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June 22, 2021
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Industry 4.0 Demands More Than Just Execution in a Modern MES
Modern MES solutions, such as those built on a microservice architecture, can provide the real-time data to support predictive capabilities and are more than a simple manufacturing execution system, but instead becoming more of a manufacturing optimization system.
June 15, 2021
3 Reasons Why You Might Not Want to Extend the Life of Your Existing MES
Some manufacturing companies are considering the LC/NC model to extend the life of an existing MES or shop floor control applications instead of investing in a new commercial application. While the initial appeal to extend the life of an existing MES application might seem attractive, there are several reasons why this may not be your best option.
June 10, 2021
Evaluating the Total Cost of Ownership of an On-Premises MES
When choosing between an on-premises or a cloud-based MES, there's pros and cons to each. This article takes a deep dive into total costs to be considered.
June 08, 2021
MES On-Premises vs Cloud: 5 Factors to Consider
As you evaluate your path forward, cloud and on-premises MES have unique advantages. Here’s a quick look at key factors your enterprise should consider.
June 02, 2021
How APQP Plays a Critical Role in a Digital Thread
What makes APQP so important is that it provides a framework for focusing on product quality early in the design process and includes the perspective of how production processes affect final component quality.
May 25, 2021
It’s Time for Manufacturers to Stop Using a DIY MES Solution
Today with cloud-based deployments and incremental upgrades becoming the norm, manufacturers rarely need to write their own MES solutions to manage their manufacturing processes.
May 04, 2021
A Closer Look at MES and New Product Introduction
Recently, I wrote about several ways that a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) can improve New Product Introduction (NPI). In that article, I explained how an MES can play a critical role in improving and streamlining the new product introduction process.
April 29, 2021
Quality Assurance, Control & Management – Are they Similar or
With so many manufacturers focusing on operational excellence and global competition a given, it is not surprising that quality has become a critical control point. Manufacturers have variously deployed quality control (QC), quality management (QM) and/or quality assurance (QA), or product assurance (PA) in complex discrete manufacturing to drive quality throughout their operations.
April 22, 2021
Q&A from Pick the Right Metrics for MES Success
The theme of our latest educational webinar, Pick the Right Metrics for MES Success, can be seen as an extension of the need to reevaluate the selection process for a Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
April 15, 2021
It’s Time to Redefine the “E” in EQMS
Roughly ten years ago Quality Management System (QMS) software was still primarily paper-based, focused strictly on plant floor manufacturing operations. The market began to transform, and along came the term “eQMS” to designate it was “electronic” or did not require the use of paper.
April 13, 2021
5 Differences Between Enterprise Manufacturing and Business Intelligence
As I pointed out in a previous article, “Manufacturing Intelligence is More Than Just Charts and Gauges,” I provided a brief history of enterprise manufacturing intelligence. I explained how it has evolved, what new market entrants now exist, and what the following generation product has become.
April 06, 2021
Secure Data Management Best Practices for the Manufacturing Industry
With new technologies from robotics to IoT devices, the manufacturing industry has experienced a drastic transformation. Most of these advanced technologies rely on data to help manufacturers make smarter decisions and optimize their operations.
March 24, 2021
How A Microservices Architecture Can Reduce Technical Debt
Over the past year, much has been presented on the “what, why, and when” of technical debt.
March 22, 2021
Use Emerging Industry 4.0 Metrics To Measure Digital Transformation Success
Industry 4.0 is changing the way companies design and manufacture products. As with any major corporate initiative, you must consider reviewing emerging Industry 4.0 metrics to measure and guide success. Doing so will help you better measure the success of not only your implementation of technology but also the impact of driving your digital transformation.
March 17, 2021
3 Pitfalls to Avoid for a Successful MES Install
While many benefits can easily document a successful MES install, the challenge is achieving the forecasted benefits quickly (or even at all) based on how the project is planned, the pilot site is identified, or what decisions are made early in the design process.
March 09, 2021
iBASEt is Building on Lessons Learned in 2020
The lessons learned in 2020 have not only made our company more resilient, but have allowed us to redesign our business processes and incorporate these improvements into our software solutions.
March 04, 2021
How MES Can Improve The New Product Introduction Process
Becoming a digital master with New Product Introduction will set you apart and become a critical part of staying competitive. And with MES, you can do so with far better performance that can accelerate your new product launches to top speed.
March 02, 2021
Understand the Opportunity Cost (Risk) of Deferring an MES Software Upgrade
Those managing manufacturing operations may think its better to delay upgrading their MES, but by understanding the opportunity cost or risk of deferring an MES upgrade, however, might lead to a different conclusion.
February 24, 2021
Avoid Technical Debt by Rationalizing Your IT/OT Architecture
Each industry may have additional environmental factors as will companies that may have corporate technology standards. Therefore, it's important to pick a set of suppliers that can exist in a compatible ecosystem while minimizing the technical debt associated with a multi-vendor IT/OT architecture.
February 18, 2021
Q&A on The Importance of Software Acceptance Testing Webinar
The theme of our fourth educational webinar, The Importance of End User Acceptance, was a reminder of how important it is to engage with those who will be using an MES or any other IT system as part of the implementation. Here's a summary of what was discussed.
February 16, 2021
5 Benefits of the IIoT in Manufacturing
The IIoT is no longer a distant promise for the future. It’s here today. And, it’s one more reason to embrace digital transformation in your manufacturing enterprise.
February 11, 2021
Defining the Right Manufacturing Metrics is the First Step to Proving the
There are numerous examples of next-generation metrics that need to emerge to better gauge business performance in an Industry 4.0 future. Basing your MES implementation on some of these emerging metrics might prove your MES investment is more valuable than you originally thought.
February 09, 2021
Easing Change Management in Manufacturing
Here are three key factors you should seriously consider, which will heavily influence how well a software system can deal with change – and incorporate these concepts when selecting your next manufacturing software purchase.
February 02, 2021
Manufacturing Intelligence is More Than Just Charts and Gauges
While legacy Manufacturing Intelligence applications were often nothing more than tools to build simple dashboards to display manufacturing data collected from the shop floor, new solutions are now focused on collecting all the valuable data that can now be collected in near real-time from across a much wider scope of processes, equipment, and applications.
January 26, 2021
User Acceptance Will Decide if Your Digital Transformation Journey is a
Here are several obvious and not-so-obvious factors that can have a big influence on whether your employees will embrace the new technology that is given to them.
January 21, 2021
MES & Lean Manufacturing: Friend or Foe?
When it comes to an MES, staunch Lean originalists see MES as antithetical to Lean principles. Consequently, some have called into question the value of an MES. Just as with any technology, results can vary. Is an MES a friend or foe to a Lean strategy?
January 19, 2021
The Importance of eLearning Today
Although eLearning has been around for decades, the business environment changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic has made eLearning one of the most important technology shifts in 2020.
January 14, 2021
Smart Glasses Add Informed Reality to the Shop Floor
Manufacturing Execution System (MES) vendors are beginning to offer ready-to-go integration for Smart Glasses. All of this makes it practical, for the first time, to consider including Smart Glasses in your next digital transformation project.
January 12, 2021
Fostering Culture Change with MES to Enable a Digital Transformation
COVID-19 has accelerated manufacturers' investments in Digital Transformation, and while it may seem like technology is part of the problem, the reality is that in today’s business world technology can accelerate cultural change.
January 07, 2021
The New Mantra for 2021: Business Scalability in Manufacturing
In the years ahead, the businesses that can successfully scale and change rapidly will reap the most success. Those that provide a wide variety of features, structure, and deployment options can give you the best scalability performance – not to mention will be better able to adapt to new business opportunities.
January 05, 2021
A Center of Excellence is the Path to Superior Manufacturing Operations
By setting up a cross-functional team of experts as your CoE, you can get the most from your iBASEt investment and get your return on investment more quickly.
December 29, 2020
Q&A from “Picking the Right MES” Webinar
After Jan completed his presentation, several questions were raised that are shared. We hope this information is helpful with your decision process to pick the right MES that is based your unique business requirements.
December 22, 2020
Manufacturing Trends: Five 2021 Predictions
As the end of this pandemic starts to become more of a reality, I suspect many of the changes that have been implemented will likely last to post-pandemic times. Based on this expectation, in a bold move, here is a list of my predictions on how the manufacturing industry will look like in 2021!
December 17, 2020
MES, ERP & PLM Integration: A Blueprint for Success
The digital transformation that underlies Industry 4.0 relies on capturing contextual data and aggregating it in such a way to improve decision support and operational excellence.
December 15, 2020
iBASEt and AWS Partnership Goes Beyond the Cloud
At Excelerate Innovation 2020, iBASEt launched Solumina iSeries, a Cloud-native platform furthering our commitment to Software as a Service (SaaS) offerings. Amazon Web Services (AWS) is one of the platforms iBASEt is supporting that is very popular among manufacturers.
