4.0 Solutions Podcast MES Bootcamp Webinar: Building the Core of Manufacturing Execution
Dec 16, 2024
Explore the fascinating world of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and what makes them essential for manufacturers. Discover the Core Four features needed for operational excellence, and see how real-world examples highlight unique implementations. Learn the differences between MES and Manufacturing Operations Management, plus how to leverage open platforms for building MES capabilities. Gain insights on using OEE metrics for improvement and find out why teaching MES is crucial for manufacturers to innovate independently.
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MES Is Where Business Actually Happens
- MES is the operational layer where plans from ERP become real manufacturing work on the plant floor.
- MES sits at the IT/OT boundary and captures the real-time events ERP cannot reliably track.
Custom Features Drove A Bespoke MES
- Walker shows a flexible-packaging MES with custom role-based inventory and split-roll production that no off-the-shelf MES covered.
- He stresses manufacturers often must extend or build MES features unique to their process.
OEE Reveals Root Causes
- OEE splits into availability, quality, and performance to reveal root causes rather than a single executive metric.
- High performance can mask quality problems and vice versa, so analyze component scores separately.