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Manufacturing Menu: Ensuring Safety & Health with the Right Technology
We live in an era where corporate social responsibility (CSR) holds a prominent place on the priority lists of companies and regulatory bodies within the manufacturing industry. As requirements become increasingly stringent and expectations higher, safety, health, and environmental consciousness collectively form a key ingredient of Emixa's Manufacturing Menu.
What is LEAN Manufacturing?
Lean manufacturing, also known as lean production, is a method of making production processes more efficient by reducing waste and optimising workflows. This is done by systematically analysing and continuously improving each part of the process. The aim is to use materials, time and labour as effectively as possible, leading to lower costs, higher productivity and better quality. A commonly used technique within lean is Just in Time (JIT), but both methods have a different focus. Lean focuses on optimising the entire production process and operational management, while JIT is mainly about smart inventory management. Although they are not the same, they complement each other. Many Lean tools, such as streamlined production flow, are used to achieve JIT goals. Both methods help companies minimise waste and create more value for customers.
Manufacturing Menu: Maximizing Human Capital with Modern HR Tools
Human capital is the engine that drives modern manufacturing. Of course, machines and technology play an important role, but as technology becomes more complex, you cannot do without the skilled people behind the buttons and on the shop floor. Soft skills are also important if you want to make your factory a well-oiled machine and achieve perfect interaction between the office and the shop floor.
Manufacturing Menu: Enhance Your Business with Streamlined Processes
While manufacturing companies are primarily focused on production, they can only execute their core tasks thanks to a diverse set of supporting processes. Consider, for example, visitor registration, reserving the right rooms for meetings, enriching data and processing returns or repairs correctly.
The Top 10 Challenges Companies Face in Their Digital Transformation - and How to Deal with Them
Digital transformation is a priority for most established companies. Some have successfully digitalised their entire operations, reaping the benefits of working more efficiently and accessing cutting-edge technologies like generative AI. However, many organisations face significant challenges on their digital journey – sometimes to the point where progress stalls completely. What are the top challenges and how can companies deal with them?
ONVZ and Emixa Elevate Applications and Development Environments
ONVZ, the Premier Health Insurer, relies on robust software to manage all insurance processes efficiently. They aimed to rapidly build necessary portals and enhance user-friendliness in existing environments, particularly crucial during the year-end peak when people renew or acquire health insurance. Collaborating with Emixa, utilizing Mendix technology, ONVZ improved the Business-to-Business portal for collectives and intermediaries, enabling employers and insurance advisors greater autonomy.
Weener Plastics Transitions to Innovation Factory
Recently, the Transport Management System (TMS) application for Weener Plastics has gone live and is now in operation. The Mendix app automates the logistics processes related to transport, including planning, administration, and financial processing. We congratulate Weener Plastics on the successful launch of the first application in a series of innovative Mendix apps focusing on production, HR, and process optimization.
Digital Maturity: How to Turn Your Digital Strategy into Reality
The manufacturing industry is under increasing pressure to operate more efficiently, flexibly and competitively. Digitalisation plays an important role in this, but many companies struggle with how best to tackle this transformation. Why is that? And how to move forward? We're here to help find a path towards digital maturity.
Stay Relevant Through Fast Communication with Customers and Suppliers
The way we communicate is changing rapidly. We are not only continuously accessible in our personal lives, but we also expect that from the companies we do business with. This is especially true for consumers, as they are accustomed to being "always on." How do you leverage smart business applications to meet your customer's need for quick and efficient communication? Pim van der Noll, CTO at Emixa, explains how we can help.