A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) is a comprehensive software system that monitors, tracks, and controls the manufacturing process from raw materials to finished goods. It serves as a functional layer between enterprise resource planning (ERP) and process control systems, providing decision-makers with the data needed to make the plant floor more efficient.
MES works in real-time to enable the control of multiple elements of the production process, bridging the gap between ERP/SAP systems and shop floor operations to support real-time decision-making and traceability.
Dispatching, scheduling, and tracking of production orders.
Ensures products meet quality standards through real-time monitoring and control.
Analysis of OEE and downtime to identify areas for improvement.
Real-time tracking of work-in-progress (WIP) and materials.
Lot, batch, operator, and machine-level logging for complete genealogy.
Generation of KPIs and dashboards for informed decision-making.
Real-time part tracking, ensuring quality control, and managing recalls.
Batch compliance, traceability, and adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
SMT line quality monitoring and management of complex assembly processes.
Spec compliance, work order tracking, and management of complex assembly processes.
Line balancing, automation, and management of fast-moving consumer goods production.