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Manufacturing management
smart factory
A smart factory is a highly digitized and connected production facility that relies on smart manufacturing. Continue Reading
sales and operations planning (S&OP)
Sales and operations planning (S&OP) is a process for better matching a manufacturer's supply with demand by having the sales department collaborate with operations to create a single production plan. Continue Reading
ANSI/ISA-95
ANSI/ISA-95, more commonly referred to as ISA-95, is an international standard for enterprise and control systems integration developed for manufacturers. Continue Reading
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manufacturing execution system (MES)
A manufacturing execution system (MES) is an information system that connects, monitors and controls complex manufacturing systems and data flows on the factory floor. Continue Reading
IQMS
IQMS introduced one of its newest services, WebIQ, in August 2016. WebIQ runs on HTML5 and JavaScript and essentially recreates EnterpriseIQ's user interface, allowing users to access EnterpriseIQ anywhere on any device, the vendor claims. Continue Reading
How is advanced manufacturing defined in terms of manufacturing today?
In a technology landscape marked by exponential changes, pinning down the term 'advanced manufacturing' can be tricky. Here's a nuanced definition that will help.Continue Reading
Boost bottom line with supply chain analytics
The transformation of supply chain management is happening now. IoT is driving that change, but supply chain analytics is instrumental in taming the massive amounts of data generated by IoT sensors, devices and objects and turning it into insight --...Continue Reading
How green manufacturing processes can boost the bottom line
Sustainable production and supply chain practices are not just good PR -- they often help the bottom line by cutting resource consumption and opening up new lines of business. Those benefits aren’t the only drivers toward greener, most sustainable ...Continue Reading
Manufacturing operations management merges ERP and MES
As integrated manufacturing systems evolve, a new term -- manufacturing operations management -- signifies the merger of ERP and MES.Continue Reading
Implementing two-tier ERP with manufacturing in mind
Manufacturers that need to extend their ERP systems to remote locations are considering smaller, lightweight ERP suites as an alternative. With a two-tier ERP system, organizations can consolidate systems and save money while increasing operational ...Continue Reading
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Taking the green manufacturing plunge
In this expert response, learn how to begin and succeed with a green manufacturing initiative.Continue Reading
PwC: M&A trends present software challenges, opportunities
In this Q&A, learn about mergers and acquisitions trends in manufacturing.Continue Reading
Best BI and analytics options for midmarket manufacturers
BI is everywhere and it is becoming more affordable for even smaller midmarket manufacturers. As a matter of fact, it's actually becoming possible for this type of business to implement the same sort of BI that even the largest enterprises use. In ...Continue Reading
Fast Guide to acronyms used in manufacturing
These acronyms are often used in internal communications within a manufacturing environment.Continue Reading
Manufacturing software training tutorials and guides
These manufacturing software training learning guides and tutorials help IT managers select, implement, integrate and optimize their manufacturing ERP, SCM, MES, PLM and other software.Continue Reading