The manufacturing process is a complex one that can be impacted by many factors: supplies, equipment, factory overhead, the need for special parts, and the people who work at all points in the process ...

Process manufacturing is a production method in which goods are created by combining supplies, ingredients or raw materials using a predetermined formula or "recipe." The approach is frequently ...

Many manufacturers have discovered the value of maintaining flexible facilities, that are capable of switching production from one product to another. There are usually trade-offs in efficiency when a ...

Manufacturing is a fast-paced industry where success is dependent on timing and quality. That’s why it is crucial to constantly monitor every stage of the production process. Defining and tracking key ...

The basic functional criteria for an ERP system differ for process manufacturers and discrete manufacturers. Many manufacturing operations involve elements of both approaches, so identifying where you ...

Matt Mong, VP Market Innovation at Adeaca, is the creator of the Project Business Automation category designed for project-based companies. For years the industrial sectors, no matter how specific and ...

In nearly all regions and industries, markets for products reflect the impact of globalization. The tactic of competing on price is increasingly giving way to a wider range of factors—including ...

Increased agility, flexibility, visibility, efficiency, productivity, safety — all are lofty goals that process manufacturing companies would like to attain. Yet, optimization in any of these areas is ...

Process optimization improves process mass intensity, reduces environmental impact, and improves cycle time for bio/pharmaceutical processes. Rising industry concerns about environmental footprints ...