The term MES (Manufacturing Execution System) originates from the fields of Industry and Factory 4.0 as well as automation and the Internet of Things. An MES is special software that helps companies to control, monitor and optimise their production in real time.
Imagine you run a factory that manufactures cars. Without an MES, you would have to keep track of the many machines, work processes and materials manually or using simple tables. This takes time and errors can easily creep in. With an MES, these processes run digitally and automatically: The system continuously collects data from the machines, displays the current production status and indicates where there are faults or where improvements can be made.
For example, if a machine breaks down, the MES immediately reports where the problem is. This allows your maintenance team to intervene much more quickly. At the same time, the MES logs exactly how many parts have been produced so that you always know whether you are achieving your production targets.
An MES (Manufacturing Execution System) therefore makes your production more efficient, more transparent and more flexible - and is an important building block for a modern, digital factory.
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