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Control Engineering hot topics, March 2023

Control Engineering

MQTT’s benefits for digital transformation Message queuing telemetry transport (MQTT) addresses many of the challenges involved in today’s increasingly complex industrial networks and can boost digital transformation initiatives. Five tips for integrating edge computing are highlighted. See video.

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Top 16 Frequently Asked Questions About Manufacturing Execution system (MES)

Factory Worx

We will learn about the fundamentals of the Manufacturing Execution System (MES), its benefits, objectives, how it compares to Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) in this post and much more. What is the difference between MES and ERP? What impact will Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0.

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Digital manufacturing, smart manufacturing, enable sustainability efforts

Control Engineering

The ZF smart factory of future of the future will be a digital manufacturing platform (DMP) connecting partners via cloud capabilities, such as advanced analytics and optimization, data lake, product lifecycle management (PLM) and enterprise resource planning (ERP).

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How inventory management helps fabricated metals manufacturers stay ahead of the competition during a challenging economy

AU Manufacturing

When metals manufacturers manage inventory at its peak through an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, it can automate and oversee core business principles, like finance, planning, orders, logistics and operations.

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Why Asset Management in Smart Manufacturing is Key to Success

Factory Worx

Despite the numerous advantages, some firms may still doubt the necessity for asset management, particularly if they already have a system in place, such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). However, because this is a widespread misunderstanding, it’s critical to understand the differences between AMS and ERP.