On the way to Industry 4.0, MES systems form the basis as an information hub and the first step towards decentralisation. A Manufacturing Execution System does not have to be expensive, as FASTEC makes clear in this technical article.
Compared to the long process towards Industry 4.0, MES systems can be implemented relatively quickly in manufacturing companies. However, when it comes to introducing an MES system, companies are primarily concerned with the high effort and costs involved and therefore shy away from the investment outlay – especially in times of economic downturn. In good economic times, such as now, on the other hand, companies are usually reluctant or unable to make the necessary human resources available. But right now it is the entrepreneur’s responsibility to use the time to invest money and secure the economic future of the company with an MES system.
Let’s take a medium-sized manufacturing company, for example, where everything is going well according to gut feeling. However, the new production manager, Mr Müller, has a different opinion after looking at the production processes for some time. He sees clear potential for optimisation and would therefore like to introduce an MES system in the company.
You can view the full article, published in automation 08/2015, p. 100-101.
