Many of the teams we work with ask us how to select an MES system.We’ve worked with scores of manufacturing companies that seek to gain a competitive advantage through the intelligent use of data.
A new generation of advanced technologies is transforming the food processing industry into one that is highly connected and incredibly intelligent.
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There’s significant hype around Industry 4.0—or its more generic name, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). The hype is understandable, as this advancement promises to revolutionize the way we make products.
In today’s era, manufacturers use technology to continue to improve productivity. Generations of lean manufacturing have addressed the low-hanging fruit for eliminating waste. However, IIoT technology is uncovering more and more opportunities to dig a little deeper.
Project teams often ask us: what is MES?
Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) have been defined as enterprise technology applications that manage, monitor and synchronize the execution of real-time, physical processes involved in manufacturing finished goods.
Today’s manufacturers are faced with a competitive environment that demands more innovative, unique, highly-configured products and services designed to fit customers’ specific needs. One aspect of Digital Manufacturing is providing real-time visibility into customer relationships and streamlined communication.
Industry 4.0, as the name implies, is widely considered the 4th industrial revolution. It’s the culmination of automation, big data, integrated systems, and the connected enterprise.
With each of these areas maturing in their own right, it’s where they all collide that makes this 4th revolution so exciting.
