With the proliferation of cloud-based solutions, the concept of “anything as a Service” (XaaS), has become extremely common. This article will provide a good perspective of “as a Service” options, and how they work together to provide a holistic approach to moving your XA system to the cloud. Any cloud solution can be comprised of […]
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With the proliferation of cloud-based technologies, you may be considering moving your Infor XA and IBM footprint to the cloud. This post will cover many aspects of moving to the cloud with a specific focus on the Infor XA system running on IBM servers running IBM i. Reasons to consider the move: There are several
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The manufacturing industry is always changing, and businesses must adapt to stay ahead of the curve. What trends should manufacturers be aware of as we move into 2023? Here are three that are sure to have a big impact. The Internet of Things (IoT) Internet of Things (IoT) – The Internet of Things (IoT) is
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In today’s competitive manufacturing industry, effective inventory management is more important than ever. As manufacturers continue to search for ways to reduce production costs, streamline operations, and increase efficiency, inventory management must be a key part of the strategy. This blog post will discuss why inventory management is essential for manufacturers in 2023 and how
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Digital work instructions are the future of shop floor operations. This technology utilizes a combination of digital tools and automation to streamline processes and increase efficiency on the shop floor. Here, we’ll discuss why digital work instructions are important and how they can help your business. What Are Digital Work Instructions? Digital work instructions are
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Cycle counting is an inventory control method where physical counts are conducted on a rotating basis, rather than all at once. The goal of cycle counting is to identify and correct inventory discrepancies as they happen, in order to maintain an accurate inventory count at all times. In this blog post, we’ll discuss some best
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For years, IBM i customers have enjoyed the benefits of a robust and secure platform. However, as the demands of the business world change, so too must the technology that companies use to stay competitive. Here are the three biggest challenges facing IBM i customers today we’ll also offer some possible solutions. Lack of skilled
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Maximizing throughput on the production floor requires more than just managing people or schedules. It requires a deep understanding of what’s happening on a minute-by-minute basis and quick reaction times. Using a properly integrated manufacturing execution system like MV2 is the best way to have both. The MV2 MES can automatically collect shop floor data
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Get need-to-know production information anywhere on the shop floor and in real-time with MV2 Dashboards Keeping track of everything happening on the shop floor is a full-time job. Sometimes it’s a few full-time jobs. Then there’s the task of getting that information in front of the right eyes at the right time. Typically, all this
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With MV2 you can connect Kanban processes to production sequencing. Read about the gains putting these two systems together can create. Kanban is by nature a highly efficient production process. Using a manufacturing execution system (MES) to manage shop floor jobs can also lead to very efficient outcomes for managers. Combining these two processes at
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Enter if you dare In today’s age of digital transformation, it’s more important than ever for manufacturers to be aware of the cybersecurity risks that come with the territory. Unfortunately, there are still many misconceptions about what those risks are and how to mitigate them. In this blog post, we’ll dispel some of the most
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How to find the benefits of combining product quality metrics and machine and work cell data to get more and better performance out of your shop floor. Next level understanding of manufacturing performance comes from combining production data sources. How easily that integration can be done is key to finding that insight. Having siloed systems
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A lot goes into running a successful manufacturing plant. There are a lot of moving parts, and if any one of them isn’t working properly, it can throw off the whole operation. That’s why more and more manufacturers are turning to managed services providers (MSPs) to help them keep their plants running smoothly. But how
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