The Guide to Bill of Materials (BOMs)

In this guide to the Bill of Materials (BOMs) we will be: Defining what a Bill of Materials (BOMs) is Explaining how BOMs works in DELMIAWorks & how it gives manufacturers a competitive advantage over other ERP systems Outlining the different types of industry specificity that DELMIAWorks offers (particularly plastic manufacturing) & the benefits Defining […]

Manufacturing Technology Investments That Drive Growth

Manufacturing technology investments that drive growth Despite the unique circumstances of the last two years, the main challenges to manufacturing businesses today are much the same as they ever were. A recent IndustryWeek survey identified growth and profitability (60%), changing customer demands (60%), and competitive pressure (40%) as the top three challenges identified by manufacturing […]

Why is NOW the Right Time to invest in Manufacturing Software?

With the ongoing energy and cost of living crisis hovering over our heads, many companies are delaying investment into key areas of their business. And this is completely understandable. We know just how difficult it is for a business to part with it’s money when it doesn’t know what the future may hold. But when […]

Three Rules for Managing Your Manufacturing Data

Is manufacturing data overload causing problems for your business? Thanks to the Internet of Things (IoT), every work center, device and piece of equipment in your manufacturing facility has the potential to collect information. A big data initiative in your manufacturing facility can greatly assist your organization. But the increase of information does not come […]

Smart Manufacturing 101: What is it, How do I Get There and Why Should I Care?

You’ve probably heard the term ‘smart manufacturing’ being thrown around by, well, companies just like us. If not smart manufacturing, you’ve probably heard its interchangeable term: Industry 4.0. But, what does smart manufacturing actually mean? What is it exactly? And how do I get there? On Wednesday 14th September, experts from the leading manufacturing ERP […]

Plastic Packaging Tax: Tracking Recycled Plastic Usage in Manufacturing

With sustainability at the forefront of many people’s minds, including the Government’s, a plastic packaging tax has been introduced to incentivise the use of less virgin plastic material in the manufacturing process. Manufacturing as an industry, of course, will be one of the ones hit hardest by this new tax. However, with the right tools […]

How has Brexit and the Covid-19 Pandemic Affected the Manufacturing Industries’ Motivations for Adopting New Technologies?

A recent study by Made Smarter, an organisation created following an industry-led review of how UK manufacturing industries can prosper through digital tools and innovation, has assessed how the events over the last two years (2020-2022) have affected the manufacturing industry and its motivations for adopting new technologies in the future. Made Smarter interviewed 200 […]

Best Practices for Optimising the Production Scheduling Process

Best practices for optimising the production scheduling process Regardless of the toolset, the ‘scheduling process’ in most manufacturing companies is usually hectic and loosely documented. Production processes require numerous elements to work coherently together at the same time: forecasted demand, customer orders, backlogs, capable equipment, the right tooling, specified raw materials, containers/dunnage, work instructions, and […]

Sustainability in the Plastics Industry: Reducing Scrap

Everyone in the plastics industry is under scrutiny like never before.  Rarely does a day go by when some kind of negative press is published. Micro plastics polluting our oceans. Single use plastics and their impact on the environment. Waste and scrap plastics sticking around in the ecosystem and threatening wildlife. And then there’s legislation, […]

How to Handle the Rising Costs in Manufacturing Using DELMIAWorks

We’ve all been feeling the rising costs of living, energy bills going up, fuel prices rising and even the cost of putting food on the table has been adding additional strain to the wallet. This creates additional stress for businesses, as employers are put under pressure to increase the salaries of their staff to help […]