The Long-Term Strategic Benefits of Continuous Improvement Every manufacturing business knows it must constantly improve its processes to remain competitive and ensure success. Continuous Improvement (CI) is a well-established way of continuously analyzing data and using it to improve operations. However, many business leaders think of CI as a short-term fix to help their manufacturing […]
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Accessing QIS data with your BI tools In today’s data centric world more and more businesses rely on corporate wide Business Intelligence (BI) platforms to support their decision-making process. However, connecting to the underlying data-sources can be problematic! Software solutions often have complex schemas and structures which are difficult to access, navigate and comprehend. Furthermore,
GOING DIGITAL: WHY IT’S ABOUT MORE THAN ROBOTS AND SOFTWARE Introduction In today’s world, digital transformation has become a requirement for the long term security of businesses globally. But what does it really entail? Digital transformation is the process of adapting to new technologies and innovation to stay relevant in an ever-changing marketplace. But, it’s also about changing
HOW THE CLOUD IS CHANGING MANUFACTURING Introduction In this article, we will explore the use of cloud computing in manufacturing. The growth and expansion of the “Digital Revolution” has been a significant contributor to recent changes in the way business is conducted. Cloud computing enables businesses to store their data remotely and access it from
IS YOUR LABORATORY READY FOR A DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION? With the advent of digital technologies, we are seeing a transformation in the manufacturing industry like never before. New tools and software have made it easier than ever to design, prototype, and build products, giving manufacturers unprecedented levels of control over every stage in the production process.
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THE IMPORTANCE OF KNOWING YOUR “WHY” IN QUALITY MANAGEMENT Introduction Quality management systems ensure that products are manufactured to the highest standards, standards expected by the market or customer. By collecting data from the manufacturing process, quality teams can identify potential issues and take action before products are made incorrectly. However, it’s important to remember
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TOP 5 CLOUD SECURITY MYTHS – BUSTED Introduction It’s hard to believe that cloud computing was nothing more than an emerging trend just a few short years ago. Today, it’s a major force in the tech industry, and its impact is only getting bigger. The rise of cloud computing has been driven by many factors,
Why Improving your Manufacturing Quality Can Reduce Your Energy Costs Introduction We all know that sustainability and net zero are strategic goals for most businesses nowadays. Taking steps to reduce your carbon footprint and conserve energy is essential for the environment. Plus, with energy costs rising globally, it’s more important than ever to become more
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We know that many of our customers are looking at how to balance the need for employees to now work from home yet maintaining operations on site. We have pulled together a reminder of the many ways QIS can support homeworking, allowing employees to remotely monitor your entire process. Of course, this list isn’t
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WHAT HAS QUALITY MANAGEMENT GOT TO DO WITH SUSTAINABILITY? Sustainability is a word on everyone’s minds these days. It’s a regular topic of discussion on social and traditional media, and businesses worldwide are increasing their focus on sustainability. But what does it mean? Very often, it’s used interchangeably with environmentalism. However, there’s more to sustainability
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