December 10, 2020
A Digital Master Performs Better Financially – Here’s Why
Dr. Bonnet explains how Digital Masters use technology to transform the customer experience, operational processes, and business models.
December 08, 2020
5 Great Features of iSeries
Every member of the enterprise can benefit from the iSeries, from line workers to top-level decision-makers. Today, technology innovation is accelerating like never before, and when it’s properly harnessed, as in the iSeries, we’re just starting to see the amazing things it lets us do.
December 01, 2020
Excelerate Innovation 2020: The Power of Listening
For two days, some 400 customers and guests joined our online conference to learn about the new Solumina iSeries, and how it can accelerate and simplify the move to digitally transform complex, highly engineered manufacturing operations.
November 18, 2020
IDC Research Confirms Value of Microservices Architecture
Today iBASEt shared new findings from an IDC research study, “Enabling Operational Resiliency through a Microservices Architecture.”
November 16, 2020
Connected Workers Promote Manufacturing Operations Excellence with Smart
The approach with Smart Glasses has been to focus on the connected worker and show the increased production capacity on the shop floor.
November 10, 2020
Microservices are a Manufacturing Software Must Have
Manufacturers must put agility at the top of their survival plans for operations. Their top question is often “Who should I work with and what software will allow me to accomplish these objectives?”
November 05, 2020
Q&A from IT/OT Convergence Webinar
We had the opportunity to hear from Jan Snoeij on the topic of IT/OT convergence. If you are a bit unclear on what this concept really means and its importance as part of a digital transformation strategy, it might be worth 30 minutes of your time to hear this presentation.
November 02, 2020
Paperless Manufacturing: Why a Digital Revolution is Now Underway
The pressure of a digital revolution is underway and doesn’t include paper as part of how operations are run. Best to start now!
October 27, 2020
Why So Many Manufacturers are Unprepared for Digital Transformation in 2021
As 2020 transitions into 2021, manufacturers need to think not just about what to automate, but how to automate.
October 22, 2020
5 Reasons to Better Manage Operations Data Across IT Systems
Improving how operations data is shared across the IT infrastructure helps overcome data silos hurdles while unlocking Industry 4.0 success.
September 23, 2020
Manufacturers Need to Rethink Digital Transformation
Between COVID-19, the very visible impact of climate change, and the global geopolitical environment, just automating business processes will not deliver the benefits many companies seek from their Digital Transformation initiatives.
September 18, 2020
Aerospace Manufacturing Cybersecurity is More than Classified Design
Given the increasing threat from aerospace manufacturing cybersecurity, the Department of Defense (DoD) introduced a new approach to protecting critical information.
September 10, 2020
3 Critical Factors Often Overlooked During an MES Project Evaluation
The cost of a poor MES evaluation process can be felt for years. Here are three key factors to consider to avoid a painful outcome from an MES evaluation process.
September 03, 2020
Webinar Q&A, from “It’s Time to Rethink the RFP Process for MES”
Jan Snoeij, President of the MOM Institute, recently presented a webinar sponsored by iBASEt. Here are had several questions answered which might be of interest to those evaluating an MES RFP process.
September 01, 2020
7 Best Practices While Delivering Remote Consulting Services
Since COVID-19 has impacted all our customers across their entire value chain, most have already adapted systems to support their internal teams, as well as how they now work with suppliers, including iBASEt. Here are a few insights we have learned that can help with your transition to providing and receiving remote consultation services.
August 27, 2020
COVID-19 Shows Remote Support Providing Unexpected Benefits
As iBASEt continues to place customer success at the top of our priorities, we discovered that some of these new accommodations are providing our customers with unexpected benefits.
August 25, 2020
In MES, Microservices Deliver High Benefits
The architectural model based on microservices has emerged as the preferred method to develop software applications, particularly for those delivered via the Cloud.
August 19, 2020
Best-of-Breed vs. Single Suite – Picking an MES
In my last blog post, I examined the evaluation choice of what OT architecture is best between a Best-of-Breed or single-vendor suite approach. In this post, I will continue this discussion and focus more on how this decision can play out for those implementing a new Manufacturing Execution System (MES).
August 11, 2020
3 Ways Manufacturers are Relying Upon Digitalization in Response to the
There are three ways manufacturers are adapting to the “new normal” of today’s coronavirus conditions – each involving the adoption of digital strategies to overcome the business conditions that COVID-19 now requires.
August 06, 2020
Best-of-Breed vs. Best-of-Suite Solutions – Making an Important OT
Keep reading to learn how to answer the number one architectural question - Best-of-breed or single suite?
July 28, 2020
Tying Together All the Threads of a Digital Cloth
This post is a look into the types of digital continuity where all the threads originate and the types of data they bring together, tying all the threads of a digital cloth.
July 21, 2020
Technology’s Role in Shifting Manufacturing Back to Industrialized
As we mark the halfway point through 2020, it certainly has been a year of disruption, extreme challenge, and rapid change. Technology has played a central role in solving issues, creating new opportunities, and accelerating the rate of change that is now possible.
July 14, 2020
Q&A from Webinar on PBEC’s Digital MRO Transformation
Since airing this presentation, we received many questions on what was involved and how challenges were overcome, so we thought it would be helpful to share these insights for others that are either starting or in the middle of their digital MRO transformation.
July 09, 2020
The Digital Cloth of a Model-Based MRO Enterprise
To weave a Digital Cloth, MRO centric industries should expect more focus on sustainment and lifetime program support.
July 01, 2020
3 Ways to Add Flexibility to Manufacturing Operations
To plan for manufacturing operational output, it's essential for companies to embrace the new mantra for 2020 – improve operational agility.
June 24, 2020
Digital Cloth Is the Fabric of Industry 4.0
For companies that accept they need to weave all their loose threads together into a digital cloth, here is a blueprint on how to begin that process as part of their journey towards an Industry 4.0 future.
June 17, 2020
What is IT/OT Convergence – and Why You Should Care
Both OT and IT are being transformed to create a digital infrastructure that is greater than the sum of its parts. As a far-reaching, critical component of how manufacturers operate, this synergy is heralding in a new era of manufacturing execution systems operating as an enterprise application.
June 11, 2020
Weaving Digital Threads into a Digital Cloth
A Digital Thread provides the data framework, and the reality is that multiple threads are coexisting, which sometimes resemble a tangled ball of virtual string. The solution to untangling these multiple threads and providing true cross-silo and multi-enterprise data flows is to weave the digital threads into a Digital Cloth.
June 09, 2020
Toolkits vs Out-of-the-Box for an MES
Given the complexity of manufacturing operations, different solutions will work better depending upon your needs. However, and out of the box solution offers a compelling option that can get your problem solved much faster and offer a far lower Total Cost of Ownership than any toolkit can promise.
June 02, 2020
A Powerful Combination: Agile MES and Deployment
This combined strategy is quite a powerful model to help overcome what has traditionally been a very difficult to achieve – install a Manufacturing Execution System quickly.
May 28, 2020
Agile MES Versus Agile Deployment
An Agile MES application has an architecture that allows an implementation team (or those tasked with performing updates or future maintenance) to dynamically perform updates to capabilities quickly to the actual software itself – in addition to how it is deployed.
May 26, 2020
iBASEt étend son offre de digitalisation grâce à Amazon Web Services
Solumina* MES peut aujourd’hui être déployée rapidement au travers d’AWS Quick Start permettant d’accélérer la transformation numériq
May 24, 2020
Why Now is the Time to Cut Technical Debt
The deeper that a company falls into a Technical Debt “hole,” the harder it is to climb out. The way to break free of this cycle is to start now. As you evaluate the next enterprise operations system, you have to make a choice. Will you own your enterprise solution, or will it own you?
May 22, 2020
MRO Market Likely to Rebound First
Today is an excellent time to review and asses your MRO. Investing in a MRO execution system reduces future costs and increases productivity.
May 19, 2020
3 Notable Questions From “Why Today is a Great Time to Retire a Legacy
On Wednesday, April 29th, 2020, iBASEt hosted a webcast that presented a compelling case to evaluate if you are still running a legacy Manufacturing Execution System (MES). We thought it would be helpful to share feedback from questions raised by those in attendance.
May 14, 2020
Will COVID-19 be the Catalyst to All-Digital Regulatory Compliance?
With the world facing a massive public health crisis, new drugs and medical devices are required in large quantities. With big pressure to get product out, people are taking shortcuts. Fortunately, many new enterprise software tools have emerged to better manage regulatory compliance reporting
May 12, 2020
3 Cultural Factors to Consider During a Digital Transformation
As you consider your digital transformation journey, here are three cultural factors to consider that will help improve employee adoption and accelerate the timeframe for implementing change at your organization.
May 06, 2020
3 Reasons Why the Single Vendor Model is Losing Ground to the Digital
Today’s digital ecosystems provide many advantages, just like an open-source environment. No longer is the single-vendor model necessary or even advantageous.
April 30, 2020
KPI Metrics Are Changing (Once Again) – Can Your Systems Keep Up?
