Lessons learned on How to Increase OEE Performance
How to increase OEE performance Manufacturers are under ever-greater pressure to produce the highest quality products at the lowest possible cost, with shorter and shorter lead-times. This makes it ever more essential for manufacturers to quantify the performance of their plant, manufacturing lines and machines (and to find ways to improve in each area). OEE […]
Shop Floor Productivity Investments Drive Growth for Manufacturers
76% of manufacturers say improving shop floor productivity is their leading growth strategy for 2019 Investment in machinery upgrades, purchase of ‘next generation machines’ and real-time shop floor control through MES systems (manufacturing execution software) is helping top performing manufacturers experience year-on-year in excess of 10% according to research conducted by IQMS (now DELMIAWORKS) and […]
The Ultimate Manufacturing ERP Glossary
Looking for any new system is a daunting task, and evaluating a new ERP solution is a huge undertaking. For small-to-medium manufacturers ready to upgrade their ERP system, selecting the right software for the job can be especially hard. With so many technical terms, buzzwords, acronyms and industry-specific jargon, it can be really difficult to […]
Why IQMS Wins as the ERP System for Manufacturing
For manufacturers, having the right enterprise software solution in place is an essential requirement for efficient operations and high standards of quality control. By implementing a sector-specific ERP software and automation solution like IQMS (now know as DELMIAWORKS), which has been developed specifically for the manufacturing sector, businesses are able to set themselves apart from […]
Choosing the Right Manufacturing Software to Drive Growth
Tools, tips and an evaluation checklist to help you select the ideal manufacturing software platform Every manufacturer strives to increase efficiency throughout their operation, improve profit margins – and ultimately drive growth. Indeed, over 70% of manufacturers are prioritising improving shop floor productivity as their most valuable growth strategy. But in a climate where manufacturing […]
Improve Production Efficiency and Streamline Your Supply Chain with Track-and-trace
Use track-and-trace to stay competitive and responsive to customer demands – no matter what manufacturing sector you operate in Track-and-trace is just for first-tier suppliers, right? Wrong. Track-and-trace functionality is quickly being adopted across all manufacturing industries. Track-and-trace should now form a cornerstone of any manufacturer’s quality strategy – even those operating in less-highly-regulated sectors. […]
Core Manufacturing Package for SMEs
Delivering ERP Software for small businesses It can seem that manufacturing ERP software is built for large, enterprise-level organisations, but that isn’t exclusively the case. While manufacturing software is essential for the running of these organisations, small & medium-sized business can also benefit greatly from the implementation of manufacturing-specific ERP software. In fact, by investing […]
New Infor LX User Group Learns Vision for the Future
Attendees at the inaugural meeting of the Infor LX and BPCS User Group held at the National Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham learnt about Infor’s future plans for its LX ERP solution and the latest tools for developing systems on the IBM i platform. The event was hosted by Proximity Enterprise Solutions. Senior Business Consultant at […]
The Benefits of Manufacturing ERP for the Plastics Sector
The plastics manufacturing industry has changed dramatically in recent years. Increasingly globalised operations and technological advancements have led to more innovations than ever. The introduction of smarter and smarter robotics and automation in the manufacturing process is bringing us closer to the ‘Internet of Things’ revolution. As the industry becomes more advanced, our processes must […]
DELMIAWorks welcomes Proximity Enterprise Solutions to Partner Network
DELMIAWorks (formerly IQMS), a leading manufacturing ERP software and manufacturing execution system (MES) authority, today announced that Proximity Enterprise Solutions (Proximity), a software consultancy with deep expertise in manufacturing solutions, has joined the DELMIAWorks partner network. Proximity develops, maintains, and supports high-performance software solutions and applications for companies across the United Kingdom and Ireland. Established […]