Intelligent Manufacturing Blog
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.
Scrap Your Paper-Based Inventory Tracking System in 6 Steps
If you work at a manufacturing or supplier plant, you already know that tracking operations with paper-based methods has many issues. And for lean operations, a host of issues is not ideal for any plant.
Tell, Don’t Ask: MES + BI = Situational Awareness
If it is doing its job, a manufacturing execution system (MES), fulfills the role of system of record by collecting “all” data associated with the manufacturing process. The traditional way to tap into this data avalanche is with reports. A useful system has many reports covering all the parts of the database.
How Industry Leaders Plan to Build Smarter Warehouses
As online sales continually rise, so will the pressure on warehouses. Take a look at industry trends according to a recent Zebra survey.
17 Non-Functional Airbags Installed in Vehicles – Why You Need Automotive Manufacturing Traceability
When a car crashes into an object, there’s a timeframe of 60 milliseconds to save the driver’s life. Six one-hundredths of a second are all it takes for the driver to make contact with the airbag. And if not the airbag, then the dashboard or windshield.
In an industry where milliseconds mean life or death, perfection is the standard.
Don’t Let Defects Defeat You
In the manufacturing world, things don’t always go as planned. It’s common for manufacturers to end up with broken part tabs, scratched car doors or stripped screws.
This causes production slowdowns, long delays and low-quality products which ultimately leads to unhappy customers, lost revenue and possibly a dreaded recall. These consequences make defect tracking and reporting especially important.
Error Proofing with Barcodes
Your customers anticipate quality and timely shipments for the lowest cost possible. Barcode technology ensures that the right parts are in the right place at the right time. Accurate inventory gives manufacturers peace of mind that they are producing quality parts....
What is Intelligent Manufacturing?
“Intelligent manufacturing” (IM) means using the combined intelligence of people, processes and machines, to impact the overall economics of manufacturing. Its purpose is to optimize manufacturing resources, improve business value and safety, and reduce waste – both on the floor and in back office operations, all while meeting customer demands for delivery and quality.