During times of dynamic change – we know what we want, but sometimes the existing infrastructure can’t keep up with expectations. This is happening with all the Industrial Transformation initiatives now in deployment. It is also the case with what KPIs are being measured and how that measurement is being achieved.
April 16, 2020
Now is the Time to Double Down Existing Technology and Investments
Now might not be a good time to consider venturing into a brand-new product line. By doubling down on what you already have, the learning curve is minimal, the relationship already exists, and your precious time can be focused on identifying new opportunities.
April 14, 2020
Announcing Performance Plus: A Complementary Services Offer from iBASEt
In recognition of the challenges our customers face due today's unprecedented times, we are launching a new Professional Services program that is available to existing iBASEt Solumina customers.
April 09, 2020
5 Ways to Measure Success in Digital Transformation
LNS Research recently conducted an in-depth study of the factors that separated aerospace and defense (A&D) companies that have been successful with their industrial transformation from the rest. From reading their findings, several conclusions can be drawn from the data.
April 07, 2020
What is Industrial Transformation and How is it Changing Manufacturing?
Implementing a digitalization strategy in the industrial sector compared to the consumer marketplace is far more difficult. This article will take a closer look at how manufacturing is changing as a result of this transformation.
April 02, 2020
3 Ways the Digital Enterprise Can Better Navigate Uncertainty in Today’s
As the world fights the coronavirus, it is quickly becoming evident that “business as usual” no longer applies. New business models will be evaluated, and massive “pivots” may be needed to meet the evolving needs of our society. The Digital Enterprise is best poised to be part of the new “non-normal” environment we now operate in.
March 27, 2020
5 Top Trends in Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing
Here are five key trends that appear poised for significant focus and investment in 2020 on the Aerospace and Defense (A&D) industry.
March 23, 2020
The Importance of Technology Investment in Down Markets
Today, we face an extreme market disruption, and in times of economic uncertainty or decline, the investment made in new or existing IT systems can have a really big impact on how companies are able to weather the storm.
March 18, 2020
5 Steps to Building A High Value Digital Ecosystem for Manufacturing
McKinsey has been giving heavy emphasis to the need to forming a digital B2B ecosystem in MRO and manufacturing. One of the points stressed was the importance and value of creating a digital ecosystem that spans the entire supply chain.
February 27, 2020
When Searching for Higher Quality, Start with Better Data
Greater, more accurate data delivered faster contributes to improved decision support, greater efficiency and improvement to the bottom line. Keep reading to learn exactly how.
February 11, 2020
7 Ways Manufacturing Execution System Data Drives Faster, Better Decision
In the context of Industry 4.0, rapid access to and sharing of data — regardless of source, format, or location — is essential. Continue reading to learn how MES data generates faster and better decision making for companies.
February 04, 2020
Why is Industrial Transformation so Difficult?
Many businesses are implementing a digitalization strategy to transform their business processes. Continue reading to learn the difference between business transformation and industrial transformation and the challenges companies face that don’t operate in the industrial world.
January 29, 2020
Digital Continuity – The First Step to Creating an Industry Ecosystem
As new digital marketplaces continue to evolve and expand, there is a risk of being left behind if investments are not made today to be part of this ecosystem. Fortunately, an industry ecosystem can be readily established that is valuable to customers and end users. Continue reading to learn about first steps.
January 20, 2020
Create a Digital Ecosystem by Taking a Cue from the Tech Giants
Continue reading to see how existing digital platforms provided by the tech giants could be a potential threat to the spare parts business that many Aerospace & Defense manufacturers have come to rely upon as part of their business model. This post will explore the merit of this prediction and what steps can be taken to minimize this threat as part of a digital transformation strategy.
January 10, 2020
What Manufacturers Can Learn from the Digital Transformation of Other
As manufacturers are busy digitizing operations and processes, it can be beneficial to learn from those that have gone before down this road. By doing so, traditional manufacturers and supply chain providers can learn from history to better navigate this point of transition in their industry.
December 30, 2019
Reduce the Risk of an MES Deployment by Thinking like a Venture Capitalist
Successful Venture Capitalists have one thing in common – they know how to effectively manage risk. Given the challenges and risks associated with implementing a Manufacturing Execution System (MES), perhaps manufacturers can learn from this community and reduce the risk of failure in an MES deployment?
December 06, 2019
Preparing for 21st Century Workforce Challenges
We have a generational conflict going on in MRO and sustainment operations. Veteran personnel, many of whom are nearing retirement age, have learned invaluable, hands-on skills. The new crop of arrivals have quite a different orientation, growing up in a digital world.
October 29, 2019
New Standards for the Industrial IoT in Manufacturing
The Industrial Internet Consortium (IIC) has released new standards for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) designed to provide a connectivity framework that can be held in common by IT companies, manufactures and providers of operational technology (OT).
October 18, 2019
Industry 4.0 Needs Smart MES
Industry 4.0, then, is changing the face of manufacturing. But technologies such as AI, analytics, machine learning and IIoT fall largely into the IT camp. This requires a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) designed and built for the complex discrete manufacturing while also providing a pathway towards digital transformation.
October 18, 2019
Partnering to Achieve Critical Digital Transformation Success at Lockheed
The most advanced know that a powerful ecosystem of alliance partners, including market leader Accenture working with software technology innovators like iBASEt, can team together to provide an operational architecture capable of supporting the most demanding complex manufacturing enterprise.
October 17, 2019
How to Use Digitization to Align Technology Adoption with Strategic
LNS Research analyst Matthew Littlefield recently wrote a blog on the digital transformation at Lockheed Martin. Its F-35 fighter jet program is a good example of how to use digitization to align technology adoption with strategic objectives.
September 28, 2019
The Future of Automation, Part II: How Augmented Reality Can Transform
In this blog, AR becomes the topic of discussion. AR is no longer a distant, sci-fi dream. This technology is already flooding onto the shop floor and into field service. It overlays virtual objects on top of the real world to aid the user in terms of understanding, perception or action.
July 31, 2019
The Future of Automation, Part I: How AI will Impact Automation
Human-centered engineering models are labor intensive and require constant verification, rework and re-keying. By adding digitization and AI into the mix, it is possible to transform the old model into an automated system that facilitates continuous operational learning and productivity gains that exceed existing approaches.
July 26, 2019
A New Era for Space Exploration
The closure of the U.S. Space Shuttle program in 2011 seemed like the end of an era. Yet since then, the sector has experienced a renaissance. A major stepping stone to the achievement of this goal is the Lunar Orbital Platform-Gateway. The Lunar Gateway will function as a lunar-orbit space station, a solar-powered communications hub, science laboratory, short-term habitation module, and holding area for rovers and other craft.
July 16, 2019
Automation Driving Digital Transformation
Companies automating and integrating in the IT dimension are moving the needle towards digital manufacturing faster while getting immediate benefits from modern manufacturing execution systems.
July 09, 2019
Escalating Trade War Could Spark Digital Manufacturing
New technology and new business models are needed to raise the profitability of domestic manufacturing production. Digital manufacturing is the obvious answer. With more and more firms forced into digitization and greater levels of automation, the far reaches of the entire supply chain will become easier to digitize.
July 02, 2019
Digital Maturity Translates into Market Dominance
Digitally advanced companies are not just those focused on the consumer. As it turns out, there are digitization champions in just about every vertical. This includes the aerospace and defense industries where the goal is comprehensive digitization of manufacturing to encompass all shop floor, administrative, management and supply chain interactions.
June 26, 2019
Using Compliance to Set the Expectation for Digital Manufacturing Success
Compliance can be a dry subject. It is often considered something that must be done rather than something that is fueled by desire. Learn more about viewing compliance as a way to drive digital manufacturing success.
June 04, 2019
The Future of Manufacturing
Factories are implementing automation, artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT) and digital technology to change the way they operate. Continue reading to see how the future of digital manufacturing is on the forefront.
May 28, 2019
Digital Transformation Driving IT Spending Rise
IT spending hasn’t been particularly strong since the 2008 recession. But there is good news. It is expected to rise this year according to a report by Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG). An in-depth ESG survey of enterprise users found that 58% of organizations anticipate a jump in IT spending in 2019.
May 21, 2019
Virtual Reality and AR in Manufacturing
AR and VR are buzz words that have been trending around many industries including manufacturing for a while now. With so many companies claiming to provide AR/VR solutions for all types of different needs, this blog addresses how these technologies impact manufacturing and what you need to consider when adopting them.
April 24, 2019
Is Your Digital Transformation 5G Ready?
5G is upon us as every major telecom company is in a mad dash to bring 5G near you. The real question is, are enterprises ready to take advantage of the new 5G enhancements? And, just as important, are their enterprise applications ready for 5G?
April 18, 2019
Why MES is Foundational to Digital Manufacturing
Continue reading about how many new technologies are being introduced into manufacturing operations, yet MES—which has been around for decades—is viewed as a foundational enabler of digital transformation.
