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questions about manufacturing execution systems

Ultra Insight: 4 Questions about Manufacturing Execution Systems

A manufacturing execution system (MES) manages, monitors and synchronizes – in real time – the processes involved in transforming raw materials into finished goods. An MES may operate across multiple function areas, including product lifecycle management (PLM), resource scheduling, order execution and product quality. And an MES creates the as-built record, capturing the data, processes and outcomes of the manufacturing process.

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Steel being picked up by robotics.

COVID-19 Poses Unique Challenges to the Steel Industry

Many states have shut down all non-essential businesses – but steel manufacturing is definitely essential. It’s already a challenging industry that requires the right mix of inventory for varied applications, and manufacturers are discovering that they may have too much of one type of steel and not enough of another. COVID-19 social distancing guidelines are also making it harder to produce the amount of steel needed.

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