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The Key to Getting the Most out of Manufacturing – Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) in Consumer Goods Manufacturing

The Key to Getting the Most out of Manufacturing – Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) in Consumer Goods Manufacturing

May 11, 2021
Digital Transformation (DX) strategies are critical for consumer goods manufacturers operating in a competitive market defined by changing demand and an expectation of high quality, personalized products at a low cost.
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Opcenter Scheduling Standard: Get started for free today!

Opcenter Scheduling Standard: Get started for free today!

May 6, 2021
See how Opcenter Scheduling can immediately help you in your daily manufacturing planning set-up! Find out how APS can be transformational for your manufacturing company with zero financial risk
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Integrated manufacturing operations lead to digital transformation in CPG

Integrated manufacturing operations lead to digital transformation in CPG

April 20, 2021
Digitalization is changing business models and manufacturing approaches across the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry. The pace of innovation in digital technologies along with the ability of these technologies to disrupt traditional processes is becoming a key factor in global competition.
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New Trends in Cosmetics: How Formulated Product Design is Helping Manufacturers Compete

New Trends in Cosmetics: How Formulated Product Design is Helping Manufacturers Compete

September 11, 2020
In the cosmetics industry, the ever-present drive to innovate is accelerating. Propelled by new and intensifying market forces, cosmetics makers...
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5 key things you should consider when looking for a Product Data Management Solution

5 key things you should consider when looking for a Product Data Management Solution

September 3, 2020
The drive for growth and increasing global competitive pressure are pushing companies throughout the process industry to put a strategic...
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NEW COLLABORATION: The Absolut Company and Siemens Opcenter Execution Process

NEW COLLABORATION: The Absolut Company and Siemens Opcenter Execution Process

November 15, 2019
We are excited to announce a new collaboration with The Absolut Company! Absolut will be piloting Siemens OpcenterTM Execution Process...
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Drawing a blank on innovation? – Watch our on-demand Webinar

Drawing a blank on innovation? – Watch our on-demand Webinar

July 23, 2019
This on-demand Webinar presents the benefits of digitalizing product and process design and formula management. Learn how your company can leverage today’s digital platforms to capitalize ...
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EVENT HIGHLIGHT: Siemens to Present, Host Booth at Food Innovate Summit

EVENT HIGHLIGHT: Siemens to Present, Host Booth at Food Innovate Summit

April 15, 2019
  Attendees of the 17 th Annual World Food Innovate Summit, we look forward to hosting you at our booth! Siemens will be sharing the most up-to-date information on getting the best results fr...
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Solution Showcase: Preactor AS Express

Solution Showcase: Preactor AS Express

April 2, 2019
  From strategic planning to detailed scheduling, APS is essential for anticipating manufacturing resource needs; orchestrating efficient use of material, people, and machines;...
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Chocolates Valor Gains Flexibility and Shaves Hours off Production Planning

Chocolates Valor Gains Flexibility and Shaves Hours off Production Planning

March 4, 2019
For well over a century, Chocolates Valor has maintained a great reputation as a premier producer of chocolate bars, chocolates and snacks. Founded in 1881 and headquartered in the Spanish coastal ci...
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SIMATIC IT R&D Suite 7.4 is now available

SIMATIC IT R&D Suite 7.4 is now available

February 11, 2019
Version 7.4 is now available. SIMATIC IT R&D Suite represents a major technological evolution, providing lightweight client applications to the user, employing web technology and HTML5. R&D...
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Proform Manages Diverse Scheduling Demands to Boost Efficiency by 87%

Proform Manages Diverse Scheduling Demands to Boost Efficiency by 87%

January 15, 2019
Founded in 1967 and operating just outside of Lyon, France, Proform is a metal tubular parts manufacturer that has established itself as a specialist in the bending of all types of stainless steel an...
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Siemens Partner Spotlight!

Siemens Partner Spotlight!

January 8, 2019
We recently spoke with Nikhil Joshi, Founder & CEO of SNic Solutions, one of Siemens’ premier Solution Provider Partners. SNic Solutions has been championing operational excellence since its ince...
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SAM Streamlines Scheduling Process to Boost System Reliability and Productivity

SAM Streamlines Scheduling Process to Boost System Reliability and Productivity

December 18, 2018
Founded in 1990, Springfarm Architectural Mouldings (SAM) is a family business with over 150 employees in Northern Ireland and Lincolnshire, England. Running three shifts, the company manufactures me...
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New Case Study: Global cognac producer raises productivity by 12%

New Case Study: Global cognac producer raises productivity by 12%

November 19, 2018
Founded in 1715, Martell has over 300 years of passion and precision passed down through the Martell family and is the oldest of the great cognac houses. From the vineyard to the glass, cognac is pro...
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New Release! Preactor APS 17

New Release! Preactor APS 17

November 14, 2018
We are excited to announce that version 17 of Preactor APS is now available! Preactor software is a family of production planning and scheduling products that improve the synchronizati...
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EVENT HIGHLIGHT: Join Siemens at the Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference!