April 02, 2019
Hidden Treasures in Plain Sight – At the Manufacturer’s Shelf
Read about the importance of using your Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) to full capacity for software, equipment, and data integration.
March 25, 2019
iBASEt (Solumina) Recognized by Gartner Critical Capabilities for
Gartner analyst Rick Franzosa recently released a report entitled, Critical Capabilities for Manufacturing Execution Systems. iBASEt stood out in the report in two categories – Complex Discrete Engineer-to-Order, and Complex Discrete Make-to-Order.
March 14, 2019
How Genealogy and Serialization is Eased in Digital Manufacturing
Digital Manufacturing is a prevailing trend in aerospace and defense manufacturing. It has risen in importance due to growing requirements for genealogy, traceability, and serialization.
March 13, 2019
Where Are You on Your Digital Manufacturing Journey?
Keeping up with new digital initiatives in the complex discrete manufacturing space today can be overwhelming. Yet Digital Manufacturing and establishing the Digital Thread in the enterprise are vital programs for long-term success.
March 08, 2019
Selecting Manufacturing Systems: How to Get It Right
Continue reading to learn how to select the right manufacturing systems for your needs and to aid the success of your manufacturing solution.
February 11, 2019
Navigating the Right Path to a Digital Manufacturing Future
iBaseT discusses the progress of manufacturing toward digitization and how creating a digital enterprise will benefit complex manufacturers.
February 04, 2019
Preparing for the Commercial Aerospace Boom
Numbers indicate that the commercial aerospace industry is on the rise. Continue reading to learn how aerospace is skyrocketing.
January 21, 2019
Defense Spending Upswing Ahead
Global defense spending is in an upswing due to geopolitical expansion. Continue reading to see how this trend aligns with the digital thread.
January 14, 2019
Virgin Galactic Success Foreshadows a New Space Race
Virgin Atlantic's most recent venture into space signifies a movement toward elevated space travel, space freight, or space tourism. Continue reading to learn more about the new space race.
January 07, 2019
MES is the Foundation for Digital Manufacturing
There is a lot of hype around technology these days--machine learning, smart robots, digital twins, blockchain, the Internet of Things (IoT)--everybody is talking about them.
November 30, 2018
Fractured MES Market Makes Software Homogenization Impossible
A breakdown of the MES market by analyst firm Gartner shows that it's highly fractured into distinct verticals.
November 30, 2018
Practical Advice for Realizing the Full Potential of Your Cloud Initiative
Read on to learn the best practices for how to maximize the value of your cloud initiative.
October 18, 2018
What Value Does Cloud Bring to Manufacturing?
Learn how cloud technology has shifted business operations and is changing manufacturing now.
October 18, 2018
Manufacturers Tame Complexity with Cloud Solutions
Manufacturers today face enormous complexity. From operations to supply chains to logistics, the intricate challenges of competing in a global market are at an apex — and on top of it all, […]
September 18, 2018
Women in Manufacturing: Raising the Bar
Continue reading to learn about the increasing number of women in manufacturing.
August 30, 2018
Survey of Aerospace Professionals Reveals the Largest MRO Industry
Read about the top MRO industry challenges and fallout this year, according to the Oliver Wyman survey.
July 11, 2018
What is Market Disruption?
Continue reading to learn what market disruption is and how executives can capitalize upon its benefits.
July 06, 2018
Cybersecurity Threats Grow with Digitization on the Rise
Read about the effects of cybersecurity threats and their growth as digitization is on the rise.
July 02, 2018
Convergence is Coming: The Future of IT and Manufacturing
Learn about the progression of the IT and manufacturing industries and where convergence lies in the future of manufacturing
June 26, 2018
How to Align IT and OT to Realize Digital Business Results
Read on to learn how manufacturers can correctly align IT and OT, realize digital business results and achieve success.
June 18, 2018
Virgin Orbit Honored in the 2018 Manufacturing Leadership Awards
Learn how manufacturing enterprises are aligning IT and OT to retain a competitive edge.
June 14, 2018
Manufacturing Enterprises Must Align IT and OT to Obtain a Competitive Edge
Learn how manufacturing enterprises are aligning IT and OT to retain a competitive edge.
June 07, 2018
Industry-Specific MES is the Solution to Customization Headaches
No amount of customization is going to substitute for selecting an industry-specific MES solution.
May 29, 2018
Understanding the Uniqueness of Complex Discrete MES
Complex discrete MES is unlike any other. There is no substitute for the domain knowledge that is provided by the complexity of the products engineered for an MES of this type. This comparison becomes quickly apparent for many.
May 21, 2018
The Five MES Groups and Their Importance in Product Selection
Learn about the different types of MES and how their specific functionalities are customized.
May 14, 2018
Augmented Reality Will Revolutionize MRO
Learn how augmented reality (AR) technology with revolutionize MRO.
April 27, 2018
Selecting an MES: Custom vs Commercial Off the Shelf
Learn how to choose the best MES software solution for you and the risks to consider during your selection.
April 17, 2018
Advancing MRO Provider Services with Digital Thread
Learn about how an MRO provider can upgrade their operations and services by joining the digital thread.
April 10, 2018
Getting Real About Digital Strategy in Manufacturing
A recent article by McKinsey exposes the inadequacies of corporate strategy for digitization. Most strategies...
March 19, 2018
Virgin Orbit Takes Off With MES
Virgin Orbit partners with iBASEt to discover valuable Manufacturing Execution System solutions.
March 12, 2018
What is Digital Manufacturing? Definition, Process & Benefits
In the next decade, Digital Manufacturing technologies will allow companies to connect...
March 06, 2018
Combating Counterfeits: DFARS and CAS Compliance Requirements in Defense
DFARS and CAS regulations ensure counterfeit parts don’t end up in the defense manufacturing supply chain.
February 06, 2018
Blockchain Evolves Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing
The blockchain is typically associated with the Bitcoin cryptocurrency and worldwide payment system, but its implications run much deeper.
February 02, 2018
Seven Big Predictions for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) in
The Internet of Things (IoT) concerns sensors and other computing devices embedded in everyday objects, enabling them to send and receive data over…
February 01, 2018
All MES Are Not Created Equal: Unique Solutions Are Required for Complex
Explore the 5 main types of MES, and discover the unique functionalities required in the context of complex discrete manufacturing.
January 16, 2018
Investing in Digital Manufacturing Technology
Digital manufacturing technology is quickly becoming the norm. Explore the latest expertise in planning for manufacturing digitization.
January 08, 2018
Civil Nuclear Energy: Challenges and Opportunities
American industry has many competitive strengths, including its history as a pioneer of civil nuclear energy, and its status as the home for top-performing companies across the supply chain.
January 04, 2018
The Unique Challenges of Complex Discrete Manufacturing
Meeting the challenges of complex discrete manufacturing can be overwhelming for industries like aerospace and defense. Read on...
November 30, 2017
Benefits of Adopting the Digital Thread
Complex manufacturers are adopting the digital thread faster than ever before to keep up with the tidal shift to Industry 4.0 and ...
November 10, 2017
The Benefits of MES Continue to Fuel New Initiatives
The payoff of MES continues long after first implementation, and fuels interest in new initiatives among complex discrete manufacturers.
September 21, 2017
How to Improve Shipyard Operations
Shipyards need to modernize practices and leverage digital technologies to take operations to new levels of productivity.
September 19, 2017
Solve Four Common Quality Management Issues with QMS
Four common quality management issues occur at nearly every manufacturing operation. Implementing a good QMS can help.
September 11, 2017
Ready for Manufacturing’s Digital Revolution? You should be.
Manufacturing’s digital revolution, facilitated by new technologies and a changing global business landscape, is here. Are you ready?
September 06, 2017
Is ERP Enough for Complex Discrete Manufacturing?
Many manufacturers wonder, is ERP enough for complex discrete manufacturing? Read our blog post to find out why MES is crucial for success.
September 05, 2017
Naval Defense Budget Cuts Prompt the Need for More Efficient MRO Software
MRO Software makes maintenance, repair and overhaul more efficient in the face of budget cuts for the US Navy.
August 31, 2017
Exploring the Future of Manufacturing Production
Enterprises are facing increased pressure to change and adapt to the digitization of manufacturing.
August 25, 2017
MOM Helps Bridge the Skills Gap in American Manufacturing
Manufacturing Operations Management helps solve the skills gap in American manufacturing.
August 17, 2017
Workforce Pressure Rising Fast in Aviation MRO – How Service Task
Service Task Management (STM) is one piece of MRO software that is crucial for overcoming workforce pressure in aviation.
August 04, 2017
Enterprise Manufacturing Intelligence (EMI) Market Forecast Roundup
Explore recent research on the state of Enterprise Manufacturing Intelligence.
August 02, 2017
Lockheed Martin’s Digital Thread Vision
Our recent visit to Frost & Sullivan’s 14th annual Manufacturing Leadership Summit was memorable on a number of counts, but two in particular stand out:
July 27, 2017
Paris Air Show 2017 Recap
The Paris Air Show remains by far the world's leading aerospace event and the world’s longest-running and most complete air show...
