by Aspect Team | Jun 24, 2021 | Industry 4.0
In the beginning, there were no machines just human or animal power. Since the 18th century there have been 3 industrial revolutions. At each revolution machines have become increasingly more prevalent and arguably more useful. So, what is the role of humans in...
by Aspect Team | May 24, 2021 | MES Features and ERP Integration
At Aspect Productivity Technology we’ve worked with over 50 companies in Australasia helping them select and implement AspectPL Manufacturing Execution System (MES) software in their business. We are a trusted technology partner and solutions provider. We...
by Aspect Team | Apr 20, 2021 | Industry 4.0
Big data is a term that describes the large volume, velocity and variety of data that inundates a manufacturing business every day. It’s not the amount of data that’s important, it’s what organisations do with the data that matters. Big data can be...
by Aspect Team | Mar 20, 2021 | MES Features and ERP Integration
They really don’t and here’s why. Firstly, let’s define the difference between ERP and MES Software. Enterprise resource planning software (ERP) manages the front office or ‘carpet’ side of the business – e.g. financials,...
by Aspect Team | Feb 15, 2021 | OEE, Productivity & Visibility
Aspect Productivity Technology explains how it is helping its clients achieve greater sustainability, through smart technology. Sustainability is about meeting the needs of today, without adversely impacting on the needs of tomorrow. Sustainability in discrete...
by Aspect Team | Nov 7, 2020 | Production Scheduling
Manufacturing or production scheduling is the activities performed in a manufacturing company in order to manage and control the execution of a production process. A schedule describes which activities must be performed in what time frame and how the...
by Aspect Team | Aug 6, 2020 | Production Scheduling
Many companies still use Excel spreadsheets to manage their production – rather than switching to MES software. Many production planners are creative and skilled at building a manufacturing schedule using Excel. However, this approach is inefficient,...
by Aspect Team | May 22, 2020 | MES Features and ERP Integration
The Power of ERP and MES Integration in Manufacturing Businesses Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems contain inventory and customer demand information and manufacturing execution systems (MES) control and report on manufacturing. Integrating ERP and MES helps...
by Aspect Team | Apr 22, 2020 | Industry 4.0
Implementing MES software in your manufacturing business is part of your Industry 4.0 transformation. Industry 4.0 is about implementing technologies that gather data to drive intelligent action in the physical world. Technologies that deliver connectivity, visibility...
by Aspect Team | Mar 22, 2020 | OEE, Productivity & Visibility
Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) indicates how truly productive a manufacturing plant is. OEE is a measure of availability, performance and quality over time. It measures the quality of product, volume of waste, speed of production and amount of plant...
