HomeAuthorMike McIntosh, Author at MAJIQ

September 22, 2023
Manufacturing Execution Systems: Driving Sustainability in Pulp & Paper

As the world embraces sustainable practices and circular economies, industries across the globe are taking proactive steps to reduce their environmental footprint. The pulp and paper industry, crucial in manufacturing everyday essentials, is no different. One critical tool that has emerged to empower these efforts is Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES). In this blog, we explore...

July 7, 2023
SMART Manufacturing: From Automation to Artificial Intelligence

SMART Manufacturing:  The Factory of The Future The manufacturing sector is experiencing significant advancements, with technology driving the transformation so don’t miss it.  SMART Manufacturing is emerging as a game-changer as it integrates cutting-edge technologies, data analytics, and automation to optimize production processes, enhance efficiency, and enable intelligent data-driven decisions. SMART Manufacturing holds great potential...

June 1, 2023
Robots In the Warehouse: How Artificial Intelligence is Transforming Warehouse Operations

Robots are taking over the warehouse!  Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the business landscape and the area prime for AI transformation is warehouse operations. Over the years warehouses have relied on labor-intensive manual processes marked by repetitive tasks and operational inefficiencies.  AI is revolutionizing the way warehouses operate by employing robotics and machine learning algorithms...

May 23, 2023
Platinum Sponsor International Pulp Week

MAJIQ is proud to be a Platinum sponsor of International Pulp week June 4-6, 2023. With MAJIQ software managing the production and ensuring the quality of over 10 million metric tons each year, our company is committed to excellence in the pulp industry. MAJIQ representatives will be at the conference to learn more about the...

March 31, 2023
Nippon Dynawave Elixir Startup

REDMOND, WASHINGTON, March 30, 2023 – MAJIQ Inc. (“MAJIQ”) is pleased to announce the successful startup of the Elixir® Enterprise Sales Order Processing and Manufacturing Execution System at Nippon Dynawave Packaging, located in Longview, WA. The Majiq-Elixir system was selected to replace their prior order management and manufacturing systems which had reached their end of life....

February 14, 2023
Cloud-Based Manufacturing Risks & Rewards

The Risks and Rewards of Cloud-based Manufacturing The business world is being transformed by the increasing popularity of cloud-based technology. Its advantages include enhanced data storage and security, greater flexibility, improved organizational visibility, smoother processes, more data intelligence, and increased collaboration among employees, resulting in better decision-making and cost reduction. Nevertheless, there are risks and...

April 26, 2022
Five Smart Manufacturing Insights from IDEA22

We heard from a number of Nonwovens manufacturers from around the globe about the common opportunities for roll and sheet production at INDA’s IDEA22 trade show. From our discussions, the top five Smart Manufacturing opportunities were: Limited Supply Chain Visibility Reporting & Validating Product Quality to Customers Product Labeling Complexities Locating Inventory & Preventing Late...

February 28, 2022
Modern Manufacturing Execution Systems

The Early days of MES  The first Manufacturing Execution System (MES) hit the industrial scene in the 1970s. The scope was limited, as the early MES applications simply automated accounts. Over the past 45 years, MES functionality expanded from simple data collection applications into modern integrated systems that are foundational to today’s smart factories and...

January 12, 2022
The Lumber Shortage and Its Effect on Pulp and Paper

Lumber Prices – What is going on? In November of 2020, lumber prices began to increase which rivaled the Yukon gold rush.  A series of production issues coupled with the pandemic effect on both the supply and demand side, lumber inventories evaporated and lumber became a scarce commodity.  Only recently has the unprecedented price increase become a rapid...

Top