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...
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...
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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...
Continuous Improvement Cycle: the foundation of efficiency and productivity in today’s industry
Industry no longer competes solely on cost. Today, true competitive advantage is built on production efficiency, quality, process stability, and the ability to continuously improve in an increasingly dynamic environment. In this context, one-off improvements are no...
Mapex enters a new phase of growth following its integration into the Proalpha Group
The transaction strengthens Mapex international growth and accelerates the evolution of its MES platform, while ensuring business continuity and long-term stability. Barcelona, 12/19/25 Mapex, a leading Spanish provider of Manufacturing Execution System (MES)...
How to achieve an efficient manufacturing process: reasons to optimize your production with Mapex MES
Optimizing manufacturing processes with the help of new technologies is currently a strategic competitiveness factor for the vast majority of industrial companies. We only need to look at the 2025 Smart Manufacturing Survey published by Deloitte, where 92% of...
How to reduce packaging scrap: strategies for the industry
In the packaging industry, reducing scrap in containers has become a top priority for any factory looking to improve efficiency, control costs, and move toward more sustainable production. Each discarded packaging unit represents a cost in materials, energy, and time,...
Cybersecurity in MES environments: a shared commitment
November 30 marks International Computer Security Day, a perfect occasion to reflect on the critical role of security in industrial environments, especially at a time when data, digitalization, and automation form the backbone of any production plant. Recent cases,...
Food industry KPIs: how to drive continuous improvement and efficiency with real data
In a highly competitive environment like the food industry, companies need more than intuition to improve. They need reliable data, clear indicators, and a continuous improvement strategy based on evidence. This is where KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) come into...
Mapex Day 2025: real experiences, AI, and data-driven leadership to transform the future of the Industry
Yesterday, October 23, the third edition of Mapex Day was held at the Hotel Miramar in Barcelona, a key gathering for the Mapex community of clients and partners. With over 140 professionals from 70 companies in attendance, the event offered first-hand insights into...
Strategies to reduce scrap and optimize industrial production
Reducing scrap is key for any industrial company seeking to increase efficiency and profitability. Every wasted piece raises costs and directly impacts productivity. Applying effective strategies to minimize scrap, such as implementing an MES system, allows real-time...
How to improve OEE to maximize industrial efficiency
Do you want to know how to improve OEE and increase productivity in your industrial company? In this article, we show you the main strategies you can apply to minimize availability losses, optimize process quality, and boost the overall performance of your machinery....
How to define and select the right KPIs for your factory
If you want to better understand what a KPI is and how to apply it in your factory, this article offers you a practical guide to define and select the most suitable indicators. You will discover how KPIs help measure performance, improve efficiency, and optimize...
From Toyota to your factory: lessons to sustain Lean transformation over time
We interviewed Jorge Valle Rocha, consulting partner at Lean Transforma, to understand what factors guarantee the success of a Lean transformation in an industrial company. At a time when many factories are seeking to become more efficient and competitive, the term...