July 21, 2017
Paving the Path to the Model-Based Enterprise with Manufacturing Process
The path to a digitally connected Model-based Enterprise is a bit of a bumpy dirt road today, but we are starting to see more sections paved
July 18, 2017
The Digital Thread Explained
Digital thread connects model data, product structure data, metadata and more to present greater visibility across departments.
July 07, 2017
Why the Shipbuilding Industry is an Important Part of the U.S. Economy
The shipbuilding industry supports jobs in all 50 states and contributes over $35 billion to the U.S. GDP.
June 22, 2017
Cirrus Aircraft Receives Enterprise Technology Leadership Award
iBASEt is proud to congratulate our partner, Cirrus Aircraft, for winning the 2017 Manufacturing Leadership Award.
June 09, 2017
Space Tech Expo 2017 Recap
We had the opportunity to exhibit our iBASEt booth at Space Tech Expo USA in Pasadena, California last week.
June 05, 2017
The State of the Aviation MRO Market
Outsourced maintenance, regional differences, and new technologies are all important trends in the global aviation MRO market.
May 31, 2017
The Rising and Reviving Implications of Privatized Space Exploration
The Commercial Space Launch Amendments Act of 2004 opened up privatized space exploration. Explore how new space is meeting old.
May 16, 2017
Women in Complex Manufacturing: Overcoming the Talent Shortage
The answer to manufacturing’s labor shortage is tapping into the talents of smart women who understand the changing world of IoT.
May 11, 2017
The Imperative for the Digital Thread in MRO
Despite its importance, MRO is one of the lesser-discussed developments being driven by the digital transformation of manufacturing.
May 09, 2017
SQM as a Means to AS9100 Rev D Compliance
Supplier Quality Management (SQM) is a crucial step toward AS9100 Rev D compliance. Learn more in about SQM in aerospace.
May 01, 2017
Aerospace Standard Compliance: Adjusting to AS9100 Rev D Requirements
Explore the nine important changes in the latest revision of AS9100 and think about supplier quality management as part of the solution.
April 25, 2017
The SQM Advantage
SQM is a competitive advantage in manufacturing. AS9100 Rev D points to how rigorous quality management has become in aerospace.
April 17, 2017
Excelerate 2017: Day Two Highlights
Excelerate 2017 brought together experts from inside and outside of iBASEt to discuss interesting use cases and best practices for Solumina Users.
April 13, 2017
Excelerate 2017: What You May Have Missed on Day One
At Excelerate 2017, 200 of the smartest minds in complex manufacturing came together to explore the theme, “Navigating the Digital Enterprise.”
April 13, 2017
Smart Manufacturing Continues to Soar at AeroDef 2017
AeroDef brings together leading companies and executives from the aerospace and defense industry as well as vendors that serve the sector.
April 05, 2017
Introducing Manufacturing Intelligence (MI) for Solumina
We’re proud to offer iBASEt Manufacturing Intelligence to all customers with the introduction of Manufacturing Intelligence, a reporting and analysis tool.
March 21, 2017
Evaluating the Quality Management System
Evaluating the entire quality management system is essential, because, in complex manufacturing, addressing quality goes beyond reducing the number of defects.
March 04, 2017
Why Integrate A&D MRO, Diagnostic Capabilities, and Service Content?
In the aviation industry, two of the major concerns for manufacturers and operators are fleet uptime and safety, while strictly following rules, processes, and protocols mandated by the FAA.
February 23, 2017
Focus on Fleet Uptime Means Changing the Conversation
The aviation industry has traditionally been a pacesetter for service efficiency. After all, a non-operational aircraft is always going to be a cost and profit drainer.
February 23, 2017
MRO Trends for 2017
Aviation MRO spend is expected to increase by nearly 50 percent in the next decade, driven by increases in both passengers and the aircraft fleets that serve them.
February 20, 2017
Benefits of Dock to Stock (DTS) Programs for Complex Discrete Manufacturers
The Dock to Stock (DTS) receiving method provides benefits to complex discrete manufacturers by delivering materials directly to the point of use.
February 13, 2017
What Lies Ahead for Aerospace and Defense in 2017?
In 2017, the Aerospace and Defense industry will see more sweeping change than it has in recent years, because of political shifts in the US and UK.
February 01, 2017
Collaborating to Win in the Digital Enterprise
In order to establish sustainable change in the digital enterprise, adaptation means even more collaboration among cross functional teams.
January 24, 2017
How MES Software and Big Data are Changing Manufacturing in the U.S.
Manufacturers that use data, software and business analytics are more productive and have higher returns.
January 13, 2017
Why a Quality Management System Isn’t Enough to Satisfy 21 CFR Part 820
How Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) ensures more for medical device manufacturers striving to satisfy U.S. FDA regulations.
January 03, 2017
What is the Digital Thread in Manufacturing? Definition & Benefits
What is the Digital Thread? It’s a good question for any manufacturing professional, especially those working in complex discrete manufacturing contexts.
December 23, 2016
Why Medical Manufacturers Need Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM)
In the world of medical device manufacturing, mistakes on the plant floor can have dire consequences. That’s why meeting FDA requirements such as 21 CFR Part 820, 21 CFR Part 11 and ISO 13485 are so critical.
December 15, 2016
The EURONAVAL 2016 Event Recap
The bi-annual EURONAVAL event is said to be the world’s largest meeting of naval technologies with 355 exhibitors, over 400 journalists and nearly 25,000 trade visitors.
December 12, 2016
President Trump Likely to Bump the Aerospace & Defense Sector
To get a sense of how the election of Donald Trump is likely to affect the aerospace Aerospace and & defense Defense sector, one need look no further than Wall Street the day after the election.
December 08, 2016
Manufacturing Technology Survey Pinpoints Improvement in 2017 and Beyond
iBASEt conducted a survey among Manufacturing Technology experts to identify topics of the utmost importance to those working within the manufacturing industry.
December 07, 2016
Navigating the Digital Enterprise
Digitization of manufacturing, connecting engineering to the plant floor, the supply chain to manufacturing, customers with suppliers, and vice versa.
December 05, 2016
Equipment Maintenance and Supplier Quality in Nuclear Facilities
Quality systems are designed to provide traceability, control of product & processes, regardless of the regulatory agency or standard responsible for enforcement.
November 30, 2016
11 Ways to Reduce Cost of Quality with Integrated MES and EQMS
Tackling the price of quality goes beyond reducing the number of defects. It involves evaluating the entire quality management system.
November 29, 2016
MRO Compliance without Consternation
A recent article on Aviation Week underscored just how maddening MRO compliance can be. The feature pointed to the new parts documentation requirement.
November 22, 2016
Industry Luminary Conrad Leiva Invited to Speak at Deltek Insight 2016
Conrad Leiva, Vice President of Product Strategy and Alliance will be presenting as part of two different speaking sessions at Deltek Insight 2016.
November 16, 2016
Why Earlens Selected Solumina as Their MES Solution
Earlens will be installing iBASEt’s Solumina at its corporate headquarters to manage production in this innovative environment.
November 03, 2016
iBASEt Expands Professional Services Offerings
To broaden the value our customers get in manufacturing, iBASEt has introduced an expanded portfolio of professional services.
October 25, 2016
Improving New Product Introduction (NPI) with MES
Mastering New Product Introduction (NPI) has been a longstanding challenge for manufacturers, especially in a complex environment.
October 18, 2016
How Product Lifecycle Execution (PLE) Can Improve Compliance with NQA-1
An effective product lifecycle execution (PLE) can turn months of paperwork review into only days, resulting in increased efficiency.
October 11, 2016
Does Your MES Support Effective Product Genealogy for Medical Device
In today’s global medical device manufacturing environment, supply and manufacture is more dispersed and nuanced than it ever has been.
October 06, 2016
What to Have in Place – Before Starting your MES Journey
Starting a new project, a new initiative, or new journey to a new product solution causes a variety of questions to arise when trying to find a Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
October 04, 2016
Why Defect Containment Should Be Standard in Any MES
The Solumina MES can quickly identify your defect, stop production anywhere in operations, then diagnose and resolve the problem so production can resume.
September 26, 2016
iBASEt India Software Private Limited Announces New Location
On September 1, 2016 iBASEt celebrated the opening of their new office space and improved working environment in India.
September 20, 2016
Best Practices to Enabling the Digital Thread
The Digital Thread integrates design, engineering, manufacturing and MRO (maintenance, repair and overhaul) systems, establishing a seamless flow of information. This type of integration employs data and analytics across the complete product life cycle, optimizing efficiency, from design to manufacturing, operations and maintenance to service in a closed loop.
September 09, 2016
Making the Case for Enterprise Quality Management Systems (EQMS)
Operational challenges include disparate systems and data sources, ineffective measurement of quality metrics, and the departmentalization of quality (i.e., quality understood as a department, not an organizational responsibility).
