Gerp research and development staff blog
Articles, research, guides in the world of business and industry automation
written November 26 2024
The origins of whistleblowing: history of an ancient and essential practice
The term "whistleblowing" refers to the act of reporting illegal, unethical, or dangerous practices within an organization, whether public or private. While the concept seems tied to modernity, its roots stretch back to much earlier times, reflecting a universal need for justice and accountability. The origin of the term The word "whistleblowing"...
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written September 27 2024
Technical assistance guide: how to open a ticket correctly
Communicating effectively with technical support is essential for quick problem resolution and good collaboration. The key to getting effective support is opening a ticket correctly, providing all the necessary information, and, most importantly, visual aids like screenshots or videos of the issue. A well-filled ticket reduces response times and a...
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written September 10 2024
The most common causes of slowdown and loss of performance for web applications developed in PHP/Mysql
The causes of slowdown are quite common and significant in many PHP and MySQL-based web applications. Here's a more detailed analysis of each of them and some specific solutions to address them: 1. Unoptimized queries using FILESORT without indexes When MySQL uses FILESORT, it is essentially sorting the results of a query in memory (and poten...
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written August 13 2024
Optimizing production and shipping with a Master Order and Shipping Order system: the key to winning tenders
In today's competitive landscape, the ability to optimize production and respond quickly to customer needs is crucial for business success. One approach that many companies are successfully adopting is the implementation of a Master Order and Shipping Order system. But what exactly does this mean, and how can it benefit your...
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written June 06 2024
How to calculate the CO2 emissions of an industrial machine
Determining the CO2 emissions of an industrial machine requires a series of steps and measurements. Here is a general process that can be followed: 1. Identifying sources of emission Fuel combustion: if the machinery uses fossil fuels, such as natural gas, diesel or coal. Power consumption: if the machinery is electric-powered, emissions can b...
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written May 23 2024
Optimization of foil consumption in hot stamping: orthogonal printing
Hot foil stamping is a preparation process whereby a metal foil is transferred through a magnesium die using a rotary cylinder machine. The application of the foil occurs through a combination of pressure, heat and release speed. Depending on the case and the mounting possibilities offered by the printing press, the foil can be mounted in the di...
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written March 25 2024
Measuring the company's environmental impacts and improving energy efficiency integrated in the ERP system
Energy efficiency has become a critical priority for companies worldwide, both to respond to growing environmental concerns and to improve their competitiveness in the market. The integration of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software solutions with dedicated energy efficiency modules, such as Gerp, is essential to enable companies to monitor, ...
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written March 05 2024
How to set up a WAMP server
The premise must be stated: Windows is not the most suitable OS for an Apache-MariaDB/MySQL-PHP stack. With the same sincerity, we can state that it is possible to configure it with satisfactory results. To get an idea of how common this practice is, downloads of software such as XAMPP, WampServer and Laragon range from 500,000 to 1,000,000 each ...
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written November 07 2023
How to write a good error message: the rules to follow
The error messages in software are an essential part of the history of computing. Since the dawn of computing, when computers were huge punch card machines, it has been necessary to develop ways to communicate to users when errors or problems occurred in calculations. Here's a historical overview: The origin: early computers did not have disp...
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written September 15 2023
5 reasons not to hire an external system integrator for the start-up of a new ERP in the company
The implementation of a new ERP system (Enterprise Resource Planning) can be a difficult challenge for many companies. Many executives rush to seek external solutions by relying on professional system integrators to manage this process. However, there are several reasons why you might want to avoid doing so. In this article, we will explore five re...
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written August 17 2023
How to calculate the hourly cost of an industrial machine
Introduction Explaining the relevance of hourly cost calculation for industrial machinery. He emphasizes how this information is crucial for making informed decisions on production planning, production cost estimation and evaluation of operational efficiency. Step 1: Gathering informations First of all, collect all the necessary information. Thi...
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written August 07 2023
Foil consuming optimisation in hot foil printing
Hot foil printing is a set-up process whereby a metal foil is transferred through a magnesium die using a rotary cylinder machine. The application of the foil occurs through a combination of pressure, heat and release speed. Depending on the case and the possibilities offered by the printing machine, the foil can be mounted in the direction of t...
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written May 02 2023
How to overcome resistance to change when implementing a new management software
The implementation of a new management software can bring various benefits to the company, but can also meet resistance from the staff who have to learn how to use the new tool. Resistance to change is a common phenomenon and can be one of the main challenges in ensuring the successful implementation of a new software. In this article, we will expl...
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written April 27 2023
Advanced Shipping Notice: what it is? Why it’s an important innovation
Advanced Shipping Notice, shortened as ASN, is the electronic notification in EDI format (Electronic Data Interchange) which provides the recipient or buyer of a given commodity with a series of information regarding the contents of a shipment. The peculiarity of the ASN is given by the presence of various levels of detail and an ordered flexibilit...
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written March 29 2023
The Importance of a Machinery Maintenance Plan for a Production Company
Machinery maintenance is crucial for any production company that wants to ensure the continuity of its operations. In this article, we will explore the importance of a machinery maintenance plan for a production company and provide some guidelines for its implementation. Why is a machinery maintenance plan important? Reduced production costs:...
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written February 07 2023
Evaluating Company Inventory (Batch evaluation vs FIFO vs LIFO vs Weighted Average Cost)
Inventory is a critical component of a business and its value can greatly impact a company's financial statements. Therefore, it is important to have an accurate and reliable method of calculating the value of inventory. Here are some of the most commonly used methods for calculating the value of inventory: First-In, First-Out (FIFO): This met...
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written August 17 2022
Industry 4.0 - 5 reasons to connect machines, aside the tax credit
The tax credit is obviously the main reason why italian companies are looking forward to the connection of their machine to the company management system. We would like to remind that, although a direct saving in terms of money, it is a very important and direct benefit. The right connection and application of industry 4.0 protocols brings signifi...
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written August 12 2022
The raw materials crisis in the packaging industry: how to deal with it
2022 marked the end of the just in time" era in the packaging industry, such as paper, cardboard, plastics and adhesive papers. In the past, Italian printing industries had to wait only a few days to get supplies, but recently they had to deal with delivety times of 3, 4 or 5 months, sometimes even longer. A nightmare scenario that triggered a &l...
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written April 06 2022
Laser cutting / how to calculate the production speed using the cutting perimeter speed
The speed of a laser die cutter, in many cases, depends on the perimeter of the printed item (imprint). Let’s see how we can calculate the speed in frame per minute or meters per minute. First, here are all the input datas we need: p: imprint perimeter o: laser cutter output (number of imprints in a frame) P = total perimeter (impr...
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written September 02 2021
Industry 4.0 - All the new benefits
At this point part of the common language, the term Industry 4.0 today represents a process of industrial transformation, recognized as the fourth industrial revolution. Its cornerstone is the deep interaction between machines, people and materials. The name “Industry 4.0” made its first appearance in 2011 in Germany, during the Hannover Mes...
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