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The Carbon Crucible: How UK's Green Tax is Forging a New Reality for Small Manufacturers
The Carbon Crucible: How UK's Green Tax is Forging a New Reality for Small Manufacturers
28th August 2024

The UK's Carbon Border Tax poses challenges for small manufacturers like higher costs & supply chain disruptions, but offers opportunities to innovate, go green and gain an edge.

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Unlocking the Secrets of Machine Efficiency: How UK Manufacturers are Harnessing Real-Time Monitoring
Unlocking the Secrets of Machine Efficiency
20th June 2024

Real-time machine monitoring boosts UK manufacturing. It enhances efficiency, minimises downtime, and optimises production. Discover its benefits.

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Maximising Machine Uptime: Real-Time Monitoring with FactoryIQ
Maximising Machine Uptime: Real-Time Monitoring
22nd April 2024

In the competitive landscape of modern manufacturing, maximising machine uptime is not just an operational goal—it's a strategic imperative. Every moment of downtime equates to lost productivity and, ultimately, lost revenue.

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Navigating Employee Concerns with Machine Monitoring
Navigating Employee Concerns with Machine Monitoring
28th February 2024

Machine monitoring has emerged as a vital tool for businesses seeking optimisation. However, concerns about privacy, job security, and a perceived lack of trust can create a rift between the benefits of technology and the human element of its application.

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How SME Manufacturers Play a Role in Reducing Scope 3 Emissions
How SME Manufacturers Play a Role in Reducing Scope 3 Emissions
14th December 2023

The UK's plan to become net-zero by 2050 is an ambitious goal that demands collaborative efforts across all sectors. One such key area of focus is Scope 3 emissions - a significant yet often overlooked component of a company's carbon footprint

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Navigating the Path to Net Zero: Examining Greenhouse Gas Compliance in Manufacturing Operations
Navigating the Path to Net Zero
15th November 2023

In today's world, sustainability has become more than just a buzzword; it's a necessity. The manufacturing sector is now stepping up to the plate with innovative solutions to reduce emissions and minimise its carbon footprint

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Revolutionising the Manufacturing Landscape: Enhancing Energy Efficiency with IIoT and MES
Enhancing Energy Efficiency with IIoT and MES
28th September 2023

Global manufacturing is fast becoming an arena where energy efficiency is a crucial player. Optimisation of energy consumption has transformed from a competitive advantage into an absolute necessity

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From Chaos to Control - The Importance Of Effective Production Planning
The Importance of Effective Production Planning
11th July 2023

The image is all too familiar - the bustling factory with roaring machines, hurried workers wavering between piles of unfulfilled orders, and an ever-increasing sense of disorder and confusion

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The Journey to Digital Manufacturing
The Journey to Digital Manufacturing
16th May 2023

Manufacturers are increasingly looking to manufacturing execution software (MES) for real-time information, increased efficiency and reduced costs. The primary driver behind this trend is the growing demand for speed in the supply chain

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How Manufacturing Execution Software makes Life Easier and Simpler
The Benefits of a Modern Production Planning System for Manufacturers
2nd March 2023

A modern production planning system is an essential tool for manufacturers. This type of software helps you to plan and coordinate the manufacturing process, from ordering raw materials to scheduling your manpower

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How Manufacturing Execution Software makes Life Easier and Simpler
How MES makes Life Easier and Simpler
3rd February 2023

MES is a computer-based technology that improves manufacturing productivity and quality. An MES can provide a single view of the entire production process, including real-time monitoring and control as well as historical data analysis.

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Organise All Your Factory Operations In One Place
Organise All Your Factory Operations In One Place
26th January 2023

Adam Payne, Co-Founder of Factory IQ and a manufacturing consultant with 25+ years working in operations, explains why he and Peter Spiby of 4C Software built a new software platform to assist operations managers to bring structure to the ball juggling.

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What is Manufacturing Execution Software?
What is Manufacturing Execution Software?
7th December 2022

Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) software, or Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) software, is designed to manage, track and improve the flow of information and resources between manufacturing facilities and all other business processes.

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What is OEE?
What is Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)?
20th October 2022

OEE is a measure of the efficiency and productivity of a manufacturing operation. It is a powerful tool that can help companies identify areas of improvement and increase their bottom line. This blog reveals the benefits of OEE.

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