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ERP software for production overview
Priority Manufacturing ERP modules give businesses a holistic view of a production facility so they can optimise manufacturing performance , said Medatech UK . Enterprise Resource Planning ( ERP ) is the process of integrating and delivering data and managing operations on a company-wide scale . In manufacturing , ERP is a dedicated software solution used to plan ; manage ; automate ; operate ; support and report on operational business and production processes .
To support the entire manufacturing process , a modern ERP seamlessly combines multiple operational business modules that manage and integrate a company ’ s financials ; supply chain ; operations ; commerce ; reporting ; manufacturing ; human resources and more .
“ They also enable leaner operations and a boost to analysis to keep up with the industry ’ s changing rigours , strengthening customer loyalty and increasing the business ’ bottom line ,” it added .
The software focuses on the automation , personalisation and customisation of the system for each user ( from hiding unused fields automatically to suggested fields for each user as they log in ).
“ Priority learns and understands work patterns and processes . It offers full visibility of product lines across the top floor and shop floor ; improved agility / response times ; seamless workflow synchronisation ; realtime alerts at every stage and can simplify all complex processes ,” added the company .
Specifically designed for manufacturers , Priority delivers a complete , cloud-based manufacturing ERP software . It is designed to empower manufacturers with valuable business insights ; a 360-degree real-time view of the production facility ; performance tracking and enhancement capabilities using
a wide range of reports and analytics to help optimise operations , improve visibility and remove inefficiencies .
“ Users can benefit from greater system agility , with faster response times to shifting market conditions and order demands , and significantly lower costs by keeping tighter control of materials , machines and work hours ,” explained Priority Manufacturing .
There were live demonstrations of the latest version of the system at the recent Southern Manufacturing & Electronic exhibition at Farnborough , UK . The company also offers a comprehensive mobile ERP solution for use with any mobile device or tablet for real-time access and visibility of business operations anywhere and at any time . n
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Renewability and rust prevention
No matter how technologically advanced today ’ s society is , corrosion remains a fact of life . Manufacturers and maintenance crews continue to battle rust on metal components , equipment and structures .
While countless rust preventatives exist , Cortec ’ s EcoAir ® Biobased Outdoor Coating ( powered by Nano VpCI ®) is one approach to corrosion protection that specifically caters to renewability and worker convenience concerns for those in remote or difficult-to-access areas . It is a bio-based temporary coating designed for severe marine and high humidity conditions .
“ It leaves behind an oily protective film that does not dry and is temperature stable to 180 ° F ( 82 ° C ). It can be used to spray a quick layer of rust prevention on practically any metal part that needs protection : nuts and bolts , spare car parts or other exposed metal surfaces . It is also great for quick temporary touch-up on equipment where chipped paint cannot be immediately restored ,” explained the manufacturer .
It contains 65 % USDA certified bio-based content . At this percentage , it is also a qualified product under the mandatory federal purchasing initiative of the USDA BioPreferred ® Program , which requires U . S . federal agencies and contractors to give purchasing preference to products with a minimum level of bio-based content in 139 product categories . For those who use Cortec ’ s CorShield ® VpCI ® -369 but need a biobased alternative , EcoAir ® Biobased Outdoor Coating is a suitable substitute .
Another defining characteristic is its packaging . EcoAir ® Biobased Outdoor Coating comes in EcoAir ® bag-on-valve ( BOV ) spray cans , powered by compressed air rather than traditional chemical propellants . When the can is empty , the inside pouch can be thrown away and the can recycled .
“ This packaging offers great convenience and portability . For example , workers doing MRO ( maintenance , repair , operations ) tasks on a rooftop unit may have to climb a ladder or steep stairway to reach the work area . While it would be impractical if not impossible to drag an air compressor and spray equipment up to the top of the roof to spray-apply a coating , it is easy to grab a can of EcoAir ® Biobased Outdoor Coating and do a quick application wherever corrosion protection is needed ,” outlined Cortec .
Offshore platforms or other remote worksites are also suitable candidates for EcoAir ® Biobased Outdoor Coating . It is much easier to bring along a spray can of rust preventative coating than to haul an entire drum of coating — not to mention sprayequipment that may pose trip hazards .
“ EcoAir ® Biobased Outdoor Coating is also much easier and safer to store onsite than traditional aerosols — especially in high-risk environments like the oil and gas industry — because it is classified as non-flammable ( flash point : 257 ° F [ 125 ° C ]),” concluded Cortec .
Right : EcoAir Pouch .
Below : EcoAir Bio-based Outdoor Coating .
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