Welcome Don Allar
We would like to welcome Don Allar as our Account Executive responsible for our Intelligent Manufacturing Business.
3 Major Differences Between an MES and ERP System
Understand the differences between MES and ERP system and how they function in the manufacturing industry.
Manufacturing Execution Systems: Why an Enterprise Approach is Necessary
Do you have disparate manufacturing execution systems (MES) at your facility? Learn why an MES enterprise solution is the better choice.
Seven Must Have Reports when Sequencing Automotive Parts
Sequencing automotive parts consistof real-time communication with the customer and suppliers, building products in a set order, and shipping quality products on time. Because of the nature of JIT manufacturing, it is critical for manufacturers to have real-time reports of their sequencing processes.
As the need for visibility is so important, we thought we’d share some reports our clients are using today to keep the flow of real-time information visible and ensure their production goals are met.
Shop Floor Integration: How to Avoid Making These Simple Mistakes
When preparing for integration between your production machinery and a manufacturing execution system, it can be difficult to ensure the process goes smoothly. The outcome of this process can make or break your production schedule.
Three Ways to Reduce Inventory with a Manufacturing Execution System
High levels of inventory are roadblocks for lean manufacturers for a number of reasons, but mainly because it’s just plain expensive. Before the increased demand for variety and shorter lead times, managing inventory was a lot easier. But now manufacturers must be...
Optimize Labor Efficiency with MES Data and Analytics
There are plenty of factors that affect overall efficiency on the plant floor, but even with advancements in technology and automation, efficiency still greatly depends on the employees operating the machines and making their way around the factory floor. Read on to see how MES data and analytics can help optimize labor efficiency in these environments.
Just-in-Sequence for Automotive Manufacturing Explained
Just-in-sequence (JIS) manufacturing is considered an evolution of just-in-time. It delivers the right parts to the right assembly line in the right order. Just-in-sequence is perfect for automotive manufacturing environments because production tends to be high-variety and low-volume.
Get the Best of Both Worlds: Integrating IIoT with Legacy MFG Systems
As industrial manufacturing companies looking for solutions knew that first and foremost, they needed greater visibility into their operations– especially real-time visibility. Instead of relying on unsatisfactory communications between machines and applications, they turned to integrating IIoT with their legacy systems.
IntelliWORKS Positions Supplier for Growth with Sequencing
See how IntelliWORKS helped a global supplier overcome their sequencing challenges to reduce production costs, free up floor space and increase production volumes.
Increase the Speed and Security of Your IIoT Data with “The Fog”
With more sensors now existing on the planet than people, companies are looking for new ways to reduce latency and increase security in their IIoT data. The answer they’re finding? The “fog.”
Start Your Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (PFMEA)
Where do you start when you need to ensure that your manufacturing process runs as smoothly as possible without any surprises? Keep reading to learn how to calculate your process’ RPN (Risk Priority Number) and download our Process Failure Modes Effect Analysis template to start error-proofing your processes today.