4.29 feature video – Adding multiple end items to a batch

Check out this video for more information on adding multiple end items to a batch. Multiple end items to a batch This feature came directly from our FOCUS customer event and is a great time saver for those companies adding multiple end items to a batch. In 4.29, it’s now possible to select multiple end…

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4.29 feature video – Batch sizing by lot attribute

Check out this video for more information on the batch sizing by lot attribute. Batch sizing by lot attribute This feature is useful in many industries and focuses on a specific attribute or property of a lot and how that affects the quantity to consume of the raw material based on the effective quantity required.…

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4.29 feature video – Batch parameter result entry

Check out this video for more information on the batch parameter result entry. Batch parameter result entry This new feature involves parameters that are defined against a formula and results entered against a batch. Previously, the user had to post this info to the notes (such as mixes/shift, the employee responsible for a line, etc.),…

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4.28 feature video – Reorder sections on screens

Check out this video for more information about how to customize your sections. Re-order sections on a screen  This new functionality gives the user an increased ability to customize screens. In past release updates, we’ve added functionality to add or delete sections, and have furthered that optimization in 4.28 with the option to reorder or…

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Grouping Production Batches Saves on Cost Per Unit

grouping production batches

Different manufacturing organizations use different strategies when it comes to scheduling their production runs. One strategy that manufacturers often use is “manufacturing to order” instead of grouping production batches. Many organizations will choose this method to meet unforeseen demand. In these conditions, the placement of an individual order triggers each separate batch. It is often…

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To Batch Yield or Not to Batch Yield?

batch yields

Formula manufacturers need to keep a keen eye on the batch yields they experience by formula. Aggregate batch yields easily lull you to sleep over time. A company can make or lose money quickly based on batch yields. If a company experiences high yields for some products, it is hard to see that certain products may…

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Going Green – Increase Batch Yields

increase batch yields

Increase Batch Yields to Consume Fewer Raw Materials Per Finished Goods Produced. You would be amazed at how few companies actually look at their yield analysis by formula over time. It is more common than not that a company looking back at production over the past six months will find certain formulas or processes that…

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