IT in Manufacturing Blogs: Posts http://insight.applyit.com/Manufacturing/IT_manufacturing/Lists/Posts/AllPosts.aspx RSS feed for the Posts list. Fri, 10 Sep 2010 21:09:47 GMT Windows SharePoint Services V3 RSS Generator 60 IT in Manufacturing Blogs: Posts /Manufacturing/IT_manufacturing/_layouts/images/homepage.gif http://insight.applyit.com/Manufacturing/IT_manufacturing/Lists/Posts/AllPosts.aspx Thoughts on the future of technology in business http://insight.applyit.com/Manufacturing/IT_manufacturing/Lists/Posts/ViewPost.aspx?ID=14

 

I write this summary after attending two "back to back" conferences at Sun City which provided an ideal opportunity to get away from operations,  to win back some mind space and reflect...]]> Gavin Halse Business Systems Fri, 10 Sep 2010 08:11:12 GMT http://insight.applyit.com/Manufacturing/IT_manufacturing/Lists/Posts/ViewPost.aspx?ID=14 Infor selects Microsoft as Preferred Technology and Tools Provider for Infor Software Solutions http://insight.applyit.com/Manufacturing/IT_manufacturing/Lists/Posts/ViewPost.aspx?ID=13

 

On 23rd June Infor announced that it will closely align its key business applications with a wide range of complimentary Microsoft products, forming software solutions that are easier for mid-market...]]> Gavin Halse Thu, 24 Jun 2010 09:22:33 GMT http://insight.applyit.com/Manufacturing/IT_manufacturing/Lists/Posts/ViewPost.aspx?ID=13 Has IT Been Sidelined by Success? http://insight.applyit.com/Manufacturing/IT_manufacturing/Lists/Posts/ViewPost.aspx?ID=12

In the past as certain technologies mature they become pervasive and eventually disappear into the “fabric” of the world around us. For example, a device like a cell phone has now...]]> Gavin Halse Business Systems Thu, 18 Feb 2010 09:48:03 GMT http://insight.applyit.com/Manufacturing/IT_manufacturing/Lists/Posts/ViewPost.aspx?ID=12 ApplyIT at SAPICS 2009 http://insight.applyit.com/Manufacturing/IT_manufacturing/Lists/Posts/ViewPost.aspx?ID=10 Body:

We have all the computer technology we need to run global supply chains, the problem is no longer limited to software functionality or vendor capability. The real constraint...

]]> Gavin Halse Supply Chain;Sustainability;Business Systems Thu, 23 Jul 2009 14:14:19 GMT http://insight.applyit.com/Manufacturing/IT_manufacturing/Lists/Posts/ViewPost.aspx?ID=10 Sustainability – just what does it mean? http://insight.applyit.com/Manufacturing/IT_manufacturing/Lists/Posts/ViewPost.aspx?ID=11

Just what does “sustainability” mean to the average business leader? An open question...]]> Gavin Halse Safety;Sustainability Fri, 11 Sep 2009 14:54:13 GMT http://insight.applyit.com/Manufacturing/IT_manufacturing/Lists/Posts/ViewPost.aspx?ID=11 Manufacturing – survival of the fittest CIO’s http://insight.applyit.com/Manufacturing/IT_manufacturing/Lists/Posts/ViewPost.aspx?ID=9

 

Times are tough in mining and manufacturing.  Some companies are having to take unprecedented steps to protect their...]]> Gavin Halse Business Systems;Sustainability Mon, 08 Jun 2009 10:05:57 GMT http://insight.applyit.com/Manufacturing/IT_manufacturing/Lists/Posts/ViewPost.aspx?ID=9 Sustainable Operations – a holistic approach is needed http://insight.applyit.com/Manufacturing/IT_manufacturing/Lists/Posts/ViewPost.aspx?ID=8

 

The recent events on world markets have led to business leaders everywhere seriously questioning the sustainability of their operations.  While many factors are outside the...]]> Gavin Halse Process Control;Safety;MES;Sustainability Tue, 24 Mar 2009 07:19:35 GMT http://insight.applyit.com/Manufacturing/IT_manufacturing/Lists/Posts/ViewPost.aspx?ID=8 Demystifying Supply Chain Planning & Scheduling http://insight.applyit.com/Manufacturing/IT_manufacturing/Lists/Posts/ViewPost.aspx?ID=7

 

Within typical process supply chains proper forecasting, planning and scheduling optimisation is essential to reduce costs, enhance operational service levels and minimise...]]> Gavin Halse Supply Chain Sun, 09 Nov 2008 15:41:32 GMT http://insight.applyit.com/Manufacturing/IT_manufacturing/Lists/Posts/ViewPost.aspx?ID=7 Can Safety be Managed "By Exception"? http://insight.applyit.com/Manufacturing/IT_manufacturing/Lists/Posts/ViewPost.aspx?ID=6 Body:

 

“Management by exception” is a well known business philosophy adopted by managers who wish to empower their subordinates to take full ownership of operations within their responsible...

]]> Gavin Halse Safety Sun, 09 Nov 2008 11:57:17 GMT http://insight.applyit.com/Manufacturing/IT_manufacturing/Lists/Posts/ViewPost.aspx?ID=6 The relevance of IT to the Chemicals Industry http://insight.applyit.com/Manufacturing/IT_manufacturing/Lists/Posts/ViewPost.aspx?ID=2

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 (This article was published...]]> Gavin Halse MES Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:22:33 GMT http://insight.applyit.com/Manufacturing/IT_manufacturing/Lists/Posts/ViewPost.aspx?ID=2 Why does the IT Industry lack credibility? http://insight.applyit.com/Manufacturing/IT_manufacturing/Lists/Posts/ViewPost.aspx?ID=3

 

A respected industry commentator recently made the observation that the IT industry, as opposed to...]]> Gavin Halse CMMI;Engineering Sun, 21 Sep 2008 14:08:52 GMT http://insight.applyit.com/Manufacturing/IT_manufacturing/Lists/Posts/ViewPost.aspx?ID=3 Supply Chain Responsiveness - Good or Bad? http://insight.applyit.com/Manufacturing/IT_manufacturing/Lists/Posts/ViewPost.aspx?ID=5

 

An advert caught my eye the other day regarding supply chain management solution – it read “Achieve a More Responsive Supply Chain”. The vendor was promoting...]]> Gavin Halse Supply Chain Sun, 09 Nov 2008 11:40:52 GMT http://insight.applyit.com/Manufacturing/IT_manufacturing/Lists/Posts/ViewPost.aspx?ID=5