September 08, 2016
Smart Manufacturing Targets the Full Product Lifecycle Including MRO
Advanced robotics, 3D printing, and knowledge automation are examples of where Smart Manufacturing is going, driven by the forces of digitization.
August 31, 2016
iBASEt Identified in Gartner Market Guide for Manufacturing Execution
Gartner’s Market Guide describes iBASEt as a specialist in the complex discrete industrial manufacturing space of aerospace and defense (A&D) manufacturing and maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO).
August 26, 2016
Enterprise Quality Management Systems in the Boardroom
Quality must break out of its silo to realize its potential, but its lack of perceived value makes it difficult for it to garner support from top executives and enterprise leaders.
August 18, 2016
You Need Proof, Not Promises When Selecting a Manufacturing Execution
When searching for a Manufacturing Execution System (MES), it always pays to get the proof.
August 11, 2016
What is MES and Do You Need It?
This post briefly defines what MES is and what may be happening in your plant that indicates you may need it.
August 08, 2016
The Impact of ISO 13485
The publication of the ISO 13485:2016 standard in March of this year realizes work that began in July 2014 with the rejection of the first Draft International Standard (DIS)
August 03, 2016
The Advantages of Comprehensive MES
A recent post on the LNS Research (LNS) addresses approaches to Work-In-Progress (WIP) management by complex discrete manufacturers.
July 29, 2016
Achieve Cradle-to-Grave Bi-Directional Traceability with Best-of-Breed MOM
Globally, medical device manufacturers continue to face stricter government regulations and escalating costs.
July 15, 2016
Don’t be Fooled: 2 Things to be Aware of When Choosing an MES
Pouring millions of dollars into a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) that doesn’t guarantee ROI.
July 12, 2016
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Key Findings from an IoT and Manufacturing Survey from MESA & LNS,
According to this 2016 survey, manufacturers who do not yet understand the IIoT should investigate the impact immediately.
July 05, 2016
Kudos to Pratt & Whitney North Berwick Parts Center
A provider of jet engine components, North Berwick is a leading example of the renaissance of American manufacturing.
June 28, 2016
iBASEt Discusses Big Data, Industry 4.0 and the Digital Thread at HxGN LIVE
Leveraging a framework for the Digital Thread allows you to streamline shop floor and supplier operations with existing machine communication technology. This Industry 4.0 Framework is the answer to controlling and optimizing your Complex Discrete Manufacturing Environment.
June 22, 2016
Does Your Manufacturing Execution System Support Quality Management?
Over the past few years, customers across all industries have demanded higher quality from manufacturers. Couple that with the evolving quality standards and your company’s task to uphold quality products becomes an ongoing challenge.
June 22, 2016
MES is an Essential Part of Smart Manufacturing
A number of terms have emerged to describe the current manufacturing transformation: smart manufacturing, Industry 4.0, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and the Model-Based enterprise are most prominent among them.
June 09, 2016
The Advantages of Integrating Quality in MES
A recent article in Quality Magazine details a laundry list of symptoms of Quality Management Systems (QMS) that remain immature through sloppy collecting and handling of data.
June 06, 2016
As Aerospace and Defense Evolves, MRO Moves Towards Center Stage
The growth in overall deployed fleets is being driven in part by emerging markets, and the number of aircraft coming out of service is relatively modest.
June 01, 2016
Roundup of Aerospace Forecasts and Predictions, 2016
Overall, the aerospace manufacturing industry is beginning to ramp up in 2016. In last year's Roundup of Aerospace Forecasts and Predictions, 2015, the experts were more optimistic about the aerospace growth, but in reality, the growth has been slow. It seems we are in the midst of a transition phase and will see significant growth starting late this year or next year.
May 24, 2016
IoT Strategy a Key for Moving Forward with MOM Implementations
A post on the LNS Research blog points to a recent survey by MESA and LNS that shows how far MOM/MES implementations still have to go in the manufacturing sector.
May 16, 2016
Smart Manufacturing: What is it? What are the Barriers? Where Do I Begin?
Kicking off the first session in MESA’s Smart Manufacturing track at the Manufacturing & Technology Conference, iBASEt lead an interactive presentation explaining the current landscape of Smart Manufacturing, and the barriers businesses face to achieve this type of connected environment.
May 13, 2016
2 Hot Topics from Hannover Messe 2016: Industry 4.0 and TTIP
Much has been talked about regarding the concept of “Smart Manufacturing,” however this concept was in full display at Hannover as much of the integration was complete with data analysis and the digital thread.
May 04, 2016
Digital MRO: The Ultimate Feedback Design Engineers Cannot Ignore
Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) operations often operate in their own silos with sparse communication and collaboration with engineering.
April 26, 2016
7 Guidelines for Documentation in Medical, Aerospace, Defense, & More
The worst part of a software roll-out is documenting what you did. In this process-centric manufacturing world, documentation is something you have to do, your last resort, your anything-but-go-to source.
April 18, 2016
Why is there a Disconnect between Engineering and the Shop floor when I
Your Bill of Materials (BOM) and process plans are fully developed, and now your team of experts are able to get to work, and bring your design to life. Unfortunately, as your project grows, so does the amount of paperwork necessary to get the job done and ensure quality and compliance.
April 15, 2016
4 Reasons to Integrate Quality into the DNA of Manufacturing
Quality should not just be a cog in the organization chart but a mindset for all members of the organization.
April 07, 2016
What iBASEt’s CMMI Appraisal Means to Customers
CMMI Institute helps organizations discover the true value they can deliver their customers by providing a comprehensive framework to ensure best practices are captured, shared and adopted by companies like iBASEt.
March 28, 2016
Waiting for an eDHR Mandate? Best-in-Class Medical Device Manufacturers
In today’s highly competitive, fast-paced medical and diagnostic device industry, manufacturer’s often struggle to find the right time to shift away from their costly, inefficient and error-prone processes, such as assembling a DHR (Device History Record) from multiple paper and spreadsheet sources.
March 24, 2016
Best Practices in MES Selection for Complex Discrete Manufacturing
Selecting a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) is an intimidating task, especially if it means your reputation is on the line. With impending project proposals and a need to compete in today’s competitive manufacturing industry, your company can’t afford to make the wrong decision.
March 10, 2016
How to Write Clear Work Instructions in Manufacturing – 3 Tips
Most of our process planning authors have never taken a course or have read information about writing work instructions. Technical writing is a very different type and style of writing. More specifically, it is an abbreviated type of writing.
March 08, 2016
What is Complex Discrete Manufacturing?
Complex discrete manufacturing industries manufacture complex highly engineered products with longer product cycle times and multiple levels of subassemblies in their bills of material.
March 04, 2016
5 Digital Thread Insights from AeroDef 2016 Survey
This year, iBASEt surveyed AeroDef attendees on the show floor to observe the connection between engineering and manufacturing within the Aerospace and Defense industry.
March 03, 2016
A Better Approach to Maintaining Device History Records for FDA Compliance
Current FDA regulations encourage medical device companies to use the latest collection technologies and improve their delivery systems.
March 02, 2016
2016 Predictions: Manufacturing Execution Systems Adoption in EMEA
Manufacturing Execution Systems automation software helps manufacturing industries to improve operational performance by automating, executing, and managing various processes. The rising demand for mass production in various industries in the EMEA region has led to the surge in adoption of Manufacturing Execution Systems software.
February 26, 2016
3 Manufacturing Execution System Myths Hindering Productivity
In order to stay competitive in today’s fast paced manufacturing industry, manufacturers must evolve beyond simply tracking defects, failures and corrections, and start integrating quality management practices that prevent errors.
February 22, 2016
Digital Thread Connects Four in Manufacturing
Manufacturers have the unrelenting need to innovate and create products faster with higher levels of quality. A major problem that stands in the way of accomplishing these goals are the preexisting silos throughout the product lifecycle value chain.
February 18, 2016
AeroDef 2016 Recap
Last week, we had the opportunity to exhibit at AeroDef 2016 Manufacturing Expo and Conference in Long Beach, California. Exhibitors and attendees arrived to AeroDef from across the country, some even traveling from overseas seeking aerospace and defense visions and innovations.
February 16, 2016
3 Reasons You Might Fail During a Software Implementation and How to Avoid
Recently, I was involved in a sales call with a major medical device manufacturer. While exchanging goodbyes, the EVP said, “This implementation has to work.” For prospective buyers those words seem to be all too common.
February 11, 2016
New Acronyms from the FDA: UDI and GUDID
On September 24, 2013, the FDA established a Unique Device Identification (UDI) system to identify all medical devices sold in the U.S. starting from the point of manufacture, through all distribution channels, and to the eventual sale to the consumer.
January 28, 2016
Top 5 Risks You Need to Know Before Selecting a Manufacturing Execution
Taking the time to do proper risk management, identifying and mitigating risks, can protect the organization from unnecessary costs and heartache. In this post, you will find key risk factors that you must understand in both approaches to ensure a smooth path to implementation.
