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Plastic ERP blog
Practical writing on plastic manufacturing, traceability, shop-floor data and ERP.
How to reduce wastage in plastic extrusion: start by measuring it
Most extrusion plants know their monthly scrap figure but not where it comes from. Here is how to measure wastage by stage, type and shift, and what to do with the numbers.
Managing regrind in plastic processing: tracking, ratios and quality
Regrind saves material, but only when you know how much you have, where it came from and how much goes into each batch. A practical guide for molding and extrusion plants.
TraceabilityWhat is lot-wise traceability in plastic manufacturing?
Lot-wise traceability links every finished roll, bale, pipe bundle or carton back to the resin and masterbatch lots it was made from. Here is how it works on the shop floor.
Mould maintenance by shot count: a practical guide
Moulds wear with every shot, not every week. How to set up shot-based preventive maintenance, what to record and how it reduces breakdowns and rejects.
FIBC quality records: what to keep for every lot
Customers and auditors ask FIBC makers for proof that each lot meets its design. Here is what to record, from fabric to safe working load tests, and how to keep it linked to the lot.
ImplementationImplementing ERP in a woven sack and FIBC plant: a step-by-step guide
A practical sequence for bringing ERP into a woven sack or FIBC plant, from mapping the process to going live, and the mistakes to avoid along the way.
Weight per metre in pipe extrusion: why it decides your margin
In pipe manufacturing, material is most of the cost and every metre has a target weight. How to measure weight per metre, find over-weight running and turn it into savings.
Data & analyticsData analytics for woven sack producers: the numbers that matter
Six measures that tell a woven sack plant where it gains and loses money, and how to get them from shop-floor data instead of month-end spreadsheets.
Buying guide10 ways ERP helps an injection molding plant
From planning by mould cavities to tracking regrind and shot counts, ten practical ways ERP improves control in an injection molding shop.
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