Production management - expert articles

In today’s dynamic business environment, the implementation of an IT system is not only a key success factor, but is also becoming an essential tool

Energy efficiency improvement is not a new topic, but – despite significant improvements over the last decade – the Polish economy is still one of

Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) have been around for almost two decades, so they are no longer something new. They emerged as a natural recognition that

As consumer research shows, the ability to verify a product and its transparency has recently become a desirable feature for customers. They no longer only

The correct flow of information is a key element in any company – no matter where we are in the organisation and no matter what

It has recently gained popularity among medium and large enterprises to collect data on the functioning of the organisation at various levels. This is information

Traceability, the genealogy of a product, the possibility to follow it through the manufacturing process, which enables the control of data flow about it. We

A good MES can take the production process to another level. Its implementation in an organisation is one of the simplest ways to effectively manage

If you have read the previous part of this article, you know that we stopped at the events of the 1990s. At that time, the

Today, I have decided to address the information flow model in the production management process in manufacturing companies. Since we are talking about a model,

One of the definitions of Lean Management is to deliver the highest possible value to the customer using the least number of resources. Such a

Production scheduling and energy consumption Many of you may be struggling with the high costs of energy and other utilities such as gas, process water

Responding to constant changes is an indispensable part of the work of those in charge of production planning. If these changes have little influence on

Many times, I have encountered a situation where workers in production told me what the production schedule should look like on their machine. They argued

Working in various production companies, I often encountered the statement that “the system is malfunctioning”. Usually, it was about a demand for raw materials incorrectly

“Continuous improvement of a process is essential for success”: every person involved in the organisation of work in manufacturing companies has come across this statement

An essential part of the work of those involved in production planning and scheduling is the collection of information. It is acquired through various channels,

Developing a concept of how to implement a system for a client is a difficult and demanding process. Over the last few years, I have

ERP systems appear as comprehensive production management solutions in all areas. This belief firmly persists among individuals and businesses that use this class of systems

The Kaizen philosophy focuses on continuous process improvement in the organisation. It means a long-term improvement, step by step, every day, by EVERY employee, from