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The Evolution of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES): Bridging the Gap with Real-Time Operational Intelligence (RtOI)

Meirav Nachmanovitch Lazar — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 10:22:08 +0000

Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) have undergone a monumental transformation over the years, mirroring the paradigm shift the industry is currently experiencing. Initially introduced as tools for recording and monitoring production processes, these systems have rapidly evolved in the face of the digitalization wave sweeping across shop floors globally. In the context of Industry 4.0, where […]

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Why Real-Time Operational Intelligence Is the Next Evolution of Manufacturing Execution Systems

Meirav Nachmanovitch Lazar — Wed, 10 Aug 2022 09:00:35 +0000

Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) play a vital role on the factory floor, giving production teams the ability to track, monitor, and document production. They serve as a connection between the enterprise-level systems where customer orders are generated and the actual scheduling and execution on the factory floor. As the technological needs of manufacturers evolved, so […]

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The Importance of Real-time Data for the Packaging Industry

Assaf Buch — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 11:27:37 +0000

Packaging manufacturers manage time-sensitive issues every day and must adapt their operations quickly to meet consumer demands. Real-time data and analytics are crucial for any packaging company hoping to capture significant market share. Understanding the true state of their operations in real time can help manufacturers: Increase revenue generation Improve production agility/efficiency Reduce costs MES […]

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Why Your Factory Needs Shop Floor Control Software

Assaf Buch — Sun, 25 Jul 2021 12:08:01 +0000

Maximizing production is the ultimate goal of any manufacturer. Manufacturing shop floor control software can help you to achieve that goal. By shedding light on the specifics of how your company is operating, this tool will allow you to gain greater efficiency by optimizing your machine use, inventory, staffing, and other variables. What Is Shop […]

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MOM vs. MES: What’s the Difference?

Assaf Buch — Sun, 30 May 2021 13:46:16 +0000

The manufacturing industry has long debated the difference between the terms MOM and MES. Some people think the two are essentially the same and can be used interchangeably; others feel there is little difference between them and want to collapse the two into a single term. Yet another crowd believes that one represents an evolution […]

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The Industry 4.0 Maturity Index: 6 Levels Toward Digital Transformation

Assaf Buch — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 12:40:21 +0000

Each year, as technology advances, the manufacturing industry gains new and exciting opportunities. Industry 4.0 is perhaps the most promising among current emerging trends. This six-stage process of the industry 4.0 maturity index outlines the journey each manufacturer takes toward digital maturity, from employing nascent digital solutions to automatically leveraging the predictive powers of a […]

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Best Ways to Successfully Reduce Manufacturing Giveaway

Assaf Buch — Tue, 03 Nov 2020 11:40:59 +0000

The food industry is notorious for having high levels of giveaway in its manufacturing processes despite its lower-than-average profit margins. Reducing product giveaway is therefore an easy way to increase the profitability of food manufacturing facilities without requiring extensive investments or equipment overhauls. MES software allows you to perform real-time materials management that may greatly […]

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Leverage OEE with Real-time Data: Here Are The Things You Need to Know

Assaf Buch — Sun, 25 Oct 2020 12:30:40 +0000

Overall Equipment Effectiveness or OEE is arguably the most important metric in the manufacturing industry. This single stat tells you exactly how well your facility is using the resources you have on hand and how you measure up compared to the facilities that your competitors are running. A typical score falls between 40-60%, and 85% […]

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Using MES to Help With Energy Management Decision Making

Assaf Buch — Tue, 15 Sep 2020 08:35:10 +0000

The average American manufacturing facility uses 95.1 kWh of energy per square foot each year, and facilities in other countries aren’t far behind. The shop floor is, clearly, a major consumer of energy. This expenditure represents millions of dollars of investment for each plant and is often one of the largest costs that must be […]

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Cloud-Based MES vs. On-Premise MES

Assaf Buch — Sun, 03 Feb 2019 22:42:52 +0000

In the past, manufacturers had huge concerns about using cloud-based MES systems. The cloud was evolving quickly, with hundreds of new providers entering the space, and IT leaders were worried about lack of control of operations, IT breakdowns, poor cybersecurity, and hacks. Today it is a different story: the cloud is widely accepted as a […]

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