-Ukrainian War remains a widespread concern for more than two-thirds (68%) of organisations in EMEA, according to Reuters Events latest report on The State of European Supply Chains 2022, commissioned by JLL.
VisionTrack targets road safety at the Commercial Vehicle Show with AI video telematics
Mar 01, 2023
Road safety will take centre stage on VisionTrack’s stand (5E80) at the Commercial Vehicle Show as it showcases a growing range of AI video telematics solutions. The company will be using the event to introduce an AI detection camera for vulnerable road users (VRUs) as well as demo its AI-powered post-analysis software, NARA, which was launched earlier this year.
Compare 12 ERP solutions at the ERP HEADtoHEAD event
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The Lumenia ERP HEADtoHEAD will take place on 8-9 March in the DoubleTree by Hilton, Milton Keynes. The unique format of the event brings together the leading ERP vendors, who must follow a script during their presentations, allowing delegates to compare like for like.
28 per cent of manufacturing employees feel like outsiders at work
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Some 28 per cent of manufacturing industry employees feel like outsiders at work with almost a quarter (23 per cent) not considering their workplace to be a ‘community’. This is despite the majority of manufacturing employees (74 per cent) wanting to feel a strong sense of belonging at work.
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.
