ImProdis MES – production management and effectiveness monitoring
From efficient data collection to decision verification. We present a comprehensive solution combining a process approach to data analysis and the development of employee competences with the automation of operational data collection and processing.
Improdis MES
ImProdis MES is an informational indicator, analytical and reporting system, as well as a set of training and workshops supporting in the preparation and implementation of changes in the organization, consisting of the implementation and digitization (or optimization of the existing) indicator system.
Main Capabilities
Complete set of functions to efficiently manageand document operational processes and material flow in industrial manufacturing plants
Continuous and Direct Monitoring of the Most Important KPIs
The system continuously collects and analyzes data from machines and production processes, providing users with direct access to current information, such as production performance. Key metrics like performance, quality, machine availability, and other enterprise-specific parameters are monitored.
Recording Production Automatically, Manually, or in a Hybrid Way
Machine and equipment data can be collected automatically in real time, without the need for employee intervention. In cases where PLC information is limited, operators can manually enter additional data (such as reasons for downtime) to supplement the automatically recorded timestamps. Fully manual data recording is also supported.
Editable and Customizable Interface
The system enables users to tailor the interface design and layout to their preferences, enhancing convenience and efficiency. Users can create and modify the so-called tiles, adding or removing widgets and indicators that are most important to them.
Full Record of Production Events
All production events, including the start and completion of operations, downtimes, machine failures, and more, are recorded. The system logs data in real time, ensuring precise and up-to-date insight into the production process. It also allows reviewing event history, supporting root cause analysis and trend identification.
Application to Preview Status and Execution
The application lets users monitor production status and task execution from anywhere, also with mobile devices like smartphones and tablets. It provides current data on machine status, production order progress, and KPIs. The user-friendly, intuitive interface ensures quick access to essential information.
Centralized Resource Management
Continuous monitoring of resource status and availability facilitates quick response to changes and minimization of downtime and waste. Centralized management of all production resources simplifies resource allocation to production orders, supports decision-making, and helps identify efficiency gaps.
Production Order Management
The system simplifies the creation and assignment of production orders to appropriate resources. It ensures continuous monitoring of production order status, allowing real-time progress tracking. Prioritizing production orders facilitates flexible response to changing demands and business priorities.
Scalable Architecture
The system can be easily expanded as the production needs grow, without significant infrastructure modifications. It supports both local installations and cloud-based deployments, ensuring flexible IT infrastructure management according to company preferences.
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Starter set with monitoring for 5 machines
from 21,000 PLN annually
Delivery process
See how we combine agile and waterfall approaches to achieve significant flexibility while guaranteeing high quality, on-time and on-budget.
Step 01
Project preparation
Step 02
Preparation of the implementation concept
Step 03
Preparation of the production environment
Step 04
Implementation
Step 05
Strabilization
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Step 06
Guatantee
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We start the project with a deep and comprehensive analysis, during which a great deal of attention is paid to talking to the operators in the gemba. We conduct workshops and meetings at all levels of the organisation gathering information about problems, needs, challenges and goals. For very large projects, the analysis phase can be split off into a separate project. The analysis carried out in this way serves as our upstream kanban and creates the backlog for the next stages.
We divide each implementation phase into smaller sprints, during which selected elements from the backlog are implemented, but we also confront the scope on an ongoing basis with the client, modelling the value to be delivered at the end of the sprint. In the next step, a demo or mock-up is created to show the conceptually designed element.In the final stage, the actual development is carried out and feedback from the User is collected upon completion. Once accepted, the solution is put into production or added to the already created part of the project.
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Management by facts
The decision-making process in a manufacturing organization needs to be standardized so that the right and necessary information is always “at hand” and the effectiveness and efficiency of key decisions are increasingly high.
Consult Experts
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“Effective digitalization with ImProdis MES. ImProdis MES software by ImFactory is a practice-based performance system developed from many years of experience in configuring, implementing, and creating open, dedicated systems to support industry. Basedvv on ISA-95 standards, the solution is expandable with new functionalities. Our main objective is to ensure that every user has access to all the essential information they need, tailored to specific times and contexts. This provides the foundation and knowledge necessary for proper and effective operations at all levels of the enterprise.”
