Paperless factory: what it is, benefits, and how to eliminate paper on the shop floor
A paperless factory replaces printed documents with digital systems to manage production orders, quality controls, production records, maintenance, traceability, and other critical processes. Its goal is to provide reliable, up-to-date, and real-time accessible...
Paperless factory: what it is, benefits, and how to eliminate paper on the shop floor
A paperless factory replaces printed documents with digital systems to manage production orders, quality controls, production records, maintenance, traceability, and other critical processes. Its goal is to provide reliable, up-to-date, and real-time accessible...
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Paperless factory: what it is, benefits, and how to eliminate paper on the shop floor
A paperless factory replaces printed documents with digital systems to manage production orders, quality controls, production records, maintenance, traceability, and other critical processes. Its goal is to provide reliable, up-to-date, and real-time accessible...
Why are you producing less than you could? What the Hidden Factory is and how to detect it
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In-plant logistics: how to synchronize production and warehouse in real time
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Industry 4.0 and industrial mobility: how to access the MES from any device with MapexWeb
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Mapex at Advanced Factories 2026: AI tackling real manufacturing challenges
From May 5–7, we exhibited at the 10th edition of Advanced Factories, the leading event for automation and digital transformation in the manufacturing sector, held at Fira Barcelona’s Gran Via venue. Over the course of three days, our booth became a meeting point for...
How to reduce lead time in production
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What is WIP and how to optimize its management in industry with an MES system
WIP (Work in Progress) is the set of products that are in the manufacturing process but have not yet been completed. Managing it correctly is key to avoiding bottlenecks, reducing costs, and improving production efficiency. In industrial practice, WIP is not just an...
Preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance: what they are, differences, examples, and when to apply them
In today’s industrial environment, ensuring the availability and reliability of assets is a strategic priority. To achieve this, companies mainly use three maintenance strategies: preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance. Each one follows a different...
From product to experience: how digitalization is transforming the beauty industry in Spain
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How to select the best MES system for your industrial company
Choosing the best MES (Manufacturing Execution System) is a strategic decision that directly impacts efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement capabilities in an industrial plant. It’s not just about implementing software; it’s about defining how data,...
Differences between Lean Management and Lean Manufacturing
In recent years, Lean Management and Lean Manufacturing have become two pillars of continuous improvement in industrial companies and manufacturing environments. However, although they are often used interchangeably, they do not mean the same thing and are not applied...
Quality control plan: steps and best practices
In an increasingly competitive manufacturing environment, ensuring product quality is no longer optional—it is a key requirement for operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction. In this context, the quality control plan becomes a...