Manufacturing Execution System (MES)

Modern manufacturing operations increasingly utilise a Manufacturing Execution System (MES), to optimise, manage and control their production processes on the shop floor. An MES serves to digitise the manufacturing process by synchronising real-time data — from the intake of raw materials right through to the delivery of intermediate or finished products.

For Manufacturers looking to build beyond production monitoring, Operational Intelligence builds on MES by transforming this real-time data into continuous operational insight and optimisation. An MES operates as a central system that integrates with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Edge Devices to gather, process and analyse data from a variety of sources. The integration of MES software with hardware devices, software applications and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems enhances quality, improves efficiency, increases flexibility and facilitates better decision-making based on real-time information.

For manufacturers looking to move beyond production monitoring, Operational Intelligence builds on MES by transforming this real-time data into continuous operational insight and optimisation.

How an MES can improve your bottom line

A Manufacturing Execution System can significantly boost your bottom line by streamlining workflows, reducing downtime, and minimising waste. Your business can do more with less, improving your profitability and competitiveness.

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)

By analysing machine availability, performance and quality data (including operator and shift information), an MES highlights areas for improvement.

Preventative maintenance

Real-time MES monitoring tracks the status of equipment and uses predictive analytics to identify potential maintenance issues before breakdowns occur.

Optimised inventory management

An MES tracks inventory levels in real time throughout the production process, triggering auto-replenishments and reducing waste through over-ordering or expiration of materials.

Compliance and quality assurance

Materials and products are completely traceable across all phases of production. Machine vision systems can integrate directly with MES to provide real-time inspection data, enabling automated quality control, product traceability and immediate process feedback.

“My experience working with the Applied Robotics Team has been great and their enthusiasm to take on challenging applications is second to none.”

– Jason L

Rockwell

Leading MES software vendors provide robust and scalable capabilities built on a modular architecture- manufacturers are able to pick and choose from a variety of functional modules based on their specific needs. We provide Custom Automation Solutions to Scope, integrate and deploy MES technology within your manufacturing environment.

Our Automation Discovery Program helps manufacturers assess their current operations, identify digital transformation opportunities and determine the most effective MES implementation strategy.

01 Workstation engineering and scope consultancy

We will work with you to gain a detailed understanding of your operations and then identify the steps required to seamlessly integrate your workstations with your manufacturing process.

02 Deployment and support

Our Support & Maintenance services provide nationwide support for cloud-based MES services. Our head office is in Sydney and we are able to leverage partner offices in Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide to provide support where you need it.

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We are industry agnostic and provide MES integration consulting services to all manufacturing disciplines including FMCG, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, consumer electronics, building products, mining, waste and recycling.

Food and Beverage

Pharmaceutical

Building Products

Renewables

Consumer Electronics

Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)

Mining

Intralogistics

Manufacturing

Waste and recycling

FAQs

How do I ascertain if my business is suitable for MES solutions?

Typically, manufacturers who have considered or investigated SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems, Quality/Inventory Management Systems or IoT (Internet of Things) are at a business maturity level consistent with the deployment of an MES.

How do I set up my operations to integrate with an MES?

The first step is to ensure that you have a detailed understanding of the flow of information from the device to the enterprise level. We are able to assist you to configure each machine and line within your site as a workstation that is compatible with an MES.