The Manufacturing Execution System (MES) is an IT tool designed to monitor, supervise, and control production processes. Although it can operate across various areas and feature different levels of complexity, its primary role is to manage the flow of manufacturing orders. Data is collected in real-time by the automation layer, either declaratively or in a hybrid manner, and is delivered directly to the system.
MES solutions act as an intermediary layer between the production side (which includes automation, control, sensors, and everything involved in production) and the business side (where systems like ERP, APS, financial and accounting software, LIMS, BI, etc., operate).
An MES should not function as a separate system, isolated from its environment. It’s essential to integrate it with other systems already functioning within the enterprise and tools that directly impact the manufacturing process and its management. This integration ensures a single source of truth, maintaining consistent data that enables the entire organization to function efficiently and harmoniously.
Key benefits of implementing an MES include:
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Michał Zieliński is a graduate in Automatic Control and Robotics, as well as a postgraduate Lean Six Sigma Black Belt from Gdansk University of Technology. He is a partner at ImFactory, where he works as a Project Manager and Head of the Digital Consulting Department. At ImFactory, he is involved in shaping a vision for the advancement of IT systems in manufacturing environments, evaluating the digital maturity of enterprises, and planning their Digital Transformation journey. His projects encompass a wide range of activities, from overseeing surveillance and monitoring installations to implementing comprehensive integrated manufacturing management systems.
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