“Effective digitalization with ImProdis MES. ImProdis MES software by ImFactory is a practice-based performance system developed from many years of experience in configuring, implementing, and creating open, dedicated systems to support industry. Basedvv on ISA-95 standards, the solution is expandable with new functionalities. Our main objective is to ensure that every user has access to all the essential information they need, tailored to specific times and contexts. This provides the foundation and knowledge necessary for proper and effective operations at all levels of the enterprise.”
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ImProdis MES is an informational indicator, analytical and reporting system, as well as a set of training and workshops supporting in the preparation and implementation of changes in the organization, consisting of the implementation and digitization (or optimization of the existing) indicator system.
Using the ImProdis MES positively affects OEE and productivity. It helps improve product quality and ensure better equipment availability. Implementing the ImProdis MES can also contribute to reducing production costs.
The ImProdis MES offers a variety of integration possibilities. The most commonly recommended option is the use of an Enterprise Service Bus (ESB), which organizes and secures the continuity of communication in key channels, such as retrieving orders from the ERP and posting production or fetching the schedule from the APS and reporting back on plan execution progress. Other integration examples include setting up tasks in the CMMS for maintenance departments after a workstation failure is detected, or reporting component demands in the WMS.
Just like any other project, the ImProdis MES implementation project begins by defining the problems, needs, or challenges the system should address and to what extent. Only after establishing these matters can we begin the work with identifying key users, project stakeholders, taking inventory of existing machinery and systems, and specifying the requirements. At this stage, involving an external consultant can be beneficial.
Starting the implementation of the ImProdis MES is best initiated by preparing a demonstration version, such as a Proof of Concept or Proof of Value. This involves implementing a version of the system limited in functionality or scope, showcasing that it will be capable of fulfilling the project’s main objectives. This phase serves as the business justification for the investment and results in the delivery of the Minimal Value Proposition (MVP).
The cost of the ImProdis MES varies based on many factors and can range from thousands to tens of thousands PLN. Key factors determining the ImProdis MES cost include the number of connected machines and automatic signals, user count, functional scope, licensing approach (perpetual or subscription), and hosting method (local, cloud, hybrid).
ImProdis MES is used in all industries related to manufacturing, but it excells in discrete manufacturing.
Post-implementation support is divided into warranty and post-warranty (maintenance) phases. Irrespective of the period, post-implementation support involves handling Service Requests (SR), which include preparing patches and workarounds for reported errors, software version updates, system performance monitoring, and other issues to ensure continuous operation according to SLA provisions. Another stream of requests is Functional Requests (FR), aimed at introducing improvements, optimizations, configuration changes, adding new features or areas – in essence, expanding the system. Additionally, during Gemba walks in the facility, consultants assess system usage and gather feedback directly from users.
Common areas of ImProdis MES development include: • adding new functions not yet implemented, • expanding the system to new areas, such as previously undigitized departments, • integrating with external systems lacking communication channels. Naturally, these areas can occur in various combinations and scopes.
ImProdis MES stores data in a standard Microsoft SQL or PostgreSQL database, which is accessible to users with appropriate permissions. This accessibility allows the ImProdis MES database to be seamlessly connected as a data source to any BI solution and other tools, including Excel spreadsheets, Google Sheets, Minitab, or Statistica.
The ImProdis MES serves the purpose of managing production execution and monitoring the equipment. This functionality is achieved with Device Integration Platform (DIP), which acts as a middleware between the deterministic OT world housing the machines and automation systems, and the event-driven IT world where the ImProdis MES operates. AVEVA System Platform is an example of such a solution, offering integration with both the ImProdis MES and the execution devices and control systems. This setup provides a wide array of communication drivers available as standard.
The ImProdis MES serves as a valuable source of accurate manufacturing data for departments focused on Continuous Improvement, Lean, and SixSigma. These departments can leverage this data to identify sources and root causes of losses, plan corrective and optimization actions, and monitor progress. 13.
The ImProdis MES provides information on various indicators, including Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and its components: performance, availability and quality. The ImProdis MES openness to reporting allows for the calculation of additional KPIs that can be defined in custom reports using the rich data source provided by the ImProdis MES.
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