January 25, 2016
5 Ways Manufacturing Execution Systems Will Accelerate Quality in Medical
Quality must become the catalyst that unifies the diverse departments of any organization if it is going to strive.
December 23, 2015
4 Prédictions sur l’adoption des Manufacturing Execution Systems en
MES automation software helps manufacturing industries to improve operational performance by automating, executing, and managing various processes.
December 22, 2015
The Future of Manufacturing: 10 Technologies Driving Advancement
Explore key takeaways from the Deloitte Global and Council on Competitiveness study, Advanced Technologies Initiative Manufacturing & Innovation.
December 15, 2015
The Top 100 Defense Companies of 2015
Defense News names the top 100 defense companies of 2015.
December 15, 2015
MOM Can Help with Your Quality Complaint System
Every time a company receives notification that there is a problem with their product, no matter what the reason for the complaint, at a minimum it has to be documented and investigated.
December 10, 2015
Not a Fix It and Forget It – Continuous Improvement
From new engineering and shop floor staff coming in and needing education to the use of new tools, process, and yes, even software, continuous improvement is essential.
December 07, 2015
Analytics, Big Data and Sensor Integration Are the Future According to
Evans Data’s Internet of Things Study 2015, Volume I, published in July is summarized in the post.
December 06, 2015
The 50 Most Innovative Companies of 2015 Are Defining The Future of
Nearly 80% of senior execs rate innovation as either the top-most priority or a top-three priority for their company. The following graphic compares where innovation and product development tank among respondent company’s top strategic priorities over the last ten years.
December 04, 2015
7 Key Take-Aways And Predictions From IDG’s 2015 Enterprise Cloud
Enterprises surveyed are predicting they will invest an average of $2.87M in cloud computing technologies in 2016.
90% of enterprises are relying on APIs in their cloud integration plans for 2016.
25% of total IT budgets will be allocated to cloud computing in 2016.
Security continues to be the biggest challenge enterprises face in adopting cloud computing.
November 30, 2015
10 Predictions for Manufacturing Execution Systems and Manufacturing
Bottom line: Manufacturers today are facing the global challenges of staying in step with increasingly complex customer requirements while accelerating product development and reducing costs. Excelling on these three dimensions is going to require an entirely new level of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Manufacturing Intelligence and analytics performance.
November 24, 2015
Tackling Medical Device CAPA Deficiencies
A Corrective Action System is an effective and essential tool, but it needs to be efficient to be truly effective.
November 17, 2015
5 Key Take-Aways From KPMG’s 2015 Global Innovation Survey:
Explore five key takeaways from KPMG's 2015 Global Innovation Survey.
November 14, 2015
56% of Enterprises Will Increase Their Investment in Big Data Analytics
Explore the reasons 56% of enterprises report an intention to increase investment in big data analytics by 2018.
November 10, 2015
FDA Software Validations Are Tied to Manufacturer’s Implementation
Software vendors cannot sell you “FDA approved software” or “FDA validated software” because it is not the software itself that is validated.
November 10, 2015
10 Insights And Predictions On The State Of Analytics, 2015
Get details on 10 insights and predictions on the state of analytics.
November 08, 2015
81% of Enterprises Are Relying On Analytics to Gain Greater Customer
Explore insights from the KPMG study published earlier this month, Going Beyond The Data, Turning Data From Insights to Value.
November 05, 2015
Cloud Computing Dominates Deloitte’s 2015 Global Venture Capital
Deloitte assesses investor confidence in the global venture capital environment, market factors shaping industries and investments on specific geographies and industry sectors.
November 04, 2015
Uncover Hidden Medical Device Cost of Quality Issues with MOM
MOM systems oversee all the stages of production from the acquisition from your suppliers of raw materials to the completion of the finished product.
November 03, 2015
Pacific Crest 2015 SaaS Survey Predicts 46% Revenue Growth This Year
SaaS companies with mixed customer strategies are growing at 57% a year. Explore this and other insights from Pacific Crest's 2015 survey.
November 01, 2015
Cost of Quality Roadmap for Medical Device
In order to make strides towards operational excellence, medical device manufacturers need to gain greater insights into their Cost of Quality
October 29, 2015
Medical Device Quality: 5 Strategies for Improvement
Read about strategies that will help strengthen your medical device manufacturing quality by improving your Enterprise Quality Management.
October 28, 2015
Businesses Adopting Big Data, Cloud & Mobility Grow 53% Faster Than
Dell’s second annual Global Technology Adoption Index (GTAI 2015) released last week in collaboration with TNS Research. Get the details here.
October 24, 2015
Key Take-Aways From The Gartner Hype Cycle For Emerging Technologies, 2015
This latest Hype Cycle reflects nascent, emerging technologies that are attracting the most interest from Gartner clients.
October 21, 2015
Roundup of Manufacturing Execution Systems Forecasts and Market Estimates,
More and more manufacturers rely on paperless Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) today to maintain quality, compliance, visibility and control.
October 20, 2015
2015 Big Data Market Update: 42.6% of Big Data Manufacturing Apps Are
Big data manufacturing apps are abundant in the field of complex manufacturing. Did you now nearly 50% of them are created by enterprises?
October 18, 2015
Tapping Cloud Computing’s Full Potential
Taking a cloud first approach requires redefining how new IT operational models scale to support and accelerate emerging and existing business models.
October 15, 2015
Gartner Top 10 Strategic Technology Trends For 2016 Define The Future of
Gartner predicts that algorithms will have a galvanizing effect across and within enterprises and implies this will extend to value chains, defining the future of business from an interconnection and relationship standpoint.
October 15, 2015
Les grandes tendances de l’Aérospatiale & Défense en Europe
Ci-dessous quelques chiffres clés tirés d’une étude récente sur les tendances de l’Aérospatiale & Défense en Europe.
October 14, 2015
2015 IDG Enterprise Building the Mobile Enterprise Survey Review
These and other insights are from the 2015 IDG Enterprise Building the Mobile Enterprise Survey published this week.
October 11, 2015
Celebrating Our Customers’ Relentless Drive To Manufacturing
Our goal is to educate our customers and empower them to excel with our solutions, reaching new levels of innovation and quality on a consistent basis.
October 08, 2015
7 Strategies For Excelling At Supplier Quality Management In Medical
To remain compliant and competitive in the medical device marketplace, manufacturers must excel at Supplier Quality Management (SQM).
September 29, 2015
Why 3D Printing Adoption Is Accelerating In Manufacturing Today
European 3D printing early adopters are more focused on attaining scale, while their Americas-based counterparts are focused on pragmatic factors of co-creation and buying a 3D print
September 25, 2015
Why Wearables’ Redemption Is Waiting On The Factory Floor
Wearables are redeeming themselves by embracing a more service-oriented strategy that seeks to deliver manufacturing intelligence from the factory floor to the top floor.
September 23, 2015
World Economic Forum’s Top 10 Emerging Technologies For 2015 Include
The study defines distributed manufacturing as the continual strategy to replace as much of the material supply chain as possible with digital information.
September 22, 2015
Ten Ways Big Data Is Revolutionizing Manufacturing
Big data and advanced analytics are delivering the missing link that can unify daily production activity to the financial performance of a manufacturer.
September 21, 2015
10 Ways Mobility Is Revolutionizing Manufacturing
The report provides insights into the priorities, plans and technology adoption trends of CEOs for 2015.
September 17, 2015
Analytics, Cloud Computing Dominate Internet Of Things App
Only those developers who are currently writing apps for connected devices or plan to within the next six months are included in this survey.
September 16, 2015
Where Internet of Things Initiatives Are Driving Revenue Now
Manufacturers expect Internet of Things initiatives to drive an average 27.1% revenue increase by 2018.
September 15, 2015
10 Ways Analytics Are Accelerating Digital Manufacturing
Digital manufacturing strategies are gaining ground as manufacturers adopt big data and analytics to improve operational effectiveness, time-to-market, new product development and increase product quality and reliability.
September 14, 2015
Top Five Reasons Why Medical Device Manufacturers Need Manufacturing
Medical device manufacturers face a myriad of challenging constraints, costs and compliance requirements.
September 11, 2015
Big Data Analytics, Mobile Technologies And Robotics Defining The Future
Online surveys were sent to corporate members of SCM World and MESA International, with respondents from professional services and software sectors excluded from the analysis.
September 10, 2015
10 Ways Big Data Is Revolutionizing Supply Chain Management
Big data is providing supplier networks with greater data accuracy, clarity, and insights, leading to more contextual intelligence shared across supply chains.
September 09, 2015
2015 CIT Aerospace Outlook Amplifies The Need For Enterprise-Wide
To fully capitalize on these opportunities and perform at the speed customers expect, many of these aerospace manufacturers need to move forward with the current generation of MES applications and tools.
September 03, 2015
Key Take-Aways From PwC’s 2015 Aerospace Manufacturing Attractiveness
PwC has made significant enhancements to last year’s global ranking methodology including the addition of infrastructure, regulatory and corruption metrics.