EVENT HIGHLIGHT: Join Siemens at the Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference!

September 4, 2018
Siemens is excited to sponsor Gartner’s premier Supply Chain event for 2018. Come join us as we show you how to “move to mastery” over your digital supply chain. There are many ways to engage with us...
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EVENT HIGHLIGHT: Join us at the Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference 2018

EVENT HIGHLIGHT: Join us at the Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference 2018

July 26, 2018
Don’t miss this premier event for supply chain executives worldwide. Learn what it takes to survive and thrive in an ever-volatile business environment. Supply chains like yours need to embrace the t...
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NOW AVAILABLE: SIMATIC IT R&D Suite 7.3

NOW AVAILABLE: SIMATIC IT R&D Suite 7.3

May 28, 2018
We are excited to announce that Siemens SIMATIC IT R&D Suite 7.3 is now available! SIMATIC IT R&D Suite V7.3 is the fourth version released on the “next generation” platform for SIMATIC IT R...
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Event Spotlight: Food Innovate Summit 2018

Event Spotlight: Food Innovate Summit 2018

March 26, 2018
Leading F&B manufacturing companies across Europe are gathering for the Food Innovate Summit and Food Sure Europe Summit, taking place 16-18 of April in Amsterdam. You won’t want t...
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Jumpstart your digitalization journey with an APS tool

Jumpstart your digitalization journey with an APS tool

March 12, 2018
Global competition necessitates manufacturers find ways to optimize production operations by reducing or eliminating non-value-added activities. Innovative technology continues to aid in this process...
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Narayan Powertech gets big win with SIMATIC IT Preactor APS

Narayan Powertech gets big win with SIMATIC IT Preactor APS

February 12, 2018
Another huge success story in the application of Advanced Planning and Scheduling technology, Siemens’ SIMATIC IT Preactor APS. Narayan Powertech needed support for its growing transformer manufactur...
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Elmwood Reclaimed Timber Manufacturer Improves Sales by 10% with APS Solution

Elmwood Reclaimed Timber Manufacturer Improves Sales by 10% with APS Solution

February 5, 2018
Elmwood Reclaimed Timber Inc., based in Kansas City, Missouri, manufactures and markets the highest-quality reclaimed wood products that adhere to standards embracing the company’s deep respect for t...
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NOW AVAILABLE: SIMATIC IT Preactor version 16.4

NOW AVAILABLE: SIMATIC IT Preactor version 16.4

January 31, 2018
We are excited to announce the latest version SIMATIC IT Preactor has been released! Version 16.4 offers improved order enquiry, integration, reporting and visualization. SIMATIC IT Prea...
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Webinar “Advanced Planning & Scheduling : A key element to digital transformation”

Webinar “Advanced Planning & Scheduling : A key element to digital transformation”

January 15, 2018
From strategic planning to detailed scheduling, Advanced Planning & Scheduling (APS) is essential for anticipating manufacturing resource needs; orchestrating efficient use of material, people, a...
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Gruppo Campari Adopts Comprehensive Process Manufacturing Suite to Unify Global Operations

Gruppo Campari Adopts Comprehensive Process Manufacturing Suite to Unify Global Operations

October 23, 2017
In a recent blog, we described Gruppo Campari’s (the world’s sixth largest company in the global brand beverage industry) adoption of an enterprise-wide specification management system, and its impac...
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NOW AVAILABLE: SIMATIC IT Preactor APS 2016r3

NOW AVAILABLE: SIMATIC IT Preactor APS 2016r3

October 20, 2017
We are excited to announce the latest version SIMATIC IT Preactor APS has been released! Version 2016r3 offers improved integration, reporting, and visualization. SIMATIC IT Preactor sof...
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Gruppo Campari Digitalizes Global Specification Management to Streamline Process Manufacturing

Gruppo Campari Digitalizes Global Specification Management to Streamline Process Manufacturing

October 16, 2017
Gruppo Campari is the world’s sixth-largest company in the global brand beverage industry with over 50 premium and super-premium brands worldwide. With 26 acquisitions in the past two decades, the gr...
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