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Curious what a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) can do for your factory? Download our whitepaper on MES production environments and discover the different forms of MES, their key characteristics, and how they can help you gain real control over your production environment.
Many manufacturers are looking for greater control over their operations. Machines keep running, operators record production data, and management expects real-time visibility into performance. As a result, many companies see a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) as the ultimate solution.
But in practice, the industrial landscape is complex. Data is scattered across PLCs, SCADA, Excel spreadsheets, and paper logbooks. Many companies get stuck when trying to maintain their production records in Excel or with paper logbooks. If you want to make the connection between ERP and the factory floor, the question shifts from:
“Which MES system should we choose?” to “Which MES capabilities do we need, and how should we design our data architecture?”
In this exclusive whitepaper, we move beyond the traditional software discussion. Using practical, easy-to-understand analogies and real-world case studies, we break down the complex world of MES. You’ll discover exactly which approach best fits your production processes and business goals.
What will you discover in this whitepaper?
The shift in approach
Avoid a rigid vendor lock-in. Discover how a flexible, modular approach can help you create a smart roadmap for digitizing your production environment.
The 4 functional forms
Discover the difference between Monolithic, Modular, Model-driven en Composable MES using a surprisingly simple analogy (the ‘cabinet series’).
The 4 infrastructure forms
Where should you run your software? A critical look at why full Cloud-MES in operations is often less obvious than thought, and when to choose On-premise, Edge, or Hybrid.
The roadmap to control
How to gain more control over your production process with a targeted roadmap and prevent jumping into an expensive software solution too quickly.
Practical lessons
How leading manufacturing companies (like Cloetta en BMT Aerospace) have successfully set up their MES architecture to digitalize step by step without unnecessary downtime.
Stop guessing. Start taking control.
Download the whitepaper “Which MES Approach Is Right for My Factory?” below and build the foundation for a future-ready manufacturing operation.
Master your growth
1. Why is one big MES system often not the best first step for our factory?
Many manufacturing companies think they need to immediately purchase an all-in-one software system for their entire operation.
2. Can we automate the administration on the factory floor without immediately replacing all our systems?
Yes, that is certainly possible. Currently, production data is often still scattered across Excel sheets, paper logbooks, and standalone SCADA or PLC systems. Instead of overhauling everything, you can choose a flexible structure in which you smartly connect different systems and data sources through a central data layer (a 'Composable' approach). This allows you to retain what works and only automate what needs to be improved.
3. What are the costs and ROI of an MES implementation?
The ROI lies in reducing waste, shorter lead times, and eliminating manual paper flows. By starting modularly, initial costs remain manageable, and the system grows along with the returns.
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