September 02, 2015
Explore The Future Of Digital Manufacturing At Excelerate 2015
The future of digital manufacturing is being defined today.
September 02, 2015
Key Take-Aways from Deloitte’s 2015 Global Aerospace and Defense Sector
Commercial aerospace sector orders grew from 2,858 in 2013 to record levels of 2,888 sales orders in 2014, while aircraft deliveries increased by 6.1% from 1,274 to 1,352 deliveries.
August 13, 2015
5 Strategies Of High Performance Quality Management Teams
All manufacturers are on a quality management journey with many progressing quicker than their competitors, attaining more in just a few years than their competitors attain in a lifetime.
July 29, 2015
Don’t Let the Marketing Fool You, Real Value Gets Created on the
You can have all the fancy tools, all the simulation that shows how products could be assembled, but if your shop floor isn't working efficiently, if they don't have the right tool to build the product, those other fancy options bring you no value.
July 27, 2015
Making Supplier Quality Management Pay
Supply chains are the lifeblood of any business, and the more agile and flexible they are, the greater resilience and strength any manufacturer has.
July 27, 2015
53% of Aerospace and Defense Manufacturers Say Growth is Their Top Priority
The greatest supply chain challenges A&D manufacturers face include ensuring sufficient supplier capacity meet demand (43%), supplier performance in terms of risk, reliability and quality (43%) and flexibility and responsiveness to changes in demand or product mix (40%).
July 24, 2015
Top Three Insights from the 2015 Paris Air Show
Every two years in June, aviation and space enthusiasts turn their attention to the International Air Show and Space of Paris-Le Bourget (SIAE), more commonly known as the Paris Air Show. This is the largest international event representing the aviation, aerospace and defense industries on a global scale today.
July 21, 2015
Manufacturing Operations Management Made the World Flat
The world is getting flatter. We're text messaging anyone in the world in seconds. We're having web meetings with video. One is virtually in the room halfway across the world.
July 10, 2015
For Smart Manufacturing – Integration Standards are a Must
New demands on manufacturing, such as shorter time to market, shorter lifecycles, increased number of product configurations, high performance, flexible dynamic processes, are driving the need for smarter and more automated machines and production processes.
June 21, 2015
Top Ten Reasons To Attend Excelerate 2015: Surfing The Digital Thread
At iBASEt, we’re passionate about creating the best learning and networking experience ever for our customers.
June 18, 2015
Key Take-Aways From KPMG’s 2015 Global Manufacturing Outlook
Sales growth (55%), reducing cost structure (41%) and development of new products (32%) are top three strategic priorities for manufacturers in 2015.
June 09, 2015
Gartner’s Top 10 Strategic Technology Trends For Government: CIOs Must
Gartner explores the top 10 technology trends in the government sector, amid waning budgets.
June 04, 2015
Curing 3 Legacy Production Ailments with Manufacturing Operations
Manufacturers are picking up the pace of new product introductions to satisfy customer demand for products that incorporate the latest technology innovations.
June 01, 2015
Complex Manufacturers Dominate The Gartner Supply Chain Top 25 For 2015
Gartner's 2015 announcement of the top global supply chain leaders reveals a striking number of complex manufacturers included in its supply chain top 25, and notes the wide scope of their business models.
May 15, 2015
5 Killers of Cycle Time
Sure, you have a lean shop and your personnel can quickly access their tools, but after that shop is lean and they are still spending time not working on product, then you are suffering from one of the top five killers of cycle time.
May 13, 2015
Using Analytics To Accelerate Supply Chain Accuracy And Performance
Forward-thinking companies are relying on lean Six Sigma to selectively target and improve specific areas of their supplier network performance.
May 12, 2015
Digital Technologies Are Revolutionizing Aerospace Manufacturing
Digital technologies have long been relied on for improving supply chain performance, reducing time-to-market and improving financial performance in aerospace manufacturers.
May 06, 2015
What Are Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) For Complex Discrete
The highest-performing Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) reduce the chaotic clutter of paperwork by delivering greater accuracy, precision and quality of online work instructions, while scaling processes across all production centers anytime, anywhere.
May 05, 2015
Are Your Manufacturing Operations Ready for Transparency?
Transparency is an essential condition for a free and open exchange and evaluation of priorities for process improvements. It is essential to creating a culture of trust and teamwork in the organization.
May 01, 2015
Predicting Industry 4.0’s Impact On Manufacturing
Industry 4.0 is projected to drive productivity gains of 5 to 8% on total manufacturing costs over ten years in Germany, totaling €90B to €150B.
April 28, 2015
iBASEt User Conference 2015: Registration Now Open!
In addition to our users, non-Solumina users from complex manufacturing industries including aerospace & defense, medical device, nuclear, electronics and industrial are also welcome to attend.
April 20, 2015
Why ERP Isn’t the Answer to All Your Enterprise Needs
Many companies spend a small fortune and years of effort implementing an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system only to find themselves still struggling to manage their manufacturing operations.
April 14, 2015
Industry 4.0 : The Heart Of European Investment According To Plan
The term "Industry 4.0" refers to the fourth industrial revolution after mechanization, industrialization and automation.
April 07, 2015
L’industrie 4.0 : le cœur d’investissement Européen suivant les
Rappelons tout d’abord ce qu’ont été les 3 révolutions précédentes:
April 07, 2015
What is an Electronic Device Record?
The term eDHR - electronic device history record - is being thrown around a lot these days. But what exactly is an eDHR?
March 25, 2015
Five Strategies for Improving Enterprise Quality Management e-Book
A strong quality management strategy galvanizes diverse departments, processes and legacy IT systems into a common platform that makes excellent product and service quality happen.
March 24, 2015
A Disconnect Between Manufacturing Operations Management Strategy and
Organizations continue to focus on reducing cost and improving quality instead of focusing on eliminating the top challenges they have identified.
March 13, 2015
3D Printing Trends in Aerospace, 2015
In a 2014 Price Waterhouse Coopers (PwC) survey of more than 100 industrial manufacturers, two-thirds were already using 3D printing.
March 12, 2015
Key Take-Aways From Deloitte’s 2015 Global Aerospace And Defense
These and other key take-aways are from the 2015 Global Aerospace And Defense Industry Outlook published by Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited (Deloitte Global) last month.
March 04, 2015
2015 Roundup of Global Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing Trends
Manufacturers are chasing the best design, engineering and production talent globally while attempting to reduce costs and improve quality. Managing to these constraints is always challenging and also changing the structure of the aerospace and defense industry.
March 03, 2015
France: Production Aérospatiale et Système d’Exécution de
Quand il se agit de système d'exécution de fabrication et production aérospatiale, trois grandes catégories d’opérateurs constituent l’industrie aéronautique et spatiale en France, sur un marché de 35 Md€.
February 20, 2015
U.S. Manufacturing Needs to Accelerate Industry 4.0 Adoption
Industry 4.0 is a German government initiative that promotes automation of the manufacturing industry with the goal of developing Smart Factories.
February 18, 2015
How Supplier Quality Helps Pilots Excel
From the initial supplier quality qualifications, audits and sourcing requirements to production and maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), all aspects of jet production are predicated on quality management.
February 11, 2015
2015 iBASEt User Conference – Save the Date
We are excited to announce the dates for the iBASEt user conference, Excelerate 2015: Surfing the Digital Thread.
February 04, 2015
Roundup of Aerospace Forecasts and Predictions, 2015
Aerospace industry sales will increase 5.3% in 2015, with civil aircraft sales being the greatest contributor to $79.8B in revenue this year.
January 29, 2015
Key Take-Aways From IDC Manufacturing Insights’ Supply Chain 2015
Taken together, these imperatives illustrate how challenging managing supply chains are today and will become through 2018.
January 14, 2015
Top 10 Blog Posts For 2014 Reflects Strategic Role Of Quality Management
Our ten most popular posts also reflect how important all facets of manufacturing execution systems (MES), supplier quality management, and manufacturing operations management (MOM) solutions are to complex manufacturers.
January 03, 2015
Framing the Discussion on the Intersection of Manufacturing and Quality
Before we dive into the discussion of the overlapping models, we should discuss why you should care about this seemingly esoteric subject.
December 16, 2014
Strategies for Improving Quality Management in Manufacturing
Quality is the one attribute any manufacturer cannot hide – it screams who they are louder than any marketing campaign or PR strategy.
July 31, 2014
Five Factors Driving A&D Manufacturers To Excel At Total Cost of
Cost of Quality is an essential metric for translating the performance of supply chains and networks serving complex manufacturers into a monetary measure of performance.
July 23, 2014
Key Takeaways from Accenture’s 2014 Product Lifecycle Management Survey
By concentrating on a more collaborative, integrated long-term PLM strategy across diverse departments, A&D manufacturers are reducing time-to-market, unnecessary costs and increase quality.
June 30, 2014
