Imagine going forward in time 10 years, how will the technologies evolving today change the way we work? What will enterprise resource planning (ERP) look like in 2028? The list of digital innovations moves on at a pace, with the Internet of Things (IoT), Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Augmented…
Imagine going forward in time 10 years. What will ERP 2028 be like? When I was much younger, the idea of a door automatically opening was confined to TV with the likes of Star Trek. I can remember my first ever personal calculator (the Sinclair Cambridge) which could only add, subtract, divide and multiply. In…
Breakdowns in a plant or just breakdowns in communication? Is your plant and business at risk? This is the story of Mike, a maintenance manager who I once met, and number three in a three-part blog series of stories. Mike the maintenance manager – Specialty Peppery Salads (SPS) Thursday AM Mike was in early to…
E-labeling, smart packaging and global partnerships offer new ways for companies to create more loyal customers and increase profitability. In 2018, these factors will be crucial to succeed in, for example, the food industry where customers’ demands on transparency are increasing. These are the 2018 process manufacturing predictions of Colin Elkins, Global Industry Director for…
Quality is critical for all companies in the process manufacturing industry and an unannounced audit from a retailer can be a painful experience for some. This is the story of Laura, a quality manager who I once met, and number two in a three-part series of stories. Laura the Quality Manager – Specialty Peppery Salads…
Production planning is never easy, but do you have a thought for those in food and beverage where nothing is ever straightforward? This is the story of Kenny, a production planner who I once met, and number one in a three-part series of stories. Kenny the planner – Specialty Peppery Salads (SPS) Thursday PM Kenny…
IFS Radio Network podcast: how technology is impacting industrial manufacturers and how some of the industry’s leading businesses are taking advantage of it today. The industrial manufacturing industry has a strong appetite for technology. Now that manufacturers have experienced the game-changing benefits of automation and the emergence of interconnected and intelligent manufacturing systems, companies of…
E-labels are coming, but do we really need or want them? Or will they be just a marketing ploy? E-labels: What are they? E-labels have been around in the medical device world for many years now with both EU and FDA regulations. These electronic labels will soon be available and found on food products in…
Why IFS was named a Leader in the FrontRunners quadrant for Manufacturing Software. It was a great honor to be named as a Leader in the FrontRunners quadrant for Manufacturing Software and is something that I am very proud about. Manufacturing is one of our focused industries and to get this acknowledgment is a testament…
How the ‘evening economy’ is bringing about a significant change in the food and beverage supply chain and the products available. Healthy and more adventurous eating are becoming the norm. More and more of us are now eating fresh products cooked with an ever-increasing range of fresh ingredients, herbs and spices. But with the working…
