What is meant by Manufacturing Execution System?
A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) is a computerized system used in manufacturing to monitor, control, and optimize the transformation of raw materials into finished products. It serves as a link between the enterprise planning level (ERP) and the manufacturing level to manage and improve production processes in real-time.
Typical software functions in the area of "Manufacturing Execution System":
- Order management: Management and tracking of production orders.
- Resource planning: Allocation and optimization of machines, personnel, and materials.
- Detailed planning and control: Detailed planning and real-time adjustment of production.
- Data collection: Gathering of operational, machine, and quality data.
- Quality management: Monitoring and ensuring product quality.
- Performance analysis: Evaluation of production metrics and identification of improvement potentials.
