For anyone manufacturing plastics, whether that’s in blow moulding, blown film, extrusion, injection moulding or thermoforming, there are some challenges which are unique to the sector.
Our partners, DELMIAWorks (formerly IQMS EnterpriseIQ) have put together this handy infographic that explains some of the challenges for plastics manufacturers, as well as outlining some of the solutions that are available in DELMIAWorks manufacturing ERP software for plastics manufacturers to help them overcome some of those challenges.
What are the key challenges for plastics manufacturers?
Cavitations
With DELMIAWorks’ Auto Capacity Balancing, you are able to take specific cavitation into account, for each specific item, all within a single BOM.
Runners and sprue
DELMIAWorks has Scrap/Regrind Tracking built in, so you can easily track options for runner and sprue material consumption.
Regrind
Scrap/Regrind Tracking functionality also allows you to track regrinding options, for better tracking of materials consumption.
Multi-process BOM
With DELMIAWorks’ Multi-Level Process-Specific BOMs, unlimited BOMs can be used, reflecting critical inter dependencies, which leads to more accurate scheduling.
Recipes and blends
You are able to support ‘pre-operations’ (like blending or pre-processing), with Recipe and Blend Management modules from DELMIAWorks.
UOM Conversion
Automated conversions make it simpler than ever to support the Flexible Units of Measure associated with plastics manufacturing, in DELMIAWorks.
Tool/die management
DELMIAWorks’ Project Management capabilities allow for capital tracking, and tooling of projects, so they work together in a concise manner.
Parison/flash tracking
Another way plastics manufacturers benefit from Scrap/Regrind Tracking is in tracking parison/flash options for material consumption.
How can DELMIAWorks Manufacturing ERP help overcome some of the challenges of the plastics manufacturing sector?
DELMIAWorks Manufacturing ERP is built with modular functionality, so industry-specific functionality can be implemented for the plastics sector.
DELMIAWorks solutions and functionality that may be particularly helpful in overcoming the challenges of the manufacturing sector includes features like Scrap/Regrind Tracking, Production/Process Monitoring, Lot Traceability, Preventative Maintenance, Auto Capacity Balancing, OEE, and Quality control features.
Why do plastics manufacturers need an ERP solution specifically built for the plastics sector?
For plastics manufacturers, a one-size-fits-all solution simply won’t cut it. There are unique challenges associated with plastics manufacturing that can only be addressed by software that was built with plastics manufacturers in mind. DELMIAWorks has a history in successful plastics manufacturing, designed with powerful, industry-specific features.
